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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1944
Page
2
In Pampa Texas police have been sent to Central Park to order out adults from the children's pool over the past two days as officials assert protection of children under seven.
The government moves to divert workers from Liberator bombers and transports to B 29 B 32 programs as part of a major shift aimed at Japan. About 120000 aircraft workers may be released by year end with Curtiss Wright St Louis Buffalo and Louisville plants expanding while North American Dallas and Consolidated-Vultee San Diego scale back. Some 200000 workers are needed in urgent war jobs this fall and 1945 output must rise overall despite the cutbacks.
The War Department released a list of missing in action soldiers including North Carolina names from the European and Mediterranean theaters. Entries mention Pvt. Jesse Fen Sen of Walnut Cove and others with family addresses in Charlotte Monroe North Wilkesboro Boonville Prentiss and Ry Jessie H O Shields Charlotte and more.
Washington August 11 The Navy released a casualty list from North Carolina naming Pic John B Ballew USMCR Dead Father William J Ballew Nebo Pvt Eldon FE Boyette USMCR Wounded Sister Mrs Helen B Perry Spring Hope James E Brock USMC Wounded Father Gilbert Brock East Lumberton Pfc John B Davis USMC Dead Mother Mrs Adulsta M Davis Badin Cpl Wade T Ferrell USMC Wounded Wife Mrs Wade Ferrell Durham Pfc Richard O Stemen USMC Wounded Wife Mrs Richard O Stemen Kinston Pfe Clifford H Walker USMCR Dead Mother Mrs Nellie Walker Asheboro
Oregon City reports Mrs Ella Garner, named top war mother by Governor Sue, has given her ninth son Elmer 17 to the Navy. Six other Garners serve in the Navy. two in the Army. The Garner family now faces an all-service blackout as their children enlist.
Federal and private planners map blueprints for American cities after war. Suburbs would house ten million veterans and wives with self sufficient communities, autos affordable, rapid transit, banks, theaters, and services within blocks. President Roosevelt pressed postwar deals. Henry Fletcher favored for Senate timing and GOP ties. Counselor programs aid veterans starting small businesses to avoid predatory loans and bankruptcy.
Albert Leman notes Kilgore and George factions spar over an unemployment compensation bill as seven million more jobs are needed postwar. Officials push veterans toward starting small businesses, with surveys showing ex servicemen planning filling stations, real estate offices, laundries, bakeries, and more.
A report highlights risks facing inexperienced investors amid mayor Fiorello La Guardia's recent inquiry into New York finance practices. It warns of pitfalls, urging caution for those new to markets and seeking reliable guidance.
Anti Roosevelt forces offer Georgia voters twin slates of presidential electors for November. Each slate combines six Republicans and six Democrats, accepted by Secretary of State John B. Wilson under two labels Independent Democrat and Koming. The regular Roosevelt Truman Democratic entry is the only other admitted slate. Republican leaders denounce the action as unprecedented and claim Negro leadership is sidelined.
City of High Point transfers a lot on East Green Street to N T Wrenn Jr and wife. Naomi Tomlinson Hayworth and husband transfer a Montheu Street lot to Harvey F Rice and wife. W A Hayes and wife transfer a Louise Avenue lot to L A Dick ens and wife. W Evans and others transfer a lot at East Russell and Park streets to Burlington Mills Corporation.
The 27,000 ton aircraft carrier Antetlam and the 13,000 ton cruisers Chicago and Los Angeles will be christened in a triple ceremony at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on Sunday August 20 Rear Admiral M F Cramel announced. The three warships total more than 53 000 displacement tons and represent the largest launching or christening of warships in American history and likely world history according to the Navy.
Navy notes two hourly flag raisings as a new ship joins the U S fleet and projects about 8 445 ships in 1945 making the world’s mightiest armada.
Dr. Clendening surveys biotin, its discovery, dietary presence, and historical vitamin labeling. The piece notes biotin is widespread in foods, with exceptions in egg-white diets, and mentions possible links to cancer cell nutrition while highlighting the speculative nature of current findings.
A concise quiz prompt. It asks which distance runs faster and cites two presidents who use an assembly on the fourth and asks who is considered the first great Italian painter. It ends with a wisdom quote about force versus overcoming.
The column notes strong self-confidence and methodical planning with affection for travel and family. It warns to guard against misrepresentation theft and misplaced documents, and mentions accidents and nervous strain. predicts artistic talent and lavish tastes in a born today.
A guideline notes that chaplains in the armed forces are properly addressed by the title chaplain regardless of their rank, reflecting the uniform respect given to religious staff. The memo underscores consistent protocol across services.
This forecast highlights ambition and loyalty for those born today and notes a year of rising finances and happiness in home and social circles. It warns a child born today may face nervous exhaustion from over studying and advises care near fire and explosives.
The response lists three items: conversion of 100 yards to meters as 91.44 m, historical figures Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, and artist Giotto.
The note suggests digestion proceeds fairly well even with lowered stomach acidity and references a typical response to acidity changes. It implies a general medical observation without detailed data.
Florence S C reports the first week of border belt tobacco sales ended with farmers pleased as prices neared the OPA ceiling. Buyers paid little to no bids against tags with some bewilderment over narrow price spreads for seam and finer grades. War Food Administration notes leaf grades mostly steady with minor declines. sale mix includes low to fine lugs and low to fair cutters. Overall volume and average price figures are given for the period. Markets shut on Saturdays.
Pfe. Bob Zook of Kane Pennsylvania left his raincoat in a car and wrote a note to the driver who is tearing down the old Methodist church in Victor Colorado. The letter reached the driver and the raincoat is being sent to Zook.
The city announces civil service exams for clerk first second and third class on August 18 1944 at 730 PM in the accounting department city hall. Applicants must file with the Civil Service Commission by August 16 1944 at 5 PM and may obtain details at the Civil Service Office near the bank building. James B. Lovelace signals High Point Civil Service Commission 8411.
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