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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1945
Page
2
Forecast for North Carolina calls for fair weather today with clear to partly cloudy skies tonight. Temperatures are expected to hold with little change through Tuesday.
The document calls for joint operation of the Chinese eastern and southern Manchuria railways as the Chinese Changchun railroad under commercial rule, with troop transport in war. Outer Mongolia may gain independence via plebiscite, while Russia respects its autonomy and non intervention. Port Arthur remains under Chinese civil administration but defended by the Soviet navy.
Lawrence reports from Nagasaki showing vast destruction of the industrial center after the atomic blast. He notes residential districts wiped out, forests burned, and an area around Urakami river left bare with only building foundations marking former blocks. Officials have not confirmed casualty figures, but the city appears completely wiped out by the single bomb.
The Japanese emissaries were briefed on Thursday landings at Yokosuka with ten thousand Marines and naval personnel to take over. They outlined strict demilitarization and evacuation steps including white flags at Tokyo Bay, removal of personnel, arms, vehicles, and camouflage, plus guides for Yokosuka facilities and coordination with Rear Admirals Carney and Badger.
The report notes that both he and Representative Knutson of Minnesota, ranking Republican on the committee, assert their aim is to protect revenues. Young Roosevelt, on inactive list at his request, said his father never promoted or assisted his business affairs. Beewax on window faces prevents sticking.
The storm raked the east side of the bay south and west of Port O’Connor behind Matagorda causing heavy property damage at Austwell. Winds near 120 mph buffeted towns and surging tides flooded coastal roads from Corpus Christi to the bay’s outer towns. Officials reported no deaths or major accidents in Corpus Christi though power was out and communication slowed damage reports along the coast.
President Truman discusses military manpower during transition to peace. He proposes a two year service for 18 to 25 year olds with inductions at a rate tied to volunteer supply. He cites estimates of 300,000 to July and argues 800,000 non veterans and volunteers will be insufficient to meet overall needs, requiring more veterans to stay in service.
A 21 member Japanese group including emissaries interpreters and coastal pilots met the fast carrier task force at sea. Rear Adm. Carney issued orders for Thursday’s landing by Task Force 31 led by Rear Adm. Badger aboard the cruiser San Diego, as Adm. Halsey did not see the party.
A traveler recalls public affection for dogs in Hawaii and notes a ground mechanic begs secrecy about his name if the writer shares any praise. He hastens to reboard a plane bound for Guam, emphasizing discretion.
Professor Victor V. Aderholdt 54 head of the history and government department at Lenoir Rhyne College died in Hickory after a long illness. A Gaston county native, he is survived by his widow the former Miss Katherine Fritz seven brothers and four sisters. He graduated from Lenoir Rhyne and studied at UNC and Wisconsin. He was a member of the American Historical Association and the North Carolina Literary History Association. The funeral will be at his family home at 11 o clock Tuesday morning.
FBI Director Hoover announced the capture of Zuehlsdorff by British authorities in Trinidad on August 9. Identified as a passenger on a Spanish boat using the alias Juan Vicente Martinez Collens with forged Argentina documents, he was brought to Miami by an FBI agent last night.
U S Navy reports that Yamashita released an American flyer unharmed and that Japanese garrisons on Rota Jalait Yap Truk Jalau in the Carolines Ponape Kusaie Wake and Nauru have indicated willingness to surrender once Tokyo issues instrictions. Several islands have ceased firing on reconnaissance planes though no white flags yet.
A teaspoon of anise stirred into a pint of warm milk creates a soothing nightcap to aid sleep. The simple remedy blends herbal aroma with dairy warmth to help relax before bed.
Braden takes over the State Department post overseeing American republics replacing Nelson Rockefeller who backed a gentler line with Argentina. The change signals a shift to continue pressure on the Farrell government while backing a possible regime change, with Byrnes forecasting firm pursuit of a new order in Buenos Aires.
In St Louis a mother plans to give four year old Jeannine Rae Weck a letter from her father Lt Raymond S Weck missing in action since March 3 1944 over Germany. The telegram informs the family of his status while the note inside urges honesty with oneself and persistence after death.
Susie Anello, a six year old from Ridley Park, has lived with heart leakage for six years and still walks. Doctors say the condition cannot be corrected surgically, yet Susie has improved to be described as doing exceptionally well. She has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Brackney since age three and a half, with hopeful plans for a safe, happy old age.
The text lists a Eugene Sheffer style crossword with vertical and across clues including eccentric portion simian previous elysium brave turn aettle erase prior to always nothing nothing but consign call for highest point ugly old woman scattered rubbish foreign group of nine cloth of flax stretched tight interweave of branches cover for ha rain a rodent flange and other scattered fragments.
Prisoners of war from Saipan donated 4524.60 to the international Red Cross. 375 Japanese and 22 Koreans contributed over 11 each. Funds sent to Washington then to Red Cross. Also reports ordinances in High Point amending zoning and repealing capital reserve rules in 1945.
The city council passes amendments to the 1945 code adding Section 12 to Chapter Q Article II. It provides reimbursement to property owners for extra water or sewer lines over 100 feet, under city supervision, with retroactive effect for three years from adoption.
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