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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1944
Page
2
The piece notes cautious talk in Washington about Soviet involvement against Japan after Hitler’s defeat. It cites Gromyko’s remarks, calls for a permanent postwar police force with China, and hints Moscow could tilt the balance in Asia. It discusses wartime diplomacy, farm economic concerns, and gaps in funding for defense measures amid uncertain dates and policies.
The text frames a showdown over farm subsidies and federal food prices. It contrasts I. O. with urban workers demanding a $35 weekly bonus during layoffs, setting a clash between city residents and rural interests and framing the Roosevelt Dewey rivalry as the core conflict.
New York Aug 29 The Office of War Information reported an urgent appeal from Japanese leaders for stronger homeland defense. The plea calls for more aircraft and munitions as Premier Koiso's government prepares to submit production proposals to a special imperial diet session next week.
Treasury alcohol tax agents seized 651 stills and 8,897 gallons of illicit spirits in July. They also took 282,000 gallons of mash, 121 cars and 21 trucks, with a July 1944 arrest total of 1,030. The Sixth Supervisory District led with 301 still seizures, followed by the Fifth with 166 and the Seventh with 65.
Hollywood reports Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer bought the film rights to the Civil War novel The History of Rome Hanks and Kindred Matters for about 50000 dollars. The author Lt Joseph Stanley Pennell of Junction City Kansas wrote the best selling work.
Wake Forest reports a 50 man squad at first formal practice with 10 lettermen including the entire starting line from last year except center Bill Stafford. George Owen, a 1942 letterman from Alabama, expected to bolster tackle spots later this week. North Carolina Tar Heels also held their first practice amid praise from observers noting a young, green squad.
Boxers across Springfield Baltimore Newark Providence New York and Chicago posted results. Willie Pep outpointed Joey Peralta in Springfield while Sandy Mack was KO'd by Ken James in Waterbury.
Washington Redskins meet Lere lyns Tigers in Ogden Utah with about 16000 fans expected at the stadium Kickoff is 830 p m Coach Dud de Groot ran T formation drills Sammy Baugh hurt by a barley horse but played in opener Brooklyn coach Pete Cawthon and his club arrived after a Texas victory and trip from Denver University prior to the game The Redskins 7 3 won over March Field California in their opener while Brooklyn opened with a 34 15 win over an all star service team
Minor League results show American Association games with Kansas City 3 Milwaukee 1 and Indianapolis 4 Toledo 3, plus St Paul 6-2 and Minneapolis 9-0. International League Newark 9 Syracuse 5 with Montreal at Rochester postponed. Southern Association Chattanooga 4-4, Memphis 9 Mobile 3, Nashville 3, Little Rock 2, New Orleans 4 Atlanta 0.
Washington August 29 14 percent. The house campaign expenses committee began a drive to uncover slush funds and who contributes to campaigns in November elections Labor and industry will be questioned. Sidney Hillman CIO PAC defended charges of communistic engineering and said the PAC is non partisan and could back any candidate. Hillman cited a 1937 CIO donation to Gov Dewey and said PAC aims to raise five million dollars from CIO members at a dollar each. The committee plans to question National Association of Manufacturers officials next and extend hearings to other groups. Hillman claimed PAC spent 371068 this campaign with 17000 received so far and suggested two million CIO members could contribute.
In Wichita the Camp Livingston La team made three errors in one inning that cost Kirby Highe a strong pitching night as Sherman Field Flyers beat them 3-1. The Tech-Hawks of Greensboro, N C drew seven walks to defeat the armored division 13-3 and advance to face Enidairs from Enid Okla army air field.
Tom Gabriel hit a tenth-inning homer to push his team past the Cessna Bobcats Wichita 2-1 last night. The late blast decided the game in a tense showdown.
A terse note states every army division deployed overseas includes an attached hook library. It highlights logistical needs for morale and training in distant postings, suggesting libraries accompany divisions to sustain reading material access.
A drug advertisement claims Tromone, a mix of vitamins and hormones, can renew vitality and enhance mood for middle aged men. It urges men to seek improved spirit and enjoyment, with directions on the label and Mann Drug outlets selling the product.
The Congressional Medal of Honor goes to 21 year old Technical Sergeant Forrest L. Vosler of Livonia New York. Despite chest eye and leg wounds he defended his bomber by driving off German planes repaired radios saved an injured tail gunner and refused a request to be dropped overboard.
Two New York newspapers announce reopening of Paris offices. The Times resumes Paris bureau once active before U S entry into the war. The Herald-Tribune, which halted European editions in June 1940, offers its facilities to army authorities for Yank and Stars and Stripes.
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