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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1945
Page
3
Washington reports that U S officials are cataloging German and Japanese innovations seized during World War II. The plan, led by the Foreign Economic Administration, aims to make patents and techniques available to American industry through license fees and future use.
Los Angeles reports that screen actress Phyllis Ruth will file for divorce from Truman Kemsey a radio announcer and news commentator citing cruelty after a three year marriage.
Montgomery Alabama August 29 B P Livingston of the state department of agriculture says DDT offers no immediate promise to rid the south of the boll weevil while it will kill bees and other beneficial insects. He notes promising results in experiments against the white fringe beetle that has invaded south Alabama. Salad dressing is scarce so you may want to stretch it by adding top milk lemon juice or other fruit juices.
Washington officials indicated a revised point system for speeding Army discharges would start soon, possibly within days, pending General MacArthur's approval. The plan lowers the discharge point from 85 to 80, recomputes points, and limits overseas shipment to those under 60 points, while extending similar rules to WACs and officers.
Arthur Bros. Circus visits High Point for two performances at Willis Park next Wednesday at 2 30 and 8 p m with doors an hour earlier for menagerie inspection. The show arrives by its own train from Raleigh and features Chala the man with a lion, J Christiansen and animals, Walter Jennier and Buddy, a talking sealion, the Gallagher kids, Acevado family, Mlle Amel etta, Hollywood Madwags, Cherokee Bill and Capt. Connors. Clowns, elephants, wild animals, and baby twin elephants in the menagerie are promised along with ticket sales at Mann's Drug Store No 1.
Executor Willis J. Anderson announces a public auction at 500 Prospect Street High Point NC on September 8 1945 at 10:00 A.M. sale includes household furniture personal property and four land tracts centered on the Old J. B. Anderson Home Place with terms: five percent deposit. lands: one third cash on deed delivery plus two equal installments over twelve months with interest and note securing deed of trust.
In Raleigh and Florence reports from the federal state crop reporting service show continued high sales of tobacco with prices fluctuating. Eastern North Carolina grades dipped one to two dollars per hundred while most U S government grades held steady. primings fell for lower quality leaf.
Parker of Charlotte in the fourth U S circuit has been endorsed for a seat on the United States Supreme Court by the North Carolina State Bar council. Edward L. Cannon said the White House acknowledged the endorsement. The resolution was approved at the council’s July meeting but announced after Washington conferences.
Raleigh reports a possible warehouse tobacco holiday to ease blocked storage and re drying plants in the Carolinas flue cured area. Former governor J M Broughton says immediate relief is needed and the warehouse association may recommend a holiday with US and state approvals. The output also notes a Fayetteville cattle show set for October 2 and the death of Diana Olson Wilson from a vehicle crash. The page adds the Oct 5 consecration of Bishop Thomas H Wright of eastern North Carolina.
The Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Fair set for October 26 will feature expanded agricultural and livestock exhibits, larger horse racing, midway attractions, a rabbit show, poultry display, and a $1000 prize for the Saturday big band contest. Livestock parade adds Friday events. premium list available from the Winston-Salem Fair Association.
The Episcopal church in the United States will be assisted by the Rt. Rev. Noble C. Powell of Maryland and the Rt. Thomas Darst of Wilmington in a forthcoming ceremony. The event highlights regional clergy participation and church leadership involvement.
Billie J. Parker was fatally injured when a mule he rode in the Caldwell community Orange County ran away yesterday. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Erskine Parker. The incident occurred in Hillsboro.
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