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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1945
Page
5
A column explores several idioms and phrases from history and folklore including white elephants in Siam, coward from cowardice, villeins, tinker's damn, high hatting, cinch from plumbers, and Slide Kelly slide. It weaves in personal reminiscences of local druggists Cecil and Dowdy and wartime humor about sailors from the Hornet.
Larry Newman reports that Europe faces a harsh winter with starvation and disease possible in Reich areas under Allied occupation. German cities are ruined, refugees and bomb victims strain Bavaria’s supply, and US-British military authorities warn feeding Germans may be delayed to avoid hampering operations.
Tutorial prompts about ballet pirouette definition a complete turn on one leg. Vanilla in natural state a green elongated bean. Difference between hall tree and hallmark hall vee is a hat rack while a hallmark is a trademark stamp on merchandise.
Mayor Earl N. Phillips announced Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards will launch the USS High Point Victory in Baltimore on Thursday September 6. The ceremony will include a christening by Mrs. Phillips. The launch was delayed from August due to work stoppages after Japan's surrender, but the ship will still be commissioned and enter service.
The peanut industry fears a postwar slump as subsidies wane and prices rise. The National Peanut Council proposes a 1 million dollar, five year program to develop new uses, boost consumption, and fight insect infestation. Growers, shellers, brokers and manufacturers fund via per ton and per bag assessments across three regional belts. The movement traces to southern roots and wartime demand.
British champion Bruce earns praise from manager Ben Merino who calls him the third best fighter seen in America or Britain after Louis and Conn. Merino predicts at least 200000 in his ascent to a world title shot as experts compare him to Delaney Slattery and Young Star.
London reports Bruce Woodcock, 24, British and Empire heavyweight champion, is viewed by experts as a future world title holder. He stands six feet tall, 182 pounds, and won the crown by knocking out Jack London in the sixth round before 40,000 fans in north London. Woodcock, a Yorkshire engine fitter by trade and former amateur champion, claimed $8,000 of a $20,000 purse.
An advertisement touts a topical ivy remedy promising rapid relief by peeling outer skin and removing infection. Claims one application suffices and urges purchase at Manna's with a back tomorrow if not pleased.
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