EAL Buys $40,000 Worth Of Victory Bonds Here
H W Hirsch station manager of Eastern Air Lines for High Point delivered a $40,000 check to C M Allred victory loan drive chairman representing the companys subscription. Eddie V Rickenbacker president and GM notes in a letter that the firm funds bonds through cities on its system and urges oversubscription to finish the drive.
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H. W. Hirsch
Eastern Air Lines
High Point
C. M. Allred
Victory Loan Drive
Eastern Air Line
Eddie V. Rickenbacker
Weather Update: Cloudy Skies With Rain Through Tuesday
Increasing clouds today bring occasional rain with minor temperature change. Tonight should be warmer, but Tuesday turns cooler as a weak front moves through the region.
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Carolina
Nazi Plotting in Prague Rumored to Target Czechoslovakia
The article cites Assistant U.S. Prosecutor Sidney S. Alderman describing a Nazi conspiracy carried on under a pact and a year before Germany planned to invade Czechoslovakia by military action. The report frames the threat as imminent and coordinated among high level Nazi circles.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
U. S
Sidney S. Alderman
British colonel convicted for mistreating airmen in Ruhr sweatbox
In Wuppertal a British military court found Col. Erich Killinger 52 and two aides guilty of torturing RAF pilots at the sweatbox camp in the Ruhr. The defendants had pleaded innocent to accusations they kept captured Allied airmen in hot asbestos lined cells to extract air secrets.
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Wuppertal
Germany
Col
Erich Killinger
Ruhr
Killinger
Goering Affirms Non Aggression Pledge to Czechoslovakia
The record notes Hermann Goering nodding as Alderman cites the former Nazi No 2 promising the Czechs with the phrase I give you my word of honor that Germany has no aggressive intentions toward your country and points to Locarno pact diplomacy.
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Hermann Goering
Germany
Hall of Fame Gifted by Gould Matriarch to Arvica
The hall of fame was presented to Arvica by Melen Gould, daughter of financier Jay Gould, in a notable gesture reflecting New York social prominence and high society connections.
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Arvica
Melen Gould
Jay Gould
Moscow reply to Britain's note on Iran unrest unclear
Moscow did not announce details of its reply to Britain's note on separatist disturbances in Northern Iran. Dispatches said Russia rejected a U S plan for withdrawal of British American and Red Army troops from Iran by January 1. The original three power deadline had been March.
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Moscow
Britain
Iran
Russia
U. S
Four Tar Heels Head For Tokyo
Four North Carolinians sail for Tokyo to aid in the handling of Japanese war crimes. Led by Carl Higgins of Greensboro U S district attorney for the middle North Carolina district, the party includes Worth E McKinney and Miss Cordell of Greensboro. Higgins expects to return to North Carolina in about six months.
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Washington
Carlyle Higgins
Greensboro
U. S
Middle North Carolina
Worth E. McKinney
Miss . Cordell
Eet
Higgins Sa
North Carolina
Fuel plant strike threats hit GM division in Flint
The union targets the AC Spark Plug division in Flint Michigan as a key producer of fuel components. More than 9,000 workers were employed there before the November 21 strike began, signaling potential industry wide disruption.
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AC Park
Flint
Michigan
Union split slows GM parts plant return as protests arise
UAW rank and file debates a conditional GM parts plants restart amid Flint union dissents. Local leaders allege work resumption could ruin morale and trigger unrest while the national union denies mandatory recalls. Simultaneously Congress eyes new labor dispute laws as Senate and House consider penalties and uniform dispute procedures.
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Associated Press
General Motors
UAW
Flint
Mich
Industrial Union Council
A. C
R. J. Thomas
International Union
AFL
Pacific Northwest
Funeral Rites for Virgil L Jameson Held in Thomasville
Virgil L. Jameson died at High Point hospital Wednesday. Funeral service at J. C. Green and Sons Funeral Home Saturday at two o clock led by Rev. R L Kizer and Rev. Charles R Patterson. Pallbearers were L G Gogan George Wilson H E Ensley J A Venable J F Harrison and J S Hix. Interment in Calvary Reformed church cemetery.
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Virgil L. Jameson Thomasville
Scial
Virgil L. Jameson
Highoint
J. C. Green and Sons
R. L. Kizer
Reid Street Baptist Church
Charles R. Patterson
Grace Lutheran Church
L. G. Grogan
George Wilson
H. E. Ensley
J. A. Venable
J. F. Harrison
J. S. Hix
Calvary Reformed Church Cemetery
Favorites Found Throughout Market
Strength of assorted aviations highlighted today market with favorites in most departments. Leading movers included Aviation Corp American Airlines U S Steel Chrysler General Motors United Aircraft Glenn Martin Montgomery Ward Santa Fe Great Northern Loew s du Pont and Engineers Public Service.
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New York
Aviation Corp
American Airlines
U. S. Steel
Chrysler
General Motors
United Aircraft
Glenn Martin
Montgomery Ward
Santa Fe
Great Northern
Loew's
du Pont and
Engineers Public Service
Chicago hog and cattle market report shows steady to higher bids
In Chicago on December 3, salable hogs total 16 500 with activity higher by 10 to 15 cents. Prices run 25 to 35 cents above Saturday for various weights and classes. Cattle sales total 14 000 with choice steers and yearlings scarce and largely steady to firm. bulk steer and heifer price ranges 15.00 to 17.85 with strictly high grade heifers at 18.00. Cows and bulls show mixed gains and vealers soften to 15.50. Stock cattle remain very scarce and steady.
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Chicago
Dry Goods Market Signals December Delivery Activity
In New York the cotton textile market sees scattered lots of cut cloths and sheetings offered for December delivery with moderate releases against military needs for print cloths. Wool goods deliveries lag due to manpower shortages and uncertainty over the maximum average price plan. Rayon goods deliveries stay routine with supplies below market demand and converters expect no near term improvement in first quarter allocations because rayon yarns remain tight.
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New York
Funeral service for Thomas S. Bell 83 at Springfield Friends
Thomas S. Bell 83 died at his home 510 Wisestret Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 pm from Springfield Friends church with Rev. Milton H. Madley presiding. Music by a quartet and piano accompaniment. Interment in the church cemetery. Bearers listed.
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Thomas
Thomas S. Bell
Wisestret
Springfield Friends Church
Milton H. Madley
James Mattocks
Judy Primm
Oscar McCampbell
Theodore Robertson
Herman Robertson
Funeral for George M Thalasinas Held at Centennial Home
Funeral services were conducted at the Thalasinas residence on Centennial Avenue for George Michael Thalasinas a well known Greek man who died in a local hospital early Friday. The Rev Mr Thalasin as of Winston Salem officiated and interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. He had worked for the Rainbow Diner for many years.
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G. M. Thalasinas
George Michael Thalasinas
Centennial Avenue
Mr. Thalasinas
Winston-Salem
Oakwood Cemetery
Rainbow Diner
Inner-Aid medicine promises bowel cleansing wonder
One man reports deep cleansing after taking INNER-AID for three days claiming his head aches, skin eruptions, and rheumatic pains disappeared. The ad touts 12 herbs that cleanse bowels clear gas energize liver and kidneys and urges readers to buy at local drug stores in High Point.
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High Point
Potato Market Report From Chicago Amid Slow Demand
Potatoes arriving 225 on track 239 total shipments Friday 897 Saturday 973 and Sunday 28. Supplies moderate and market dull with slow demand. Idaho russets U S 1 3 05 to 3 10 Colorado Red McClures U S 1 2 65 to 3 00 Nebraska bliss triumphs U S 1 2 90 Minnesota and North Dakota bliss triumphs commercial washed 2 20 to 2 25 unwashed 1 85 to 2 00.
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Chicago
U. S
Idaho
Minnesota
North Dakota
2 Weed Markets In Operation As Eastern Closes
Raleigh reports two flue cured tobacco belts still active as the eastern North Carolina belt ends its fifteenth and last sale week. The season totals show the eastern belt at 406,138,802 pounds at 43.77 per hundred, with the final week at 2,346,690 pounds and 38.32. Middle belt sales reach 148,271,873 pounds at 43.71, while the old belt remains active toward December 14 with 262,313,327 pounds sold at 44.49 per hundred.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Middle Belt
Federal State Market News Service
Old Belt
Truman reviews radioman aboard destroyer escort in New York
Harold C. Surrett radioman third class USNR of High Point served 16 months aboard the destroyer escort U Bronstein. He was recently reviewed by President Truman in New York City.
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Truman Harold C. Surrett
USNR
Meadow Street
High Point
U Bronstein
Truman
New York City
Surrett
Hyde Returns Home From World War II Service
Sgt. Ernest Hyde USMCR son of Robert W. Hyde of High Point returns as part of 1200 marine veterans aboard the USS Munda brought home by the Magic Carpet operation.
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Hyde
Sgt
Ernest Hyde
USMCR
Robert W. Hyde
White Oak Bey High Point
States
Funeral for Mrs Margaret Ann Pennington Held in Thomasville
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Ann Pennington widow of Rev J J Ington were held at First Baptist Church Sunday at two o clock. Rev C O Plyler Rev W W Sears and Dr F A Maier led the service with choir and soloists Mrs Charles F Finch and Mrs Clyde Wright. Pallbearers included Howard Matthews Paul Jones H B Gooch L A Franks Walter Jordan and Clyde Jackson. Interment was in City Cemetery.
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J. J. Pennington Thomasville
Margaret Ann Pennington
J. J. Ington
A. Pennington
First Baptist Church
C. O. Plyler
W. W. Sears
F. A. Maier
Truman Nominates Rouse For U.S. Attorney Post
President Truman nominates Charles F. Rouse of Kinston to be U.S. attorney for the eastern district of North Carolina as James O. Carr resigns.
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Washington
Truman
Charles F. Rouse
Kinston
U. S
Eastern District of North Carolina
James O. Carr
Pearl Harbor debated codes and alert during prewar days
Washington lawmakers questioned why a message ordering the destruction of codes did not trigger a full military alert before the Dec 7 1941 attack. Maj. Gen. Sherman Miles and Admiral Husband E. Kimmel were to be scrutinized as hearings open, with Gen. George C. Marshall expected to testify.
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Washington
Pacific
Lucas
Sherman Miles
Army
Atack
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Gearhard Gesell
Navy
Adm
Husband E. Kimmel
Hongkong
Singapore
Batavia
Manila
London
Fisher Misnamed for Hating Water Like a Cat
A little animal called the fisher dislikes water nearly as much as a cat. The note clarifies its misname and behavior surrounding wet environments.
James D Harmon Promoted to Tec-5 in World War II Service
Manila dispatch reports Cpl James D Harmon husband of Elise N Harmon of 230 Clara Cox apartments High Point promoted to Tec-5 while serving as a pipeline station operator with an engineer unit in Bataan. He has been overseas since February 1945 after serving in Europe.
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Manila
James D. Harmon
Elise N. Harmon
Clara Cox
High Point
Bataan
Carolina Trailways
Cpl
Harmon
Europe
Philippines
Return of Pacific veterans aboard Vincennes crew
Clyde S. Wiley, ship fitter first class USNR of 211 Maple Street High Point, served during the war on the cruiser USS Vincennes. The crew now performs one of its most pleasant tasks, bringing Pacific veterans back home to the states.
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Clyde
Wiley
USNR
Maple Street
High Point
Vincennes
Mirror Charm Christmas Decoration Idea
The article describes creating a festive mirror ornament by tying evergreen branches with small Christmas tree balls and silver ribbon. Add tiny silver bells at the ends, tack one cluster to each side of the mirror so the reflected arrangement enhances the Yule atmosphere.
Maritime Union Goes On Strike
A 24 hour work stoppage by the National Maritime Union involving 90 000 workers began with 6000 leaving jobs on the New York waterfront. The protest targets delays in returning overseas veterans and claims ships for troop transport are being diverted to other uses. Pickets guarded ships in New York harbor.
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New York
National Maritime Union
CIO
United States
New York Harbor
New York Shipyards Boost Output 70 Times Prewar Pace
The Shipbuilders Council of America reports American yards in 1944 produced 70 times prewar levels. At this rate, the world’s merchant tonnage could be rebuilt in about four years, driven by wartime demand and efficiency.
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New York
INS
American Shipbuilding Yards
Shipbuilders Council of America
To Restore Crispness of Veils Through Waxed Paper Press
To restore crispness to veils, press them between two sheets of waxed paper. The heat and moisture balance helps set the fabric for neat folds and improved stiffness. Ensure iron is on low heat and avoid direct contact.
Death Notices for Martha Anne Jordan and G L Johnson
Mrs Martha Anne Jordan sister of Mrs C F Rogers of High Point died at Rex hospital Sunday. She would have turned 70 on December 30 and lived with her daughter Mrs G I Griffin at 1308 Brooks Ave Raleigh. Survived by six daughters two sons two brothers and a sister in High Point funeral Tuesday at 2 30 from Yelverton Funeral Home and Montlawn Memorial Cemetery Raleigh. G L Johnson 47 longtime resident of 307 Church Street and manager of Wilson amp Company local branch died after cerebral hemorrhage and will be buried in Sunset Memorial Park Charleston following services Tuesday at 11 from Bartlett Funeral Home Charleston with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Body moved to Charleston.
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Raleigh
C. F. Rogers
High Point
Rex Hospital
G. I. Griffin
Brooks Avenue
T. W. Head
Atlanta, Ga
W. B. King
Oxford
C. H. Su
G. L. Johnson
Church Street
Wilson & Company
Bartlett Funeral Home
Charleston
W. Va
S. P. Bell
Ashbury Methodist Church
Sunset Memorial Park
Service Men Due In States After Overseas Duty
Military men listed as due home from overseas on several ships. Lt. Lloyd R. Evans of High Point comes home aboard the SS Walter Reed at Newport News on November 30. Others include Kirsten M. Younts and Charles J. McGlamery awaiting arrivals in Seattle and New York late November.
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Lloyd R. Evans
High Point
Newport News
Walter Reed
Seattle
General Ernest
Kirsten M. Younts
Lexington
Charles J. McGlamery
E. B. Alexander
New York
William P. McDaniel
Salisbury
Fred L. Brown
Appheus Miller
Vernon G. Poole
Asheboro
Sheepshead Bay
Pfc
Velvin W. Farrington
Jamestown
Prfe
Leonard R. Taylor
Kernersville
Robert L. Davis
S. S. Chapel Hill
John W. Grady
Frank Clodfelter Dies After Prolonged Illness
Davidson county farmer Frank Clodfelter 70 died at home in Winston-Salem Route 5 after an extended illness. Born February 14 1875 he lived on the family farm and was a Bethany Reformed church member and former deacon. He married Maggie Motsinger in 1899 who died in 1919 and later Dalena Myers in 1920. Survived by six children two sisters a brother ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Bethany Reformed Church Tuesday at 2:30 with a home service at 2. Interment in church cemetery. Body returned to the home today.
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Thomasville
Frank Clodfelter
Davidson County
Winston-Salem
Hamilton
Clodfelter
Susan Wagoner Clodfelter
Bethany Reformed Church
Maggie Motsinger
Lacy Hege
David Hege
Hubert Kepley
Lexington
Rt. 1
Everett Clodfelter
Willie Clodfelter
Leland Clodfelter
Rt. 5
C. C
J. A. Palmer
J. D. Andrews
Byron Nifong
Fire damages frame home slightly. stove blamed
Firefighters rushed to 802 Willowbrook to find a small blaze in a frame residence caused by an oil stove, spreading through a wall but causing little damage. Earlier at 6 am an alarm at 1306 Tryon street revealed a fire in a automobile. Fire Chief Ingram urged merchants to secure permits for flammable holiday window displays and to fireproof papers on electric light covers.
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Willowbrook
Fternoon
Tryon Street
E. K. Ingram
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