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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1945
Page
2
Weather forecast for the Carolinas shows rain and snow mixed in western sections tonight and Wednesday with clearing and much colder conditions. Snow flurries possible in mountains Wednesday morning, then rising temperatures by Wednesday afternoon and continued cold through the period with moderate to heavy precipitation early on.
In Fairfield County South Carolina 16 year old S Hinton was held on a murder charge after Alley a 38 year old dealer was shot and killed yesterday during an altercation. Hinton was arrested after the victim died in a Chester hospital and investigators said the youth went to his home, retrieved a weapon, and returned to shoot Alley.
A state wide conference of Negro extension workers from 42 counties will be held in Raleigh during the week of December 10.
The nationalist leader reports failed deadlines for Chinese forces landing at Hulutao Yingkow and Mukden by November 10 20 and 24. He cites a Russian promise to aid in Manchuria and says a letter seeks details on Mukden occupation and turnover. He remains hopeful for an orderly entry despite leaks.
Shawcross portrays Nazis as the men whose support bolstered Hitler and who conceived and enabled aggression in his name. He argues the Nazi gang violated international law through aggression and plans, tracing a chain from their own words to Germany’s broken treaties, frontier violations, and ensuing carnage.
AFL president William Green warned Congress that at least 6,000,000 veterans’ families will need housing within a year. He urged passage of the Taft Wagner Ellender housing bill to unify federal housing and promote private home-building while slum clearance proceeds.
Forrestal, King, and Nimitz approve aviation dominance in key naval posts. The vice chief of naval operations will go to Admiral Ramsey, a naval aviator, while the deputy chief for operations will also be a naval aviator. The third aviator to head air operations will replace Mitscher in charge of aviation plans and logistics.
Henry A. R. Ieaacey, Greensboro city manager since 1946, named president of the North Carolina City Managers Association at the closing session of the two day meeting. C. H. Helms of Morganton was reelected secretary.
Robert M. Edwards 46 of Rt. 1 Selma died in a Raleigh hospital yesterday from burns suffered when his tractor caught fire on November 26. Funeral plans were not listed.
North Carolina veterans are entitled to free recording of their military discharges. Registers of deeds must provide a record book and issue certified copies at no charge upon request. The attorney general also ruled on divorce law cases, including that alimony judgments do not affect post divorce support rights.
World Today notes the shift from reverent obits to stating Here died in the faith of Adolf Hitler. It questions Hitler as a self styled Messiah and warns Allies against reviving any belief in divine Nazism, urging firm pursuit to eradicate Hitlerism worldwide.
Stuttgart Germany December 4 Lt General Lucius C Clay the American military governor said the United States intends to move enough food into Germany to assure an average ration of 1500 calories for everyone.
President Truman plans to appoint fact-finding boards in the General Motors strike and steel wage dispute, signaling an executive path if Congress stalls. CIO union leaders in Detroit oppose immediate auto stoppages, while nationwide labor unrest affects about 520,000 workers and a 25 cent an hour wage demand drives further actions. An unrelated tip suggests frosting glass with epsom salts and varnish.
Profit cashing in Mondays rising aircrafts and motors unsettled the market though liquidation was not urgent. Stumblers included Chrysler General Motors Eastern Airlines Pan American Airways U S Rubber Santa Fe N Y Central American Can Anaconda North American Warner Bros American Water Works Union Carbide. Resistant were American Telephone Electric Power and Light American Locomotive Engineers Public Service Great Northern United Aircraft and General Electric.
USDA report shows 9 000 salable hogs with total 14 000 and strong demand. Hogs 180 to 330 pounds bring 14.60 to 14.85 with tops at 14.85. 160-180 pounds 14.25 to 14.75. 330-375 pounds 14.50 to 14.75. Sows around 13.75 to 13.90, cattle 8 000 salable with 18.00 ceiling for top steers, vealers around 15.00 to 15.50, cows 9.00 to 11.50, bulls 13.00 to 13.50. Stock cattle slow at 12.00 to 14.00.
In New York on December 4 activity in cotton textiles was confined to small December deliveries. Wool goods shipments were restricted due to mill labor shortages and rayon goods remained dull because of tight yarn supply.
Cotton futures opened higher with December at 25.56 to 25.59, March around 24.48 to 24.55, May near 24.33, July about 24.01, and October around 23.24 to 23.29. Noon bids showed gains of 25 to 55 cents with Dec 24.67, March 24.58, and May 24.40.
USDA notes show arrivals 64, on track 203, total U S ship ments 1016 with moderate supply and slow demand. Idaho Russet Burbanks U S No 1 priced 3.05 to 3.30. Colorado Red McClures 2.60 to 2.85. Nebraska Bliss Triumphs 1.85 to 2.90. Minnesota North Dakota Pontiacs 2.00. cobblers 2.25. South Dakota Bliss Triumphs generally good quality 2.05.
U S forces overseas tackle large stocks of poisonous gas from the war, with about 250000 tons found in northwestern Germany and additional supplies in the Pacific. Officials note the disposal challenge, while fear of Allied gas superiority kept Axis actors cautious. dumping into deep ocean is seen as best option.
Captain Harold P. Williamson announced a temporary Marine recruiting station set up in the Greensboro post office basement from today until December 22 to enlist applicants. The Marine Corps Institute added courses in aviation automobile mechanics criminology and telephone work as part of the program. Eligibility requires ages 17 to 25 good character and fitness. 17 year olds must provide a birth certificate and parental consent. An enlistment period of two years is now offered, replacing the prior three and four year terms.
Civitan members at the Sheraton hotel heard Robert L. Eee editor of the High Point Enterprise discuss tri city growth among High Point Greensburg and Winston Salem. Mrs Oranna Jones urged support for a December 15 student entertainment by a New York cast at the senior high. A mid year district meeting was announced for Wadesboro on December 8 with Blake Thompson elected as delegate. The club voted $25 each for the tuberculosis seal campaign and the Empty Stocking fund. Guests included Dr O A Moore Ernest Hall and J D Taylor. The attendance award went to Arch Richardson's team.
Mrs. Lela Whittington Groome widow of Marvin C. Groome died at her Groometown home after a prolonged illness. She was born in Yadkin County and educated at Greensboro and Salem colleges. Survived by her husband, one son Edwin Yates Groome, four daughters, a son Ernest Groome who died earlier this year, eleven grandchildren and a nephew list. Funeral at Groometown Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Revs. W. P. Waugh and Kenneth Pfhol officiating.
Claude Jenkins a recently discharged service man is jailed in Thomasville on a charge of raping a 14 year old girl. A warrant signed by the victim’s father accuses him of the November 17 assault. Jenkins was arrested Monday and faces a Friday hearing if the victim leaves the hospital.
An investigating committee member, Illinois senator, says one major question before Maj. Gen. Leonard T. Gerow and Maj. Gen. Sherman Miles during upcoming testimony concerns military warnings to Philippine and Hawaii forces on November 27 1941. He argues differences in messages to Short and MacArthur were significant and will be scrutinized.
City council met in a brief session to open bids for a diesel angle dozer for the public works department. Carolina Tractor & Equipment Co. of Salisbury submitted the lowest bid of 4473.75 and was accepted. Discussion covered forcing F A ee construction of Cheraw to enter the Perry Street bridge contract, a bid rejected earlier as too high. The matter was referred to the public works committee for study.
Realty transfers in Guilford County list moves by Carey Ogburn Jones to B H Bradner Jr and wife for a lot in W C Jones estate H F Hoffman and others to C C Hoover and wife for a lot of G F Royals lands Rank Gurley and wife to J B Beamon and wife for a Quaker Church lands lot A B Alexander to L D Campbell and wife for a Welborn street lot Bob D Wilson and wife to L R Gardiner and wife for a Wellington street lot L C Parker and others to Bertha P Kivett for a lot adjacent to Clodia H Stone L B E Ritchie and others to Guilford Realty and Insurance Co for a lot in J A Arey lands T O Whittington and wife to C T Justice and wife for a Main street lot R E Martin and wife to C A Scott for an Oak street lot Mrs Lucy Leonard and husband to R S Koontz and wife for a Charlotte street lot.
Collections for the district of North Carolina totaled 74 million 660 thousand 981 dollars a month with an increase of over 16 million 500 thousand from the previous year according to Charles H. Robertson the district collector Homemakers receive new smoked fish supplies now hitting the market offering a variety of choices ideal for meals sandwiches hors d oeuvres and canapes
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