High Point Family Seeks Help From Empty Stocking Fund
A 16 year old High Point girl supports her ailing mother and younger siblings while her father is jailed for alcohol related violence. The Empty Stocking Fund seeks Christmas help to provide baskets and support as local cases rise, with donations urged through the Enterprise office.
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High Point
Welre
Gladis Kivett
Raisor
Miss Rivett
Anxi
Emary
London
K. Green
North Carolina Weather: Rain to Snow and Cold Trend
Rain and continued cold across North Carolina. Snow possible in extreme eastern counties Thursday morning, with a shift to partly cloudy skies by afternoon. Chilly, with lingering rain or snow in the far east.
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North Carolina
Hurley Rifts on China Policy During Hearing Session
Hurley argues US policy in China was not entirely defeated but to some extent, claiming success in sustaining Chiang Kai Shek’s government and keeping Chinese forces in the war. He rejects partisan framing and says he did not seek the hearing or discuss his intended statements with any member. He notes the committee is beginning a broad inquiry into foreign policy and declines partisan alignment.
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Hurley
Convi
United States
Times Editorial Argues for Provisional Indian Self Rule
The Times of London contends that a straightforward program unlocks full self government for India and notes obstacles from Indian factions. It recalls 1942 43 discussions with leaders who favored a provisional British backed government to spur unity and self rule.
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Times of London
British Empire
India
Chinese Fronts Reported Near Great Wall South of Kupehkow
Dispatches describe brisk fighting along the great wall south of Kupehkow with aims toward Chengteh, capital of Jehol province. General Hsiung Shih-Jui says government advances into Manchuria will continue until the country is recovered.
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Shanhaikwan
Great Wall
Kupehkow
China
Jehol
Chengteh
Chungking
Hsiung Shih-Jui
Chiang Kai-Shek
Manchuria
High Point Woman Reverses Digestive Troubles with INNER-AID
A High Point resident reports relief from stomach bloating headaches and irregular bowels after using INNER-AID a herbal remedy said to cleanse bowels and improve digestion. The ad claims twelve herbs aid the liver and kidneys and promotes overall well being.
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High Point
Navy Discharges Reported for Bell and Royer
Si/c George Jerome Bell of 1117 Downing Street received an honorable discharge from the Navy at the Charleston naval separation center on December 1. Lela Eleanor Mathis Royer, seaman first class, also discharged honorably from WAVES at Washington DC naval separation center. she is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Brinkley and wife of Jacob High Roger of Brownstown PA. Her last duty was at the U S naval air facility in Elizabeth City.
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Bell
George Jerome Bell
Downing Street
Navy
Naval Separation Center
Charleston
Lela Eleanor Mathis Royer
WAVES
Washington, D. C
T. A. Brinkley
This City
Jacob High Roger
Brownstown
U. S. Naval Air Faculty
Elizabeth City
Meredith discharged from Fort Douglas after 38 months service
Cpl. Albert R. Meredith, son of Mrs. Nealy Meredith of High Point North Carolina, was discharged today at Fort Douglas separation center. He served 38 months in the air forces and is authorized to wear the good conduct medal victory medal and American theater ribbon. Before joining the army October 20 1942 he worked as a furniture packer at High Point. His wife is Ochia Kindley of Route 2.
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Meredith
FT. Douglas
Utah
Army
Fort Douglas
Albert R. Meredith
Nealy Meredith
Tate Street
High Point
N. C
Cpl
Air Forces
Ochia Kindley
Rt. 2
Moore Promoted Aboard USS Duchess At Nagoya
Arthur P. Moore 23 of Asheboro North Carolina is promoted to chief gunner mate aboard the USS Duchess an attack transport carrying occupation troops. He joined the Navy in September 1942 after working at the National Furniture Factory in Asheboro.
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Moore
Duchess
Nagoya
Japan
Arthur P. Moore
James C. Moore
Asheboro
N. C
Regular Navy
National Furniture Factory
Lawson Discharged From Naval Reserve in Miami
Raymond C. Lawson seaman first class in the USNR, of High Point Indiana, has been discharged from the naval reserve by VR-7 in Miami. He enlisted in May 1944 at Spartanburg and trained at Camp Peary. Lawson served in the supply department and plans to return to firefighting with the High Point department.
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Lawson
Miami
Fla
Raymond C. Lawson
USNR
Ridgecrest Drive
High Point
Naval Reserve
VR-7
Naval Air Transport Service
Naval Service
Spartanburg
S. C
Naval Training Station
Camp Peary
Military Air Transport Service
J. A. Lawson
High Point Fire Department
Enae Navy
Navy Seaman Stanley Shavitz Transferred for Separation
AT WASHINGTON S 1c Stanley Shavitz transferred from storekeepers school Great Lakes to Puget Sound naval base personnel separation center disbursing office Bremerton Washington for discharge processing.
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Washington
Stanley Shavitz
Storekeepers School
Great Lakes
Puget Sound Naval Base
Bremerton
Commission to rule on verdict after 32 day inquiry
The commission heard over 200 witnesses and more than 100 documents from both sides in a 32 day hearing and will announce its decision Friday. The report notes 59 cents of each dollar goes to distribution and 41 cents to production.
Peterson's Ointment Promises Relief for Eczema And More
The advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a remedy for itching eczema pimples red blotches and irritations. It offers a 35 cent price and money back if satisfaction is not achieved with a single application. Also promoted for itching feet and cracks between toes.
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Peterson
Henry Ford Retirement Sparks Shakeup at Ford
Henry Ford 82 retires leaving grandson Henry Ford II to run the Ford Motor Company. A major personnel reorganization follows as Bennett exits and executives are shifted. Young Ford aims to restore Ford to first in production and sales while labor relations face new tests.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Harry Bennett
Bennett
Company
Lord
General Motors
Chevrolet
Edsel Ford
Henry II
Benson
William
Josephine
Clara
Ford Long
Yale
Ford Company
Chaplins Expect Second Child This March
Charlie Chaplin announced expecting a second child for next March. A daughter was born in August 1944 to Chaplin and his wife Oona O'Neill daughter of playwright Eugene O'Neill.
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Hollywood
Charlie
Aircrafts Advance On Stock Market
New York stock market edges higher with aircraft stocks leading gains as United Aircraft Grumman and Lima hit yearly highs on a report of a large French order. Major decliners included U S Steel Bethlehem General Motors Goodyear and J I Case among others as Chrysler fell on wage talks setback.
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New York
Steers
United Aircraft
Grumman
Lima Locomotive
France
Goodyear
International Harvester
Douglas
du Point
Western Union
Standard Oil
N. J
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
General Motors
Goodrich
Woolworth
J. 1 Case
Public Service
American Smelting
American Can
Eastman Kodak
Northern Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Union Carbide
Philip Morris
Chrysler
UAW CIO Declines Six-Week Contract Extension
The United Auto Workers-CIO refused a six week extension while negotiations with General Motors resume limited talks over the strike affecting over 200 000 GM workers. The union seeks a 30 percent wage rise, and GM demands the living cost basis be used for any increase. A Truman commission may be needed to resolve the impasse.
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Chrysler
Uaw-Cio
Conder
Little Steel
Bureau of Labor Statistics
General Motors Corp
Truman
AFL Leader Questions Truman Strike Proposal
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor disagreed with CIO Chief Philip Murray's claim that Truman's laws would ultimately destroy labor unions. After a White House conference, Green said the proposal is not acceptable but believes the president is sincere.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor Today
CIO
Philip Murray
Truman
Green
White House
AFL
Labor Leaders Split From Truman Over GM Strike
Walter Reuther and Philip Murray condemned President Truman’s labor policy amid the General Motors walkout. Reuther urged collective bargaining while calling Truman’s approach a break with Roosevelt. Murray accused the administration of cowardice and warned of a shrinking wage pool and looming hard times if workers’ purchasing power falls. Murray cited U.S. Steel and GM as examples of employers denying pay raises and balking at negotiations.
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Walter P. Reuther
Uaw-Cio
Labor
Truman
General Motors
CIO
Philip Murray
Pittsburgh
Reuther
Detroit
UAW
Thesident
Roosevelt
C. E. Wilson
Wilson
Harry S. Truman
United States
Murray
America
U.S. Steel Corp
General Motors Corp
Rattle Snakes Box Stirs Springfield Police
Police in Springfield respond to multiple calls about a box containing 15 live rattlesnakes. The owner arrives to claim the reptiles after his teenage assistant, hired to care for them, disappeared. Keys of colored aluminum are noted for durability, with tests showing up to 50 000 insertions.
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Springfield
Ill
Potatoes Market Report From Chicago
Potatoes arrivals 94, shipments total. supplies moderate and demand slow. Idaho Russets U S No 1 fetch 3.05 to 3.20, Colorado Red McClures 2.50 to 2.85, Pontiacs from Minnesota and North Dakota commercial washed prices noted.
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Chicago
USDA
U. S
Idaho
Textile market reports show mixed demand and shortages
Dry Goods New York December five reports scattered lots of print cloths sold in the cotton textile market with some business against priorities for a low cost apparel program. Wool goods remained unchanged and mills issued limited allocations for the first quarter due to lag in deliveries. Rayon goods moved routinely to the converting trade while ration linings remained acutely scarce.
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New York
Livestock Market Report From Chicago Declines Steady Gains
Salable hogs 22 000 total with barrows and gilts up 25 cents, sows 25 to 35 cents higher. Cattle and calves firm with steers and yearlings topping at 18.00, most steers 15.50 to 18.00 and heifers 13.50 to 17.00. Beef cows 9.25 to 12.00, vealers 15.50 down, stock cattle slow.
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Chicago
USDA
Cotton futures rise as December opens higher on New York market
On December 5 in New York, cotton futures opened 10 to 20 cents higher than the previous close. December futures traded around 24.67, March near 24.60, and May around 24.39 to 24.41, with noon prices showing gains of 10 to 15 cents from earlier levels.
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New York
Caged Crickets Guard Japanese Homes
A Boston dispatch reports that Japanese households use caged crickets as guards. The insects remain quiet when footsteps trigger vibrations, startling intruders, while the lemon rinse cleanses residue and restores the crickets' shine.
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Boston
Ins
Japan
Three Days Cough Warns of Dangers and Remedy
An advertisement warns that a three day cough signals risk of chronic bronchitis if untreated. It promotes Creomulsion claiming it reaches the trouble, loosens phlegm, soothes inflamed bronchial membranes, and guarantees money back if not effective.
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