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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1944
Page
2
The feature discusses Amram Scheinfeld’s new book Women and Men in a scientific tone, covering longevity, morality, intelligence, and gender differences. It cites data on prison rates, suicide, schooling, work, and physical strength, noting varied conclusions and taboos surrounding women’s roles.
The War Food Administration notes narrow price fluctuations on North Carolina and Virginia flue cured markets with slight rises in old belt logs and wrappers while leaf and nondescript ease. W M McLaurine resigns as secretary treasurer of the American Cotton Manufacturers Association effective April 30, 1945. Kinston reports a record tobacco season with 51 938 817 pounds sold and 22 175 688 88 dollars in receipts. University of North Carolina hosts two traffic and street maintenance institutes December 10 14 and 14 15 with officials from Yale and North Carolina agencies. Dr Samuel A Thompson presents at Seaboard Medical Association meeting in Wilson.
Navy Department released 222 U S casualties. Among North Carolinians named are Brondis David Huckaby listed as dead with parents Mr and Mrs Henry Huckaby of Graham and Neil C McLendon wounded with sister Montee Loy and brother Charlie R McLendon noted. Also William Taylor Poole wounded with father Dave Poole in Clay.
Government officials and medical leaders spoke at the opening session stressing expansion of North Carolina health programs and higher education accommodations. Governor elect Cherry urged substantial additions to institutions while Paul Whitaker pushed for broader medical care either state or federal.
The article surveys American poetry from early colonial verse to Whitman and Markham born in Oregon City. It notes Markham gained fame with The Man With the Hoe, its mixed reception, and a critique of labor themes. It discusses the poem’s influence on views of work, society, and global issues including Belgium Italy and Greece.
The notes ask what flora and fauna are and identify orange as a mix of red and yellow. It also asks whether ladybugs are useful or harmful. The quotation notes a bitter truth about bearing the consequences of one’s own actions.
Guidance suggests that when a son in service sends an engagement ring to a girlfriend unknown to the family, one should promptly call on the girlfriend and her parents if living in the same community. If possible, invite them to the home to meet friends.
General Somervell warned that conquering Japan will cost about 71 billion dollars yearly after Germany falls. He urged a production upswing to supply Pacific forces, noting shortages and high ammunition use, and cited heavy losses of equipment across Allied armies to justify increased output.
The reading notes a December 7 birthday child with shrewd intuition and high energy who enjoys overcoming obstacles and pursuing ideas. It warns of accidents and sickness and advises care with fire, machinery, and explosives while predicting some good fortune in the coming year.
The note outlines the plant and annual life of a region. It mentions colors red and yellow. It states useful products that destroy plant lice and scale insects.
In Guilford County North Carolina A S Parker trustee for Thomas S Dalton under the will of R F Dalton and his children Mrs R B Crane and Thomas Dalton Jr and the children of Carter Dalton are named defendants. The case seeks resignation of Parker as trustee and appointment of a substituted trustee. Defendants must appear and answer or demur by December 26 1944 or within 10 days after. This 24th day of November 1944. J P Shore Clerk of the Superior Court. 11/29 12 6 3 3
Willy Hoppe remains leading in the billiards tests after three days of competition. Reported results show Ralph Walker Cochran from San Francisco and John Fitzpatrick of Los Angeles among top finishers with scores around 40. Yesterday’s results include Procita over Chamaco 50 47 and Cochran over Marquez 50 44 in 38 innings.
Boxing results list recent bouts with outpoints and knockouts across cities including Cleveland Hartford New York and Brooklyn. Notable results include Willie Pep defeating Chalky Wright and Johnny Flynn losing to Androff with multiple regional venues cited.
Duke University will resume hard work next week under Coach Eddie Cameron after a brief flu layoff. The Blue Devils prepare for the January 1 bowl game against Alabama in New Orleans as Cameron recovers and plans to assume full coaching duties soon.
In Montreal Doyit loses on points to Henry Jordan while Eddie Moore of Newark scores a win in New Bedford Benny Breton stops Jean Barriere in Waterbury alfreda beats Norman Sea in Worcester Jack Leslie defeats Marcel Four in Miami Genaro defeats Samuels in Hartford and Carter outpoints Umberto Zavala in Newark in a series of boxing matches across cities.
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