Four High Point items in a North Carolina enterprise
A brief item from High Point North Carolina reports on local happenings in The Enterprise dated December 6 1944. It notes civic items and community notices typical of a small town paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry
D. A. Rawley
H. A. Cecil
Mgr
Robert L. Thompson
Enterprise
Associated Press
High Point
N. C
Men Friday and secretaries in North Carolina politics
The piece praises Clyde R. Hoey and Governor Gregg Cherry aides, notes the value of capable secretaries to governors and senators, and argues for more staff to prevent overwork. It cites examples like Herbert Bonner Lena Reynolds and Lena Reynolds as notable secretaries and discusses roles from office boy to executive secretary.
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Hathaway Cross
Clyde R. Hoey
Jack Spain
Greenville
Washington
Spain
Don Bonner
Wesley McDonald
Bob Reynolds
Lena Reynolds
Mr. McDonald
Bailey
Capitol
James
Mehas
North Carolina
Herbert Bonner
Lindsay Warren
High Point
Albert Hart, Jr
Gregg Cherry
Cherry
Public debate over illegitimate birth headlines
A critic argues newspapers worsen the fate of a soldier’s child born out of wedlock by overexposure. The piece condemns sensational coverage and questions whether the press deserves any credit if the child faces taunts and whispered judgments.
England and Greece in British foreign policy critique
The piece argues Britain typically sides with whichever local group furthers its commercial aims, labeling Britain imperialistic. It cites support for Italian royalists and caution over Greece's monarchy to explain how Britain used force and aligned with powerful factions in pursuit of policy interests.
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Britain
England
Italy
Greece
Labor shares blame in wartime shortages outweighs other causes
The WPA chairman J A Krug estimates labor issues at 22 percent of wartime material lag while design changes 26 percent, plant bottlenecks 12 percent, and a 40 percent surge in military demand is the largest factor. He urges non strike pledges and reduced absenteeism. The note also includes brief quips on handwriting, a comedian in confinement, and Christmas tax lines.
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J. A. Krug
WPB
Mr. Krug
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
English Interference in Greece Cited by Archie Batalas
Archie Batalas denounces British meddling in Greek affairs aimed at forming a government to suit London. He says the move disrespects Russia and calls for Legion Auxiliary support to aid the cause of wrapping.
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Archie Batalas
Greece
Russia
The
Legion Auxiliary
Christmas Cheer Aids War Veterans and Needy Families
Mrs. L. R. Peacock stresses The Empty Stocking Fund to help children in High Point and surrounding areas. Howard Wright urges broad support for Christmas gifts and food, while T. Kirkman notes wartime delays in garbage truck delivery and plans for automatic bodies early next year.
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Howard Wright
T. ©. Kirkman
Public Works
WMCA case ends in resignation over coercion claims
Eugene Garey faced pressure over the WMCA deal after investigations into communist infiltration and Gestapo methods. He resigned amid resistance from interests protecting certain personalities. John J. Sirica also faced similar hold-ups and resigned. Flamm says he was coerced into selling WMCA to Noble, who denies involvement.
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Eugene Garey
FCC
WMCA
New York
James Fry
Cox
Georgia
Arenas Sea
California
John J. Sirica
Ted
Garey
Flamm
Noble
WMCA case and Littell Case call for full public airing
By George Sokolsky argues a forced sale at below market value and a New York suit. The piece questions who is involved, including Corcoran Kopovitz and others, and why WMCA draws such noise and secrecy. It urges a thorough investigation to separate fact from rumor and to expose abuses of power in government.
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WMCA
Bey Wkit
Law
Attorney General's Office
Mr. Littell
Mr. Biddle
Committee of Congress
Littell
America
Gestapo
Posnan
Lawica
Wolsztyn
Poland
Vught Concentration Camp
Holland
Inside Germany advance and stalled German defense lines noted
The dispatch cites U S progress 10 to 12 miles into Germany near Aachen and a mile or two at Saar, with the Siegfried Line breached. It describes German reinforcements, Nazi leadership, and Patton’s struggle at the Metz fort Driant, including seizure attempts, fuel oil flame action, and setbacks after failed Arnheim air operations.
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Washington
Germany
Aachen
Saar
Rundstedt
Hitler
Patton
Metz
Driant
Dutch Salient
Britain
Maastricht
Arnheim
Bittrich
Berlin
It Will Take Strong Bonds to End This War now
Paul Mallon argues the German force is a formidable adversary and that Allied supremacy relies on overwhelming manpower, armor, and industrial might. He warns against surrendering to a divided strategy and urges continued bond buying to sustain the war effort.
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Finland
Aachen
Eaneene
Berlin
Saar
Ruhr
Czechoslovakia
Biggun
Winchell on Broadway condemns Nazi atrocities and calls for no peace
The column lambasts Nazi crimes across occupied Europe, recounting massacres, torture, and mass deaths. It argues against negotiating with Germany and stresses that past German support for Hitler shows a dangerous precedent for democracy.
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Gestapo
Germany
France
Bath
England
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