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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1943
Page
2
A discussion supports the Lynch bill to curb hateful mail and publication by race or religion. The author argues such law could curb propaganda, promote fair reporting, and reduce racially charged harm, citing personal experiences with city editors and press practices.
ATLANTA December 17 strike by Southeastern Greyhound drivers and maintenance workers suspend all routes south of Nashville and Chattanooga. About 2 500 workers walked out in Birmingham yesterday amid wage disputes related to a War Labor Board ruling reducing pay per mile. The company reports plans for a roughly 20 percent pay increase, but the WLB decision cut overall by about four percent.
The Thomasville High school band under Gerald Bryant performed a concert for Thomasville Rotary members at the Women's club building on Wednesday. W. E. Tomlinson led the event. visitors included Frank Ryan of Charlotte and R. F. Lowery, the high school principal. A letter from Lieutenant Frank File, a Rotary member serving with the U S Navy in Charleston, S C, was read during the meeting.
A well dressed guest asked hotel door man Charley Ranfield to help locate onions for his wife in Washington. He bought the onions and asked for secrecy, handing his grocery chain ecard as proof of his official position.
Ranson proposes a federal sponsored effort to eliminate rats nationwide. Chanukah celebrations continue for Jews worldwide since December 13. Jamestown old Friends meetinghouse bought by the city for park development. Local merchants report strong business so far this season. Mrs Wade Marlette recovering after tonsillectomy. Miss Caroline Dalton arrived from Hollins on street. Miss Mildred Carter returns from Jacksonville and Orlando. A man robs $400 from a Summit Avenue grocery employee. police seek suspect. United States treasury aims to raise world gold price to a fixed level.
A report described by P A Panikov in the American Review of Soviet Medicine explains the Spasokukotski feeding method used by Russian surgeons. Food is pumped directly into abdominal wounds including the intestines, with a meal heavy in milk, eggs, butter, sugar, and alcohol, showing rapid postoperative improvements in color, pulse, and appetite.
Ration rounds list expirations for processed foods meats and fats sugar shoes and gasoline with regional coupon dates. The Office of Price Administration in Charlotte lifted food gift bans and allowed shoe gifts and ration free imports for personal gifts or military personnel, with limits on pairs per person.
Tito’s Partisans claim to have seized the initiative in Croatia after halting a major German push. In western Bosnia they report hundreds of Germans and allied troops killed or wounded near Livno and Duvno. Fresh German reinforcements and heavy fighting continue around Kocevje and nearby towns as Tito’s forces push back in multiple sectors.
Radio program listings show revised Eastern and Central times with corrections too late to include. The night features dramas, mysteries, news, and variety acts led by Captain Midnight, Fred Waring, and Coast-to-Coast formats, with schedules fluctuating across channels and periods.
ANKARA December 15 reports say Germany uses strong diplomatic pressure to keep Balkan satellites in line. Hans Neubacher arrived in Budapest as German delegate general to the Balkans, purpose kept secret. Hungarian senate debates recall of troops from Russia and withdrawal of forces. Romanian capital discusses Russia Czechslovak pact affecting war relations. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of New York City.
An old advert warns a persistent three days cough may signal danger as chronic bronchitis can develop if untreated. It promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy that goes to the root of the problem to loosen mucus, soothe mucous membranes, and aid healing, with a money back guarantee if it does not help sleep and rest.
Icy winter blankets North Carolina with light snow in most areas and forecasted lows from 10 to 24 degrees. Snow lingered in many counties, with Asheville and Ashe County noting a pebbled ice glaze on peaks, while Kinston reported up to four inches of snow—the heaviest since 1927. No deaths or property damage were reported.
In Kansas City a streetcar incident ends with an eye officer taking carfare from two riders after tipping his head and drawing on gloves, then depositing the fares.
The schedule lists Miller's Jamboree and The Reporter programs followed by U S Marine Band Carolina Cavaliers and The Guid Light. Also shown are Light of the World Betty Brown RMight to Happiness News W W Chaplin and Watte' Funny Money Man plus When A Girl Marries Portia Faces Lite Santa Claus Letters Call to Worship Tomorrow Morning.
Washington reports the final action on a $2.284 billion tax bill was pushed to after the holiday with Senate leaders planning a recess until January 4. The measure delays a 1944 social security tax rise and replaces the earned income credit, while the victory tax becomes a flat 3 percent on income over $624.
London reports the Mine Workers Federation demands immediate wage rises up to eight dollars weekly for 690000 coal miners. They threaten to seek a national four week underground wage and surface worker minimum through a national wage tribunal if employers refuse. Government warned of potential fuel shortages as coal rationing already cut home supplies.
The notice states approval by the Office of Public Affairs and the Water Board for a program funded by industry interests. It confirms official backing and indicates the funding source and oversight.
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