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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1944
Page
2
The first act of Congress in January aims to raise the public debt limit from 260 billion to 300 or 350 billion. Military spending is set to surpass prior estimates as total wartime costs rise toward 375 billion by June 30, 1945, with 94 billion already delivered and a sharp contrast to 1940 debt levels.
The tentative 1946 budget totals about ninety billion with roughly six billion for normal government arms and four billion for interest payments. Income taxes will flood Uncle Sam’s till next year, while bond issues fund the outlay. Veterans programs and aviation support rise, and calls to cut levies face opposition as experts doubt tax reductions will occur soon.
Labor board focus widens as possible seizure of Ward chain property looms amid seven city units and an 11 day strike led by CIO Retail Employes Union. President signals economic powers while Ward fights board advisory stance.
The piece notes President Roosevelt's stance on preserving U S air power after air mail contract cancellations in 1934. It highlights government plans to keep American aviation ahead with bomber development and industrial campaigns across California Washington Ohio Texas Kansas and the Midwest, naming Douglas North American Boeing Curtiss Wright and Bell among key firms.
The administration, slow to recognize aviation potential, leans on blue water traditions shaping policy. Former Secretary Hull focused on tariffs and diplomacy with Germany, Japan, and allies. Roosevelt champions a strong Air Force and Navy as a route to permanent peace.
Bruce A. Quigley son of Mr and Mrs Richard I Quigley 1108 Westwood graduated last week from the Army Air Forces Central Instructors School at Laredo Army Air Field Laredo Texas He is now qualified to become an instructor at one of the nation s seven aerial gunnery schools.
Mayor A. J. Koonce urges participation in the National Safety Council campaign to reduce Christmas holiday accident toll. He notes high home-front deaths since Pearl Harbor and asks citizens to exercise care and courtesy during the season to avoid unnecessary accidents.
Residents of High Point donated to the Clothes for Greece drive. The campaign ended with 99 boxes packed. Mrs Drakalakos thanked contributors and volunteers from laundries, restaurants, Community Chest, Junior Red Cross and schools.
Mrs. M. C. White of 1210 Rivett Drive announces the marriage of daughter Marie to Sgt. Pinkney A. Reid in York South Carolina on December 12. Sgt. Reid has served overseas and is on a 21 day furlough before reporting to Camp Butner. The couple resides with groom's aunt, Mrs. Carrie Smith, 131 Underhill Avenue.
Front dispatches report Belgian civilians quickly erase Nazi slogans from walls and buildings as German forces retreat into Belgium. A correspondent describes a man washing Hitler’s image from his home after a joke caption showing him kicked.
Under order of the City Council of High Point on May 11 1943 the undersigned will sell at public auction to the highest bidder with 20 percent down and the balance over 60 months at City Hall 1100 A M January 2 1945. Property described: lots 37 and 38 of A P Brown Property Guilford County North Carolina book 9 page 101. City reserves the right to reject any bids. Dated December 13 1944 Arnold J Koonce Mayor.
In Seattle on December 19 the largest wartime mass court martial sentenced 27 African American soldiers to more than 200 years total for rioting. They attacked an Italian service unit at Fort Lawton on August 14. The next morning Pvt. Guglielmo Olivetto was found dead near the riot site.
Dwight Nifong who joined the Navy Medical Corps in August 1942 and served 22 months with the Second Marine Division overseas is back on limited duty due to an eye ailment. He is stationed at a convalescent hospital in Beaumont California.
In High Point North Carolina the city announces a public auction on the 13th day of December 1946 at 11:00 A M. A minimum down payment of 2 percent is required. The property is Lot 1 Block 5 Westward Development Co Plat Guilford County described in book 8 page 1164. Mayor Arnold J. Koonce signs the notice.
Public auction notice for the City of High Point at 11:00 A M on January 1945. The bid requires cash or at least 20 down with terms stated at the courthouse door. Property described as Westview Subdivision lot 17 dieck 4 in book 3 page 150. right to retest any bids.
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