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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1945

Page

2

Man Loses Tools Stolen From Workshop

A worker reports theft of essential tools used to earn a living, leaving him unable to perform his trade and support his family. Police urge any witnesses to come forward with information.

The Zany Flower and the White Hippo Threat

David frets as the gimmies seize his gifts and threaten his sister with a pool bound hippopotamus. A dog chases a bunny to the king while Santa Claus is invited for Christmas Eve mischief. David hatches a plan to destroy the Zany flower before doom arrives.

David Santa Santa Claus Phat Pepper

Two North Carolina deaths linked to snow storm misery

The report lists D. More, 60, of Colfield dead in a vehicle crash between Ahoskie and Linton during a snow storm, and Edward W. Hair, 56, found frozen at a Linden fire tower. Winters’ cold worsens with critical shortages seen in Mount Airy and coal stocks nearly exhausted in Winston-Salem and Reidsville.

D. More Colfield Ahoskie Linton Edward W. Hair Linden Mount Airy N. C Winston-Salem Reidsville

Ice warning for Piedmont roads prompts caution

Motorists in the Piedmont and western North Carolina were urged to use safeguards against accidents as ice coated highways worsened. State Highway Patrol Commander H. J. Hatcher said western roads were terrible and dangerous, while east of Raleigh were still described as good and safe for driving.

Raleigh Piedmont H. J. Hatcher Hatcher

Cold snap grips Carolinas with record low temps

After thawing roads yesterday sub freez ing temperatures created new ice caps. Spartanburg and Asheville logged 10 degrees while Charleston 13 and Charlotte 14. Greensboro 15 Raleigh 17 and Mount Mitchell fell to four below zero as a coal shortage emerged.

Spartanburg Charleston Asheville Charlotte Greensboro Raleigh Mount Mitchell Carolinas

Winter Clings to Nation as Deep Freeze Persists

The Arctic cold continues to grip much of the United States as a new mass from central Canada approaches the Dakotas and Minnesota. Snow blankets the country from the Rockies to New England with record depths in parts of New York State. Sub zero temperatures stretch from Montana to Indiana and Illinois, crippling transport, communications, and industry while authorities report at least 62 deaths across 18 states due to exposure accidents and related causes.

Federal Weather Bureau Canada Dakotas Minnesota Rockies New England New York State Montana Indiana Illinois

Record Holiday Sales Surge Across New York Firms

The season brings a sales boom as shoppers rush to buy premium goods. Macy’s set an all time day record of 1,121,621 on December 6 and logged a third million dollar day this Christmas season. Gimbel Bros. stores surpassed 2,000,000 for the first time, totaling 2,035,000 with New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Milwaukee and Saks locations included.

New York Macy's Gimbel Bros., Inc Bernard F. Gimbel Gimbel Philadelphia Pittsburgh Milwaukee Saks

Truman fact finding boards face key tests on wages and prices

President Truman's wage dispute boards prepare decisions on profits and prices in oil and auto, as the General Motors panel delays hearings. Lloyd K. Garrison said the GM case may adjourn to Saturday and GM refused to disclose books to prove it can absorb a 30 percent wage rise. GM asserts price questions belong to the office of price administration, not the union or the board.

Cess Truman General Motors Lloyd K. Garrison Someony Cio-United Auto Orkers Union Garrison Office of Price Administration

First World War III spark story told at tribunal

The international military tribunal heard the Gestapo plan to stage a fake Polish army raid on a German radio station to justify Germany’s invasion of Poland. The raid allegedly involved agents dressed as Polish troops and implicated Reinhard Heydrich in engineering the crisis.

Nnernberg Gestapo International Military Tribunal Reinhard Heydrich Hitler Germany

Market Leaders Dip as Stocks Weaken Across Listings

U.S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors and other major names traded lower with overall market pressure modest. Bond and commodity markets were uneven as livestock quotes in Chicago showed mixed gains for hogs and steady to weaker cattle and calves amid sparse supplies.

New York VU. S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors Douglas Aircraft Boeing Glenn Martin du Pont Allied Chemical Montgomery Ward International Narvester American Telephone Consolidated Edison Great Northern Pennsylvania Southern Pacific Schenley Hiram Walker Chicago

Dry Goods Market Telegram From New York

The cotton textile market was dull as December sales finished and houses awaited revisions of the set aside program and export quotas for the first quarter of next year. Wool goods sought to catch up on old orders before next year’s allocations. Rayon positions remained tight.

DRY Goods New York

Cotton futures rise on open as markets show gains

Cotton futures opened 10 to 25 cents higher with March at 24.67 24, May 24.57 24.62 and July 24.36 24.40. October 23.37 23.41, December 23.30 23.28 with bids noon at 24.68 for March and 24.59 for May.

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Editorial note hints at role of monarchy and mining industry

World Today outlines a constitutional monarch’s limited role with ministers handling state affairs. The piece notes the monarch’s cheerful public duties and non involvement in governance during a heavy mining sector period. An accident report follows: Thomas D. Bazemore, 60, of Colfield, died in a snowy collision with an army vehicle between Ahoskie and Linton.

Edward Hoskie Thomas D. Bazemore Colfield Ahoskie Linton

Senate Panel Agrees on Feb 15 Date for War Tests

The bipartisan committee forced a Feb 15 deadline after an executive session. Sen Barkley said only Ferguson opposed the date while Brewster did not vote and De Keefe moved for the date. The panel also discussed delaying testimony by Pearl Harbor commanders and potential new counsel as it plans months of hearings.

Barkley Ferguson Mich Brewster Maine de Keefe Wis Adm R. K. Turner Navy Husband E. Kimmel Walter C. Short Pearl Harbor William D. Mitchell Mitchell

Stalin Hosts Byrnes Bevin After Sealed Talks

Molotov hosted a luncheon for Byrnes Bevin and their advisers amid secret talks. Byrnes Harriman and Bevin met Stalin who recently returned from a 68 day vacation and appeared well and rested. Harriman noted Stalin looked better with a tan and denied illness rumors during earlier Sochi visit. Foochow, capital of Fukien province, means Happy Region.

Molotov Byrnes Bevin Generalis Simo Stalin Truman Attlee Stalin Moscow VA. S W. Averell Harriman Archibald Clark Kerr Harriman Sochi Black Sea Foochow Fukien Happy Region

Hearings Resume December 31 After Interim Adjournment

The committee will continue hearings on December 31 after adjourning over the weekend. Admiral Turner is expected to participate, with the session resuming on the stated date to address ongoing matters.

Ishes Admiral Turner

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