This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
2
In a bid to curb Soviet pressure, authorities warned of a potential spillover across the Danube as units prepared for countermeasures and strategic redeployments along the river frontier.
The southeastern Slovakia Soviet drive aims to clear Nazis from Kassa and Rimaszombat within days. Capitulation of these towns would loosen German control of a large eastern Slovakia region. Izvestia notes hard winter weather and active ski warfare as the Ukraine Army reports 41,244 prisoners in 41 days along the Hungarian Slovak border.
Brewer of the federal conciliation service met with striking weavers to hear protests against a proposed plan of weaveration seen as a stretch-out system. He noted federal intervention could be possible if the Proximity case remains unsettled between workers and management.
The report notes the heavy costs of the war to both sides while stressing the Allies’ greater potential to minimize losses. It discusses Eisenhower’s reserves and the possibility of weather changes shaping the front, with fog and sea conditions cited as factors that could hinder or aid operations against Hitler’s forces. Von Rundstedt’s timing in seeking an attack is highlighted as shrewd.
Lambeth Hill of Thomasville dies at home after a long illness. Survived by husband Cicero Hill five sons J B Paul E O Clyde and Rezie and five daughters Geneva Emma Mann Clarence Byerly Bessie Hensley Annie Fries. Also sister M Bryant, 26 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements at Russell Funeral Home.
Mrs Ada Coffin Ragan widow of W H Lee died at Cox Rest Home Winston Salem after a stroke suffered days earlier. Born near Wadesboro December 20 1853 she lived in West Hartford Connecticut then returned to High Point. Surviving sister W T Kirkman niece and granddaughter Miss Louise Dinsmore. Funeral at Sechrest Funeral Home Friday 2:30 pm with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
Allied front reports say the First Army repelled a German counteroffensive aimed at Malmedy and Stavelot. American tank destroyers and armor clashed in fog with about 60 Nazi tanks trapped. U S forces destroyed five Sherman tanks and a captured tank destroyer. Casualties and pressure extended to the Liege frontier as reinforcements rushed to the line.
Stimson reflects on World War I for 25 years, recalling pivotal moments from the Allied push to the Channel and Armentieres to the Marne. He recalls the July 18 1918 breakthrough at the Meuse salient and the chaotic period after the surrender.
Forecasters warned Michigan Iowa and Illinois Indiana would face sub-zero temperatures tonight with Chicago and northern Illinois at zero to eight below. The cold moves eastward with a predicted break Friday night and Saturday followed by colder weather Sunday.
British troops pressing on along the Myitkyina to Mandalay railroad push into Calcutta area. Heavy fighting reported as Allied forces advance and consolidate gains amid the ongoing campaign in Burma.
General MacArthur in the Philippines reports the Leyte campaign is rapidly nearing its end with the Yamashita line broken and major Japanese forces pushed to collapse. Allied troops close in along corridor roads from Pinamopaon to Ormoc linking to the Pa Two coast as decisive actions unfold.
Raleigh Dec 21. Governor Broughton named Walter Lambeth of Charlotte to the board of conservation and development to fill the vacancy created by Lee B Weathers resignation after his election to the state senate.
Occupied Wuntho 135 miles north of Mandalay and Nankin 15 miles farther northeast, while the Japanese continued a withdrawal southward.
In Washington a major contest unfolds over postwar U S air routes. About 1000 applications seek 688 percent more route mileage from feeder airlines and trunk lines, with debates on mail subsidies and fare levels.
In Philadelphia on December 21 Carleton Adams aged 2 climbed a chair in his parlor reached toward a bright red ornament on a newly trimmed Christmas tree and fell fatally injuring himself in the incident.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.