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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1945
Page
3
The government plans a 6 billion dollar tax cut for 1946 aimed at expanding business and reconversion. Corporations receive 3.14 billion in relief, individuals 2.8 billion, with lower tax rates boosting purchasing power as national income outpaces earlier forecasts.
Questions explore whether New Year's Day is a recent custom, if people around the globe share January 1 as the date, and whether the day has always been joyfully celebrated. The piece hints at themes of order, liberty, and personal discipline.
If the invitation lacks formality guidance you should call the hostess to confirm attire or consult other guests to learn what she is wearing. The guidance helps guests dress appropriately for a special party.
The reading highlights executive ability and charm, urging tolerance and sympathy today. It notes employment plans may flourish, a favorable moment to ask favors from authorities, and to seek cooperation on budget matters. a market opportunity could arise through a hobby.
The text notes an ancient Christmas form, not a modern one. It states Russia Greece and others celebrate on Jan 13. It explains early Christian leaders forbade festive celebration to rebuke a pagan festival, though enforcement was partial.
The city moves to end coupon rationing at ABC liquor stores on January 2. Limits remain one bottle per day on whiskey and brandy, with rum and gin unlimited. transport of more than one gallon is still against the law. Officials warn supplies may fall short and a return to rationing could come.
Raleigh officials announce state offices will be closed tomorrow as employees observe the New Year holiday.
Washington reports officials expect foreign credits in 1946 to exceed $2.458 billion sent to 11 nations in 1945, with Britain’s loan possibly pushing total above $5 billion. Britain Russia China and France may seek large sums. France led 1945 with about $750 million in loans.
The British liner Queen Elizabeth departed New York for England carrying 1,128 passengers including four members of the American delegation to the United Nations general assembly. Eleanor Roosevelt Edward R Stettinius Jr Tom Connally and Arthur H Vandenberg lead the delegation with alternates Sol Bloom Frank Walker John Foster Dulles and John Townsend aboard. Also aboard were Adm Richmond Kelley Turner and Gen Horace C Kenney as part of a U S military delegation to discuss the proposed UN armed force with Russia Britain France and China in London.
The OPA set four percent ceiling cuts for used cars effective tomorrow. For a 1940 Ford V-8 deluxe tudor sedan the top price falls from 634 to 609 in the east, 706 to 678 in the middle west, and 768 to 737 in the far west. The reductions occur every six months. The Raleigh housing authority seeks federal aid to build 600 new low rent units over three years costing 2.862 million dollars, with 400 for white families and the remainder for Negroes.
Muddy roads prompt Wake County School Board to delay reopening until Wednesday. Superintendent Randolph Benton says some county roads are impassable, giving students two extra days off after the holidays.
Raleigh reports a progressive year for the state board of correction and training despite funding gaps. Jackson training school improved facilities while others require new dormitories, kitchens, and fireproofing. Samarcand faces high costs due to wooden structures. Eastern Carolina, Dobbs farms, and Morrison training school all undergo renovations and staffing challenges with future funding planned. The new Negro girls school operates from Rocky Mount, seeking a distant farm site for growth.
Funeral services for Flora Fields McKinnie 75 of Winston Salem were held at Mrs Church home with Dr R Dwight Ware and Rev O B Mitchell officiating. Burial followed in Woodland cemetery. She was born February 14 1870 in La Grange and lived in Winston Salem 50 years. She was a member of Ardmore Methodist church. Surviving are son O C McKinnie Jr of Durham two daughters Mrs Church and Mrs J S Phelps a sister Mrs Lenore Barwick a brother D L M Fields and eight grandchildren.
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