Missing in Action: Wilson Wiley
Staff Sergeant Wilson H. Wiley, son of Mr and Mrs J D Wiley of 211 Maple Street, reported missing since January 16. He served as a radio operator for the American forces, enlisted January 1941, overseas since last November, married Hazel Hoots of Asheboro last April, formerly worked at a supermarket and Tomlinson's. He has four brothers in service or discharged.
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Wilson H. Wiley
J. D. Wiley
Maple Street
War Department
Wiley
Hazel Hoots
Asheboro
Seroe
Tomlinson
Jiley
Clyde Scott Wiley
Navy
Boston
Mass
Harold Wiley
Army
Tunisia
Williard Wiley
High Point
Glenn Wiley
Smart two piecer pattern range 12 to 48 sizes
Pattern 4628 offers a youthful frock that flatters mature figures. It comes in misses and women sizes 12 to 20 and 30 to 48 with option for stream lines or ruffles. Fabric estimate per size and engraving transfer pattern included. Send 20 cents plus size name address and style number to High Point Enterprise Pattern Department.
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High Point Enterprise
Pattern Department
West 17Th Bt
New York
N. Y
Western Allies Face Moscow Dilemma in War News
The piece outlines cautious Western policy toward Stalin's USSR, citing realism in London and Washington. It reports a planned morale offensive led by the United States with State Department OSS and OWI roles, aiming to rally anti Nazi and leftist groups while noting tensions with Britain over leadership and wartime strategy.
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Washington
Europe
State Department
Prince
Office of Strategic Services
OWI
New York
Robert E. Sherwood
Jimmie Warburg
Jean Valijeans
Uncle Sam
London
France
Danubian
Balkan
Itay
Britain
Tae
John Bull
Spain
Four Building Repair Permits Issued by City Officials
Four building and repair permits were issued by the city inspector. Mrs E M Brown plans a fire escape at 208 North Main Street for 80 dollars. J E Amos Realty Co seeks a porch deck at 207 South Hamilton Street for 35 dollars. Mendenhall Thompson agent reroofing at 600 Isell Street for 125 dollars. R B Ranson constructs a chicken house and repairs at East Commerce Street for 125 dollars. The Capitol building in Washington covers about 3 1/2 acres.
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City Building and Plumbing Inspector
E. M. Brown
North Maintreet
J. E. Amos Realty Company
South Hamilton Street
Mendenhall - Thompson
Issell Street
R. B. Ranson
East Commerce Street
Prosecution Dilemmas in Axis War Crimes Trials
The article discusses inter Allied plans to prosecute Axis criminals amid legalistic debates. It questions juror challenges, evidence admissibility, insanity defenses, and witness subpoena issues for crimes from gas van abuses to torture. It notes international law limits and the Napoleon precedent.
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Albert Leman
Cordell Hull
Himmler
High Point Seeks Bids for Two Black Patrol Cars
The city advertised for bids to buy two additional patrol sedans for the police department. Black four door sedans were specified and priority was given if available. Two gray cars already in service reflect earlier limits on replacements and disposal decisions were discussed.
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High Point
Nolle Pros of Kent Bakery Sanitary Charges
Greensboro officials report charges against Ira Julian and his wife operators of Kent Bakery were nolle pressed after a nolo contendere plea. Judge Adam Younce approved the judgment as defendants accepted the no contest pleas in municipal county court. A unrelated note mentions a camel’s slow walking pace.
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Greensboro
Ira Julian
Kent Bakeries
Adam Younce
Income Tax Return Reminder Dr Third Of A Series
AP Features explains deductions for extraordinary medical expenses you and dependents incur. Medical costs over five percent of net income may be deducted, up to 2500 for head of family or joint returns, 1250 for others. Includes diagnosis, treatment, hospital, nursing, drugs, eyeglasses, and insured health costs. Also deductible are certain losses from fire flood or storm if uninsured.
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Washington
Tax Deductions Guidance From Old Form Notes
The article outlines deductions for losses and debts including business bad debts, worthless loans, alimony with court orders, and various taxes. It notes conditions such as proving worthlessness, business connection, and legal obligations, and adds further deductible items like theater taxes and transportation taxes.
Jail Sentences Passed Out In Court Today
An eight months sentence to be worked out on Guilford’s public highways was imposed this morning in Point Municipal Court on Urman Beck and William Jamison, both Negroes, for stealing merchandise from the H P T and D railroad. They admitted to taking small items valued at about 25 dollars. Mae Moore, 38, of 1003 Broad Street, received a four months sentence in the county workhouse for public drunkenness after a record showing multiple prior sentences.
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Guilford
Pointunicipal
Urman Beck
William Jamison
H.P.T. and
D. Railroad
Jamison
Beck
Mae Moore
Broad Street
Moore
District GOP Meet Set for Morganton March 11
CHARLOTTE, Feb. 16 The tenth congressional district Republican convention will be held March 11 in Morganton. The call was issued here yesterday by Fate J. Beal, chairman of the district executive committee.
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Charlotte
Morganton
Fate J. Beal
Two Negro youths captured after farm escape
Jewell Lee Reid a 21 year old Negro of 300 Bynum street and Andrew Keenan a 16 year old Negro of 605 Leonard street were arrested by High Point police within 12 hours of escaping from Guilford County farm. They appeared in city court last week on larceny charges and were sentenced to the farm for eight months. They were implicated in stealing money from Watts Bakery and Reid was charged with breaking into the Dixie Hat shop and taking money.
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Jewell Lee Reid
Bynum Street
Andrew Keenan
Leonard Street
High Point
Guilford County
Watts
Reid
Dixie Hat
State senate to record the legislature proposal
Columbia South Carolina February 16. A special order of business before the state senate today is a proposal to record the legislature. The report outlines a plan to formalize legislative records and proceedings for public access.
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Columbia
S. C
State Senate
Elliott Appointed Desk Sergeant By Friddie
W. L. Elliott, a patrolman since 1936, was named desk sergeant by Police Chief W. G. Friddie. He has begun his new duties replacing Jo Lee B. Coltrane who recently joined U. S. government service. Other desk sergeants are J. F. Shields and H. F. Richardson. Elliott joined the local department on May 11, 1936.
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W. L. Elliott
Oeed
Jo Lee B. Coltrane
U. S
W. G. Friddie
Elliott
J. F. Shields
H. F. Richardson
Police Host Oyster Supper With City Officials
High Point police host an oyster supper this afternoon at 6 o clock in the basement of the First Presbyterian church. City Manager Roy Braden Mayor Arnold J Koonce and city council members will attend.
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High Point
Roy Braden
Arnold J. Koonce
First Presbyterian Church
Tax Amendment Support Cited Resolution Favoring Tax Cap
A movement backs a constitutional amendment to limit federal income and inheritance taxes to 2 percent. Advocates argue the cap would reduce government power and expand individual economic freedom, urging passage through state legislatures.
Yale University Libraries Hold Over Three Million Books
Yale University libraries contain more than 3.1 million volumes across its collections. The figure highlights the size and breadth of the library system including special collections and circulating stacks.
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Yale Uni
Stomach Ailments Prompt Odd Jack Spratt Advice
Modern tale references a "Jack Spratte" facing stomach pains and ulcers. The piece urges readers to try Adga tablets via doctors, with a first dose promise and mentions Mann's stores as a distribution point.
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Jack Spratte
Mann's
Ugly Eczema No Joke
The advertisement touts Peter Ointment as relief for itching eczema and related skin issues. It claims money back if not satisfied and mentions use on feet cracks and toe areas.
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Eczema
Peter
Peterson
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Tll
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Vernon, Ill
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Friddie
Police
Jack Spratt
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