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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1945
Page
3
Cloudy conditions with light rain or drizzle and slow temperature rise across the state. Warmer along the coast, with Thursday showing further modest increases in temperatures.
The American Seventh Army moved miles south toward the Moselle while Patton’s spearhead extended up to 50 miles along the front. Saarbrucken, a 135000 population rail hub, faced heavy bombardment as towns such as Zinsing Ising Hesseling Gros Blieder roff Kleinblittersdorf and Blies riebwiller were overrun. In Orbach the garrison was driven from the medieval berg castle as Scottish troops pushed toward Buchholt and the Isband near Uedem.
American forces press the Iwo Jima assault with 1,200 bomber strikes on Nuernberg and surrounding targets. Marines seal Mt Suribachi, push along the east coast, and establish artillery ashore as Adm Nimitz reports supplies in place and heavy combat along the north quarry.
Reports describe heavy night fighting as Japanese defenders shell and counterattack while American forces, aided by naval guns, air power, and flam e flares, push up Suribachi ridge toward Motoyama airfields. Marines inch forward under artillery and mortar fire.
The article outlines Eisenhower's push on the Western front aided by receding Ruhr and rising Roer waters, with Montgommery in the north and the American Third Army in the south pressing German flanks. It notes the risk of Rundstedt withdrawing to the Rhine, possible airborne or amphibious operations, and the need for favorable weather and naval air support for a major landing on the German coast.
Report notes Spanish explorers reached the Americas after Columbus and encountered organized Aztec in Mexico and Inca in Peru under complex conditions. The text suggests colonial contact and the resulting social dynamics shaped early encounters, trade, and cultural exchanges.
The German broadcast said Frankfurt, population 76,000, is under heavy assault as Russians press from bridgeheads south of the city. Many residents fled west, streets deserted, power cut, streetcars repurposed as anti tank barricades while bombardment continues.
General MacArthur reports the South Manila garrison trapped to 1200 by 800 yards and inflicting savage treatment on non combatants. Air power debated as aims shift to clearing intramuros while civilians are saved. Manila fighting tightens near the central police station and Manila Hotel area amid heavy losses on both sides.
The appropriation bill requires three readings on separate days in both chambers while the general budget is pushed aside. Major items pending include UNC four year medical program with a hospital, eight educational districts, and consolidation of law enforcement agencies. A voter age bill to 18 was introduced, nurses registration and standards bills advanced, and a proposal to erect statues for three presidents born in North Carolina.
An old advertisement claims millions suffer back for piles but find relief with Peterson's Ointment. It describes a cooling soothing astringent formula and a user testimonial about itching stopping and sleepy nights. Available 35 cents a box with applicator in tube. money back if not delighted.
A state senate session adjourned in memory of Richard T. Fountain former lieutenant governor of Edgecombe as lawmakers posted bills. Penny of Guilford sought to recall the appropriations bill to amend for teachers. Hundley of Davidson proposed ten minute rail crossing block ban. Pate of Scotland sought 89000 for insurance department. Blythe of Mecklenburg introduced veteran benefits and minor spouse legal motion.
L. E. York of Winston-Salem vanished from Engine 200 during a northbound freight on the Winston-Salem Southbound Railway near Whitney station early Tuesday. Superintendent C. W. Russell said York was last seen as the train crossed the Yadkin River bridge and disappeared after the engine slowed and the crew found the fireman missing.
In London a Commons debate echoed by a cry of power politics and claims the Atlantic Charter was violated in the Big Three’s Polish policy. Churchill signaled a possible confidence vote next week over Crimea conference decisions, stating the Charter is a guide, not a rule, in response to Maurice Petherick’s question about Poland Latvia Lithuania and Estonia.
The Senate Military committee shunned the House work or jail manpower bill, voting 12 to 6 to take up a substitute by Senator O Mahoney and five colleagues. A Roosevelt memo urging swift action failed to sway the panel which fears the House measure would impede war production.
The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals proposes licensing dog owners rather than dogs. Licenses would be refused to individuals unable to provide a suitable home for their pets.
The notice promotes Calotab as a quick remedy for constipation and virus-laden mucus during winter sickness. It urges immediate action and using Calotab as directed for a thorough cleansing of waste matter.
Persuasive testimonial announces millions turning to Penetro for chest cold relief. Claims Grandma’s mutton suet remedy enhanced by science with medicated formula. promotes counters irritant and pain relief, easing coughing and phlegm. Prices 25 and 35 cents.
Funeral services will be conducted at the First Presbyterian church Thursday at 4 PM with interment in Pineview cemetery. Survived by widow Susan Rankin Fountain of Gastonia whom he wed in 1918, a son R T Fountain Jr of the home, three daughters Mrs Thomas Thurston Mrs Thomas Hill and Miss Margaret Fountain a University of North Carolina senior.
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