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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1943
Page
2
A compact clue list includes horizontal and vertical terms for a crossword with entries such as a depicted country and Persia, plus breeds of animals and common words. Several entries reference geography, language, and musical terms, with hints and abbreviations scattered through the grid.
A Washington dispatch profiles Lowell Stockman of Pendleton Oregon who, at six foot six and 270 pounds, embodies a shift from old machine politics. The farm-born reformer built a 450 acre family operation, shipped bulk wheat, bought early combines, and campaigned coast to coast before winning his Republican nomination and district election.
Stockman defeated veteran Pierce 3 to 2, delivering a concise campaign message. He praised his opponent as a fine old man and spoke of advancing the President's war program, cutting bureaus, and plans for a postwar world peace setup. Stockman lives quietly in Washington with his wife and three children.
The United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America proposes a five month halt on wage increase demands tied to cost of living rises. The plan hinges on success of the government stabilization program and would pay increases in cash if stabilization goals fail. Union leaders Fitzgerald Brant and Nixon announced submission to James Byrnes.
London reports say Germanys drive to crush guerrillas in Yugoslavia continues with heavy fighting. A Soviet communique notes more than 1,000 Axis troops killed in recent engagements and Yugoslav partisans claim destruction of Italian infantry at Gorny La pad, plus tanks and equipment captured.
Washington February 24 Senators to probe alleged friction between government agencies causing black market sales of diseased meat The National Independent Meat Packers Association cites a price squeeze tied to a clash between Secretary Wickard and the Office of Price Administration The pork price conflict features live hog prices at 15 75 and pork ceilings at 13 50 per hundredweight forcing packers into the market.
President Roosevelt said a United Nations exploratory conference on a postwar international food supply was under consideration. The session would study international agreements among world producers and exporters of key foods to prevent famines or surpluses and to ensure growers profits. He noted no definite decision had been reached and that he had not read Stalin's war front claim.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Robbins aged 66 of Thomasville Route One died Tuesday night after an extended illness. Survivors include husband H. M. Robbins, daughter Mrs. F. O. Kennedy, three sons Roy Elmer and Clarence, sister Mrs. T. D. Jones, brother Luther Johnson. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Also notes 1939 U S civil aircraft output by census bureau.
Cecil Wilcox spoke on income tax history brackets exemptions and filing procedures at the Exchange Club supper at the Sheraton Hotel. He contrasted 1941 and 1942 returns and covered state returns and the Victory Tax. A Q and A followed and Brownie Wagner won the attendance prize. Next club session will be held Tuesday night.
Netie Goins brings a $1,000 suit for Eloise Goins, a minor, naming Piedmont Dispatch Corp oration and J H Glidwell as defendants. The incident on December 20 1942 on the Greensboro High Point highway involved sleet on the windshield causing the driver to stop and exit the car, a truck driven by J H Glidwell then struck the vehicle injuring Eloise Goins and confining her to bed for two weeks.
Abel Cole sues Catharine Cole for absolute divorce alleging marriage in 1925 and separation since November 10, 1941 after the wife left for adultery. Thomas L. Jackson seeks divorce from Donna Jackson on two years separation. Catherine Harbinson Hopkins seeks divorce from Francis Hopkins on two years separation, claiming lack of cohabitation since June 15, 1940 and custody of three children.
Funeral services for J Reitzel Lanier 33 were held at 2 PM Tuesday from the First Pilgrim Holiness Church Archdale with Rev O L Ruth presiding. A quartet including Rev Prissel Mrs Mary Trisel Mrs Dockery Nance and Mrs Elma Warner provided music. Burial followed at Floral Garden Cemetery. pallbearers listed. Interment at Floral Garden Cemetery. 105 million square yards of artificial leather produced annually in American factories valued at 27 283 000 per Census.
The House Naval Subcommittee reported the seamen story had little factual evidence and questioned why it published during wartime. It found no knowledge from Knox Vandegrift or Halsey about such an incident while noting other allied ships entered Guadal canal but were not investigated. The panel urged a full fact check before publishing grave claims.
Benjamin F. Blair 59 native of Randolph County died yesterday in San Francisco California He was sales manager for American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Co and served as president of the San Francisco Rotary Club He was the youngest son of the late B Franklin Blair and Rachel Anderson Blair and is survived by brothers Robert L Blair and Augustine W Blair
Walter H. Murfin past grand master of Masons in North Dakota will visit Acacia Lodge 674 A F and A M Thursday at 7 30 PM to confer the Master Mason degree on a West Virginia candidate. He recently attended the Grand Masters Conference Masonic Service Association and Washington National Memorial Association in Washington. He has served 18 years on the jurisprudence committee. A son A T Murfin works for Lilley Paint Company here.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden said Britain was anxious to cooperate with the United States and other United Nations in creating an international police force after the war. He noted progress in groundwork for postwar economic and financial talks with the United States.
The local rationing board has been authorized to issue War Book One for sugar coffee and shoes to those who did not register earlier. M W Nash secretary said more than 200 applications remain and recipients may register for Book Two at the schools once they receive Book One.
The guidance explains when bad debts from services including rents are deductible. Deductions depend on including the debt in income, cash receipts basis limitations, and rules for indorsers or guarantors. It notes exceptions for partially worthless debts and the reserve method, and ends with a non sequitur gingerbread topping.
Commentators say the first All American show in North Africa faced stiff German resistance as Hitler redeployed troops to Tunisia. Officials expect a last-ditch stand on the Mediterranean rim while predicting eventual Allied success with British and French aid.
The listing notes late corrections to network schedules for Wednesdays February 24 Eastern War Time. Programs include Just Plain Bill The Jack Armstrong Serial and Jack Armstrong repeats, Captain Midnight, War News, Fred Waring's Time, World War via Broadcast, Mr. and Mrs. North, Eddie Cantor, Five Minute News, Kay Kyser Musical College, and the late variety with news plus a basketball dance show.
Greensboro leaders of the Henry K. Burdner post endorse S Amos Maynard to fill the late Henry L. Ingram’s term as North Carolina department commander. The state executive committee meets March 7 in Asheboro to name a replacement after Ingram’s death.
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