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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1945
Page
2
Dr. Clendening discusses stronger home school ties in health, noting lunches, convalescent care for rheumatic fever, and school programs at places like Jesse Spaulding School in Chicago. He stresses cooperation among teachers, parents, physicians, nurses, and welfare agencies amid 350 to 700 cases per 100,000 nationally.
Mostly cloudy and much colder weather moves in tonight and Tuesday. Snow flurries are expected in the western portion this afternoon and tonight with temperatures ranging from 22 to 26 degrees in the extreme west and 26 to 32 degrees in the central portion tonight.
The article notes President Roosevelt described the Atlantic Charter as a declaration of principles rather than a formal commitment. Senators may seek direct answers, with Wiley proposing to pursue details firsthand.
A proposed resolution in the new Congress would require a secret senate session with Secretary Stettinius and aides to briefing on foreign policy and world politics as seen by the State Department. Wheeler has drafted the measure, which would push for a federation of nations and a United Nations council to settle disputes and guide liberated countries.
Frederick W. Box recounts a Utah crash involving an Express freight and a coach near Marsh lands. He says 75 percent of the coach passengers were servicemen and describes the night-time pileups, shattered cars, and the struggle of rescuers who freed about 20 trapped riders before a rescue train arrived.
A new congress arrives facing war aftermath tax shifts and social security expansion. Debate centers on compulsory military training for all youths aged 18 to 21, broadening social welfare, and possible tax reductions as government spending is expected to ease.
MacArthur reports strike fire from Leyte area where attacking planes were shot down. In two days 22 enemy aircraft destroyed with no American casualties. Liberators off Mindoro and Lingayen Gulf missions sank a 6,000 ton freighter. Small freighter and three coastal vessels sunk near Borneo. refineries ablaze.
Flames from a burning flour mill spread to a cigar company building and damaged the High Point Hardware warehouse. Firefighters used all city equipment to protect surrounding structures as the mill complex collapsed in stages. Residents fled as sparks lit nearby roofs and two freight cars burned.
Allied reports say Von Rundstedt may shift forces from the Bastogne bulge as Germans widen their probing north and south of the line. Rochefort recaptured, Americans reach the Hom e river outflanking the town. 3,000 Allied planes press assaults on supply routes and Belgian Luxembourg positions.
Charlotte hosts January 15 and 16 sessions of the southern section of the American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society with several leading ear nose and throat specialists as speakers. Dr. W. K. Hart chairs the section and announced the program today.
Washington report outlines Treasury plan to shred worn money into pulp for paper production. Six ton per day hammermill will convert old bills and defective bonds into greenish paper pulp, sold to mills for profit while conserving supply and reducing waste.
The Nazi leader claims public opinion in democratic countries is directed by Jews and accuses enemies of misinforming the public. In a New Year’s order to the army he says Germany will strike back at the Allies in the coming year, blaming military reverses on allied desertion.
David Lloyd George is raised to an earldom in the New Year honors list as he retires from the Commons for health reasons. The longtime British statesman turns 82 in 16 days.
Marion residents report a fatal air crash near the town as James Smith 24 Forest City flying instructor and Zane Dalton 17 Marion were killed when Smiths plane hit a high voltage power line three miles from Marion. The craft was said to be cut into fog at the time of the accident.
A new safety device announced at Air Service Command Headquarters in Britain alerts pilots when oxygen reserves near depletion. The oxygen pressure signal assembly flashes a red light on the instrument panel as a warning. The report also notes national cotton yields averaging about 270 pounds per acre over the last three years.
The term Hyperparasite refers to a group of insects that prey on true parasites, targeting organisms that already parasitize other hosts. This classification notes their role as predators of parasites rather than primary hosts.
1944 coal production in the United States shattered previous records with an expected 585 million tons, led by western Pennsylvania. Output rose despite strikes by clerical and supervisory workers and a deadly fire at Erie Coal & Coke Co. Emerald Mine.
Dense fog shrouded central North Carolina and adjacent areas including South Carolina and Virginia. Morris Army Air Base reported no takeoffs or landings. Meteorologist J M Howe warned motorists to use extreme caution as visibility remained severely reduced.
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