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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1945
Page
2
A Central Press report by Bert H. Davis examines new devices that perform multiple tasks more efficiently. The article highlights cost reductions, speed gains, and broader capabilities across consumer and business uses.
A Camden report describes how high frequency electronic devices function in war industry work. It details electric fusing, spot heating, and automatic inspection tools transforming sewing machines into fusers, rivet drivers, and safety systems while predicting civilian uses after the war.
Hollywood column notes Sonja Henie declines a seven figure overseas ice show for 25 London Paris performances. Her return to The Countess of Monte Cristo and New York tour beats travel. Cesar Romero, Gracie, Walter Pidgeon, and others feature in postwar showbiz chatter with bit updates.
The forecast calls for fair and cold conditions tonight with lowest temperatures between 12 and 18 degrees inland and not as cold on the coast. Wednesday should be fair with a mild rise in temperature.
A certificate of incorporation was filed with the secretary of state for Unity Credit Corporation Point to operate a general business authorized stock 600 shares no par subscribed stock 1000 by Einhorn Gladys E Sheppard of High Point and Pennell of Mifflintown Pa.
Allied and German actions unfold near Bastogne and the Wiltz river with Patton recapturing Re mage and hubermont while Moircy remains under German control. The Saarlauten bridgehead sees small American gains, but no renewed major offensive is indicated.
The body of German prisoner Karl Behrens was found hanged from a tree two miles north of the Clewiston POW camp. FBI Agent R G Danner said Behrens left no note but circumstances indicate suicide after escaping the camp Saturday afternoon.
A reflective piece recalling a Hyde County squirrel hunt twenty three years ago and a current bout with bronchitis. The author praises local surgeons, honors Dr W R McCain, notes charitable work, and ends with a Stevenson prayer for grace and perseverance in the new year.
Nashville Tenn Jan 2 The Methodist Conference on Christian Education unanimously adopted a resolution opposing compulsory military training in peacetime. The resolution, introduced by F G Toll of Detroit, urged other church groups to take a similar stand.
The Polish question splits the wartime Big Three as the Lublin committee claims a provisional government in liberated Poland with Soviet backing. If recognized, Moscow and Paris may side with Lublin while London clings to exile London authority. A forthcoming Big Three meeting seems likely to resolve the standoff.
Candidates Richardson and Uzzell claim pledged votes for the final drive as Governor-elect Cherry remains neutral. Senate leaders meet for caucus while Archie Gay and Ray Byerly hold unopposed posts. Inauguration of Cherry Ballentine and eight constitutional officers set for Memorial Auditorium at noon after a brief 11 am session.
Three warships attack Luzon's west flank from Lingayen to Batangas as Liberators crater Nielsen air drome in Manila. Corsair pilots over Batan gas witness an ammunition train explode and trucks and trains hit. Lingayen raiders see several ships go down and many others heavily damaged. Leyte mopping up adds 995 enemy dead, bringing total to 119,892. Oil stores and airfields in Borneo and central and southern Philippines see fire and explosions.
In Shetty last month the nine firms already viewed the new summonses. The companies say show of records now will disrupt their network. Names include Asheville Mica Co Asheville area firms and national associations plus insulation firms. Government says additional subpoenas will follow.
The item discusses criticisms of a Hitler speech and its delivery plus a public notice announcing a land sale by the City of High Point. The sale, set for January 7, 1945, requires cash or 20 percent down, with sixteen months to pay the balance, at High Point City Hall. The property includes Busick Plaza lots 12 13 14 16 and 18 in Guilford County North Carolina and bids may be rejected at the mayor's discretion.
Under authority of the city coroner and mayor Arnold J. Koonce a public auction will offer Lot 30 Block 9 Snow Park Place High Point Guilford County NC for sale to the highest bidder. Cash or 20 percent down, balance over sixty days by January 1945. City may reject any bids. December 19 1844.
The city council of High Point conveys property in High Point Township described as lots 7 8 and 9 block 1 Snow Park Plat Guilford County book 2 page 98. Per terms not less than 20 percent down. Dated December 21 1944.
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