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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1944
Page
2
The article cites Wendell Willkie arguing for a merit based cabinet replacing Roosevelt era appointees. He criticizes Frances Perkins and Cordell Hull and aims to appoint individuals who truly represent labor finance agriculture and business groups. He envisions cabinet accountability for policy outcomes.
The First Quarterly Conference of the Winston District of the Methodist Church will convene here at St. Mark Monday night at 8 o'clock. District Superintendent Rev. R. F. McCollum will preach at St. Mark church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock.
An advertisement warns a three days cough signals danger of chronic bronchitis if untreated. It touts Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy that reaches the cough and phlegm, soothes inflamed airways, and offers a money back guarantee if it does not help. It urges buying war bonds.
A Washington correspondent and a Massachusetts official warn that returning troops and veterans will respond with force to coal strikes and plant blockades. Spoke of servicemen from the South Pacific to Europe ready to guard or strike back, with letters from abroad showing growing bitterness over railroad and steel wrangles.
War correspondence recalls Chaplains sharing wartime faith and humor. At Attu and Bataan soldiers found strength in prayer as shells fell, with stories of pantless youths and bullets burning through woolens. One soldier vowed to prepare for heaven after a harrowing escape.
Burga w Jan 14 The trial of Richard Setzer a 10 year old Willard youth charged with murder has been postponed to the May term by Judge Henry L Stevens who said an unbiased jury is manifestly impossible to secure. 101 examined only three drawn. special venire of 75. Setzer held without bond. Carr died New Year day in Wilmington hospital buckshot wounds.
The report from Pearl Harbor notes Wake Island enters its third year in enemy hands. U S observers believe American naval resurgence and Midway’s securing boost chances to strike Wake if chosen. Submarine forays threaten Japanese patience and supply lines on the atoll. Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Md., the last signer of the Declaration of Independence, died in 1832.
Finance a manion nce home stock in the amount of $75 000 in the High Point Savings and Trust Company and the capital stock of the bank is thus raised from $25 000 to $100 000 Purchase orders for approximately $9 300 worth of materials for A projects here have been approved A three pound rat measuring two feet from tip to tip was black jacked and killed by H W Frog Hayes Thursday night on Main Street Frog says he thought it was a hippopotamus when he saw it crossing the street A police man joined in the battle but the officer s black jack was wielded by Hayes Personal A musicale was presented by the pupils of Miss Lou ine ceous at 8 o clock in the private dini of the Sheraton Hotel But Ee Wis Wise has been installed as consul mander of Piedmont Camp Wood men of the World Miss Eva Hunt has been installed as guardian and auditor of the Woodmen Circle and Mrs Seth Stanley gave Ser tha aeimers tone on Fairfield Road Tuesday eine General Gov J C B Ehring haus was Charter Day speaker at Guilford College yesterday afternoon He praised the foresight of the men who established the college in 1847 and the work now being done there Uncle Sam is out to get liquor revenues it is estimated that there will be some 5 000 parties or balls in the nation on the evening of January 30 in honor of the President s birthday and in behalf of infantile paralysis victims.
Minsters in city meet to launch a vigorous pre Easter campaign. The Chesapeake Pilot notes High Point and mentions financiers reviewing Germany assets amid bankruptcy. San Francisco offers Democrats 200000 and free use of city auditorium for their national convention. A bonus bill is before Congress.
President Roosevelt appears to have dropped his twice weekly news conferences due to extensive wartime travels and illnesses. Since November he has held only three on record while away for five weeks, recovering from influenza and resuming limited engagements.
Bulgarian trains could not reach the Turkish frontier for 24 hours after Allied air strikes on Sofia. Only two passengers entered Turkey today. police permits to leave Sofia were required and looting risk warned. A Swedish report noted traffic restrictions and evacuation measures around Sofia.
Harrisburg, Jan 14. The Pennsylvania liquor board says a Philadelphia couple was brought to justice for using fake labels on liquor bottles. The board cited the excessive and telltale wording on the labels as the key to exposing the counterfeits.
The piece notes Japan claiming to recapture Arawe on New Britain while U S forces stayed in position at the Arawe sector. It compares Tokyo s propaganda with Allied reports, highlighting Cape Gloucester and Gasmata airbases as more strategic in the Pacific to gauge any real gains.
The prompt asks about Molly Pitcher’s actions during the Battle of Monmouth in the American Revolution. It notes Edward Rickenbacker as World War I ace of aces with 26 destroyed planes. It states the USS Maine was destroyed in Havana harbor, Cuba, in 1898.
A birthday today marks originality and shrewdness with a keen mind. Housewives appear good managers and cautious buyers. in business, self direction is advised. Curb brusqueness to servants, nurture friendships, and expect some domestic disappointment but gains ahead. Business prospects brighter than romance or friendships. Elders’ health noted.
A dense listing of radio programs across networks for Friday January 14 detailing drama, mystery, music, news, and comedy with multiple serials and guest performances. Notable items include Portia Faces Life Dick Tracy Just Plain Bill The Landt Trio Jack Armstrong TheSea Hound Captain Midnight World News and various musical showcases. Program times span 6 to 11 PM with several 15 minute inserts and repeats.
A reflective note states that those born today while thriving materially may face deep sorrows and separations from kindred and friends, highlighting emotional costs alongside success.
A call invites residents to host friendly gatherings at home to chat, play cards, listen to music, and enjoy company during these times. The note suggests turning homes into welcoming spaces for occasional neighborly get togethers.
The notice predicts courage and swift romance for those born January 16. It warns against overanalyzing love motives, foresees friends among elders and soldiers in the coming year, and cautions about deception while noting a child born that date may reveal an interest in mysteries and ritual.
The statement notes Montreal as the capital of Canada beginning in 1844, a historical claim tied to early Canadian governance before newer seats of power were established.
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