French Napoleonic Era diplomat once served as Philadelphia salesman
A French diplomat from the Napoleonic period spent a period in Philadelphia working as a salesman.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1945
Page
3
A French diplomat from the Napoleonic period spent a period in Philadelphia working as a salesman.
London reports Prime Minister Churchill and Foreign Secretary Eden will bring the largest staff of political economic and military experts ever to a Big Three meeting. Junior staff including translators and secretaries from Whitehall may travel to a secret meeting place. The forthcoming conference with American and Russian delegates is expected to be as large as Britain and perhaps the longest ever among major powers.
During World War II the German high command reproduced captured Allied army maps for reissue to German forces, aiming to aid operations with familiar topography and enemy dispositions.
Democratic National Chairman Robert E. Hannegan signals independent PAC and party efforts for the 1946 congressional races. He outlines year round education and fundraising, confirms continued chairmanship at 20000 dollars yearly, and notes PAC support seen effective in last November’s districts. He names new finance directors and publicity chief while planning Jefferson Day events in April.
All-American Aviation seeks government permission to serve 425 more cities in 10 states including North and South Carolina. The company already operates in 118 cities in six Mid Atlantic states. President Halsey R. Bazley announced the plan as the pickup freight and passenger system enters its sixth year.
Mrs. John L. Huntsman tours the LSM 402 landing ship at the Charleston navy yard. Asheville Cave Company official P. M. Burdette accompanies the party of about 50 on the visit.
Hollywood producers hedge against postwar deflation by trimming budgets and reducing output. Fewer big productions, with remakes like Quo Vadis cancelled, as theater audiences face higher prices and wartime fatigue. Broadway activity remains strong, but Hollywood braces for a leaner year.
Washington reports new textile controls to ease rising costs and dwindling supplies. The Office of Price Administration and the War Production Board convened with textile industry leaders to discuss price ceilings and production limits aimed at keeping civilian garments affordable. Bowles said retailers should absorb some cost increases, while Krug noted strong current profits among many retailers and wholesalers.
The North Carolina and South Carolina Theater Owners Association concluded a two day meeting in Charlotte selecting A. F. Sams Jr of Statesville as president, George W. Parr of Lancaster South Carolina as first vice president, Roy Rowe of Burgaw as second vice president, and Mrs Walter Griffith of Charlotte as secretary treasurer.
Moscow dispatches say 100 salvos from 224 guns lit the night in London to mark Russian military wins. Bands played Soviet and Polish anthems as thousands roared Berlin chants. Only small cobalt quantities are produced in the United States.
Fights last night reported by the Associated Press feature multiple welterweight and light heavyweight bouts across cities including Philadelphia Newark New York and Chicago. Notable results include Ike Williams and Fernando Menichelli draws and Archie Wilmer KO losses with several outpoints and TKOs in clubs from Montreal to New Orleans. The piece closes with Roy Chapman Andrews expedition note and cost details.
A U S Army officer used six cows as a roadblock to halt a German Tiger tank in Belgium. Lt. Sidney P. Dane led the cattle into a barn and fired to disperse them, enabling a bazooka team to destroy the tank. S/Sgt. Oswald E. McKown endured close-quarters tank fire and a direct hit before a shell destroyed the enemy vehicle. Tony P. Flenda fired on sentries with a captured pistol as he escaped toward American lines. Prisoners recalled German bravado about eating American food, now contradicted by their status as POWs. American ships traded with China and the Pacific Islands in 1792.
An ad offers Tromone a medical formula combining vitamins and hormones to revive vitality for middle aged men. It promises improved mood energy and enjoyment with use. Sold by Mann Drug and stores, it claims to restore the zest of youth and reverse the effects of added years.
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