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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1945
Page
2
The piece analyzes the Polish campaign showing Germans retreat to prepared lines while Soviet forces regroup. It suggests a Western Allied offensive could pressure Hitler on multiple fronts as Eisenhower readies strikes despite difficult weather and extended German defenses.
Allied forces push five miles south from Clark toward Angeles on a Manila highway as engineers ready the field. The 37th Division screens to Magalang while Maj. Gen. Beighter’s unit advances along parallel routes toward San Fernando, then Manila, amid increasing Japanese resistance and reports of Filipino starvation.
Walter I. Loflin of High Point Route 1 died at a local hospital at 4 35 this morning after a brief illness a cerebral hemorrhage earlier in the day He was born in Denton August 10 1898 son of Frank and Martha Loflin He leaves a wife Lou Della Bean a son Dale Loflin a daughter Mrs Ralph A Willard his mother three brothers and four sisters Funeral services will be held at Oak View Methodist church on Sunday with burial in Line bury cemetery near Denton
Senate committee on judiciary one favors a measure to cover the cost of defending state employees in unjust prosecutions retroactive to 1943. It would pay only if the charged individual is acquitted. the bill also contemplates issuing birth certificates and restoring former identities amid a subcommittee reshuffle and mentions several senators and representatives.
The floor discussion centers on postwar economic control with Senators split over Wallace’s bid to govern lending authority beyond commerce. Wallace urges specific Congressional authorizations and tighter limits, while opponents warn against broad powers and seek legislative limits before any confirmation.
Rail carriers along the Chesapeake & Ohio route from Huntington West Virginia to Potomac Yard Virginia face an embargo due to continued blizzards and heavy snowfall. Only military and essential food shipments exempted. The measure aims to move war goods to seaports and speed material to army and navy ordnance plants while reducing congestion.
Indian peasants have long traveled with their husbands on mules while wives followed with goods on their heads. Now on the Burma frontier women lead, as military authorities warn of land mines planted in the area.
Mrs. Ada Sykes of 903 West Green street received War Department notice that Pvt. Swee O. Sykes died on date while prisoner in a German camp. He previously was missing in Luxembourg since December 20 and had served four years with overseas service of 17 months.
A Wednesday note outlines moves to suspend or repeal poll taxes in Georgia and other states. Gov. Ellis Arnall hints at executive action to drop the tax, while bills to curb his power face Legislature protests. Tennessee battles over tax repeal bills and a court challenge loom. Other states including South Carolina, Alabama and Arkansas weigh abolition moves.
Allied forces led by the Ninth Army in a rapid advance shattered Siegfried line strongpoints at Brachelen nine miles northwest of Julich. German pillboxes fell largely unopposed as troops penetrated toward the Roer with minimal losses.
In battles along highway 65 near Monte Belmonte and near Bologna, German raiding parties are repelled with losses. The Eighth Army clears San Antonio on the Senio opposite Fusignano, while additional raid attempts along the Senio are beaten back near Fosso Vecchio and Cotignola.
Cuban candy makers plan immediate export of the beloved lolly pop and chocolate bars to the United States, replacing scarce raw sugar after the war, bringing joy to children in New York and across the country.
The funeral for Ira M Bailey longtime resident of 205 Gray Street died at his home Tuesday night. Services were Thursday at two o'clock led by Rev A Cox and Rev Harold. Interment followed in Denton City Cemetery. Peppery details list mourners including Hubert Everhart Ross Bailey Clifton Bailey Paul Pierce Smith and Olan Smith. Flowers organized by Mrs Clyde Watts.
Funeral services for J Albert Hart were held from the residence at 524 Parkway on Thursday at 3 PM with Dr C E Rozzelle officiating. A male quartet sang two selections. Interment followed in Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery. Hart was 59 and a well known citizen. He died Wednesday morning in a local hospital.
Moscow said Russian forces advanced within five miles of Breslau while Red Star reported German defenses along the Oder cracking under pressure. The Berlin press noted a break in eastern front contact as Red Army massed for a possible last-ditch stand near Breslau.
Tonight light scattered showers with some clear spells. Warmer in the east and little change in the west with near freezing temperatures in the north. Saturday expects fair and slightly colder conditions. Extended forecast through 8 pm Wednesday January 31 shows cool start then warmer by Sunday with general rains Monday Tuesday, snow flurries in the mountains, and fairer, colder weather Wednesday.
The first White Russian army advances toward Poznan breaking Murowana Goslina defenses in a northern outflanking maneuver. Poznan lies about 139 miles east of Berlin and the action signals a significant push in the eastern theater.
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