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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1946
Page
5
Copies of a petition calling for a special library election in April are circulating rapidly. The library board reports signers will exceed 900 to 1,000 qualified voters. Noble T. Praigg praises the petition's representative character and thanks local industry civic groups for aiding signature collection.
Ann Richards names ten American men she finds fascinating including General Douglas MacArthur, Bing Crosby, Richard Byrd, Jimmy Durante, Arthur Rubenstein, Joseph Stilwell, William Saroyan, Arturo Toscanini, Bob Hope and others. The list reflects her view of US influence and achievement on The Searching Wind set in Hollywood. Bob Hope plans limited studio appearances, focusing on community events and colleges after wartime tours.
Washington dispatch reports the Veterans Administration estimates about 40000 American servicemen suffered hearing damage from war. In 20 years, around 300000 more veterans may be affected, with about 27000 already deafened but unreported. Col Morton Canfield leads the audiology effort, testing and training ears, with aims to reduce need for aids and improve lip reading and communication.
Haines Oregon reports a 70 year marriage record for Alma nac Waltz. Mr. Waltz is 93 and Mrs. Waltz 87. Of six children three survive. The couple married in Paris Missouri on November 8, 1875.
Statesville report says coroner N D Tomlin found no inquest needed in the death of James E Deaton 18 whose body was found hanging from a tree near his home in Shiloh township nine miles west of Statesville. The coroner ruled the death a self inflicted act.
Mrs. Truman and daughter Mary Margaret launch the annual infantile paralysis fundraiser. They attend eight Roosevelt birthday balls by 11 p.m., cut a cake at the final stop, and host a White House luncheon with stars like Van Johnson and Gene Kelly. Mary Margaret greets crowds and signs autographs between appearances at Howard theater and other venues.
Chester Bennett and Marcus da Silva led a small espionage ring in Hong Kong during 1942 to track Japanese shipping, smuggle funds to Stanley Camp internees, and boost resistance. They planned data collection, sabotage, and aid to Indian troops, though Japanese torture and arrest thwarted their bold moves.
The overture precedes the opera, the processional begins a church service, and the recessional ends it. Gasoline credit cards for aviators that will be honored worldwide are mentioned.
Don't scratch or squeeze pimples you may infect yourself. Peterson's Ointment offers quick relief from itching pimples eczema and red blotches and costs 35 cents at all druggists. Money back if one application does not delight you. The ointment also soothes irritated tired feet and cracks between toes.
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