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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1944
Page
3
Dr Clendening explains aspirin's popularity its diverse uses and safety. He warns allergy can cause severe reactions even at small doses and notes some patients tolerate large amounts. The piece covers aspirin origin in salicylates fever relief joint pain and interactions with caffeine in common cold remedies.
Three army airmen who weathered a nine day Grand Canyon ordeal prepared to return to active duty at Kingman air field Arizona. They were feted at El Tovar near the canyon and rested after a 10 mile trek from the landing site on the tableland. Second Lt Charles Goldblum of Pittsburgh and Flight Officer Maurice J Cruickshank Jr of Lawrence Mass contacted Roy W Embanks of Kalispell Montana who guided the final descent in darkness.
Greensboro July 1 Col Converse R Lewis commanding officer of the ORD announced cancellation of the July 4 Open House and post celebration after consulting with post surgeon and North Carolina health authorities. Polio cases in the state prompted precautions to prevent an epidemic. The open house aimed to showcase post installations and training to the public in hospitality to Greensboro and the state.
A July 8 born individual is a talkative, independent, but kind person who enjoys travel and fun. The forecast highlights strengths in martial, engineering, government, and legal areas, with rewards for business focus. The text also notes a thoughtful child likely to face exploitation due to kindness, and lists answers about Madison Cavein, George Bancroft, and William Hickling Prescott.
The Navy Department released a list of North Carolina casualties with names and hometowns. Seamen and gunner mates from Winston-Salem Charlotte Vanceboro and nearby areas are noted as wounded or missing with family details.
Hollywood learns flight officer Jackie Coogan the former child star returns home at 29. He landed glider forces behind Japanese lines in Burma and earned the Air Medal before reporting July 4 at Stout Field Indianapolis. Germany reportedly produces over five billion gallons of oil and light oils from coal.
Marine Corps combat correspondent Mason Brunson describes two days on Saipan enduring shellfire, mortars, and snipers after landing two hours behind the assault. He and photographer Sgt. Jack W. Combs sheltered near the airstrip while medics treated the wounded. Brunson recalls dodging grenades and sharing whiskey at the aid station during the brutal early Saipan fighting.
The list notes promotions and overseas postings including George Moser Jr promoted to sergeant in the Marine Air Corps after 16 months in the South Pacific. James R. Kimrey serves with a quartermaster truck company in England celebrating its second anniversary. William P. Hill is at an air service command depot in England. Private Joseph F. Brown returns to Fort Jackson after a furlough and prior work with Harriss Poster Advertising. Raymond L. Davis is on leave from Cherry Point after boat training at Parris Island. Arthur L. Hazzard rises from private to T5 with the Army Engineers at Camp Claiborne. Robert Bowen Carpenter Jr., Thomasville, becomes second lieutenant after OCS at Fort Benning. Fred Jerome Cox Jr. receives wings and second lieutenant in Fighter Command at Aloe Field. Mildred Harris earns the good conduct medal at Fort Hancock. John C. Thompson serves with a U.S. Naval unit landing in France. William G. Bradshaw serves in the invasion force from Fayetteville. John W. Quierman transfers to Camp Mackall for paratroop training. John L. Boles serves in the invasion force, and Jessie McLain sees action as a Navy specialist in France.
Lieutenant Herman D. Sears Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Herman D Sears of Pickett Farm High arrives at a new military base for duty. He reports for assignment and begins post training.
Elmer Schaick became field director of the American Red Cross at Fort Bragg succeeding Richard N. Hart who moves to become field supervisor for South Carolina. Schaick previously led Red Cross work at Camp Gordon Georgia and established its Myrtle Beach bombing range station.
July 1 dispatches report Fort Bragg plans for daily war training as officers and enlisted men focus on duty amid overseas conflict. In Raleigh three marketing specialists will aid mountain area truck farmers with snap beans cabbage corn onions and apples, assisting pack grading and selling. Captain George C. Warlick will address a Boy Scout Court of Honor in Louisburg for awards. Governor J. M. Broughton will speak to the Chicago Executive Club on July 7 ahead of the Democratic convention.
Washington reports the Work Projects Administration expired almost unnoticed after nine years of funding. It spent about 10.14 billion dollars to provide employment for around 8.5 million people as the Office of Price Administration saw its life extended by a presidentially signed bill.
In Fargo on July 1, Senator Gerald P. Nye led rival Lynn A. Stambaugh by 950 votes with 2,200 of 2,251 precincts reporting. Nye had 38,079 to 37,129 for Stambaugh, while Usher L. Burdick trailed with 34,986. Nye seeks renomination to the U.S. Senate.
Point reported to the AAF Training Command at Lockbourne Army Air Base to take instruction in flying the B 17 Flying Fortress. He won his wings on May 28, 1943 at Freeman Field Ind where he remained as instructor until his present assignment at Lockbourne.
Washington reports Finland, cut off by Allied support and occupied by Nazi troops, faces a crisis that could end in battlefield defeat or civil war at home. Diplomatic experts foresee revolution as Finns realize their government’s plight, noting U.S. relations breach may push the decision. Stockholm dispatches say Finns were assured U.S. ties would not break.
Substituted trustee R Paul Jamison will sell at public auction in Greensboro at noon on July 28 1944 the property known as 408 Leonard Street High Point Guilford County North Carolina to satisfy a note owed to Home Owners Loan Corporation. The deed includes all fixtures and the land is described with two tract exclusions. Purchasers must deposit 50 percent cash as good faith.
The article notes that cutting was performed by hand using a diamond pointed instrument up to the 19th century, detailing the traditional manual method and its era before mechanized techniques emerged.
A cluster of legal notices from Guilford County NC including executrix claims for Albert P Samuels estate due by July 1 1945. sales of land in High Point Township under city orders. upcoming public auction July 11 1944 at 11 am. multiple divorce actions in High Point Municipal Court and other estate executrix filings with dates June 1944 to May 1945.
Cash subject to confirmation describes Lot 12 in Block 14 of High Point Development Company as recorded in Guilford County Register of Deeds Plat Book 53 Page 561. Lot fronts Park street on the East side in High Point City. Commissioner dates 6 24 7 1 8 15.
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