Sizes of V-2 and Wac Corporal Rockets
The V-2 rocket measures 46 feet in length while the Wac Corporal, developed by the U S army, is 16 feet long.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1946
Page
2
The V-2 rocket measures 46 feet in length while the Wac Corporal, developed by the U S army, is 16 feet long.
Raleigh notes the North Carolina Committee United States Brewers Foundation executive board will meet there on September 11. Fred C. Hitchcock of Greensboro, newly elected chairman, will preside over the one day session. State Director Edgar H. Bain of Goldsboro will give his report.
A historic note reports lunar night lasting about two weeks and days of darkness across the Moon's far side. It highlights challenges for explorers, including temperature swings and resource needs for survival and operations until sunrise resumes.
Greensboro July 3 An increase of retail milk prices to 20 cents a quart has been asked by R Flake Shaw executive secretary of the North Carolina farm bureau He said the rise is needed to make up for the end of government subsidy payments after the OPA death and will force consumers to bear the cost to prevent bankrupting dairymen and livestock producers in the state
Britain plans commercial shark hunting for oil. Basking sharks in Lock Fyne Kilbrannan Sound and the Firth of Clyde in summer are seen as a potential lucrative oil source for industry.
Most high and Point area business establishments including grocery stores banks industries offices and several restaurants will be closed tomorrow. City county state and federal offices except law enforcement and fire department also will be closed.
A naval briefing outlined possible responses to an atomic threat with options to shoot down the source or launch airborne missions. Test animals survived the initial blast, while ships like the Nevada faced ongoing radiation from central targets. Sailors noted a sick goat aboard the Nevada, and officers expected all vessels to be deemed safe by tomorrow as lagoon waters near the radiating ships remained hazardous only in the immediate vicinity.
Cattle prices rose to a Chicago high of 2.50 a head, 50 cents above Monday and 4.50 above the expired OPA top. Hogs stayed near peak with prices down only 1 to 1.50 from Monday’s 18.50. poultry rose 7 to 10 cents a pound. Wall Street steadied as textiles and grain show mixed shifts. flour traded around 5.17 to 5.35 per hundredweight.
A USO porte in Portsmouth Virginia reports a service member paused by a ping pong table when a sign attached to his uniform read I am not in a hurry I have no money Please do not disturb. The incident underscores routine delays in volunteer spaces.
Andrew Woodson, 18, was sentenced to life in prison for the fatal beating of Travis H. Epes, a Richmond manufacturer, on May 2. He was convicted on three counts murder robbery by violence and malicious bodily injury after pleading innocent. Epes was the father of Sam C. Epes who is also serving life for murder in South Carolina.
Laurinburg officials probe a Monday farm home fire that killed four people. The deceased are Henry T. Lowery 45 his wife Fannie Lowery their 18 month old son William Kenneth Lowery and farm laborer Edward Leviner 17. Local Sheriff W D Reynolds identified the victims.
In the courtroom Kempka describes carrying Adolf Hitler and his wife’s bodies from the bunker and burning them. He places Hitler’s death on April 30 between 2 and 3 p.m. and says Bormann died in the tank explosion near the Friendsstrasse station, never seen again.
A local man sought divorce after twenty five years of marriage due to nagging but learned his wife suffered from foot pain and callouses. After massaging her feet with PED EX containing essential oils, her mood improved and he reports a happier wife and renewed harmony. PED EX is marketed as for tired aching feet and sold in professional size at drug stores.
Bettie Ann Knight a WSJS Winston-Salem songstress tops the JayCee Miss Thomasville list for the July 12 high school auditorium pageant. She will be joined by B. C. Dundord WSJS staff artist and arranger composer with latest works. Additional contestants Mary A. Teague Marie Leming Lonada Brooks join the event with prizes including a week at Carolina Beach and a Miss Thomasville title to advance to Wilson North Carolina finals.
Bowles warned price and rent controls must be strong to curb further increases as basic commodity prices rose. The labor bureau reported a 0.7 percent daily gain after a 3.7 percent surge, while Senate discussions forged toward a compromise on the Capitol bill. Senator Arch joined the administration push, and Virginia's Burch urged prudent OPA actions amid a flood of letters from housewives.
Lodz authorities officially apologized to Russian officials for the destruction of the Red Army monument—blown up by a bomb. The city council decided to remove the monument.
New York markets drifted with uneven gains for U S Steel Montgomery Ward Anaconda North American Electric Power Light Southern Railway Great Northern and Northern Pacific. Declines appeared for General Motors Goodrich Sears Roebuck United Aircraft American Water Works Kennecott General Electric and NY Central. Dry goods markets showed little activity as textile mills held offerings amid price control talks and summer vacation slowdowns.
Salable hogs 14 000 total 17 000 about 60 to 73 cents higher than Tuesday. Good and choice 160 lb and over 16.50 17.00. lightweights to 17.50. top 17.50. Most sales 280 lb plus 16.80 16.85. Cattle salable 12 000. calves 600. Medium and heavy steers steady. top 22.80. Yearlings and light steers barely steady to 25 cents lower. top heifers 21.50. Bulls active. vealers steady at 18.00 down. General market neater on trade for grades. Weight premium normal.
Dr. David Cayer from Bowman college urges that rising costs and shipping shortages need not harm American diets. He says natural foods hold unisolated nutrients and advises buyers to include two leafy greens, one yellow vegetable, milk, eggs, fruit, cereal, and meat to cover nutritional needs within low income limits.
The article reports on postwar Trieste discussions with Byrnes and Bevin supporting UN responsibility for the zone, while Molotov argues against UN trusteeship. France and Britain favor internationalization, Italy resists ceding Istria and objects to the zone’s future under UN rule.
Lynch F. Simpson of Kannapolis announces a five percent price cut on all items in his store in response to price control debates. The reductions start Friday and run through July 18, including everyday goods from washing powder to baked beans.
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