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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1945
Page
2
Considerable cloudiness and warm conditions with scattered thundershowers today and tonight plus along the coast Saturday. Interior will be partly cloudy and near warm. Extended forecast for the Carolinas shows continued warmth with scattered storms from tonight through Wednesday and cooler northern areas over the weekend.
Harold Harrison secretary of the Thomasville Lions club for three years won the secretary's efficiency award at a district Lions meeting in Durham. He led 45 secretaries in district 31 B and also served as zone chairman and deputy district governor. The Thomasville club won most honors in its division, including the banner and cash, for achieving 100 percent attendance from November 1944 to April 1945.
Brig. Gen. James C. Marshall will assume command of the Boston Port of Embarkation. Marshall, 47, formerly led the engineer training unit at Camp Sutton North Carolina and served 15 months in the Japanese war.
Complete lists of legal ceiling prices on all meat grades and cuts have been received by the war price and rationing board. Ed Mendenhall urged housewives and shoppers to obtain the lists by visiting the local board or sending a penny postcard. The lists are a tool to curb black market activity and ensure prices max at the ceiling. consumers should report black market evidence to OPA.
Australian units advance toward the Samarinda oil fields in Borneo amid heavy mines and wrecked refineries. Allied air forces expand operations from Iwo Jima and Okinawa striking Tokyo area airfields while U S bombers increase fuel access after seizing Balikpapan.
John F. Coleman died at High Point Memorial hospital and will be buried in Society Hill South Carolina. He was a deacon at Temple Memorial Baptist church and is survived by his wife two daughters two sons and two brothers. The body moves to his home Sunday morning and services will be conducted by Rev F R Mason.
Lawmakers weigh a measure to raise the excess profits tax exemption from 10 000 to 25 000 retroactively to January 1. If enacted, it could save corporations about 235 million this year. A rule for House consideration passed 211 to 131, allowing one amendment for 1946 start. Rep Martin argues for incentive taxation benefiting wage earners and business.
A certificate of incorporation was filed today in the office of the secretary. The action marks the formation of a new Thomasville based firm with entity details recorded for public record.
Secretary of Agriculture P. Anderson said the study could lead to lower butter point values. The department is discussing the matter with OPA to determine if surplus supply and changes in government set asides justify reductions.
The Polish provisional government of national unity announced a three member commission to seize and secure all Polish state property in Great Britain. Key questions include armed forces disposition, control of Poland's gold, and whether the new government is at war with Japan.
Reports of Chief Justice Stone considering retirement revive talk of a replacement for Roberts. The two Republican justices were seen in close dialogue during sessions and Stone issued 26 dissents last term. Roberts, appointed by Hoover, may retire with Truman mulling Jackson as a possible chief justice option. Roberts plans to retire after 15 years, receiving full pay and returning to a Pennsylvania farm. separate local notice details a shoe shop project in Thomasville with Harrison's Shoe Shop and a $50,000 authorized capital stock, $400 subscribed by local partners.
High Point reports Seventh War Loan results show E division sales at 757490.75 above initial $750 margin and overall securities totals surpassing the $3,727,000 quota by 4,079,889.25 reaching 7,806,889.25. Twelve thousand four hundred twenty three E division applications have been filed with planes purchased via bond sales. Bonds are still being sold today and tomorrow to add to the drive totals.
Shafer accuses undue influence in CAB decision granting Atlantic routes to TWA. He cites examiners' recommendation favoring American Export and Pan American and claims Gen. Roosevelt linked to TWA officials. Frye and CAB deny comment. Roosevelt not reachable.
Coal firm reduces anthracite output by 12 500 tons daily while Goodyear works and 16 500 Akron AFL workers stay out. Spicer Manufacturing and Firestone Tire and Rubber face strikes affecting 6 000 and 8 000 crews in Toledo and Mobile. Additional stoppages hit Mack Manufacturing 7 900 at four plants in New Jersey and Allentown, plus 1 100 mill workers in Chicago, 700 Detroit lumber workers and 530 Port Arthur oil workers.
Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Louisiana. Of Egypt's 350000 square miles, 3376.64 are desert.
Lyndon Given, 33, of Asheboro, received a 12 month sentence for carrying a concealed weapon after a municipal court case that also involved charges of trespass and property damage. He gave notice of appeal to the superior court.
The funeral service for John A. Green of Davidson County, who died in California on June 26, was held at Shady Grove Methodist Church with Rev. Douglas Rights officiating. Pallbearers were Howell Albertson Ezra Hayworth Arthur Green Fred Green Charlies Green and Archie Peace. Music by church choir Mills Home trio and Prof W B Lord. A prior service at J C Green and Sons funeral home was led by Dr L B Hayes with Mills Home trio and Lord. Interment in the family plot at the church cemetery.
The local Social Security office will close every Saturday at 12 30 until further notice. Opening hours revert to 8 30 AM on ordinary days, as stated by Everett A Hoffman, manager of the local office.
A statement says two officers and several men who allegedly obtained false discharges are confined at Mitchellfield. The officers were not medical men but were attached to the hospital staff.
President Truman formally nominated General Omar N. Bradley to be veterans administrator and sent his name to the Senate. Bradley was chosen to succeed Brig. Gen Frank T. Hines and is believed to return to Washington late this summer from Europe.
The article outlines Tangier’s status shifting from a Morocco zone to a neutral international area, amid Franco’s unilateral 1940 moves to fortify and incorporate Tangier into Spanish Morocco. It notes Axis activity allegations, Madrid’s potential future role, and Soviet interest in Mediterranean access via the Dardanelles as Moscow seeks influence in Western Europe and Turkey.
Mrs. Carrie Le Stroud Batten died at her home Wednesday afternoon. Funeral conducted at Five o clock by Rev W K McGee with Lolkizer of the street Bayuist assisting. Pallbearers named Watts Rogers Yakley Lyndon Hale Harrington. Music by Miss Poole Peace and Mrs Alden. Interment in City cemetery.
New York reports Harry L. Hopkins, longtime government figure and adviser, becomes impartial chairman of the New York women's coat and suit industry. His appointment announced by David Dubinsky of the ILGWU. Salary expected around twenty five thousand dollars annually.
Former Secretary of State Cordell Hull, age 73, was discharged from the U S Naval Hospital in Bethesda Maryland after a throat ailment. Physicians said his recovery was most satisfactory and that hospitalization was no longer necessary following a stay that began last October.
Rumors persist for months that Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau would resign. He reportedly went to see President Truman, wrote his resignation, and cited ties to the late President Roosevelt and a wish to return to Dutchess County, seeking to loosen Truman’s control.
Washington reports state Henry Morgenthau resigned as secretary of the treasury citing fatigue from persistent rumors of a cabinet replacement. A high level source says Morgenthau sought clear assurances from President Truman at the White House before Truman's Europe trip.
Report outlines possible nominees including Fred Vinson a longtime congress ally and judge. John W Snyder banker and federal loans chief. Walter E Gaorge chair of the senate finance committee. plus three dark horses J Cummings Edward E Brown and J P T O'Connor. The president seeks a swift explanation after resignation news.
Robert S. Carraway age 90 and son of the late Col and Mrs Samuel S Carraway died at his home in Montgomery Alabama. Funeral services are planned in Montgomery this afternoon. He was a member of his native Alabama club and first cousin to Bruce. He was the sole surviving member of his immediate family.
A B 29 bomber’s fuel tank capacity equals that of a tank car at 8000 gallons, indicating substantial long range fuel storage. The comparison underscores the aircraft’s large fuel reserves and endurance.
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