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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1945
Page
5
The column notes a clothing shortage with jokes on neckties and undergarments as civilians brace for a shirtless era. It also includes multiple city land sale notices from High Point with details on auctions, dates, and parcel descriptions.
Istanbul papers report unconfirmed claims that Russia warned Turkey it would seize Kars and Artvin by force unless peaceable surrender. Paris radio attributed reports say 24 Russian divisions near the Turko Bulgarian frontier and Bulgarian generals met in Moscow.
Miami planning board notes a California request asking for coconuts to ship to San Diego for a backyard planting experiment. The item was explained by Frank F. Stearns, board director, and tied to a note from Glenn Rick in Arcadia, California. Byron Nelson is PGA favorite at Dayton standings while Santa Anita hosts a $50,000 feature.
A detailed listing of radio programs from 5:45 PM to 1:16 AM including serials News and entertainment. Notable items feature House of Mystery repeats Dick Tracy Superman Lone Ranger and Lum and Abner with guests Howard Barlow Mary Astor Hedda Hopper and Tom Mix serials and sports commentary.
Q1 names a class of plants unable to build fibre from inorganic material relying on other plants. Q2 asks why a few years without birds would end animate nature. Q3 asks if moon phases are caused by Earth's shadow. Horoscope notes birthday winners are warm and capable but may undervalue talents. urges confidence and focus.
A brief note lists parasite plants fungi as a topic. A second line asserts birds destroy the insects which would otherwise overrun the earth. A final item answers No.
A violent explosion near Zaragoza today killed thirty Spanish soldiers and injured at least two others. The blast occurred in a powder warehouse as the area faced a sharp rise in violence. The report notes no immediate cause and lists no further details.
A reminiscence piece recalls Frances Y. Slanger the first Army nurse killed by enemy action in the European Theater. Her courage is highlighted through an account of D Day relief work and the Bastogne period as her tent mates recount the shelling that ended her life with a guard of honor.
Maj. Gen. Lauris Norstad chief of staff of the 20th Air Force is named assistant chief of the air staff. He will keep his post with the 20th while its headquarters move to the Pacific. Norstad, 38, a Minneapolis native, serves as vice and chief of staff in the war effort.
Ambassador Laurence A. Steinhardt arrived in Ankara and proceeded to Istanbul on his way to take up his post in Czechoslovakia, marking a mid journey step in his diplomatic assignment.
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