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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1945
Page
2
The account describes Nazi leaders including Ribbentrop and Goering housed in a Palace Hotel setting with regimented daily meals and limited activities. Capt. Biddle notes Ribbentrop’s solitary room and ritual, while other inmates like Streicher and Doenitz influence social dynamics.
Officials warn Europe must bridge eastern and western coal gaps with 30 million tons more needed to meet basic utilities and heating. Berlin is the expected forum to outline steps as winter nears, with Admiral Land and Secretary Ickes pushing plans to ship 6 million tons from the United States by January 1.
750 aircraft have finished moving with air crews but ground personnel remain in England. The 34th, 385th, 388th, 390th, 447th, 487th, 490th, 492d and 12 fighter units including the 4th, 20th, 56th, 78th, 352d, 356th, 359th, 361st, 364th and 471st are still in England.
Los Angeles leads as the top minor league base ball market with a population well over 200000, while Landis in North Carolina’s state league ranks as the smallest franchise community with about 2500 residents.
Nimitz declares a coordinated action aimed at Tokyo area defenses. Forces patrolled the eastern Sagami Gulf entrance and shelled radio radar and other military targets, retiring without incident after the operation.
Radio Tokyo touted a new secret anti invasion weapon as Japan mobilized 400000 communications workers into an actual fighting force for home defense. The push coincided with heavy Pacific battles as Americans reported sinking 11 Japanese ships and MacArthur forces pressed near Borneo while air and naval actions continued along the China Malay coasts.
Senator George of Georgia argues rail travel could move 35 000 men using seven former liners. Senator Lucas says the army is being rushed back faster than planned while Senator Ferguson notes no coordination of transport facilities under the DDT. Mead committee to question ODT Director Johnson as hearings begin. The ODT bans organized group travel and ticket sales to agents.
The FBI asks anyone with information to contact local authorities or the Charlotte office at 34127. A man in an army coat robbed the Liberty bank mid morning, taking $6,723 from the bookkeeper and cashier while a customer was forced to the floor. A 1935 Chevrolet coach used in the getaway was found abandoned near Alamance with NC plate 271-431.
Polish premier outlined plans for a new unity regime in Warsaw including repatriation of dispersed Poles and those who left before the war, elections and agrarian reform. He stressed free elections recognized by the United States and Britain and said Stettin is to be a Baltic port at the Oder frontier as he called for a strong independent Poland with westem frontiers secured.
Officials weigh whether President Truman would press surrender quickly or seek cooperation. Stalin’s neutrality remains a factor as Russia ponders entering the war. Rumors state the Army and Navy Journal echoed draft terms: loss of fleet and air power, disarmament, territory outside home islands, and international control of Japan’s economy.
An Oregon travel order targets organized group trips arranged by agencies for meals and lodging. An ODT spokesman says athletic team travel remains unaffected. Meantime a Pacific Northwest mine near Eugene, Ore., begins supplying 100 tons daily of high grade silica foundry sand for coast steel and eastern foundries.
The general refused to reveal his destination after accepting a post with the Chinese government. He affirmed that his black dachshund Joe, famous for traveling with him in China, would accompany him regardless of where he moves. Earlier in the article, it notes that gold was first found in Colorado near Cherry Creek by a small stream flowing into Denver.
Ripley Ohio hosts Eliza House preserved by the Ohio State Historical Society as a historic shrine. The Rankin home served as a major Underground Railroad station with lantern guides and shel ter for fugitives aided by Rev. John Rankin and his nine sons.
A four day conference led by Gov. Caldwell of Florida and joined by Williams of South Carolina and Kerr of Oklahoma voted to form a permanent organization to promote balanced freight rates, education campaigns, and industrial development in the South. The group warned against overestimating gains and stressed regional growth aligned with war to peace transitions.
The weeklong pattern reports American and British ships roaming the Japanese Pacific coast without challenge as coastal batteries stayed silent. Analysts note the shift weakens Japan's resolve and may influence Russo-Japanese relations while the Allies seek ways to lower casualty costs with Russian participation.
The trial of Marshal Petain is nearing as authorities prepare 14 key questions on France's 1940 collapse under German occupation. Petain to be examined with about 50 witnesses. issues include arrest circumstances, power to speak for France, abolition of the republic, and collaboration with Germany.
London reports new pleasure steamers under construction in British shipyards. They are slated for service early next year as expected safe navigation returns with mines and dangers cleared around Britain's coasts.
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