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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1945
Page
1
Manila dispatch reports Libe rators sinking or damaging a Japanese convoy bound for Shanghai. Allied air forces then struck Shanghai area airfields and nearby ships, with heavy bombers causing fires and estimated multiple sunk vessels amid a major daylight raid after weeks of bad weather.
The column argues Russia's entry into the war could offer Japan a face saving reason to surrender. It notes Japanese leaders have long valued honor and may use a Soviet threat to justify capitulation, with recent Potsdam reports indicating Truman may have reached a substantial accord.
The Associated Press notes several Army units arriving today from Europe to Mooston. The 183rd finance disbursing section, 66th replacement battalion, 448th and 440th military prisoner of war procurement companies, 896th and 397th quartermaster truck companies and 318th quartermaster service company were originally scheduled to arrive yesterday.
General George C. Kenney warned Manila reporters that U S air power in the Pacific is near ready to strike Japan with 5000 ton raids. He said more than 4000 bomb capable planes and over half able to strafing will be deployed in a mass aerial smash with overwhelming force.
Washington July 25 Henry Morgenthau's plan to return the budget to the treasury drew sharp opposition. Budget Director Harold D. Smith said the treasury has never prepared the annual fiscal estimate and the budget bureau should remain part of the president's staff rather than Treasury control.
Allied forces report more than 2,000 Japanese killed in a three day engagement in southern Burma as troops trapped enemy forces near the Sittang river. casualties include 252 prisoners and uncounted artillery and air losses. advance moves above Toungoo Nyaunglebin Pyu Taunggyi.
Salisbury dispatch reports Solicitor Charles L. Coggins advised Police Chief R. V. Koontz to issue a murder warrant against 17 year old Gerald E. Blalock, held in jail over the fatal shooting of H. R. Morgan at Walsh Construction plant in Spencer. Preliminary hearing set in Spencer recorder's court. Blalock surrendered Monday night after officers trailed him to a woods north of the city.
Chungking July 25. H H Kung resigns as governor of the central bank of China and is replaced by Finance Minister O K Yui who also keeps his cabinet post.
Robert Bob Tomlinson 68, longtime Thomasville fire chief, died at 1 30 p m at his sister Mrs E M Blair's home in Thomasville after a long illness He is survived by three sisters Mrs E M Blair Mrs Hattie Millis of Thomasville and Mrs Dora Clapp of High Point and two brothers Grady and Harry Leach of Thomasville The body is at Yow funeral home with funeral arrangements incomplete
Washington reports a three point program to implement the United Nations charter, including troop commitment for police actions, authority for the security council vote via the president, and a congressional agreement on sending American troops and equipment. Several charter supporters push for these steps amid Senate fireworks delaying ratification.
POTSDAM July 25. President Truman will fly to Frankfurt to review American troops on off-day in the Big Three. General Eisenhower will meet him there to inspect the 84th Infantry and third armored divisions before a luncheon. Truman returns to Potsdam Thursday evening to resume talks as British leaders leave for London.
Washington July 25. Older navy officers and men may apply for discharge if they have the points. A new point system in operation awards one credit for each year of age and four months of active duty since September 1, 1939. Required points vary: 538 for reserve line officers and others. 55 for reserve supply corps. 57 for reserve civil engineers corps. Commanding officers have three months to act on interrupt releases at home and six months aboard.
National strike activity rose to more than 69,000 idled workers as heat waves pressured industries. Reports describe widespread stoppages and falling hopes for rapid settlement amid ongoing work stoppages across sectors.
A four engined passenger plane carrying Prime Minister Churchill and his party left Potsdam after another meeting of the Big Three. Churchill Eden and Attlee attended the conference as observer and arranged a recess to be in London when July 5 election results are announced. Churchill arrived in London late today to learn the fate of his government as results were tabulated.
Four army sedans take passengers to the airport as Truman Stalin and Churchill meet for the ninth Potsdam session. Eden's absence leaves Cardogan to handle talks with Byrnes and Molotov while Attlee or Churchill allies may lead on Friday. Paris dispatch notes Caffery and Bogomolov summoned for France issues.
The Japanese Comei agency says Satturu Shimada former Okinawa governor was killed on July 9 while fighting for the island. He was cited for exemplary conduct in rallying Okinawans for a last stand.
In Berlin the top American, Russian and British authorities say they reached broad agreement on controlling civilians, uniform price and rationing systems, and heating Berlin next winter. They will issue orders to harvest ripe grain and study domestic heating needs.
Sailor William W. Parker 19 of Toledo Ohio was found not guilty of manslaughter in the death of Mrs. Ella Mae Eanes 43 of Boston. He returned to his ship in Miami after Judge Ben C Willard said the evidence warranted acquittal and cautioned the young man to beware of his drinking and company.
Greensboro July 25 Mrs Cynthia Grace Hyatt 24 wife of a soldier is slated for trial Tuesday on the murder of her 14 month old son Tommy whose body was found in a well April. She has remained in jail since the child’s death.
Paris July 25 reports Petain asked Hitler for permission for Vichy to conduct its own defense in the treason trial. Daladier testified that many traitors fled to Vichy after the armistice, while Petain refused to answer questions about the telegram as spectators and jurors reacted with anger during the session.
Allied air forces and carrier planes attacked Tokyo bay refineries near Kawasaki and targeted Honshu in a major raid. The operation, led by Admiral Nimitz, involved 75 to 100 B 29s striking Mitsubishi Hayama and Asaishi refineries, while warships bombarded Kushimoto and Kanagawa. Damage tallies included two battleships, two carriers, and three cruisers, with 64 enemy planes destroyed or damaged and total losses rising in the 15 days since July 10.
Opening day reports from 17 Georgia and two Florida tobacco markets show sales of several million pounds at 40 to 42 cents per pound for top grades. Nashville, Georgia led by selling 660,000 pounds at about 41 cents, with unofficial opening prices 1 to 3 cents higher than a year ago. The season targets a record high for the golden leaf belt as ceilings hold at 40 cents per pound while individual sales may exceed it. Total sales across nine Georgia markets and two Florida towns reached about 2,013,200 pounds with averages from 40 to 42 cents.
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