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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1945
Page
3
Substituting for Hal Boyle, Tom Yearbrough notes American soldiers crave cameras and cheap miniatures in Southern Germany. Reflex prints and 35 mm film flourish as soldiers barter for gear, while Germans hoard top models and fight shortages. Development shops vanish. soldiers learn to shoot and hope.
Lt. Vay F. Kilby of Batavia New York, a B 24 pilot at RAF redistribution station No 1 Atlantic City, did not have a near miss in combat but fractured his ankle in a jeep accident after a two pass in Naples awaiting reassignment.
A Valdese investigation cites charges that Philippine Army officers hoarded food and medicine in the Bataan prison camp after the March of Death. It is said 52 000 Filipinos were confined with 34 000 dying from starvation and disease as of 1943.
Bottles of Worcestershire sauce and capers replace mayonnaise and salad dressings on Boston store shelves. Mayonnaise manufacturers are cut to 57 percent of red ration points, while lard shortages and higher demand for vegetable oils prevent use of red points to move stocks.
Advertises Peterson's Ointment as quick relief for pimples itching red blotches and irritated skin. Claims make skin look better and give comfort with a 35 cent price and money back if not delighted. Also promotes soothing itchy feet and cracked toes.
Chicago Cubs maintain a near lead in the National League race with an eight to zero record against Cincinnati in the 1945 campaign keeping them within striking distance of the top.
In Raleigh on July 2 the Danville Leafs defeated Greensboro’s Bob Gouldin 4-3 ending Gouldin’s season jinx with the pace-setters. Raleigh’s Charlie Timm earned his fourth shutout and 18th win in a 7-0 Caps victory over Winston-Salem.
Bowling Green State University canceled baseball practice after a damaged double header with Oberlin College left every bat in the Falcons’ lineup broken. Johnny Rosendale of Fefiance, Ohio, reportedly shattered five bats, with other BG players each breaking at least one.
Abel Angus, 35, fisherman of Prince Rupert, fell into the chilling waters of the Inside Passage near the port. Rescued by fellow fishermen, he thanked his rescuers and died of shock shortly afterward.
Radio program listing for Eastern War Time outlines one hour for CWYT with network corrections noted late. It details a long sequence of serials news music and talk segments including The Adventures of Sparrow and Theawk, Hop Harrigan, Tom Mix Aerial Series, House of Mystery, Lowell Thomas News, sports and commentaries, and ends with Overseas Farewell and Dance Orchestras. The listing cites multiple stations, times, and program names, reflecting a dense variety style typical of mid century radio guides.
Representives of ten Kiwanis clubs in the Third District North Carolina will converge at High Point College Friday night at 7 for an inter city dinner. Host is Dr N M Harrison of the High Point club serving as lieutenant governor. Clubs expected include Greensboro Winston Salem Elkin High Point Lexington Salisbury Ashe Art Airy and North Wilkesboro.
S/Sgt. Michael J. Rocheleau of Pittsfield Mass. in a dive with the B 25 unleashed all guns. a direct burst on a Japanese locomotive on Luzon shattered the bomber’s windows and threw 50 feet of booster into the air as flames erupted nearby.
Two members of the senate war investigating committee urged cutting weekend leave for soldiers and sailors to ease rail traffic amid troop redeployments from Europe to the Pacific. Senator Ferguson said up to 60 percent on civilian trains are service members and urged limiting pleasure trips while supporting family visits. Senator Burt echoed calls for the army to review its leave policy during this redeployment, as Col. J Monroe Johnson noted the 10 month plan would burden western railroads and vital freight. The War Department said it had not been invited to testify but would welcome hearings. Indications point to a revised redeployment plan moving more troops directly from Europe to the Pacific. Johnson testified he was told 154,000 ...
Washington July 25 Secretary of Agriculture Anderson said the national planting goal for the 1946 wheat crop is 68,875,000 acres, up from 80,800 acres planted for harvest this year. The 1946 rye goal is 2,572,000 acres, compared with 1,096,000 planted for harvest this year.
Johnson reports that initial plans show more than 200000 troops to leave Europe in June. He cites July projections around 355000 and criticizes lacking information on the army's plan for deployment and equipment use. He laments insufficient briefing and guidance.
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