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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1945
Page
2
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies and continuing hot conditions through Friday night. Temperatures remain above normal into the weekend with extended heat expected from Friday evening through Wednesday night.
The article argues that American and Russian action in Syria reassures the Atlantic Charter’s self determination amid European tensions. It notes Syria tests the triad’s leadership as Britain faces scrutiny, while Moscow and Washington balance against disorder until lasting peace is reachable.
The text describes Japanese troops advancing from JAP (Paoching) across Hunan toward the American air base at Chihkiang, 1120 miles west, with Chukowpu and Shaoyang areas besieged. It notes enemy casualties and a reported 50 day people led by 280000, as attempts to close gaps into French Indo China and Nan Ning. It also mentions ancient Greek ideas on Earth’s circumference and a belief it was overestimated by 150 B.C.
A booklet presenting doctors opinions on epilepsy will be sent free to readers who write to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York NY. The note emphasizes inquiry into inherited aspects and causes of epilepsy. The piece invites public engagement with medical discussion offered by a notable medical division in New York.
Mrs. Jessie M. Cornette of 1006 Park Street received telegrams from the war department and her son S/Sgt D Hu lon Cornette. He was liberated from Stalag B17 on May 2 after being missing since April 9. He expects home soon on 60 day leave. he earned the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster.
A 15 year old McCabe youth returned from Page One was laid to rest with his grandfather in a double funeral in High Point. The service at the Pentecostal Holiness church followed by interment at Hickory Chapel Methodist cemetery, Roxboro for the youth. Survivors include parents McCabe and Juliany McCabe, two sisters Mrs. O Wolf Hurdle Mills and Mrs. David Davidson Long Beach Calif, one brother Pvt Robert C McCabe Camp Blanding Fla, and grandmother Mrs G F Byerly High Point.
Japanese air raid on Osaka at 8:35 a m targeted harbor facilities, warehouses, the Sumitomo plant manufacturing dural sheet metal and aircraft propellers, two electrical yards, power stations, and the main railroad station. Tokyo reports fires across the northwest industrial area as 47 Superforts were shot down and 83 returned others.
The price panel at the local rationing board approved 49 certificates of transfer for used vehicles turned in since the last meeting. Two dealers faced allegations of price ceiling violations. one was ordered to refund $22.50 to the U S treasury for an overcharge on a 1936 Ford. The other dealer denied violations and a 1941 Ford buyer will testify at the next hearing.
An advertising pitch urges readers to ask for St Joseph Aspirin claiming it is faster and stronger than competitors. It touts a 100 tablet pack for 35 cents and urges customers to demand the St Joseph name when purchasing aspirin.
Local draft board officials warn registrants that changing jobs without written notice and approval will trigger immediate call to military service. Boards assess old and new positions for war-effort value before accepting changes. Referrals from the U S Employment Service do not imply approval.
Seaboard Railway system sold at public auction after receivership. The foreclosure covers 3300 miles of mainline and assets across Virginia to Florida. New owner assumes 18 million in obligations. sale confirmed June 29 in Baltimore. New name Seaboard Railway drops air line from old title.
Delegates press urgency to finalize league charter and move action to the Big Five. The United States seeks talks with Britain Russia and France on veto voting with a Moscow reply due soon. Harry Hopkins has met Stalin paving better U S Soviet ties and a push toward Berlin and Austria occupation and Polish settlement at the Truman Churchill Stalin meeting.
The $5 motor vehicle tax stamps will be available at the local post office on June 9 ahead of the usual June 10 start. Postal authorities authorized an early sale since June 10 falls on a Sunday this year.
Two 16 year old youths faced municipal court before Judge D C Rae on larceny charges involving a horse a pony two saddles and a bridle. The evidence was sent to the State Probation Officer T D Stokes for review.
Eugene R. Swaringen died Tuesday at a local hospital after two years of ill health. The 23 year old, born October 20, 1922 in Cabarrus County, came to the city three years ago from Concord. Survived by wife, mother Mrs Julia B Swaringen, three sisters Mrs Grace Ba, Thelma Swaringen, Mary Frances Swaringen. and Elmer Swaringen, all of this city, plus Pvt. Luther Swaringen in the U. S. Army stationed Alexandria La. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 304 West Point Ave., with arrangements incomplete.
President Truman names MacArthur and Nimitz as leaders while stressing need for large reserve training in the United States. He advocates assigning fit soldiers to overseas duty after training and replacing them with veterans as available. He details strategic aims against Japan and the drawdown path for 2,000,000 officers and men, noting Japan's large, active force and hidden reserves. A closing line notes a cold water soak loosening stuck foods from dishes.
High Point prepares for Milk Fund Day organized by the Junior Service League with the slogan Milk Builds Strong Bodies. Mayor Earl N. Phillips backs the drive supporting underprivileged children in schools and clinics. Fund headquarters open tomorrow in front of Richardson's department store on South Main Street with a $2,500 goal and $977 already donated. Citizens urged to participate and wear a miniature milk pin.
Senator Ellender urged a congressional inquiry into surplus property disposal methods. He said he understood the issue worsened by staff constraints and called for corrective legislation. Gillette, former surplus property head, resigned to President Truman last January, with the president not yet accepting the resignation.
Dispatches report Syria and Lebanon calming after French bombardment of Damascus and Masn, with 400 killed and 500 wounded. British commander in the Middle East flies to Beirut as British forces move toward Damascus following Churchill’s intervention order. Paris papers call Churchill’s note an ultimatum while French officials deny a cease fire order and signal cautious, conciliatory moves after a cabinet meeting.
Jorge Comellas of the Chicago Cubs is sent back to the Los Angeles farm club on option after posting two defeats and no wins in the major leagues. Once a relief pitcher, he appeared in one start during the stint.
A wartime funding bill cuts several defense offices including civilian defense and relocation authorities will soon end, with funds for OPA and FEA withheld pending lend lease estimates. Total cuts amount to 111.8 million below budget and 209.3 million under current year funds. War Shipping Administration receives the largest allotment at 437.325 million, with 367 million for its revolving fund. its allocation is reduced by 48.27 million.
The senate committee on public buildings and grounds voted unanimously to remodel the senate chamber. Senator Morse of Oregon complained he cannot read in the chamber and Senator Hart of Connecticut noted hearing problems after joining the body.
Freddie Red Cochrane the welterweight world champion from Elizabeth New Jersey faces Chicago fighter Pete Lello in a 10 round non title bout in Jacksonville Florida. Cochrane was recently discharged from the navy after nearly three years and is slated to meet Tommy Rocky Graziano at Madison Square Garden on June 29 under Mike Jacobs sponsorship.
The acting premier described enforcement actions against Nazi followers with sentences including one year of forced labor for reconstruction work. He announced property confiscations and evictions for families, with bread and potato ration cards, and police surveillance to relocate groups from dense centers to other parts of the state.
Oslo reports the high court rejected Quisling's appeal from a lower court ruling holding him for trial on charges. The former puppet premier, once backed by Iman, is expected to face trial within about two months.
Washington reports the OPA tightens controls on home canning sugar as Bowles announces a four point pledge program. Applicants must promise home use only and report canning output with stamps returned if misused. Officials warn sugar for canning is sufficient but risk of chiselers could cut supply.
Local draft board announced that under regulations they were calling in the 4-Fs under 26 to determine if they qualify for limited duty after examination for military service.
Don C. Hunter, executive vice president of Peoples Bank in Raleigh, was named president of the North Carolina Bankers Association by the executive committee. He succeeds Jesse N. of Whiteville who resigned at the end of his term.
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