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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1946
Page
3
The Swiss border traffic is described as a welcoming gateway that rekindles peacetime tourism. It notes American soldiers visiting on leave, the franc's strength, limited coal, and abundant hospitality with top hotels and service. It hints at evolving social rights with a question about voting rights.
Basel, a city of 170000 on the Rhine, blends culture and industry. Once silk ribbon making dominated, now DDT production and chemical industries mark its economy as Basel remains a hub, with one third of Swiss trade passing through the city by river barge traffic.
Lignite is a soft, brownish coal formed from plant matter. The raven, albatross, and skylark are linked to poets: the Raven to Edgar Allan Poe, the albatross to Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and the skylark to Percy Bysshe Shelley. The mountains Mt Everest, the Matterhorn, and Mt McKinley (Denali) are noted in geography.
A Shakespearean proverb warning against overheating temper in conflict. The maxim cautions that burning with excessive anger can harm the self as well as the rival. The refrain urges measured response to avoid self harm.
A guide urges readers to overcome self consciousness by becoming truly interested in others. It advises listening intently, forgetting self focus, and letting conversations center on the speaker. The tips emphasize natural engagement and attentive respect in social settings.
An advertisement claims Nix Vitamins offer hair benefit with a daily one tablet dose. It touts non fattening results and urges readers to ask for Nix vitamins at Eckerd store locations, noting mail orders are unavailable.
The reading notes strong emotions for birthdays with deep love and intense dislikes. It urges active effort and quick decisions, yet warns of hazy thinking and brisk speech under provocation. The moon moves into Virgo at 7 02 a m suggesting obstacles and poor work prospects. retire early.
The reader lists a coal type described as dark brown with low carbon and high oxygen content. No other context or details are provided to explain its origin, uses, or properties in the excerpt.
The eye serves only as a vision instrument and light perception depends on brain processing and normal nervous system function.
Millions seek relief from itching and smarting with Peterson's Ointment. A user report praises immediate soothing and sleep aid. Sold as 35¢ a box or 60c with applicator tube, with money back if not delighted.
Veterans should contact local United States employment offices for lists of on the job and apprentice trainings under the GI bill. If offices are hard to reach, approach local employers or unions for possible approval or assistance. ex Army appeal under section 302 should be addressed to the Adjutant General's office in Washington.
A reader asks about burial rights for an honorably discharged veteran. The response confirms eligibility for burial with expenses covered up to $100, and notes the casket will be draped with an American flag presented to the next of kin.
Reader asks if employers must guarantee employment after GI bill training. Answer: no. Employers may avoid hiring if they believe there will be no job available after training.
A reader asks how to regain a lapsed term policy from W N W Norfolk. The reply says restoration is possible if the original amount was ten thousand dollars, requiring a health statement matching prior condition and two months' premiums plus forms from any VA regional or contact office.
An ex Lieutenant G. I. Kane reports he left the service due to a service connected disability but did not retire with pay. He describes ongoing trouble and asks for clarification or assistance on his entitlements and status.
The City of High Point will sell three land tracts at public auction next Monday at 11 AM at the city hall entrance. Lots 1 and 2 on the southeast corner of East Green and Carter streets measure 25 by 150 feet with a starting bid of 600 dollars. Lot 97 on Otteray drive, 150 feet west of Hardover street, 50 by 150 feet with a starting bid of 800 dollars. A 12 acre parcel on the south side of East Lexington avenue opposite Wiltshire boulevard carries a starting bid of 6500 dollars and will be conveyed by direct deed.
The mid week fellowship hour at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church will be held this evening at 7 30. Rev Paul Hardin Jr will give the message and music will be directed by Mrs Roy Padgett. The service welcomes visitors and church friends alike.
Army officers on inactive status in the reserves may be called back to active duty upon request, per Lt. Raymond A. Petty in Greensboro. Former officers from adjutant generals, quartermaster, chaplains, engineers, JAG, signal, transportation, counterintelligence, medical, dental, veterinary, sanitary, and dietician corps may be recalled. Contact the Greensboro recruiting office with a self addressed stamped envelope for questions.
The SS Sandy Hook, last of the 80 year steamship line serving New York harbor, is permanently cancelled by the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The ship carried 15 million passengers from 1889 to 1941 and ferried notable figures including Presidents Grant and Wilson, Jay Gould, Bernard Baruch, George F. Baker Sr., and Cornelius Bliss.
A ball player notes that certain bats seem to yield more hits, and a hitter who racks up many successes may prize his bat above all else as the key to his hitting record.
Members of the Steamship Historical Society of America and railroad enthusiasts held ceremonies on the Sandy Hook bridge to bid farewell to a ship and to the transportation era it represents. The Asbury Park remains in service on the west coast.
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