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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1945
Page
2
Forecast calls for considerable clouds today and tonight with possible showers and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures rise modestly today and Saturday with near normal readings by midweek. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms expected across northern Georgia and South Carolina Saturday, then diminishing later.
A fragment notes Romans practiced rainmaking by spilling water from a vessel carried in procession. The source hints at ritual acts to invoke weather through ceremonial water handling during public observances.
Joe Swicegood was elected president of the Thomasville Junior Chamber of Commerce at a regular meeting this week. Named to other posts are Jesse Finch as first vice president Colon Welch as second vice president Gerald Sullivan as secretary and A. J. Nae son Jr. as treasurer. Installation is set for July.
The article notes Russia questions Western motives but sees potential for cautious sympathy from America if fears fade. It recalls past Allied actions in Siberia and wartime aid, praising growing Russian acceptance of American military assistance and a shared, men to men goodwill between soldiers.
The service and durable goods price board approved 46 certificates of transfers for used cars in yesterday's meeting. All 46 vehicles had been sold during the past week.
President Truman backs a possible raise for Congress to 15000 or 25000 a year, while deferring broader American pay hikes. Senate President McKellar and House Chairman Cannon express caution on self‑raising salaries. A wage study and continued enforcement of the Little Steel formula are also noted amid White House discussions with AFL CIO leaders.
A WAC unit describes May 13 against a mountain reaching 17 000 feet and a valley home to 50 000 to 100 000 natives. On May 16 wreckage was found high on the wall with two men and a woman alive near the burned fuselage. They show slight burns and shock while sending supplies via walkie talkie. Hastings states she is fine and enjoying it. Officers think locals remain aloof but nonhostile toward the Americans.
In the Philippines, U S infantrymen of the 37th division capture Bayombong a prewar city in northern Luzon after killing 119 Japanese in a seven mile advance. They seal the Cordillera road route and push toward Sorano as the 38th division secures two mountain crests in central Luzon.
Dr. Frank P. Graham head of the University of North Carolina says he will continue on the war labor board part time after a Washington conference with President Truman. The arrangement follows trustees’ requests to give up the federal post and Roosevelt’s persuasion to stay on in a limited role.
J A Marsh Sr 69 longtime High Point resident died in Conway South Carolina after a two day illness. He was stricken at Myrtle Beach Wednesday and transported to Conway hospital where arrangements were not completed at report time.
Salt Lake City June 8 Hugh L. Thomas price specialist for the OPA said a caller asking the ceiling price on moving a husband’s body was not regulated by the OPA. The woman complained $35 was too high and said it shouldn’t cost more than $15.
The clash over extending authority to slash 1945 tariffs deepens as Republican leaders oppose further 50 percent cuts. Truman faces possible rebellion from former Democratic colleagues and a potential party split on tariff policy, threatening bipartisan harmony since 1934.
Bourne's statement says all costs for lighting at proposed southeastern stops will be borne by the municipality or airline involved. Examiners Newmann and Henderson expect to hear the application of Pennsylvania Central Airlines on Monday. A separate note recalls Madame Chiang Kai-shek's father converting to Christianity aboard a steamship and taking the captain's name Charles Jones Soong.
Ottawa reports show Canadians face rationing and shortages similar to the United States. Butter is restricted to six ounces per week, liquor rations exist, and many goods including cigarettes cost or are hard to find. Canadians note meat consumption remains high but access to canned salmon is scarce despite Canadian production.
Ex salesgirl Christine Johnson parlayed an opera background into a leading Carousel role. She advises young singers to seek a good teacher and cites her two hit numbers June Is Bustin Out All Over and When You Walk Through a Storm. Johnson, a Kentucky native, rose to fame through hard work.
Rev. Paul T. Jones, pastor, spoke at the Sheraton club luncheon on clothes and character. He traced clothing from ancient times to modern wear, urged inner virtue through the “clothing of Jesus Christ,” and contrasted outer dress with inner life. Attendance prize went to Everett Hoffman. guests included Dr. G L Humphreys and several High Point and Concord residents.
A 1935 Ohio scene recalls Iss Johnson leaving Field's department store to pursue a present role, aided by a fortunate incident and her abilities. She entertained guests with a song at a party, singing Richard’s "He Was Too" to mark a turning point.
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