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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1945
Page
5
Daniels publisher of the Ra N C News and Observer says he and President Truma share admiration for a statue of Andrew Jackson. He visited the White House to pay respects and commended the president’s progress on his work. He previously testified before a House committee opposing peacetime military conscription.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower rode in a carriage drawn by boys through London as thousands cheered from Temple Bar to the Guildhall. Churchill rode in front, and Eisenhower received a sword dating to Waterloo. The procession and balcony appearance energized London and signaled Allied unity. Eisenhower said his job was in Europe and noted Allied aims to ensure Germany cannot wage war again. King George VI later invested him with the Order of Merit at Buckingham Palace. Meanwhile navy losses off Okinawa totaled two destroyers Longshaw and Drexler, plus an auxiliary transport and a landing ship with 469 casualties.
An old style medicinal advert promises middle aged men renewed vitality and youthfulness through Tromone, a vitamin and hormone blend. It claims life enrichment and improved pleasures, urging readers to follow the label and buy at Mann Drug and other outlets.
Gen George S Patton Jr explains his Germany campaign motto Keep going and compares it to a boxing bout He says rapid advance required ample gasoline and ammunition and notes his pistols are ivory handled not pearl, in an interview at his San Marino ranch.
Expect fails to rally support as Senator Thomas moves to table Wherry's amendment. The 33 to 31 vote prevents further consideration. The amendment bars establishing a maximum price for livestock grain and other commodities that does not cover costs overhead capital return labor and a reasonable profit.
The Chinese high command claimed Ishan, 43 miles west-northwest of Liuchow, was captured June 10 and that Chinese planes hit rail junction fields destroying a barracks and three enemy planes. Japanese forces reportedly reentered Kunming June 11, driving Chinese to western outskirts, and Japanese withdrawal from Foochow toward Wenchow indicated shipping shortages and air threats. A relief force moved from Wenchow to Futing to join the withdrawing force.
The ninth imperial session ends as the house of peers approves a wartime emergency bill granting Premier Suzuki near autocratic power by decree. Lower house opposition argues the move would abolish the diet and lengthens the session beyond the planned two days. In Washington, Edward D. McKim resigns as President Truman's chief administrative assistant to become deputy federal loan administrator.
The piece argues western Germany will be less Nazi and militaristic than the east and asserts Britain and France will handle most remaining industry. It says peace with concessions is better than continued war and notes Naziism persists in northern areas. It calls for wiping out the junkers and dismantling industry to prevent future war.
Washington June 12 The House Rules Committee failed to clear for action the permanent fair employment practices commission bill after a 6-6 vote. Representative Delaney urged floor consideration per Truman request. Some members said the bill is dead though Sabath indicated another attempt may occur. Democrats Smith Cox Colmer Clark Bates Slaughter reportedly voted against action.
In the Philippines campaign the Sixth Army’s 37th Division advanced to within striking distance of the final Japanese stronghold in northern Luzon. The Buckeye division, under Maj. Gen. Beightler, held positions near the Cagayan Valley after pushing from Santa Fe, facing scattered resistance and flamethrowing tanks. On Leyte, Lt. Gen. Eichelberger reported 26,000 Japanese killed and 450 surrendered since mop up began, and MacArthur added 1,000 more killed since the Leyte landing, bringing the Leyte total to 106,000 dead.
Fred Tate served six years as High Point mayor and ten on the school board. A founder of the chamber of commerce, he chaired its annual banquet last December. He was a member of Wesley Memorial Methodist church and the Rotary club. Born in Canada, he would have turned 78 on September 8. Survived by wife Estelle Field Tate, three daughters Mabel Tate Randall Mann of High Point and Edmond Youp of Augusta Arkansas, and two granddaughters Hughes and Miss Nelson Mann. Funeral arrangements pending.
U S forces push daily air raids over southern Kyushu and Tokyo area as two B 24 Liberators first fly over homeland. Maj Gen Lemay reports major bombing results with Tokyo Nagoya Yokohama Kobe Osaka Kawasaki damaged. Marine Corsairs score 12 kills on maiden flight while Mustangs Warthogs and other aircraft strafe near Oto and Atsugi.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau told the Senate Banking Committee that lasting peace rests on a stable world economy. He called peace and prosperity two sides of the same problem and warned that neglecting one endangers the other.
Mrs. Lilly Davis Harris Crawford, 87, died at her son A C Harris’s Eldorado home after a weeklong illness. Survived by son A C Harris and grandson Edward Harris US Army at Fort Bragg. Funeral at son W’s home at three, with Rev T A Tuttle and Rev FE A Bingham officiating. Interment in Eldorado Cemetery.
The United Nations Conference committee weighs Evatt's proposal to remove concurrence and veto from peaceful settlements while preserving use of force rules. The Big Five push to block Evatt and back initial positions as work continues toward finalizing the UN charter ahead of deadline.
A certificate of incorporation was filed in Raleigh by the Dred Zeacock Memorial Student Loan Fund of High Point to make loans to graduates of high schools. Named incorporators include James Griff in, C Ewycelle Tozzelle, and W T Powell of High Point, with others listed.
An old advertisement touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney remedy to increase urine flow and relieve bladder irritation caused by excess acidity. It claims a doctor’s original formula of herbs and vegetables is non habit forming and quickly makes users feel better.
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