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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1945
Page
2
Continued hot and humid today into tonight with a few thundershowers possible Saturday afternoon. The extended forecast shows warm conditions with no widespread rain, only a few widely scattered afternoon thundershowers through Wednesday.
The president, guest of Roy W. Roberts of the Kansas City Star, spoke at the municipal auditorium in extemporaneous remarks urging the United States to engage with the world. He emphasized that America must live with the world as a whole rather than alone.
President Truman said a powerful base is forming in the liberated Philippines and will play a role in the vital blow against Japan. In a message to Gen. Douglas MacArthur, he praised the Luzon campaign and noted the defeat of the enemy and the fulfillment of American promises to the Filipino people.
The speaker cites Willkie on world unity and notes plans for a Washington return as president. He discusses personal degrees and recalls visiting Jackson county, meeting old partners, and the public's reaction while insisting he cannot be president from Jackson county.
Greensboro June 29 county commissioners met Jefferson Standard Life Insurance reps to settle litigation over the High Point county building. They remained $3,000 to $4,000 apart as of adjournment with another session planned for 10 a m Monday.
Michigan Senator Vandenberg argues the San Francisco charter offers the only viable plan for international cooperation, peace and justice. He cautions against assuming a world super government while defending restraints, rights protections, and the pursuit of a safer future under the league.
About 20 000 Western Electric workers in 15 New Jersey and three New York City plants vote to strike over pay raises affecting 4 000 employees. Erie line and two Chicago area electric lines face walkouts. President Truman halts Erie strike with a 30 day emergency board. Additional walkouts disrupt Mack and Plainfield plants in New Jersey Pennsylvania and New Brunswick. Dixie bus service also affected in Memphis.
The notice outlines five points to accelerate refunds: faster processing of net operating losses and unused excess profits credits, speedier refunds from recomputed amortization deductions for emergency facilities, and related measures to shorten delays in settling excess profits tax refunds.
Paris June 29 General Jacques Leclechc commander of the famous second armored division is chosen to lead the French expeditionary force against Japan the war office announced today.
Arnold Painter announces free Bob Steele photos for every child attending the Wildfire show at the New Carolina Theatre on North Main Street Sunday to Wednesday. Fans are urged to visit Berwine Hardware window display and collect a signed picture. WMFR will call random numbers Saturday night between eight and nine, with callers saying Wildfire winning two free passes.
Mrs. Connie Tyson and companions hosted Miss Thelma Caldwell at a surprise birthday dinner at 104 North Street with assistance from Mrs. Lugenia Roper and Misses Nola Stopes and Johnnie Banks. The event featured a local social gathering with community figures and guests.
World Today notes demands for Kuomintang reforms and a coalition, suggesting Premier Chiang Kai-shek may seek aid against Japan only if Chinese communism gains a place. It foresees Soviet military supplies bolstering northern Red forces, enhancing Moscow’s leverage and prestige in China amid expanding influence across Asia.
The 18th annual parent teacher institute at Woman's College closed with 451 registrants over four days. Certificates were presented by Mrs. E. N. Howell of Swannanoa, NC Congress of Parents and Teachers. Dr. Frank P. Graham spoke on the state hospital and medical care plan during the final worship session.
Washington report says President Truman plans to send James F. Byrnes to the Senate for secretary of state to succeed Edward R. Stettinius Jr. Stettinius resigns to head the U S delegation to the proposed United Nations. Approval is widely anticipated despite some senator resentment.
Dr. Thomas H. Wright will be consecrated bishop of the Episcopal diocese of East Carolina on October 5 at St. James Church Wilmington. He is rector of a San Antonio church and is visiting Wilmington to confer with diocesan leaders including Bishop Thomas C. Darst whom he will succeed. The Haitian language reference appears stray.
Kingman Arizona June 29 Corporal Thurman E Laws 25 a former North Carolina farm boy was convicted of murder by general court martial and ordered executed by firing squad for stabbing to death his wife and Tech Sergeant Waldeman A Vernet Jr at a Kingman buffet Saturday night The verdict awaits higher authority approval to set time and place of execution Laws testified he believed an affair existed between Vernet and his wife and that he stabbed them after catching them in an embrace at the buffet
The text outlines shadows near eclipses possibly caused by air ripples or light bending. It notes corona composition to be studied with spectroscopes, radio reflections in upper air, the flash spectrum revealing sun elements, and timing the eclipse phases to seconds for celestial clock accuracy.
Virgil Francis Crouch aged 72 of 502 Denny street died at home after years of declining health. Funeral services were held Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sechrest Funeral Home with Rev. O. L. Easter and Rev. Cecil Haworth officiating. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers were D. S. Hedgecock, D. W. Hunter, J. R. Carrick, Walter Spencer, Van Wheeler, and Ashby Cook. Floral tribute duties were by Mrs. C. M. Freeman and Mrs. H. B. Riddell. A male trio with Mrs. Doris Gallimore provided music, singing Rock of Ages and Let the Lower Lights Be Burning.
Mrs Effie Gillis Edwards 44 of 219 West Bay street died suddenly at a local hospital Wednesday afternoon after a stroke. Funeral services were held Friday at 10 30 am at the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church conducted by Dr W A Lambeth and Dr C Excelle Rozzelle with interment in Floral Garden cemetery. Pallbearers were G R Ward J E Horney S C Riddle A G West Co F Ellington C C Idol Archie Allred J C Williford. Floral offerings were carried by Mona Harville and Mary Wall.
Fiery Leo Du rocher and the Brooklyn Dodgers visit Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station for an exhibition game July 2 with rookie Leroy Pfund on the mound. Lt. Francis M. Reilly will introduce ace pitcher Cpl. Will Scott as fans crowd the base and a special Brooklyn section roots the team.
Washington June 20 Col William E Carraway of New Bern N C received the Legion of Merit for solving shipping procedures and supply marking for troops overseas The War Department praised the improved operations and savings in transport equipment and federal funds Carraway served as chief of the movements branch mobilization division and later as director of the mobilization division Army Service Forces Big Shrine Ceremonial Initiates 257 at Kinston temple largest in state temperature reached 60.8 degrees and caused one heat prostration
William Lanter Barber aged 66 died yesterday at his home after a three month illness. He was a retired locomotive engineer and father of Walter Red Barber the sportscaster. He also leaves another son William Barber in the army overseas and a daughter Mrs Walter Wynne of Alexandria Virginia.
The House moves a Truman inspired succession bill to final action in two hours of debate. It would place the Speaker as next in line for the presidency if both president and vice president are unavailable. If no speaker exists the Senate pro tem acts until a speaker is chosen.
A spokesman for the Polish exile government in London said the Polish army of 200000 to 250000 remained completely loyal but could not predict the regime’s future. He noted the exile government wishes to stay with the armed forces and denied seeking sanctuary in Ireland or Canada as British and American recognition nears.
A quartet including Doroth Hoskins Mrs. A H Whitley Gurney Briggs and Crawford Phillips sang How Firm a Foundation and What a Friend We Have in Jesus at the local service. The performance highlighted traditional church favorites and drew praise from attendees.
A 12 hour 32 minute Senate session ends with a plan to file a gloture petition to limit debate on the FEPC. Senator Taft leads 31 colleagues from both parties while Chavez defends FEPC against southern opposition. The FEPC seeks a $710,008,000 omnibus aid inclusion with other defense spending.
National report shows 34 war effort projects funded in U S daily and Sunday papers in March 1945. Red Cross leads with 2 792 734 dollars (58.0 percent). bonds 374 869 dollars. armed forces recruiting 303 451 dollars. fat and grease salvage 335 577 dollars.
A persuasive ad-style notice touts Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic for foot odor and sores. It promises quick relief from aching, perspiring feet and claims unmatched effectiveness despite competitor skepticism.
Washington reports the Smash-Japan 7th loan is the largest yet with sales hitting 639 million dollars and the drive ending tomorrow after seven weeks begun in May. Morgenthau urges full subscription as E-bond sales reach 3.071 billion, 76.7 percent of the 4 billion quota. Corporation and individual sales show strong progress toward the overall target.
War-effort advertising totals show $4,443,778 spent in newspapers with $374,869 from war bonds. Of this, $4,270,156 was paid advertising and $173,622 donated by newspapers. National advertisers contributed $1,087,013 and local advertisers $3.1 million. For the first three months of 1945, $8,144,520 spent on war fort advertising. $7,630,711 paid, $513 donated. National advertisers contributed $325,418 and local advertisers $5,305,293.
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