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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1945
Page
2
Mostly cloudy forecast for North Carolina with higher temperatures tonight and Saturday. Showers expected in the mountains tonight, spreading to western and northern portions by Saturday.
The Senate Agriculture Committee rejected Aubrey Williams for Surplus Electrification Administrator in a 12 to 8 vote. Five Democrats joined seven Republicans to urge rejection. The move signals opposition from the committee to Williams for the post.
President Roosevelt announced Jesse H. Jones is no longer head of the federal loan agencies. He said Jones ceased to be secretary of commerce when ousted, though Jones had continued to handle loan administrator duties. The President stated Jones remains head of the loan agencies as secretary commerce and denied awaiting a successor.
War Today notes Allied plans to breach the Rhine with swift river crossing options in the north and push into northern Holland if possible. It emphasizes German commander Rundstedt may pull troops back across the Rhine as bridges remain, while Allied air superiority and amphibious gear should hinder a German retreat.
The American Red Cross was established on May 21, 1881, marking the formal founding of a national relief organization. The creation followed efforts by Clara Barton and others to organize humanitarian aid across the United States.
A booklet presenting the opinions of famed doctors on the cause of epilepsy will be sent free to any reader who writes to the Educational Division, 525 Fifth Ave New York. The notice invites access to medical views on this subject.
The joint committee approved funding from the emergency fund for production and backed bills to raise hunting and fishing licenses, tax oil, require bonds from oil firms, and create a petroleum division if needed. A five day nonresident fishing license was proposed. Subcommittees were formed to study mental health governance and patient admissions as hearings loom next Wednesday. Senate judiciary two opposed a bill to allow the imprisonment of persons over 21.
Soviet dispatches describe deep Russian thrusts west of Breslau and toward Koenigsberg with probing advances along the Neustettin Belgard line. Izvestia claims Allied POWs are being liberated as Rokossovsky’s forces advance, while Moscow cites German desertions and a mobile court martial order amid the campaign. An unrelated note states epilepsy affects about one in 200 people.
The scene shows Majority Leader Barkley and Minority Leader White tracking votes as sixty six senators push through a Wallace aligned cabinet pick. Taft criticizes past refusals while 88 members attend a quorum. Final tally shows 56 for confirmation and 32 against with several pairs and abstentions noted.
Washington reports that planning reparations from defeated Germany remains a major postwar challenge from Yalta. Three main methods are floated: divide Germanys plants among nations, take factory products for limited periods, or strip and relocate machinery to other countries. No firm decision by the Big Three at Yalta. Roosevelt urges avoiding German starvation while seeking self sufficiency.
The Senate approved a compromise manpower plan combining work-or-jail and employment ceilings. It makes every person serve in their best qualified capacity, targets male registrants 18 to 45 for possible compulsory work, and allows local draft boards to survey registrants for lawful occupation activity. Violations carry up to five years in prison and fines up to $10,000. The plan also permits ceilings on plant employment and restricts hiring reductions to 50 percent except in entertainment venues. Bevercomb and Robertson co author.
U S naval communique notes enemy attempts to shell warships offshore while rationing ammunition for land defense. Admiral Nimitz says carrier planes and ships’ anti aircraft fire repelled raids. one Japanese bomber shot down and damage was minimal in a rare attack in US controlled waters.
Veterans of the 41st Division land on Palawan, capturing Puerto Princesa and two airfields with light resistance. MacArthur announces the operation as part of a southward push toward Borneo, while U S forces prepare air strikes and bombardment on Singapore.
President Roosevelt said at a news conference there are no immediate plans for another trip abroad. When asked about visiting London after the San Francisco United Nations Conference begins April 25 he said he has not a single plan and noted San Francisco as a pretty good place.
Thomasville residents Mr and Mrs O W Myers learned their son Cpl Clyde Myers is a prisoner of war in Germany in 1944 after being reported missing in action on December 21 1944 He served two years in the 106th Infantry division and had been in service since 1942 The note from his son confirmed he was safe after the long period of absence
RAF and American heavy bombers raid Cologne as 1 700 fighters escort 200 mile relay lines over Germany. Lancasters Halifaxes Spitfires and Musgr? moteurs join a massive assault aimed at destroying German troops and disrupt rail and road networks. February total 51 000 tons marks peak airload in sustained campaign with 83 rail center attacks highlighted by Berlin raids.
In Eugene two threats loom for the University of Oregon from beavers. One is four legged from the millrace on campus and the other two legged from Oregon State as rival students. In The Dalles a garbage truck fire ends with Fire Chief Roth directing the driver to pull up to a hydrant and a hose attached to a hydrant chosen by the chief.
Stockholm March 2 report says the German government has confiscated all coffins in the Berlin area. Civilians may obtain none except by special permit. The note comes from Sweden's Dagens Nyheter Berlin correspondent.
Salted sidewalks aid pedestrians but irritate dogs. Veterinarians warn rock salt on slick pavement causes severe burns to tender paws, urging pet owners to protect pets.
The Younts family extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death. Appreciation is also given for the numerous floral offerings from the community. Signed by Mrs. J. A. Younts and family.
American 155mm Long Tom crew billeted at Castle Bath near Dueren find the castle comfortable though messy. Soldiers recount German hospital tunnels, 11 Nazis captured, a mix of hamburger meals, and old German money unearthed. Some prefer the castle to foxholes while joking about its size and stoves.
A list records numerous personnel reclassifications including 1-A to 2-A and 4-F to 2-B(F) across various individuals such as Guyey Denewell Howard Hendren Henry Stutts Mack Gordy Lee King Russell Garrett Greek Fender Jack Grissett Robert Grady Samuel Pierce Mires Zett Joseph West Kirkman Thurman Evans James Eller Howard Fitch Clemon Snow Earl Hicks James Miller Cable Moncrief William Cunningham William Morris William Moser Hubert Hayworth Malcolm Sullivan Olin Levina Jr Clete Blevins Lewis Warner Jr Junie Lawson and others.
Christopher Sholes, inventor of the typewriter in 1867, had Western Union operators demonstrate the new machine.
An ad explains a persistent cough signals risk of chronic bronchitis and urges Creomulsion as the potent remedy. It claims the product loosens germ laden phlegm and soothes inflamed bronchial membranes without narcotics, promising quick relief or money back.
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