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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1945
Page
2
Partly cloudy and cooler in the north and west portions. Showers and mild in the southeast. Then clearing to partly cloudy and cooler Tuesday. Wednesday looks fair and mild.
Two cities section notes RAF air forces bound for the western front. planes and bombers including Lancasters and Halifaxes released a full spectrum of munitions from tiny incendiaries to 12,000 pound earthquake bombs. More than half the big bombers carried 4,000 pounders in their bays.
A large force of B 29 Superfortresses bombarded Osaka with incendiaries in a second raid, similar to Nagoya and Tokyo strikes. About 300 aircraft from Saipan Tinian and Guam reportedly took part, with fires ignited across industrial areas. Further details promised by the 20th Air Force.
The attack began on the southern city area with initial bomber waves dropping bombs gradually ahead of the prior passes, creating a widening trail of destruction that cut through the city center.
Washington March 13 The Senate debated a House nurses draft bill amid controversy and schedule for hearings. Key figures included Senator Murray along with Chairman Bailey while a Missouri Valley Authority jurisdiction dispute and TVA funding reform drew attention. Commerce Subcommittee hearing on postwar airport construction also featured.
Reports indicate a second White Russian army group may cross the Oder at Kuestrin with strong force while German broadcasts claim several crossings south of Kuestrin merged into a single front. Field dispatches note heavy German reserves west of the Oder and extensive mine fields along the river on the Berlin side. Bridges at Kuestrin are wrecked as battle continues west of Stettin.
Lt Carl A Newsome son of Flora Newsome of 12 Forsyth Street North Carolina arrived at a U S strategic air force station in England for orientation before transfer to a combat zone. Sgt Spencer R Caudell 23 of 207 Rowland Park Avenue High Point North Carolina flew his 200th mission in an A 26 Invader with the 416th Bombardment Group over German targets and received the Air Medal while serving with the Ninth Air Force in France.
Major David J. Caldwell received the Bronze Star for meritorious service during the siege of Bastogne. He joined the Army in 1940 from the local Nar Guard Unit and was associated with Globe Parlor Furniture Company, living on Cedrow Extension.
Henry Ophir Sechrest of 1712 Branch Street High Point North Carolina has been appointed Flight Officer with Army Pilot rating at Moody Field Georgia Class 45 A. The new officer will pilot multi engine aircraft including bombers transports and cargo planes. Meisky Awarded Silver Star with Third Infantry Division at France Italy.
The legislature discussed grandfather rights for pre existing carriers, a delayed study plan by the utilities commission, and emergency non franchise regulation. It also moved a tax bill on music royalties, created a state ports authority focused on Wilmington Morehead City and Southport, and set up oil and gas drilling regulation. Veterans groups gain tax exemptions and public records access, while women gain equal rights including jury service. A calendar committee was to be appointed to speed adjournment.
War Department announces expenditure of 1 780 000 dollars for numerous improvements at Camp Butner General Hospital. Officials indicate 7 500 to 10 000 beds will be installed, making it the largest convalescent center and hospital in the country.
The unit recently returned to the United States after a highly successful war tour destroying or damaging 52 Japanese planes and 99 ships at a cost of only one of its own planes lost in combat.
The War department released North Carolina names of soldiers killed in action in Asiatic, European, and Mediterranean theaters. Many are identified with service and next of kin, including Baker Charles E., Burns Willard J., Ferguson William B., Gaston Woodfin G., Harrelson Homer S., and Wylie Charles S., among others, with locations and family references.
This ad promises life and vigor for middle aged men using Tromone a new medical formula combining vitamins and hormones. It claims restored vitality zest and enjoyment similar to youth urging readers to follow label directions and buy at Mann Drug and druggists.
Funeral services for Annie Barr Wilkinson 76 who died in Greenville will be at Mackey Chapel at 5 this afternoon. Burial will be in Springwood cemetery. She was widow of Dr James R Wilkinson a missionary couple in China since 1894. Surviving are three sons Dr Geo Wilkinson Greenville James R Wilkinson Jr U S Consulate and Dr Louis L Loder 54 High Point a daughter Martha Sutcliffe Melb Aust and a brother Dr George T Barr Orlando Fla.
A wartime dispatch describes a B-24 tail gunner from Jersey City at AAF Redistribution Station No 1 who felt flak sting like wet sand as he recalled losing his seat to shrapnel during air operations.
Catherine Sherrill Totherow 86 widow of J. S. Totherow died at home 501 Fisher Ferry street at 8 30 PM after weeks of illness. Born February 10 1859 in Swain county she lived in Thomasville 21 years. Survived by son J W Totherow Bryson City three daughters Mrs Roy Pickelheimer Misses Mi and Pearl Totherow all of Thomasville and five grandchildren Funeral arrangements pending Russel Funeral Home will move the body at 5 PM today.
Funeral services set for Mrs. Julia Branch 82 widow of J W Branch at Jerusalem Baptist Church Wednesday at 11 AM. She died after three months illness at her Denton area home. Survived by two daughters Mrs Walter Branch and Mrs Clara Voncannon Point four sons Henry Troy V E and Arnold Branch Point one brother and 15 great grandchildren.
The state introduced rebuttal testimony to disprove intoxication claims from the night of the assault. Solicitor Norman Boren and O. D. Ingram, private prosecution, handled the case for the state. Gaston Johnson, Roby McCraw of Mt. Airy claimed the body and arranged Lawson's funeral days after the killing. The article notes pines crowded 12 to 14 inches, suggesting thinning to restore growth space.
Hollywood reports a broad film industry strike leaving thousands idle amid a three cornered jurisdictional dispute. Production halts spread across major studios as unions clash and star performers like Bogart and Bergman fail to work. The Screen Actors Guild weighs its pending vote amid efforts to mediate with producers and other unions.
Rodney E. Snow sells his 15 year stake in the high Point Bonded Warehouse to A. W. deCamp a former Snow Lumber official. The moved warehouse at 419 South Hamilton offers improved storage for household goods inventories and distribution, with plans to expand into cold storage and long distance moving.
In Gaston county a local club invites families to purchase 100 to 200 strawberry plants for home gardens. Proceeds support club activities and youth programs. Aimed at boosting small fruit gardening among residents, the sale highlights community engagement and practical gardening.
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