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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1944
Page
5
Ashington reports Congress debates ending the government-supported school lunch program. Supporters warn of hardship for poor children as meals, funded partly by federal purchase of surplus foods, may end July 1. Opponents cite debt and needs of families with low incomes amid rising prices.
Advice for a 25 by 50 foot Victory Garden focusing on minimal weekly maintenance. Emphasizes thinning, occasional watering, light cultivation, weed control, and succession planting to keep multiple crops maturing together with less effort.
On March 14 1944 four North Carolina men were promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant at wards. Harris Robert Lamb S Park Sr Asheboro Herbert Kinmon Jr AC Ion Dr Charlotte Willanius Bennett Jr AC 906 High Point.Elias AUS 112 E Devonshire Lt Salem. Also ordered to duty 2nd Lt William Long Asheville AUS Capt Glassner Asheville Mayer Seville MC 2nd Lt George Bell Statesville AUS
Dr. Black Winston is named head of the state public welfare department succeeding W T Bost who served fourteen years before resigning. Winston’s appointment takes effect April 1 and was announced by William A Blair of Salem after a special meeting in Laurinburg.
The text recalls Damon Runy in New York with Irvin Cobb and fellow writers at the Polo Grounds. It highlights Cobb as a famed rewrite man, his salary, and early literary promise. It notes lifelong friendships with Bozeman Bulger and others, hunting trips, camp life, and Cobb's rise to literary fame with anecdotes about fishing, shooting, and storytelling.
Washington list lists seven North Carolina airmen among 250 officers receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross from the Fifth Air Force. Recipients include 1st Lt. Thomas M. Jones of Guilford College and 1st Lt. Louis M. Van Dyck of Asheville. Other names with addresses from Charlotte Gastonia Mount Vernon Springs and Lumberton were also honored.
A Marine unit on patrol at Cape Gloucester New Britain engages a green-jacketed figure who shouts I'm shot. Marines respond with a burst from a tommy gun as technical sergeant Hans Johansen and sergeant Philip Mattola confirm the lethal outcome.
Secretary Hull warns the blame for harm to Rome rests with Germany if Nazi forces are entrenched in shrines and monuments. He pledges to spare religious sites and human lives where military necessity allows, while noting strong U S interest in preserving sacred and historic structures. He did not promise protection if German troops are not entrenched in those places.
Ten prisoners including Ralph Baldwin were paroled yesterday by Governor Brouhton for manslaughter linked to the 1942 death of two Banks children in Buncombe County.
Congress moves to control US policy on global communications and oil amid fears of international commitments. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee seeks 5000 to study how overseas military communications systems are disposed of, while an 11 member panel plans a 25000 inquiry into future oil policy including the Persian Gulf to Mediterranean pipeline plans.
Researchers report that the strongest colors to promote sleep are blue and green. Studies show these hues can calm the mind and aid rest. The finding highlights color choices in bedrooms and wellness design.
This item lists three questions about life scientists hybrids and evolution with answers citing Luther Burbank and a note on light types. It includes a short Words of Wisdom quote by E. H. Chanin emphasizing humility without groveling, and mentions self-respect and serving others.
A short guide advises avoiding constant offense taking and staying composed when facing perceived slights. It urges restraint and thoughtful responses to maintain civil interactions and harmonious settings.
A modest but strong personality leads your activities and earns confidence from friends. With persistence and hard work, success is likely in the near future. Avoid extravagance or pleasures that clash with life's stricter duties.
The article notes France used armor plates on ships during the 1855 Crimean campaign, seven years before the Civil War era ironclads Monitor and Merrimac fought their famous duel.
Norfolk Virginia report notes Blair junior high adds a gymnasium jukebox for free lunch period dancing. Gym instructor Grayton Daughtrey says light jive sessions aid digestion, encourage students to learn to dance, and let them enjoy school premises under teacher supervision.
Philadelphia March 14 A local accountant offers to fill out Form 1040 over the telephone claiming it takes about five minutes. He says he can obtain complete information from clients by phone and prepare the return for signature.
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