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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1945
Page
11
Local tire dealers release men to conduct a citywide tire survey as part of a National Tire Week program led by J. F. Jones of the War Price and Rationing board. The effort stresses regular tire inspections, conservation, and accelerating preparations to avert shortages for military and civilian use.
A Sanitarian from the United States Public Health Service reports High Point’s milk sanitation rating at 95 percent after unannounced inspections. The findings cover production, processing, and distribution, with 1925 standards adopted and continued. Data show dairies retailing raw milk, plants for pasteurization, and gallons sold.
Earl Constantine president of the National Hosiery Manufacture Association spoke at a luncheon at the Sheraton hotel. He noted the national meet was canceled due to transport rules and regional meetings would be held in Georgia Tennessee Philadelphia Boston and Chicago to reach hosiery executives. The luncheon was the first regional gathering.
Local Draft Board No. 5 reports 305 total discharges since Selective Service began. Army accounts for 249, Navy 38, Marine Corps 14, Coast Guard one, WACs two, and Wave one. The statistics were submitted to state headquarters today.
Sgt. Louise C. Kelly announced Raleigh recruiting for the U S Marine Corps Women's Reserve to fill replacements. Women aged 20 to 36 with high school education may enlist, for only replacement roles as discharged peers. Transportation to Raleigh is provided and service includes overseas optional duty with no medical corps.
In Washington March 15 differences among bituminous coal operators push a further delay in replying to John L. Lewis. Talks between the United Mine Workers and Operators committees, now tentatively to resume tomorrow, are postponed once more.
High Point celebrates local industry with a nylon parachute display and sock exhibits proving city firms produced millions of yards of yarn and supplies for the armed forces. The American Business Club plans an auditorium sellout fundraiser for the High Point Memorial Hospital building fund.
Richard F. Goolsby, 64, living with daughter in Archdale, was prevented from jumping from the Main street railroad bridge when passers-by pulled him back. He told officers he would try again. He had threatened self harm before and was being helped by his daughter, Mrs. Marshall, amid health issues.
Social Security office reports record quarterly claims but warns many eligible residents still do not file. Everett Hoffman cites 10 to 15 percent due to lack of awareness and recounts cases where delayed or missed filings deprived widows and families of benefits. He urges inquiries, neighbor outreach, and public questions at the local office. A separate note: coroner rules accidental death in Chicago for Blanche Zimmerman. Tungsten carbide is noted as very hard.
The Volunteer Office board endorsed allowing the executive director to study operations of the Winston-Salem and Columbia volunteer offices. Miss Alice Caldwell reported 300 of 311 referrals resulted in placements and noted a survey of volunteer opportunities. The High Point Central Volunteer Bureau report, now the Civilian Defense Volunteer Office, was read.
Sgt Wallace R Skeen son of Mr and Mrs John T Skeen of Wesley Place was wounded in action over Germany and awarded a Purple Heart. He serves as engineer aboard a B 24 Liberator piloted by Lt Robert Hutchens both men from the same bomber crew on ten missions. Skeen’s flack wound was not serious and he was expected to return to action soon.
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