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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1945
Page
2
Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms, cooler this afternoon and tonight. Thursday outlook partly cloudy and cooler, with showers in the eastern portion during forenoon.
A vintage advertisement touts Petersons Ointment for pimples eczema and irritated skin. It promises quick relief from itching and red blotches and notes a money back guarantee if one application does not delight. It also claims soothing tired itchy feet and cracked skin for 35 cents at druggists.
E G Padgett of the North Carolina Industrial Commission cites a safety bulletin showing the Rosemary Manufacturing Company in Roanoke Rapids reduced accidents from 66 during the 10 A M peak fatigue hour to 11 in a month after starting a drink wagon. The plant now provides beverages and light refreshments across all shifts. Cafeterias offering low cost breakfasts and hot lunches are also being adopted to tackle fatigue and avoid accidents.
Dr Henry H Hill, former Pittsburg school superintendent and ex dean of the University of Kentucky, is announced as the new president of George Peabody College in Nashville Tennessee Hill is a Statesville North Carolina native and will lead the institution for the next term.
General George S. Patton Jr. commander of the US Third Army arrived in London today, signaling a major Allied presence and travel amid ongoing European operations.
The board approved adding a field worker and a health educator for Negroes. The 1944 Christmas seal sales reached 272 461.75 dollars, up 74 351.62 from 1941. Officers were re elected: Dr. David T. Smith president Dr. H L Seay vice president Mrs. Marie B. Novll secretary T H Bell treasurer Frank W. Webster executive secretary and 23 board members were re elected. New representatives include Mrs Paul B Fry Mrs Robert W Glenn Mrs Om Campbell O A Tuttle W A Julian and Dr Derwin Cooper.
Jackson disclosed a small war crimes staff is in place as government departments study the case. Alderman of Greensboro and Shea of Manchester join the effort. Donovan serves as OSS general counsel. Dean aided Jackson when he was attorney general. The Philippines were ceded to the United States by Spain in 1898.
Gardner Nichols organist and choir master at St. Mary's church spoke to the Civitan club at the weekly luncheon about astronomy. A round table discussion followed the talk and local student Ralph Tilden urged attendance at a performance of HMS Pinafore linked to the Seventh War Loan drive. Pfc. William Lee Jr. was a guest and Harry Anthony's team won the attendance prize.
The article outlines election rules on retirement, citizenship and voting while away. It notes marriage formalities in North Carolina require a health certificate and license. It covers military poll tax relief, licensing for naturalized aliens, town commissioner vacancies, and tax lien rights for property where title is not held.
Allied forces report the 31st Division advancing toward a forward airfield near iMaramag as Japanese units shell Del Monte and pin down the Sayre highway corridor. The fighting centers around the Mangima river region east of the captured air center with 90 mm antiaircraft guns in action.
A wartime opinion argues that Germans, shaped by centuries of obedience, will resist Allied rule despite obedience to soldiers. It warns subversive Nazi and Prussian militarist influences must be curtailed, while Truman and Eisenhower support a free press to expose Germans to the outside world and curb regimentation.
A military officer discusses postwar policies noting those jailed or exiled face arrest while Nazi looters and collaborators escape confiscation and remain at large. He argues tougher tactics would deter Nazis and empower Allied leadership. He cites scarce, timid Nazis awaiting clear support signals. Some Rio sidewalks are described as mosaic inlay.
Brig. Gen. Morris W. Gilland says U S Army in Europe must rehabilitate pack and ship over 5 5 million tons of materiel including 700 000 tons of ammunition and more than a million items as troops move to the Pacific or return home. Large scale repairs and reequipment are planned across units from quartermaster to medical corps with millions of pieces affected.
John Troy Kinney, 49, died in a local hospital Tuesday morning after a two week illness. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. John O. Smith and Mrs. Paul Coble, three sons Alford Robert and Cecil Kinney, and two sisters Mrs. M. B. Miller and Mrs. J. C. Martin. Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at the old Union Methodist church in Randolph county with burial in the church cemetery.
A Chinese combat command reports a large Japanese force cut off from its base at Paoching is trying to break through Chinese lines in An Hunan province. The pocket stretches from 22 miles northeast of Tungkow to 31 miles southeast along the Paoching Chihkiang highway with escape routes mostly in Chinese hands.
Brig generals McSherry and McClure described key SHAEF policy steps after a half hour meeting. Allied governments will receive war criminals sought by their nations. Civilian administration will be kept minimal to run essential services. Occupation zone borders were not yet defined but expected soon. Limited industry will be maintained only to relieve needs and support transport for the military.
Casualties among the ship's complement number about 200, with next of kin notified. Lt James R Crosby of Seattle reported missing in action. Total U S naval vessels lost since the war began rises to 308. Frederick C Davis served in the Mediterranean, engaging in antiaircraft and antisubmarine work and convoy escort, participating in Anzio and southern France operations.
Mrs Ollie Ree Alford 47 wife of Millard C Alford of Thomasville Rt 2 died at her home after four weeks illness. She was born Sept 27 1897 in Davidson County the daughter of Charles M Sullivan and Lou Link Sullivan. Survived by husband three daughters three sons two sisters one brother and two grandchildren. Body at Russell Funeral Home pending arrangements.
In London on May 16 General Dwight D. Eisenhower, amid cheers of crowds, visited a musical revue marking his first night out in 11 years. He wore a light tropical uniform and peak cap and greeted well wishers with shouted encouragements for “Good old Ike.” He attended with General Omar Bradley and received ovations as Sid Fields and the audience acknowledged the allied commander's presence.
Luther L. Swain, 65, died at his home 1409 King Street at noon today after six weeks of declining health. A native of Randolph County he moved to High Point from Archdale eight years ago. He is survived by his widow Ola Jordan and a foster daughter Mrs. Gene Lumley. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Churchill questioned whether any German government exists and urged an Allied administered Germany under Allied directives. He met with Eisenhower Montgomery and Bradley as reports described the Flensburg group as a surrender instrument while occupation zones in Germany and Austria are still debated and provisional troops remain.
Roy M. Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. training and has graduated from this school of the army air forces training command. He received instruction in the airplane hydraulic mechanics course and various technical operations in the maintenance of fighting planes.
S/Sgt Ray Copley, son of Mr and Mrs W A Copley, reports to Fort Bragg after 18 months in the European theater arriving May 11. He is attached to 1 A C branch. Pvt William Doyle Cunninghamp of Camden, stationed at Camp Gordon, Ga, earns a sea shooter's medal for M1 rifle marksmanship. His wife Mollie K Cunningham lives at 510 Newton St High Point.
Chicago reports Albert Tedder son of Mr and Mrs E Tedder 512 Denny Street High Point North Carolina advanced to fireman first class USN aboard a destroyer escort in the Atlantic Fleet He serves in the American theater and European middle east theater assignments
Funeral services for Julius Turner were conducted at a Methodist church with Rev. O Easter officiating. Several pallbearers and a singing trio from the Senior High School contributed as flowers. interment followed at Hope Odist church cemetery in the Drew family plot.
The funeral for Kert Luther McCrary of 422 Davidson Street was conducted at his home Tuesday at 3 p.m. by Rev. T. R. York and Rev. John Oakley, with several local firefighters among pallbearers. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.
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