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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
5
Mostly cloudy conditions persist across the region with periods of showers and thunderstorms today and in central portions. Tonight a west zone lull followed by continued mild temperatures as Friday brings more showers and cloudy skies.
The piece describes postwar unrest as German landowners fear Polish and Russian workers. German workers petition labor agencies as unions clash with foreign labor, with reports of a German farm woman beaten and shot at by armed men. Neighbors point to chaos and the need for Allied forces to restore order.
A conference session outlines a plan for an anti member security focus and a general assembly to debate peace proposals and advise on solutions.
The White House reported that President Truman is pleased with progress toward establishing an international peace office in Francisco. Secretary Charles G said talks ahead of schedule and the president spoke with Secretary Stettin by telephone, noting the efforts are going well.
The center committee debates Assembly control and urgent issues while Moscow withholds clear instructions from Andrei Gromyko. He told Stettinius he had no instructions yet as talks hint at self defense and regional security disputes delaying a subcommittee on the proposal.
Army reports intensified river traffic battles as enemy ships are sunk and five more damaged. China’s new army, active since January in Burma, aids India China supply lines from China. In Mosquito Fort, aerial patrol plans to spray DDT insecticide to curb pests.
T. V. Rochelle will again head the Y.M.C.A. directors as president for the next 12 months. Elected with him were J. J. Corrigan as vice president W. B. McEwen recording secretary R. R. Ragan treasurer and Edgar Hartley executive secretary for another year. Willard Leathers noted for leading a Y.M.C.A. membership drive attended as a guest.
Bowles estimates present meat at 115 pounds yearly per capita but notes only half moves against red ration stamps. He cites 15 percent shrinkage before sale and adds that meals, manufactured products, and home production affect availability. Some obtain meat via black market, reducing fair dealers’ supply. When supply improves, ration point values will drop.
A force of over 500 B-29s attacked Nagoya early today dropping more than 3 500 tons of fire bombs on a 16 square mile area near the inner harbor. Fires raged along the docks while Japanese reports said 40 fighters strafed near Tokyo 12 hours later.
Allied and Dutch forces advanced across the east coast toward a tiny Japanese seaplane base near Infanta. Dutch troops seized Tarakan Island south of Borneo and hit ammunition dumps. Australians cleared a strong position inland on an oil rich island. Bombers pounded north Luzon and attacked from For mosaic to French Indochina and New Guinea. A Liberator sank a 3,000 ton transport off Celabes. Dutch East Indies vessels and others were sunk or damaged along with raids on Canton airdrome and coastlines near Hong Kong. rail and highway lines were hit in French Indochina.
Permits for building and repairs totaling 86 608 are issued. June Barker storage house 3000 D R Hedrick repairs and painting 75 Mrs Charles Miller 110 Jones street repairs and painting 1000 E E Koonce 802 Lindsay street repairs and painting 1500 Seborn Perry South Main street repairs and painting 785 D A Dowdy 228 Woodrow avenue screen porch 50 D W Dowdy 207 Howell street repairs and painting 200
The National Labor Relations Board says United State and Allied Products Workers of America won the May 4 election at Gray Concrete Pipe Company in Thomasville North Carolina, becoming the bargaining agent for employees.
New York stock briefs note a remarkable divorce suit filed by Doney Vivian Woods of Denver Colorado alleging that she married John B Woods of Olla Louisiana a month after her 11th birthday in 1943. The suit claims Woods is currently serving a term in the Louisiana state penitentiary. AP Wirephoto.
Washington reports that more than 545000 war casualties were moved by air in 1944 with 31000 flown from foreign points to U S hospitals. About 42 percent were litter cases needing close care. death rate in flight stood at five thousandths of one percent.
The new aircraft division in Washington will prioritize applicants for light planes based on production start dates. It also notes nearly 10,000 pedestrians die annually in U S traffic accidents.
Chairman Herman G. Nelson says the Winnebago County liquor control commission will begin monthly sessions with a clergy member leading a prayer. He cites state and national lawmaking practice and references President Truman’s call for divine guidance in government affairs.
Fire damaged the Mari etta Paint and Cédilar Company plant at 1664 English Street early today. The blaze started on the top floor and spread to the main building. water damage is heavy. Fire Chief E K Ingram cited spontaneous combustion with no wiring or motors involved. One end of the plant is back in use and full operation should resume tomorrow. sprinkler system limited the damage.
William Thomas Harrell 55 died at a local hospital shortly before 8 this morning after three months of declining health and three weeks as a patient in the tar. He was born April 19 1890 in Westfield and lived in Triangle Lake High Point Rt 4. Survived by widow two daughters Ruth and Linda Lou Harrell two sisters Ellen Fu and Rosa Wright. Funeral arrangements incomplete with rites planned for Saturday.
Mrs. Amanda McNeill mother of Mrs. H A Hepler, died at the Washington DC home of her daughter Mrs Dan A Christiansen at 4 this morning. She formerly lived in Star and was born in Wilkes County. Surviving are a daughter six stepdaughters three sisters and a brother. The body will arrive Friday morning and be taken to Yows Funeral home.
At Fort Randall Alaska two amateur hypnotists tested their skills on each other in a quonset hut. ATC Pilot Norman Hilsen and Cpl. Clay Groton watched as minutes passed with no effect. The attempt failed and soldiers left disappointed, joking Groton would have earned stripes if it worked.
Maps prepared by the Farm Security Administration detail land type and quality in all 83 Michigan counties. They show crop suitability, markets, roads, schools, churches, and other vital facts to help discouraged low income families improve yields and use of land.
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