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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1943
Page
2
Washington dispatch describes new Army Navy and lend lease oil limits expected to force most passenger cars off roads within six months. Officials warn fuel reductions will hit motorists hard, with major cuts in A and B cards and C coupons and March timing likely.
Article notes the U S Coast Guard installed over a thousand new lights fog signals buoys and radio beacons in home waters to improve marine safety after the war as electric lighthouses replace oil lamps and lightships are withdrawn to avoid submarine attack. It also cites sketches of dangers and a quip about Iceland.
The Times of London reports US war effort hampered by domestic politics labor unrest and nearing end of Europe war. Elections cast long shadows over wage and price controls free enterprise taxation and postwar planning with coal disputes highlighting miners demands led by John L. Lewis risking war impact.
Opened for William A. Leggett Jr a department store president. State police traced the missing Durham resident after a car was found near a river trestle. Four notes on the rear seat, identified as Leggett handwriting, spoke of self harm. The search continued as family said he had been ill for months.
Federal officials assured buyers quotas would stay the same as North Carolina and Virginia suspended flue-cured tobacco selling from today. Govs Broughton and Darden ordered the halt following tobacconists’ recommendations, noting buyers faced reduced allotments and prices fell before the pause. Prices then improved once the holiday was lifted and selling resumed.
Marcus Hook Pennsylvania November 1 obviously a local natural oddity as 200 boys waded into the Delaware river shallows using nets sieves baskets and hands to scoop stranded fish. A 14 year old led with a record catch of over 300 fish while others counted by bushels. Prices ranged to 15 cents for two large fish and one boy earned 3.20. The cause of the stranding was debated with heavy rain and possible blasting cited.
The article notes sufficient wood and coal heating stoves are held by manufacturers to meet essential needs once certified to the local OPA rationing board. Any bottlenecks in distribution are expected to clear soon. Geological notes claim the earth’s interior is jelly-like per some scientists.
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Local and personal notices from November 1 1983 report temporary restraining actions over curb markets and railroad crossings being sent to a committee for consideration. Personal items mention Laurett Cecil, Jimmy Kent, Otis Morris, J. W. Slate, Pauline Simmons, T Gold, W W Idol, and Katherine Salem alongside civic events, a new city hall and a cornerstone laying in Alexandria. An eight Tampa residents incident is noted.
Twenty years ago on November 1 1923 Kiwanians hosted a Halloween party with four-score costumed attendees. Men wore tall hats masks while the youths dressed in varied styles. Two club members were honored including Steve Clark for his contributions.
Senate fights over a peace-preserving resolution intensify with Connally and Ball pressing for votes this week. Reynolds hints at a whole substitute addressing territorial ambitions of allies. Roosevelt has not committed to any course, leaving the resolution as a statement of current Senate sentiment rather than binding policy.
North Carolina cuts liquor ration values from four to two coupons per month to ensure fair distribution of limited whiskey. Carl Williamson, chairman of the state board of alcoholic control, says the change applies to coupons valid this month. Local option counties number 25 where liquor sales occur. statewide sale is illegal.
Radio schedule details program changes due to network corrections. Listings span from 5:45 pm to 2:00 am with news, music, serials, dramas, variety shows, kid segments, and war commentary. Notable participants include Captain Tim Healy, Fred Waring, Lone Ranger, Lum and Abner, The Cavalcade of America, and Seton broadcasts.
Allied headquarters report units moving into Italy while Buna air battles end. Eisenhower and top officers depart for Italy to establish a base for supplies and shipping. North Africa is largely quiet as fleets and air forces redirect. the French army has largely redeployed.
The CIO convention in Philadelphia opened with President Murray presenting a 74 page report. He warned that labor politics and ambitions threaten the nation’s unity and war material production. He cited a record 1,104,936 CIO members since the last convention and over 1.25 million dollars spent on national activities.
A listing of radio programs across stations including Cavaliers and WSTS. Mentions reporters The Exe Reporter Mirth and Matthew Esso Reporter Music by Shrednich Textile Workers Union Sports and News Fred Waring's Orchestra News of the World Do You Remember Wings of Song and Johnny Miller's Jamboree with times for today and tomorrow.
A collision on the Laurens Greenwood highway near Greenwood, South Carolina, killed four automobile passengers and injured at least 11. The dead were W. Conway Wells of Greenwood his wife Ruth Wilson Townsend Doris Wilson and Everett Wreen. Twenty nine bus passengers were aboard the Carolina Coach Line bus.
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