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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1943
Page
3
Long time friends of Lieut. Gen. George S. Patton defend him over his slapping of a shaken soldier in a hospital. They say his blunt view of warfare lacks sympathy for shell shock and psychological wounds, noting his experience with combat and his temper.
The article describes General Patton's harsh reaction to reports of shell shocked soldiers in a hospital camp. It details the absence of a formal Army report, Eisenhower's limited public stance, and the narrow chain of command complicating accountability. Newsmen kept the episode off the record until a broadcast by Drew Pearson.
Chuck Brees, 43, of Milwaukee, celebrates a ten point buck in Butternut Wisconsin. The note mentions his long struggle with hunting and hints at a family pride moment. The text also references American shipyards delivering over 20 million deadweight tons of shipping from Pearl Harbor era.
Washington, Nov 24 Leaders pressed for a Senate compromise to salvage subsidies tied to inflation controls as House votes to outlaw subsidies after year’s start. Democrats and Republicans split over price protections with fears of inflation if subsidies end and a presidential veto looming.
Letter argues that many University of Illinois students cannot swim or perform basic calisthenics. The author cites a 1942 fitness test showing only about 40 percent passed, condemns high school athletics focused on football, calls for broader physical education, and questions leadership and facilities in schools.
Fair and continued cool conditions dominate the region with lower temperatures tonight in eastern and central portions. Expect slightly higher readings on Thursday as conditions remain dry across North and South Carolina.
Thomasville will close many industrial plants stores post office banks and public buildings for Thanksgiving. Public schools dismiss Wednesday noon and reopen Monday. A Thanksgiving service is set for Thursday 10 a.m. at Community Methodist church. A high school football game between Thomasville and Albemarle is scheduled Thursday 2 30 p m at Mills Home athletic field with Rotary Club sponsorship and expected large crowd.
Mrs Edward Smoot mother of Miss Virginia Smoot of this city died in Concord after a serious illness. Services set for tomorrow at 3 p m in Concord. Survivors include husband Dr Smoot, daughter Virginia, another daughter Mrs Lynn Trout, and sister Mrs T Wingate Andrews, all with ties to High Point and Concord.
Frank W. Hancock, new farm security administrator and former Oxford North Carolina congressman, calls for FSA supervised credit to graduate farmers from government aid. He seeks $6.5 million in supplemental funds and RFC loan authority of 37.5 thousand, arguing for family owned farms with security and repayment. He spoke before a House agriculture subcommittee amid plans to aid veterans and returning farmers to land ownership.
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A bus bound for Portland and a freight truck collided on Highway 99 near Roseville, killing one woman and three men and injuring 14. The bus rolled, its top sheared off and passengers were scattered on the roadway. Also mentioned: historic naval strength comparisons and old uses of skim milk.
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