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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1945
Page
8
A bald eagle named Old Abe accompanied a Wisconsin regiment through Civil War battles and returned home uninjured while the unit suffered heavy losses. The article notes many rolling mills in Britain’s steel industry but slow adoption of high speed continuous strip ideas.
Hollywood reviewer hails Bells Of St Marys as Leo McCareys Christmas gift to the nation. He compares it to Going My Way, praising its tighter story and the nun teaching a boxing scene as unforgettable. The piece lauds McCareys humanity and perfectionist craft, joking of Oscars for the film.
A tidal wave swept Bombay beaches killing 13 youths. Observers tie the wave to a seaquake centered midway between Karachi and Bombay. Experts say the quake ranks among the strongest in 96 years with no damage reported to American installations inland.
In a contract bridge deal South manages a clever trap after West leads hearts. West later wins a trick with the queen but is countered by a club finesse sequence involving the ace and king. The declarer’s plan relies on misdirection and timing to outmaneuver West.
A two day conference of the State association of school super intendents begins in Chapel Hill and runs through Saturday. Dr. John Ivey of UNC speaks at the opening session. Friday morning sessions cover six units on school problems. About 150 members are expected. Representatives from Duke University education department and other institutions are invited to attend the association banquet Friday night. W. D. Carmichael will give a brief address at UNC.
Denton Texas reports Byron Nelson earning about 45000 dollars yearly from golf while returning to his 50 acre farm for vacation. He recalls turning pro in 1932 and notes earnings rising each year despite farm chores and talk of rural living. The piece ends by noting Martinique as a mountainous island reference.
The rural industries conference in Raleigh kicked off under Governor Gregg Cherry with a delegation of farmers and merchants expected to stay through Friday. Dean Paul Chapman of the University of Georgia spoke on agricultural industries and services, while former governor Melville Broughton addressed the role of rural industries in North Carolina. Dr. L. D. Bauer of N. C. State presided over the morning session.
Actor Alan Curtis, 36, is in St. Joseph's hospital with serious injuries after a collision yesterday between his small foreign car and a milk truck. He has a broken knee and multiple broken ribs with possible internal injuries. Curtis' white Spitz dog was killed and the truck driver Carl Palm, 48, sustained head injuries.
In Raleigh on November 29 eastern North Carolina lumber dealers discussed price changes for southern pine lumber at a meeting sponsored by the Carolinas Lumber and Building Supply Association.
Governor Ellis Arnall of Georgia will address the Raleigh executives club in his second public appearance in as many nights. He will be introduced by former Governor J. M. Broughton. Arnall spoke yesterday to the Carolina Political Union at Chapel Hill.
Authorities endorse three key elements for healthy growth in babies and children. Quaker Oats highlights Protein energy Vitamin B and direct Food-Energy as essential components. The ad stresses no other natural cereal provides these combined benefits.
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