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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1945
Page
3
U S Senator William J. Fulbright says the United States is infinitely more vulnerable than Russia to atom bomb strikes. He cites 40 million people in the 20 largest metropolitan areas and warns a single night attack could paralyze the nation. He questions whether America would strike first.
Charles M. Johnson state treasurer and director of local government urged a constitutional amendment to curb local special legislation at the state association of county accountants in Raleigh He cited 1935 and 1937 laws as evidence most acts were local and urged state controls over broad issues while keeping local democracy intact.
The University of North Carolina library hosts a National Bible Week exhibit tracing Bible history from clay tablets and papyrus to modern editions. Open to the public in the main lobby, the Hanes collection showcases manuscripts, early codices, medieval religious books, musical collections, and Bibles in many languages.
In 1918 allied production totaled about 39 000 barrels daily with 6 500 barrels for aviation fuel and 32 500 barrels for motor gasoline.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announces 33 carloads of jute burlap strips totaling over 47 million yards offered for sale by its surplus property division. Described as new, good condition, the strips come in six colors and were used by the army for camouflage. Bids open immediately with sale not concluding before October 29, 1945. samples and purchase forms available by writing RFC Charlotte.
North Carolina State Highway Patrol plans a staged traffic hold during President Truman's visit with 30 South Carolina officers joining western troops to cover Charlotte Statesville and Raleigh routes. In September patrols logged 445207 miles, made 3582 arrests, handled 418 accidents, recovered 55 stolen cars, and collected 49200.14 in county fines and 33568.46 in court costs.
The article outlines multiple applications of wrapping and protective coverings including fruit trees and vines, young tree wrapping, nursery use, mountain rug weaving, upholstery, webbing, shipping protection, insulated pipe cladding, book binding reinforcement, calking, garnetting and other miscellaneous uses.
The Encyclopaedia Britanniae notes anagrams were played in ancient times. Hebrew writers and classical Greeks and Romans mention the pastime, which grew popular in medieval France. Louis XIII was nicknamed an anagrammatist for such wordplay.
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