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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1943
Page
5
Washington reports a cautious shift toward civilian goods in 1944 as no major breaks occur in military demand. War Production Board moves to align civilian needs with schedules, stressing aluminum copper stocks and potential limits on nonessential items like frills and star trucks.
Three Yugoslav delegates representing the Journalists Action Seamen and Kolo rural group said King Peter’s Cairo government did not officially accept Mussolini followers or inform the Allied public of partisan gains.
A quick set of trivia questions and model answers. It asks about a geyser like water spring, the Suez Canal connecting the Mediterranean and Red Sea, and Bedloe's Island noted for the Statue of Liberty. It also includes etiquette hints about furlough dates and paying expenses.
A moral reflection extols a man who is open loyal true humane affable and honorable in himself and in judging others faithful to his word and to God and man. The piece elevates character and integrity as the essence of a true gentleman.
Today favors a reader with birthday luck in home ties and justice. Early plans to raise funds for a local group form in the mind. Be cooperative but steady this morning. At 8:12 p.m. a favorable aspect aids solving legal public problems and managing large estates or organizations.
New York police rely on a diary and two address books to probe the murder of Patricia Lonergan a 22 year old estranged wife of an RCAF cadet found bludgeoned in a Beekman Hill apartment. Capt Peter Elser found the unclad body after a dinner date. She had reportedly been beaten with an antique brass candlestick. The last sighting was at 4 30 a m after visiting clubs with a man questioned by detectives.
The OCR survey finds American women rank essentials like girdles garters and stockings ahead of other shortages. Rubber elastic shortages force replacements with hooks and eyes and one way stretch. The War Production Board promises synthetic rubber supplies by 1944 and a thorough follow up survey will target specific needs.
At Aberdeen proving ground American artillery tested against sections of the Nazi Westwall fortifications. Col. George C. Eddy says direct fire from forward positions proves crucial for penetrating concrete bastions with 75 mm to 155 mm guns. Tests show guns work best up close with forward observers.
Damon Runyon reflects on blackjack and craps among U S troops in Italy tracing origins to chemin de fer and baccarat and noting the Yank army magazine on cheating. He recalls Etruscan dice and ball games, warns readers about gambling and lists creditors notice for Thomas P Richardson estate with executors Richardson and Haworth.
In wartime, every running car is vital to transportation. Cars deteriorate in garages with corrosion, dirty oil, worn grease, and weak batteries. The message urges timely winter oil, grease service, battery checks, and overall care to keep vehicles operating.
Winchell offers a collage of comments from readers and critics. P Hamamad quips about a rowdy show while G Faring jokes on tact versus silence. C Field notes aging questions, and farmers urge early stock car orders to ease rail congestion.
Local notes report strong CCC camp prospects in Deep River area and a major wheat purchase by the federal relief program. Registration for liquor repeal votes begins Saturday as officials discuss drainage erosion and forestation. City hall opening and Carolina Playmakers performances highlighted tonight.
Assistant Postmaster General John H. Bartlett visiting Washington for the Pageant of Progress parade expresses amazement at the advances in North Carolina. He notes the Old North State is being talked about and praised for rapid development.
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