War Time Boost for North Carolina Small Plants
An announcement shows Liberty Ship subcontract work awarded to a Greensboro firm signaling rising war business for North Carolina's small plants. Through state and federal coordination, more than fifty million dollars in war work has been let to small plants in four to five months and more is in process. Airplane wings propellers boat rudders mail parts truck bodies undershirts and shell loading illustrate the variety produced. The state also contributes hardwood timber basic metal ores and other essentials to national security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lunn Nisbet Eterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel Aleigh
Rts
Greensboros
Elf
Forth Carolina
Ar Industries Coordination Comitee
Department of Conrration and Development
War Proection Board
Carolina Fes
Ing
Absentee Vote Program Urged by State Official
Secretary of State Thad Eure urged federal officials to expedite absentee voting for armed forces. He pressed war department leaders to provide proper application blanks so soldiers can vote before Tuesday night. Voter turnout remains modest with forecasts under 400 total ballots including absentees. Polls open at sunrise and close at sunset in the election, with timing rules varying by location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Nisbet
Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh
Thad Eure
Imson
Knox
North Carolina
Secrery
Federal Elections Commission
Mark
A. mi
Rickey Named Dodgers President and General Manager
New York Oct 29 UP Branch Rickey was named president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Rickey signed a five year contract effective Nov 1, succeeding Larry MacPhail who resigns to join the armed services. Salary terms not disclosed but former St. Louis Cardinals executive reportedly earned up to 5000 annually. In Jacksonville five deer were killed in a fourth Hofmann Forest hunt, with officials noting the hunt was more productive than earlier season and the fifth hunt set for Friday and Saturday.
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New York
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn “Dodgers
Rickey
Larry MacPhail
Armed Services
St. Louis
Rick
Eer
Jacksonville
Hofmann
Kellogg’s All-Bran Promotes Regularity in Wartime Diet
Wartime readers are urged that meals may be hurried and unbalanced leading to constipation. Laxatives only offer temporary relief. the solution is bulk from Kellogg’s All-Bran. The ad advises eating All-Bran regularly, drinking plenty of water, and maintaining regularity, as Kellogg’s in Battle Creek promotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klilogg
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Detroit Tragedy Marks Worst Transit Crash
Detroit officials and railroad leaders opened an inquiry into a grade crossing disaster that killed 16 bus passengers, 11 women, and injured 27, after a Grand Trunk Western train hit a crowded bus. Bus driver William Clos, 25, faced an automatic suspension and was to testify. Victims included schoolchildren and a University of Detroit student.
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Detroit
Grand Truck Western
William Clos
University of Detroit
William Early Myers dies after short illness at 65
William Early Myers 65 of 1309 Ragan Street died at his home after a short illness. Born December 19 1876 in Lincoln County he lived 20 years in High Point and served as deacon and Sunday School teacher at Green Street Baptist Church. Survived by wife Beaulah Green Myers five daughters three sons a sister five brothers and nine grandchildren Funeral at Green Street Baptist Church Friday at 3 30 p m with burial in Floral Garden Cemetery.
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William Early Myers
Ragan Street
Lincoln County
High Point
Green Street Baptist Church
Beaulah Green Myers
D. G. Glisson
Girard
Georgia
M. E. McMahon
Baltimore
Vernon Ward
J. M. Wivett
G. H. McCormick
R. W. Myers
Earl Myers
Thomas Myers
Morette Goolsby
Lincolnton
L. W. Myers
P.M. Myers
J. F
Red Cross Nursing Class Begins in Thomasville
Special to The Enterprise from Thomasville reports a six week Red Cross Nursing course directed by Mrs. Joseph Farrington will start next Tuesday night. An organizational meeting at Main Street School decided to hold classes twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 30 to 9 30 in room 10. Open to all women desiring the course.
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Thomasville
Red Cross
Joseph Farrington
Main Street
Blind and crippled workers set to aid bomber construction
In San Diego on October 29 Consolidated Aircraft President Harry Woodhead announced a job evaluation program to place blind and crippled workers in bomber production. One armed workers will receive tasks suited for touch, amputees will perform seated roles, and others with various handicaps will be assigned positions aligned with their abilities.
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San Diego
Calif
Consolidated Aircraft Corporation
Harry Woodhead
Saboteurs in Chicago Treason Trial Reveal Plan to Destroy War Plants
Eight German saboteurs plotted mass destruction of U S war plants. Ernest Peter Burger testified on gang activities during treason trial of six defendants in Chicago. FBI described hidden explosives along Florida coast and linked Haupt to the sabotage ring.
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Chicago
API
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ernest Peter Burger
FBI
Florida
Earl J. Connelley
Pointe Vedra
Fla
Herbert Hans Haupt
Washington
Haupt
Otto Richard Wergin
Chicago Optical
Burger
Woman shot in stomach drives 20 miles for help
In Reading, Marie Wike, 27, was wounded by a bullet to the abdomen and drove 20 miles to a doctor’s office. Hospital attendants said she had a 50 50 chance of recovery. Police quoted her saying her former sweetheart shot her after an earlier quarrel as they rode on a country road. She packed a handkerchief in the wound and urged her companion not to shoot himself. The man was held without charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Marie Wike
Lester Lucas
Lucas
American air attack hits Burma port and airfield
In an action over Burma on October 29 American planes attacked the Japanese airfield at Sashio. The runway was damaged and several hits were scored on the airfield complex as Allied forces pressed operations in the China Burma theater.
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Burma
Chungking
China
Sashio
Dainty Anne Adams doll wardrobe pattern sale
Mrs Santa Claust presents Pattern 4248 by Anne Adams for dolls 12 to 22 inches high. Includes easy designs and fabric-saving ideas. Send one cent for pattern plus size name and address to The Pattern Department 245 West 11th St New York NY. Fall and Winter Pattern Book showcased with salvage specials and bridal wear.
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Santa Claust
Anne Adams
Gh Point Enterprise
Pattern Department
West L1th St
New York
N. X
Raid Report From Stilwell HQ Details B-25 Bomber Mission
Lieut. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell's headquarters announced a raid by B-25 bombers with fighter escort on a dispersal area near a small hangar and an anti-aircraft battery. Despite heavy AA fire, all American planes returned to base, as Los Angeles covers 451 square miles on a buffalo nickel.
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Joseph W. Stilwell
Los Angeles
Sulfa Spray Cited For Colds And Burns In Trials
Howard W. Blakeslee reports a new sulfa diazine spray shown to the American Public Health Association for treating common colds and burns. Trials at several institutions suggest favorable verbal reports, with spray prominence on wounds and infectious disease work.
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Howard W. Blakes
Associated Press
ST. Louis
American Public Health Association
Why BC Believes Headache and Neuralgia Quickly
The BC formula offers quick acting ingredients that are readily assimilated for fast relief from headaches neuralgic pains and muscular aches. Keep a 10c or 25c package handy for prompt relief when minor pains strike. Use only as directed and consult a physician if pains persist.
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Tate Plants
Ickey
Odger
Women's Ordnance Workers, Inc
U.S
U.S. Army
EFIRD
Coats
Chatham
Chatham “Sutton
Poe
Worm'’s
High Point, N. C
Winter Union Suits
Ecru
Chambray
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