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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1943
Page
3
WPB spokesmen report July aircraft production fell 12 percent from schedule despite Monday’s 4 percent rise to 7 373 planes. Officials doubt the 65 billion dollar arms target will be met though some say 62 billion is nearer, with cooler weather and post summer slowdown expected to boost output.\\
The monthly production report notes three key programs aircraft ammunition and signal equipment. Army ammunition showed no July gain while signal equipment rose 17 percent and aircraft rose 4 percent yet remained far below scheduled output. WPB and the War Manpower Commission are jointly pursuing a program for aircraft applications.
Fragmentary crossword style clues reference a U S cabinet figure from World War I. The puzzle lists numbered hints covering Fastener Aluminum symbol Secre tary of Age Print measures Musical pipe and other terms, with distorted phrases like He wae a cod. met member during- War I.
The plan proposes a more liberal draft deferment for aircraft workers to relieve acute manpower problems on the West Coast. Details beyond this element remain undisclosed.
Sept 1 report from Black Creek shows Mayor Fred Boswell and Police Chief J T Lamm resigning after a dispute over when a man should be jailed for drunkenness. Acting mayor is John T Minshew with Eli Boyette as police chief. Boswell ordered release, Lamm claimed not drunk enough.
L Y Ballentine a Wake County farmer and dairyman announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. A former state senator from the 13th district since 1936 representing Chatham Lee and Wake counties Ballentine is a graduate of Wee Forest College. An earlier candidate for the post is State Representative W S Halstead of Camden County. The amphibians are described as halfway between fishes and reptiles.
Instructions from fuel conservation experts outline furnace fire starting and burning practices for coal or other fuels. Steps include preparing ashes, layering coal, using paper and kindling, adjusting dampers, and maintaining a deep fuel bed to minimize trips and maximize heat.
The High Point Merchants association plans its annual barbecue at the city lake next Thursday. Sam Dutton, a letter carrier with 26 years service, retires at 65 and is feted at his east High Point home.
New and existing ration stamps and coupons set expirations and validity. Sugar stamps 14 15 16 cover five pounds each with October 31 expiry. shoe stamp 18 valid until October 31. Gasoline Coupon No 6 in book A active now through November 1. Blue and red stamps adjust through September and October. fuel coupons expire January 3 in several classes. Recipients should verify certificate needs for tire recapping and updated red and brown stamp schedules.
Washington reports September gasoline demand will be five percent above 1942 levels, with total motor fuel use around 54.5 million barrels and a 1.7 million barrel draw from finished stocks as refinery output slows. Domestic crude oil may exceed 1941 peaks by six percent, with crude runs matching 1941 levels. The text ends with an unsafe DIY tip about softening rubber brake valve seats using hydraulic brake fluid.
An advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a two step remedy for headaches and sluggish feelings. It claims to clear the intestinal tract and increase bile flow while asleep, promising morning relief and improved mood with a double action formula. Sold for 25 cents at druggists.
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