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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1945
Page
2
The text notes the inefficacy of a Nazi designed tank and argues Japan lacked resources, manpower, and industrial stamina to compete at a high level. Marines on occupation day question how Japan managed to endure as long as it did, reflecting on strategic limitations and misjudgments.
North Carolina sees pale and mild conditions today through Tuesday with slightly warmer tonight. Forecasters expect temperatures to edge up tonight and remain modestly warm into Tuesday across the state.
The article notes plans for a five power council including United States Great Britain Russia and France to govern waterways with bordering states. It cites President Truman s Potsdam proposal and the London foreign ministers meeting on September 19 to discuss peace treaties for Italy former Nazi satellites and the Dardanelles solution to secure a Black Sea outlet for Russia without Turkish hindrance.
Prisoners captured in northern Luzon were delivered to the new Bilibid prison south of Manila after a two day journey from the mountains and flown in by plane. General Wainwright and Percival praised the surrender and spoke of retribution and gratitude as imperial command bowed to the United States.
President Truman addressed a global audience noting yesterday was designated V J Day not a formal declaration of peace. He linked the dignity of labor to American rights and a decent standard of living as workers' fate is discussed.
A woman describes severe nocturnal stomach gas that rose to her throat and forced her to sit up. After using INNER AID with 12 herbs she reports bowel cleansing, reduced gas, and better sleep. Sold at all drug stores in Hight.
The article describes Jack Dunn using the GI Bill readjustment allowance for self employed veterans. It explains eligibility for a guaranteed $100 net profit per month, with the government covering the difference if actual net income falls short. It notes the 10.4 month limit and required discharge details, independence of the business, and non incorporation.
Tokyo editorials urge proportional representation for January elections and greater powers for Japan's lower house as Allied forces display vast power during surrender ceremonies. Maj. Gen. Marshall arrives to prepare MacArthur's Tokyo entry. embassy HQ eyed as occupation begins. dry cleaners report removing fifteen thousand tons of soil from clothes yearly.
The piece argues that reform and steady pressure are needed on Japan and Germany until their peoples show willingness to live peacefully. It notes Japan's mikado and imperial advisory system, suggests democracy may arise through separation of religion and temporal rule, and calls out global dictatorships where citizens lack a vote.
The report details POW conditions with scarce food and brutal work at a sugar plant and docks in Moji and Mukden, salt shortages of medicine, bones used for soup, and improvised escapes. It also recalls an old navy ransom custom and outlines NC federation women clubs discussions on veterans service and postwar finance.
The text discusses expanding payments to permit fewer draft calls, authorizing Truman to reorganize the executive branch, and centralizing surplus war property disposal. It explains unemployment compensation duration tied to prior work, objections to a fixed $25 weekly standard, and backing for a full employment plan with universal social security, plus a public works program to cover employment gaps.
Chinese troops re entered Ichang and move to complete occupation of Canton as Gen Lu Han leads forces into Indo Chinese areas. Chinese people begin a three day victory celebration with a proclamation suspending conscription for one year and exempting recovered regions from land tax for one year.
Greensboro manufacturers report a substantial stock of nylon hosiery should reach the market by Thanksgiving as a supply department backs up orders for holiday demand.
Raleigh state report notes a marketing holiday will affect the eastern North Carolina flue cured tobacco belt and each Monday until relief is achieved for redrying and processing plants. Labor Day observances caused today to be declared a holiday in the eastern and border belts. The holiday, proclaimed by the bright leaf tobacco warehouse association, buying companies and farm groups, aims to curb price declines while unsold leaf stock remains on crowded warehouse floors.
W Fitz of Raleigh has recently been appointed head of the research and development department at the Dr Pepper bottling company. The move places Fitz in charge of new flavor projects and product innovations for the beverage producer.
Charles Lee Murphy age 49, manager of drugstores in Salisbury Statesville and Albemarle, died of a heart attack at his home here yesterday. His widow and two children survive. Newton of Merpast now in the navy.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a fast acting kidney medicine to improve urine flow and relieve backaches and fatigue. It claims a 16 herb formula and urges immediate order from Kilmer & Co Inc Stamford Connecticut.
Readable text notes that poison ivy exposure may be cleaned with thorough washing using water and strong soap to reduce irritation and spread.
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