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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
2
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures today and tonight with possible afternoon thundershowers. Coastal sections may experience unsettled weather and breezy winds.
A new state total of poliomyelitis cases is reported with seven new cases added to the previous count. Readouts show incidents in Cleveland, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, and Mecklenburg counties, with June and July figures contributing to the tally. The toll for the current outbreak nears earlier peaks, and Catawba reports multiple cases as part of a wider state pattern.
Allied forces press the Adriatic coast advance as British Eighth Army captures Besanigo near Rimini and advances toward San Marino. American troops advance toward Pistoia and the western Gothic line while coast defenses near Rimini receive heavy shelling.
Russian forces claim 791000 German deaths in a summer eastern front offensive and report vast captures. Rokossovsky’s troops push from Warsaw toward Ostroleka, nearing Jarsaw outskirts as German resistance collapses in forests and swamps north of the Narew.
Three new polio cases are reported in the city with two residing in the Point health district and the rest under care in Hickory and Greensboro. Families named include Mrs. Ashby of Chestnut street and Ann Edwards of Sumner township, while George Hickman and Billy Weatherford are linked to recent exposures and quarantine.
Allied forces and Tito's Partisan army have begun a combined offensive in Yugoslavia to sever German escape routes. Wilson's HQ reports land and air actions along the Adriatic and Croatian front, with the National Liberation Army targeting rail and road lines to disrupt German logistics.
The report describes rapid advances and sweeping gains with scarce supplies and a striking impression of the extent of territory covered in a short span, noting the remarkable mobility and difficult conditions faced.
Washington reports that U S army casualties through July and August were slightly less than early estimates. War secretary Stimson notes initial June totals exceeded by only nine days of fighting and outlines overall Allied momentum amid ongoing German defenses and planned final blows in Europe.
The report describes Metz under attack on multiple fronts, Hodges' forces advancing toward Jodoigne near Namur and Leuven, and British Second Army near a linkage point. First Army columns push across the Meuse, into the Ardennes area, and toward Charleville and Sedan while the First Canadian Army enters Belgium near Ypres and advances toward the Dunkirk region.
Frederick Pile, commander in chief of the anti aircraft command, said guns knocked down an additional 1560 balloons as part of the balloon barrage operation.
Eastern War Time adjustments move programs earlier by one hour for CWT. The night features serial dramas, detective tales, war news, and musical variety from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., including Captain Tim Healy, Dick Tracy repeats, The Sea Hound, Superman serial, and The Frank Morgan Show with news updates and guests.
A letter from A. M. Hollingsworth, district rationing executive of Charlotte, states the new point chart effective September 3 contains an error for creamery butter. It will show 20 points per pound on the consumer chart and 19.6 points per pound on the retailer chart.
Officials Tuesday said new oil applications will be rejected for heating unless renewals are allowed during the ration period. Applications for cooking oil will be refused if the applicant uses wood or coal heating. Oil stove purchases deemed a disqualifier.
Col C W Woodward head of the Army quartermaster depot in Seeger led a conference with Armny and Navy contractors. He said the government would ensure a fair and able adjustment for plants when contracts end as war efforts wind down.
The report indicates butter point values will stay at 6 ts per pound for consumer tax purposes after information was given to the traders to implement the changes. No further shifts in creamery butter pricing are announced.
Vintage ad copy urges asking for St Joseph Aspirin with bold claims none faster or longer lasting and promises cakes for a low price. Emphasizes value over competitors and urges demand for St Joseph brand.
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