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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1945
Page
2
Partly cloudy conditions tonight with scattered thunderstorms on Tuesday. Hot overall with relief in the extreme west tonight and in the west and central portions Tuesday.
The discussion centers on spread of communism in eastern and southeastern Europe and the role of the council of foreign ministers to iron out terms. Speculation signals that peace treaties with Finland, Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary may be delayed until the big three are satisfied, with uncertainty over an Italian treaty.
The piece outlines postwar settlement aims for axis satellite states. It notes Italy’s frontiers and African possessions, Yugoslavia’s claim to Trieste, and Libya’s Senussi independence movement. It suggests Egypt and Libya tensions and Britain’s strong role in shaping any final agreement.
The article notes Patterson as a likely future War Undersecretary with Thanksgiving as a target, while Stimson is seen retiring and A Johnson emerges as a prospective presidential contender, having previously served as assistant to Woodring.
Householders relying on gas for cooking ate cold breakfasts and Sunday dinners yesterday after a gas plant machinery failure and repair delays forced a cutoff. Duke Power officials said the outage disrupted cooking sites and neighbor stoves.
National League leaders include Cavarretta of Chicago batting .360 and Holmes of Boston with 117 runs. Holmes also tops RBIs with 107. Hite leads doubles, and Dilmo leads triples. Pitching leaders show Brecheen atop wins and Passeau with low ERA. American League leaders feature Cuccinello batting .312 and Stirnweiss driving runs and steals. Newhouser and Ferriss lead pitching.
The five wartime powers prepare a peace framework for Italy and Balkans issues. The U S seeks to advance Yalta–era goals for eastern Europe while Moscow denounces Western pressure in Romania. Britain and the United States may oppose Russia’s hands off stance. Belgium and Holland ponder claims for German war damages. An American proposal seeks an international commission to govern Europe inland waterways.
Sam W. Conner of High Point North Carolina learns of a long awaited promotion after his service record caught up with him in Panama His new rank of staff sergeant follows many transfers and delayed pay notices His wife and mother reside in High Point North Carolina while his unit the 255th anti air craft battalion is stationed in Panama City.
Senator McCave proposes a 30 hour week bill drawing sharp opposition from Senator Byrd who warns the change would devastate the economy and likens it to France shedding productivity. Senator Aiken counters that a shorter week is inevitable and proposes testing 36 hours first.
General MacArthur outlines the occupation plan as American forces take over Ominato Kat su ra and Katsuama bases near Tokyo. Lt. Gen. Eichelberger confirms northern advance by the Eighth Army and continued demobilization of Japanese forces as allied troops secure key coastal positions.
The source notes that Japanese soldiers and commanders took part in the events described. It also mentions that two Americans were given to the Japanese, signaling a transfer or exchange context within the document.
Congress considers an independent study on postwar naval needs as Walsh and Vinson plan resolutions. The navy envisions a fleet of 1 079 ships with specific carrier and battleship allocations. Surplus property disposal would shift to an administrator. A civil aviation bill seeks 500 million dollars over five years for 3 000 new fields and 1 500 repairs, with local cost sharing. Wages hearings would raise the minimum to 65 cents an hour, Pepper delayed by overseas trip.
Landis leads 3 2 in best of seven after a 6 5 10 inning win Saturday. Hickory seeks victory tonight to reach the finals against Lexington, which beat Salisbury 7 6 in 10 innings as Homer Lee Cox hit a 10th inning homer to clinch Lexington’s win.
In Japan and nearby regions American prisoners were moved from a Japanese camp to medical centers as part of a wartime transport operation. Guards restrained the prisoners with hands bound behind their backs and ankles, while feet were bent back during the process.
Miss Bess Myerson of New York City the 1945 Miss America plans to use the $5,000 scholarship for two years of advanced study at a U S music conservatory and another year abroad. She will not take the movie contract or the 15 week personal appearance tour, aside from limited commitments. She won over 39 contestants and tied for first in talent during preliminaries.
Washington officials say no date has been set to end meat rationing. Cattle marketings are rising seasonally but meat supplies have not grown enough to lift rationing. The final decision on October 1 hinges on upcoming marketings and meat demand.
Residents recount a fire that destroyed a nearby outbuilding and damaged the district. A Japanese-Italian ? Kasai and others discuss Tojo’s fate, plans, and rumored wealth as wartime turmoil and suicide rumors swirl after Japan’s loss of Saipan.
Romulus Furman Pendergrass Sr. known as Doc, 70, died Sunday in a local hospital after a period of illness. He lived at 1107 Tipton street and was born November 21, 1874 in Chatham county. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Mechanicsville Baptist church with Rev. L. J. Rainey and Dr. C. E. Rozzelle officiating. burial in Floral Garden cemetery.
Lt. Joseph Ross of Providence R I, a B 26 navigator, is being processed at RAF redistribution station No 1 after bailing from a burning plane over France. He survived a 11,000 foot fall on half a parachute that remained intact. A separate note mentions Hebrews discovering ancient vegetable tanning for shoe manufacture.
Four red stamps V2 to V22 valid through Sept 30. A1 to E1 valid through Oct 31 and through Nov 30 for E1. A1 to Q1 valid through Dec 31. Meat dealers to add 2 red points per pound of used fats turned in. Sugar Book four stamp 38 valid through Dec 31 for five pounds. Stamp 37 bypassed and not validated. Shoes Book three airplane stamps 1 2 3 4 valid indefinitely. OPA states no plans to cancel any stamps.
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