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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1945
Page
2
J B Sylvan of Columbia proposed in 1940s era remarks that atomic power could feasibly produce artificial diamonds for industrial use. He noted heat from atomic processes might fuse carbon to create diamonds in useful quantities, surpassing personal jewelry demand.
Thin wood strips used along the outer edge of sails are called battens. They reinforce the sail’s shape and improve performance at different angles to the wind.
Congress facing a November 1 deadline to enact a transitional 1946 tax bill to allow new forms. President Truman urged limited room for tax cuts this year and backers estimate possible reductions between 5 and 6 billion dollars for 1946.
Senator questions war policy as Patterson says Stimson and Marshall unavailable. Patterson notes six million in funds backing war effort and discusses demobilization while citing unbreakable commitments and undisclosed reasons for top leaders’ absence.
Senator Gurney and Patterson discuss demobilizing the army and maintaining occupation forces in Europe and Asia. They argue General Marshall should address the public on the plans and pace of reductions. Gurney insists on a 20,000 soldiers per day target, reflecting civilian concerns over war timing.
A detailed account describes the crater created by an atomic bomb. It notes immense pressure and heat, observers wearing white bags to prevent dirt on shoes, and collecting glass fragments as souvenirs tested for remaining radioactivity.
Capt Sophie G Tripodi recounts her Russia tour during World War II service. She toured Moscow subway praised its black and white marble décor and spotless condition. The officer spoke at RAF Redistribution Station No 1 in Atlantic City New Jersey.
A group of pastors announced a great union revival with their congregations to be held Sunday September 16 1945 at 6 30 p m at the Congregational church. Pastors listed include J B Jones F R Mason L M Mayfield J E Melton Mrs Effie McDonald S M Frazier J A Frett G J Taylor J B Mason and others. The event seeks to enlist members for better moral and spiritual uplift and house to house outreach.
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Oscar lists people he wishes to visit back home as hope for release nears. He includes poems and songs by himself and a Versed excerpt from Ariel's Song quoted as Shakespeare. The column promises more prisoner of war perspectives from Oscar, poet laureate of the camp.
Officials weigh an extended rationing period with possible early termination to aid housewives and butchers. Hutson spokesman notes future meat supply depends on livestock marketings while recalling 1944 distribution issues amid a strong overall supply.
The Soviet Union seeks western recognition of the Balkan regimes in Romania Bulgaria and Hungary while Britain and the United States weigh Moscow aims for influence. The foreign ministers plan preparatory work for peace settlements and may discuss other conference referrals as Vienna reports Allied control council study of recognition proposals with pledges to protect rights and enable free elections when conditions exist.
Reports detail General MacArthur ordering the detention of 39 individuals including Philippine ambassador Vargas and German envoy Stahmer. Tojo’s condition improves slightly as occupation plans advance across Honshu and Hokkaido while prisoners are rescued from camps with Lt. Col. Vereux confirmed alive among Wake Island defenders.
President Truman announced Parker will take effect October 1 after Basil Manley resigns. Richard Sachse of Sacramento was named to the power commission, succeeding John W. Scott. Gale Sullivan of Chicago was appointed second assistant postmaster general, succeeding Smith Purdum. The president discussed Justice Roberts declining a war trials post to take a vacation. He indicated Parker may still be under consideration for the supreme court vacancy and said a solicitor general appointment will be announced soon with Gov. Ellis Arnall mentioned. Stimson may retire soon, and reporters were advised to consult him directly.
Clay ton and his associates seek Britain to remove or modify market restrictions as part of a financial aid bargain. No decisive concessions emerged at yesterday's conference, which focused on organizing committee procedures to advance work.
Radio News reports a radio network 11 500 miles long guiding Pan American World Airways planes over oceans and jungles. The guide covers long routes and assists navigation for flight operations across regions.
Administration officials expect Britain to accept a loan rather than a grant and believe Congress will need to authorize the loan if produced. The discussions span finances trade surplus property disposal and final lend lease settlement.
France's five year plan for the car industry is endangered by a coal production slump and material shortages. Truck production runs at half target and private cars delays push back. ferrous metals are scarce as factories divert to trucks.
Mountbatten opens the surrender with a telegram from Terauchi, who is said to have suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in Saigon. Itagaki is empowered to act, about 100000 Allied forces ashore in Singapore area, and seven Japanese envoys sign the surrender with allied officers present.
Ogletthorpe Georgia Pvt Lloyd Brower Jr son of Mrs O L Brower Rt 4 High Point and husband of Mrs Frances Brower Rt 2 Trinity now at the redistribution station for two weeks before new assignment in the United States He recently returned from six months in the European theater as a rifleman In the infantry his decorations include the European theater of operations ribbon with one campaign star and good conduct.
The piece argues Tojo's suicide signals militarism's failure and Japan's undercurrent of reform. It compares Kurusu's cautious peace view, notes the danger of blaming allied justice, and reflects on potential trials and the broader postwar shift toward enlightenment.
Radar weather reconnaissance aircraft under the Air Technical Service command provides prompt accurate preflight information in any scheduled area. The radar weather service adds to citizen air safety and planning amid military operations. More than 400 million pairs of shoes are produced annually in the United States.
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