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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1944
Page
7
Washington laments waste from past weapon orders now deemed useless as Allied forces shift to the Pacific. Master models and aging devices sit in arsenals awaiting sale while authorities fear scrutiny from a future Congress. Some items drop in price from thousands to mere dollars.
British representatives at the Quebec conference vow to push to the limit in eradicating Japan. The Europe liberation will ease American manpower needs in the Far East as French and Dutch aid grows, with De Gaulle and Gerbrandy pledging full strength once the Continent is free. Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur lead major offensives, aided by Mountbatten in the India Burma zone, while the French and Dutch assist in mop up and postwar patrols.
Bandleader Tommy Dorsey and wife Pat Dane face assault charges in Los Angeles. Also charged is director Allen Smiley for alleged blows during a balcony clash on Aug. 5 at Dorsey’s Hollywood apartment. Jonathan Hall and Eddie Norris testified to the incident before grand jurors.
The text asks about the country containing the city Calabais and the river Lorele, and queries Calabria's location. It also includes a Dewoc Tocqueville quote and a wedding gift note scenario and a horoscope snippet about birthday assertiveness and ambition with hints of musical and literary interests.
Wilson Sept 13 The compromise between growers and warehouse men and the Tobacco Association of the United States sets new openings for the middle and old belt tobacco markets. Middle belt starts full operation Sept 24 after two days of restricted hours with multiple buyer sets. Old belt opens with varied daily hours across regions.
The excerpt notes that a child of today will develop clever, original thoughts across many subjects. It warns the child may be over critical of others while growing into capable, inventive adulthood.
The article notes Frange as a seaport town and fortress located on the Strait of Dover. It also mentions the Rhine in a surrounding context and identifies Italy's southernmost peninsula.
Camp Lejeune prepares a Marine football squad for the 1944 season under Lt. Col. William W. Stickney. Tentative 1944 schedule lists an opener against the Third Air Force Gremlins at Charlotte on Sept 30 and a Bainbridge Navy Station game on Nov 18. Noted players include Pfc John Yonaker, former Notre Dame end, and Lt Pat Preston, with Stickney directing practices.
In Finch field over the weekend Fort Bragg Reception center team won both games. They beat Triangle Hosiery of High Point 6 to 4 with Red Ennis on the mound and Har rington and Maynard each collecting two hits. Sunday afternoon Fort Bragg defeated the 22nd Regiment 15 to 0 as Cole Hopper and Dennis held the Regiment to two scattered hits.
Stickney announced first practice tomorrow afternoon while authorities grant permission for team organization. Colonel said no interference with ongoing training. Players must practice in spare time and will not be transferred from units to play football.
The Merita Bakers emphasize their flour is milled from selected wheat to ensure flavor and healthful nourishment in every loaf. They tout wheat from America’s finest fields, guaranteeing hearty nourishment and the bread’s long-favored status in the South.
Advert says thousands report SSS Tonic benefits and scientific research supports results. Claim notes store availability in 10 and 20 oz sizes and suggests customers feel like themselves again.
CAMP LEJEUNE Sept 13 The entire city of Kinston has been placed out of bounds to service personnel at the Marine base under a special order. The order effective Friday cites venereal infections contracted in Kinston and allows passes for on duty MPs, married personnel with passes, and those performing official duties with passes.
Manchester enjoyed a rare blackout lift as lights returned in the city last night. Citizens read newspapers in the streets danced and sang while lamps glowed and couples kissed under restored illumination ahead of a nationwide return on September 17.
About 340 Allied prisoners from Bulgaria including 305 Americans left Turkey for home. They wore Turkish issued clothing replacing tattered attire from Bulgarian camps where some had been held for two years.
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