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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1943
Page
2
Epidemic reports 798 cases with 70 deaths. Of the total 631 in Chicago and 167 in Cook County suburbs, health officials note the sharp rise as authorities track the outbreak.
Goldfish served in WWI as test animals by placing them in water with washed mask chemicals to detect the substances used. The experiment demonstrated how certain chemicals interacted with aquatic life, revealing exposure methods and the nature of the agents.
Gen George C Marshall U S Chief of Staff arrived in Mexico City on a surprise visit and said the Salerno engagements this week were only the start of heavy fighting He planned to review Mexican troops with Mrs Marshall later they attended a reception at the national palace hosted by President Avila Camacho Others present included Attorney General Francis Biddle Nelson Rockefeller and Texas Governor Coke Stevenson
Washington plan to grant a two week vacation from uninterrupted industrial alcohol production was rejected by the War Production Board. Distillers and WPB officials expressed surprise as WPB indicated no release this year or assurances for 1944. Military demand and alcohol stockpiling were cited, delaying any reduction in distilleries working hours.
The text describes old castles as bleak places with moats used as sewers and remains of meals scattered on the floors, reflecting a rough, unromantic reality of medieval fortresses.
Radio listings show a dense wartime schedule with scattered dramas, serials, news, and music across multiple stations. Features include The Sea Around Us, Captain Tim Mealy, World War broadcasts, Fred Warloy’s Time, and The Stage Door Canteen among many others with performances by Harry James, Joan Davis, Bing Crosby, and Mary Astor.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee set up a suspension of the rules vote next Monday to push the Fulbright peace resolution. Chairman Bloom predicted strong support for the proposal by Rep. Fulbright and 38-year-old Arkansas Democrat, with Republican leaders signaling broad floor backing despite normal opposition to rule suspensions. A Senate clash loomed as Sen. Connally floated a peace-by-force concept.
Describes camels with multiple stomach pockets and circular muscles that close openings. Fluid stored in these pockets is absorbed as needed to quench thirst.
London report says Marshallo Cavallero former Italian general staff chief committed suicide in Rome after resigning last January. The Stefani broadcast linked his death to dishonor and treachery, noting his age of 63 and ties to steel interests. Berlin says Mussolini named Renato Ricci to command voluntary militia for national security. Ricci, ex Fascist official, was among leaders arrested after Mussolini’s fall.
Harper Kinzer operates a high tech pig farm at Wanda Shop Hollow near Ethel West Virginia. The 100 by seven foot building houses 19 pens plus smaller houses with automatic feeders and running water from two sources. Kinzer says the facility reflects his view that wallows belong to old methods and he enjoys showing visitors the modern setup.
WSJS air schedule for Thursday September 16, 1943 lists evening programs led by Roy Acuff and Chaplin features plus The Aldrich Family and Jack Haley show. Includes sports, news, music, and variety segments with The Keo Reporter and The Open Door among late night offerings.
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