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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1945
Page
2
Partly cloudy in North Carolina with moderately warm conditions today and Thursday. Tonight cooler again with lingering mild temperatures and no significant precipitation expected.
General Omar Bradley planned to confer with 19 veterans bureau managers from eight southeastern states at the Biltmore hotel in Atlanta. Key aides included Lt. Gen. Paul Hawley, Maj. O. W. Hanson, and Luther Ellis as the group discussed all facets of veterans problems.
The article notes Mrs. Douglas Arthur's arrival preparations and the formation of Carrier Division 24 to bring home General MacArthur's army. It cites Brig. Gen. Elliot Thorpe reporting a larger Japanese cabinet list and potential further names for interrogation. Tokyo papers report Premier Higashi-Kuni may send an envoy of apology to China over war crimes.
The Kennedy statement to the secretary cites the Kelsey Hayes strike idleing 4500 workers since Aug 23 and ripple effects in related plants. UAW leaders weigh demands for a 30 percent raise versus stop-gap offers as Warren of the labor department heads conciliation efforts in Detroit and Washington. Chrysler and Ford locals organize vote plans while regional UAW presidents push for a national convention this fall.
A February letter from Mary Lee’s mother and sheriff notes show no solid clues in Lake Charles. The Richmond officer Epes faces a dramatic trial conclusion as his mother-in-law denies drug use by Mary Lee, while police pursue tips from Maryland to Florida.
Orville Wright of Dayton and Col. H Nelson Jackson of Burlington visited as sponsors as the 1946 Hudson rolled from Detroit's assembly line. Wright flew the first powered flight in 1903 from Kitty Hawk and Jackson made the first cross country auto trip in 1903.
The Wood Office Furniture Institute will hold its quarterly gathering at Sedgefield Inn Friday and Saturday with manufacturers from across the country attending. James A. Wallace of Jasper Indiana is president with B. Deane of Grand Rapids vice president John J. Reinecke of Washington secretary and W. T. Powell of High Point treasurer. Local members Myrtle Desk Alma Desk and High Point Reading and Chair Company will host a dinner at Emerywood Country Club honoring visitors. About 45 are expected.
The piece argues that the Mediterranean must remain an international waterway with free passage, warning that any conflict over control could trigger major upheaval. It notes the big three America Britain and Russia face numerous problems yet seek to maintain their alliance and peace. It discusses Russian aims in the region including trusteeships and influence over Greece Bulgaria Hungary Romania and Yugoslavia, and suggests Russia seeks dominance beyond the Black Sea.
Army officials announced the three B29 Superfortresses should reach the capital by 6 p m EWT with possible earlier arrival if lighter gasoline loads increased speed. General Giles reported weather, crew notes, and that Seaver Jr. from Bronxville and Lts Martin of Milwaukee and Whatley of Canton were reflecting on families while crews claimed 30 enemy planes destroyed and 24 probably destroyed with 19 damaged.
Revival services are in progress at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist church and will continue nightly this and next week at 7 30 led by evangelist Rev Hugh S Smith formerly of High Point now pastor of First Wesleyan Methodist Greensboro Music directed by Mrs W M Phaup Located on Kivett drive one mile east of city limits Pastor Rev W M Phaup invites the community and all friends to attend
In November 1944 Madison defendants led by Moody Brigman and Ernest Snelson obtained a restraining order against English who remained in office, was held in contempt and jailed briefly, then released. Court ruled English was clerk when summons issued. appellate review upheld, several related cases noted with mixed outcomes.
Wadesboro and Asheboro report record river heights with Deep River at Asheboro at its highest in 53 years. Crump mill bridge damaged, Mull Morrison bridge closed, and Blewett Falls power plant flooded. Widespread damage to textile plants, crops, and infrastructure across several counties.
Secretary Forrestal argues the atomic weapon remains a land or carrier based threat and that intercepting air power is the best defense. He estimates up to 12,000 planes and 500,000 to 600,000 personnel to man the navy and proposes major Pacific and Atlantic bases including Kodiak Adak Hawaii Balboa Guam and more. He places possible bases in the Philippines Marianas Ryukyus Manus Newfoundland Bermuda Guantanamo Cocosolo and Trinidad.
Washington mourns postwar defense and demobilization as Congress weighs unemployment pay and a 65 cent minimum wage. Army private George L. Mark accuses officers of pressuring him after speaking to reporters about Fort Belvoir morale. President Truman insists no padding in the armed forces and supports extended unemployment benefits while Senate votes loom.
The Society of Christian Service at Fair Grove Methodist Church in Thomasville sponsors a community get-together Friday at eight in the church hall. Admission is one cent per year of age. Rev. A James Clemmer leads with youth group help. Stunts are planned and a Miss Fair Grove will be chosen. Proceeds go to the Crusade for Christ fund.
In a contract bridge analysis, North-South faced a risky slam invitation. West’s diamond ace and a trump trick left the six heart contract vulnerable, while North’s hand lacked sufficient material to justify accepting the slam.
Doctors treat the Pinion brothers at Duke University Hospital in Durham. none can be saved as their illness progresses. A reporter found their mother hoping for mercy for all three, while a sister remains in an orphanage.
The first nationwide Army crafts contest for GI s in the United States ends with a national exhibition at Rockefeller Center New York from February 15 to March 14 1946. Winners are selected in four classes design formality of design best craft ties and materials inventive use of improvised materials and functional value. First prize is 75 dollars second 50 and third 25 with purchases at the Army Exchange Service.
Captain Henry M. Taylor of High Point North Carolina is discharged after serving as military personnel officer for the AAF Air Transport Command. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal and other honors. He completed 144 combat missions in the China Burma India theater totaling 470 flight hours. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a mechanical engineering degree and was active from February 1 1942. His wife is Ruth Beard Taylor of Pearl River New York.
In Palestine the Jewish National Fund plans a coastal new town between Haifa and Tel Aviv with British influence. Architect Prof Alexander Klein, guided by Prof Leslie Patrick Abercrombie, models the plan on mid century British towns of 60 000 to 75 000 residents.
Swiss creditors doing business in Nazi Germany were paid a total of 5,073,116,373 Swiss francs from August 1, 1934, to July 1945 end. Of this, 4,168,592,579 Swiss francs were for merchandise delivered to Germany.
Exhibition organizers indicate regional displays will select finalists for the national show in New York. Judges will evaluate entries and determine the lineup for the national event.
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