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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1943
Page
20
War driven demand floods Ozarks markets as hillfolk sell household goods at daily auctions. Cash purchases replace barter in towns and farms as auctioneers move between villages. Prices soar on worn mowers and old wash boilers, with souvenirs and reunited friends packing sales.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have grown to over 4,000, with 1,500 added since the war began, remaining largely at their posts to police Canada while many seek overseas combat. The force is now largely motorized and collaborates with the FBI to counter espionage and border crime. A reporter recalls RCMP mercy work with Eskimos aiding a fugitive arrest, illustrating the force's broad duties and community trust.
A district leader notes plans to prune trees next week despite a busy sale schedule with daily auctions. An antique hunter spots potential in Ozark sales while professional dealers have yet to enter the scene. Purchases come largely from neighbors seeking keepsakes and curios.
Washington reports that Senator Hatch urged a tougher Fulbright Lasting Peace Resolution, calling for a definite pledge to use military force to deter aggression. The push includes a separate resolution by Hatch Hill Ball and Burton. A compromise statement from Chairman Connally is anticipated after subcommittee reviews.
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