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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1945
Page
2
Weather clear to partly cloudy and warm with scattered thundershowers in the mountains this afternoon and Wednesday. Extended forecast through Saturday shows above normal temperatures with thunderstorms mainly afternoons and evenings. Potatoes provide a third or more of daily vitamin C if eaten generously.
Dr. Milford explains a conference rule retroactive to September 1 that allows veterans to compete once the election result is announced. The rule targets veterans shifting plans after the war and aims to curb tramp athletes by requiring initial matriculation school retention. Districts in North Carolina and nearby states, plus Maryland, are seen as pivotal to passage.
A small aspirin tablet found in a vase of roses is credited with helping keep the flowers appearing fresh. The anecdote suggests a home remedy that surprises observers by slowing browning and extending petals' vitality.
Acting Soviet ambassador Niko lai V. Novikov urged the removal of Generalissimo Franco and his trial as a war criminal at a Madison Square Garden rally for the Spanish republic in exile. Prof Harold J Laski joined by radio calling for recognitions to shift to the exile government and abandoning Franco regime.
Molotov objects to Britain's stance on Balkan governments backed by Russia and accuses Bevin of supporting an undemocratic regime in Greece. Bevin retorts that he will not be spoken to harshly and jokes about being in the prisoners dock. He then quips about shared nobility with Molotov.
Tax records for 1945 indicate higher state revenues with growth in multiple sectors. Officials cite industrial activity and wartime economy as driving forces, noting improvements over prior year totals and steady compliance across counties.
San Francisco dispatch reports armed bands of Japanese and Germans roaming Shanghai streets without interference. Edward Souder Jr of AB C notes the Japanese greet Americans with contempt while the Germans are as arrogant as during the war. Chinese and American laborers enjoy full freedom in Shanghai.
The White House states the occupation will use existing Japanese government only and modify autocratic tendencies as needed. Talks about the emperor Hirohito possibly abdicating continue, with Koichi Kido noting abdication might be likely but not currently considered. MacArthur orders a full report on the emperor's vast fortune and holdings, a secrecy long maintained.
Report cites unverified claims that the 81st infantry division was first to occupy a scorched town after a B 29 raid. Observers note no firefight occurred as planes and ships stood by to prevent manipulation.
Civitan club members at the Sheraton heard Major L. T. Thompson recount service in England and North Africa. He described D-day actions in France, the Siegfried line, Anzio, and praised the 38th Evacuation Hospital unit under Col. George T. Wood Jr. Lt. Robert Pearce attended as a guest. Charles Risch’s team won the attendance prize.
Tokyo dispatch notes Prince Takamatshu, Hirohito's second brother, promising to extend press correspondents’ sympathy toward Japanese efforts for peace. The paper he read echoed foreign office language and carried a vague diplomatic tone.
Documents reveal German plan to unveil the six barrel Nebelwerfer mortar with code word Sea Lion. Two beachheads to link up from Army Group A with lines from northeast of Ith toward Aldershot and Gilbury, driving Kent Surrey Sussex hedgerows then Colchester to Severn estuary and Bristol area to cut off London.
About 90 000 auto workers idle amid labor disputes as 60 000 AFL lumber and sawmill workers quit in Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana. In addition 15 000 CIO workers at New York Shipbuilding join protests near Philadelphia and Camden. Oil union talks under federal mediation follow sitdown at a navy yard shutdown amid gas shortages and spreading plant stoppages.
Buying of rails steels and air transports helped the stock market pull out of a rut with favorites posting gains to near eight year highs. Prominent movers included Santa Fe New York Central Union Pacific Southern Pacific U S Steel Bethlehem Studebaker General Motors Montgomery Ward Goodrich Anaconda American Smelting American Airlines Eastern Air Lines Eastman Kodak Du Pont and Texas Co. Some losses appeared in Standard Oil Allied Chemical American Tele Consolidated Edison and International Nickel. Bonds were narrow and commodities mixed.
New York on September 25 reports a quiet cotton textile market as buyers await price increases on print cloths and other constructions. There were only a few releases of sheetings and duck cotton while the wool market held steady. The war-board is expected to approve a 40 percent set aside for low price clothing program in Q4.
USDA market notes salable hogs 5 000 to total 9 000, steady at 14.75 for 140 lb porkers and 14.00 for sows, full clearance. Cattle offerings 8 000 to 9 000, calves 1 000, steady to slow on mid to good grades, fair activity in fed steers and yearlings, bulls scarce and slow, canners steady, wealers firm around 15.00, stock cattle strong, best fed heifers 17.50, cutter cows 8.25 outside.
Market summary shows demand fair for Idaho russet varieties with dull overall activity, while other sections stay steady. Idaho russet burbanks priced at 13.65 to 3.90, Colorado red McClures 2.90 to 3.00, North Dakota bliss 1.75 to 1.95, red senna washed 2.80 to 3, chip peppers 1.90 to 2.10, and cobblers 2.00 to 2.10, against total U S ships 904 and new stocks dining for supplies.
Polish naval sources said they expect to receive twenty vessels from Russia soon including a destroyer six minesweepers and other craft. Russian Rear Adm Kilotay Abramov has been named commander in chief of the Polish naval forces. The navy now consists of one cruiser six destroyers and six submarines and is spread across England Poland and Sweden.
Secretary of State James F. Byrnes is the fifth South Carolinian to hold a cabinet post and the state's third secretary of state. His appointment ends a 100-year gap since John C. Calhoun, who served as secretary of state in 1845. Other Palmetto State figures include Paul Hamilton, Joel R. Poinsett, Hugh S. Legare. Col Jonathan Williams was related to Benjamin Franklin.
In Atlanta on September 25 Richmond S J Patterson Jr of the Presbyterian Church executive committee urges laymen to fill pastorless churches. He cites 30 percent of about 3,500 churches lacking pastors and calls for lay leaders to sustain services, supply teaching, and provide worship outlines as Presbyterians face a religious leadership gap.
Washington Army Medical Department studies streptomycin as a potential aid for sick and war veterans. The drug fights gram negative bacteria like tuberculosis and cholera while penicillin targets gram positive bacteria. Production is in early stages with limited quantities for experiments. large scale availability will take time.
Congress eyes next spring for formal handling of a concerning question about Somte force secrets. Lawmakers show confusion and eagerness to learn President's proposal on the matter as they confront uncertain decisions.
In Medford Oregon the Fairchild family canine named T-Bone barked and rallied the children aged three and near the house. The dog alerted father Glen Fairchild who found a large rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike just feet from the girls while they played.
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