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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1949
Page
5
International News Service reports scientists at General Electric in Schenectady New York found large raindrops frequently change shape up to 50 times a second and can resemble many forms from pancakes to hot dogs. Smaller drops look like marbles or footballs.
Cincinnati scientist Dr. Kenneth E. Caster of the University of Cincinnati believes manganese mines in South America could strengthen America's steel supply. After a four year study of the Amazon region in Brazil, he cites three main mining areas: western Brazil near Paraguay, Minas Gerais north of Rio de Janeiro, and a new site at the Amazon mouth. Brazilian federal authorities authorized exploration last year.
Melbourne reports the Australian government received a recommendation to declare the Kokoda trail in New Guinea a national park to honor battles fought in 1942. The proposal suggests modeling it after Gettysburg National Park in the United States.
Pittsburgh report suggests nerves cause 50 percent of headaches. Allegheny County doctors advise self care for anxiety and stress while noting eye, ear, nose, throat, or dental problems can cause headaches. Migraine linked to possible brain hive triggers and heredity. chocolate and alcohol blamed.
Edward V. Mitchell reports a 44 year marriage between A F Jones and his wife with 15 living descendants. The Jones family, longtime Randolph County residents near Trinity, rebuilt after a May barn fire and continue farming tobacco and watermelons, drawing buyers from Bluefield West Virginia. Father Jones reflects on a hard but healthy life and pride in his famed melons.
The victim senses an imminent assault while discussing medicines. The piece notes these drugs are non habit forming unlike narcotics and urges medical guidance before use.
In the county, the Jones family stands out for health and happiness as "Ma" and "Pa" Jones raise a large brood with many blessings. They credit their well being to good fortune and strong family ties, sharing their optimism with neighbors.
Real estate activity shows multiple transfers in High Point Township. E L Briggs and wife exchange with S B Clapp for a Gordon Road lot, and J H Richardson and wife sell Garner land parcels to Olin Atkins and wife.
City Health Officer George M. Uhl reports 206 sleeping pill crisis cases in Los Angeles during 1948 and confirms fatalities from accidental pill overdoses.
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