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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1955
Page
5
The 1954 figure for man days lost to labor disputes was the lowest since World War II, with 22,000,000 idle man-days in 1934 noted as a comparison. Strikes were fewer, shorter, and more localized, averaging 14.7 days per worker. the era of neutral government policy is linked to improved industrial peace.
A backlog of orders at month’s end in High Point signals strong business for furniture case goods manufacturers. Through 1955’s first half output is above normal with full production schedules and some plants running 50 to 55 hours weekly, though delivery is tight. A leveling off from postwar speculative buying is noted, and inventories remain steady as April begins.
Two High Point executives Tilman B. Thomas and Bland W. Worley completed a six month executive program at the University of North Carolina. The ceremony featured John E. Jeuck of the University of Chicago as speaker. Thomas is secretary treasurer of Heritage Furniture Co. and Worley is vice president of Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. local branch.
The Borden Co spent 1 618 817 73 last year in North Carolina. M Stuart sales manager said the figure covers raw materials and payroll. Taxes and local state government payments were not available.
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Hayworth promoted from upholstery order section to purchasing agent at Heritage Furniture Inc. He previously worked in purchasing at Western Electric and served eight years as a civilian with the Adjutant General's office in St. Louis. He was administrative assistant at the Records Center for five years.
CHAPEL HILL April 2 The eighth annual National Consumer Credit Conference opens tomorrow at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Leaders from across the nation will discuss the consumer credit economy under the theme Consumer Credit in an Expanding Economy. Sessions are open to the public with programs in Carroll Hall and social events at the Carolina Inn.
Local hosiery industry leaders expect Eisenhower's proposed 90 cents an hour minimum wage to be noticeable but not extensive. Most general wages run above the target, with unskilled and handicapped brackets as exceptions. Firms fear wage law passage could lift upper brackets, while management notes potential elimination of low-cost competition from areas with very low wages.
Universal Television here begins production of a converter unit to transform table model sets into console models. The shell fits under $100 cheaper than current consoles, with a split cabinet design and back access. Patents are pending on the style and concept.
Bakertown Manufacturing Co. launches medium and lower priced living room furniture production. President Paul Modlin. vice presidents D. C. Hi and Mrs. D. C. Hodgin. upholstery and frame plants totaling 17,000 square feet. Current output includes chairs, sofas and two piece sectionals.
Ohio produced seven percent of the US apple crop in 1900 but only three percent in 1954, reflecting a significant decline in share over the first half of the 20th century.
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