24 Apr 1946
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1946
Page
1
Senator Taft of Ohio argues against a 3.75 billion dollar loan to Britain. He urges a 1.25 billion dollar gift, saying loan would burden the United States and fuel friction with allies. He warns continued interest payments would provoke resentment and harm Anglo American relations.
The rubber industry forecasts a record tire output this year exceeding 66 million new passenger tires as cotton yarn controls conserve cord supplies. Officials warn dealers may lag 1 2 weeks in deliveries through summer, with relief expected after a May 1 yarn mill freeze.
Miss Jane Pratt of Raeford was nominated by the eighth district Democratic committee to fill the late Rep W O Burgin’s unexpired term. She won unanimously on the fifth ballot after six candidates were eliminated. The term expires next January.
Jane Pratt wins nomination to fill the unexpired term of late Rep. W. O. Burgin in North Carolina's eighth district. The 44 year old longtime Burgin secretary, from Morven and later Hoke County, would become the first North Carolina woman in Congress if elected in the May 25 special election.
Tokyo reports that efforts to form a coalition government stall as Social Democrats demand premiership and key posts. discussions with Liberal leaders and Baron Shidehara continue, with the emperor seeking progress. General MacArthur notes 27 million voters, about 73 percent, participated in Japan's April 10 election.
Senator Mitchell of Washington criticized the National Association of Manufacturers for spending 395,850 on an anti-CPA campaign. He spoke as NAM president Robert R. Wason testified at hearings on extending the OPA beyond June 30. Wason called the OPA a propaganda machine while NAM cited a 13,000,000 annual bill for propaganda and printing ration books.
East Carolina Teachers College won five of seven debates at the Grand National Forensic tournament held April 18 to 20 at Mary Washington College in Virginia. Debaters included Charles Long of Thomasville, Gloria Butler of Tabor City, Joyce Strickland of Angier, and Edward B. Bright of Chocowinity.
In Chungking on April 24 Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek postponed the May 5 meeting of China's national assembly to draft a new constitution. Communist demands for delay and talks of compromise rise as Marshall pressures for settlement. Government forces face 80,000 Communists near Manchuria with Changchun held and Harbin at risk. Five American correspondents in Changchun reported safe after the fighting.
In Milan at San Vittore prison about 2,500 rioting inmates surrendered after four days. A small rebel faction led by Erzio Barbieri remained active while more than 30 guards were freed unharmed. Eight prisoners were killed as shellfire damaged the fortress and an ultimatum to free the hostages preceded the assault.
The World Today discusses the U S government fight with black market corn for 50 000 000 bushels to aid famine relief overseas. It notes Europe largely views corn only as animal feed and recalls Hoover urging corn meal use in wartime. Balkans Romania and Bulgaria grow corn but wartime disruption threatens local needs.
Mrs. William Thompson, 27, sought a divorce in Pittsburgh on grounds of indignities after her husband, an Army sergeant, fathered quadruplets in England with an English WAF. Judge Thomas M. Marshall granted the uncontested plea. The case drew notoriety as Thompson’s wife spoke of embarrassment and loss of weight from media attention.
The High Point Enterprise raises home delivery to 25 cents weekly starting May 4 with first collection May 11. Mail rates move from 9 to 11 dollars annually as production costs climb 50 percent. About 40 percent of the increase funds carrier boys and agents amid a nationwide pattern of higher rates.
Labor and management face a threatened nationwide strike by 65 000 AFL railway express workers with a White House intervention possible before the Friday deadline. In Detroit 1 000 workers did not report to work as 12 000 New York workers prepare to walk out 24 hours early. President Truman may name a fact finding board to seek settlements in the wage dispute.
In Richmond on April 24, about 1,600 members of the truck drivers and helpers union Local No 592 and warehouse employees union No 322 went back to work ending a two day sympathy strike. The stoppage halted roughly 95 percent of freight moving into and out of the city in solidarity with 40 or so Int Richmond dry goods company striking employees.
OPA showed little concern over a garment industry claim that price controls will halt men’s suit shipments after May 1. A nameless spokesman said shipments may stop due to unchanged ceilings, while an anonymous OPA official doubted many manufacturers will miss requirements of the MAP despite revised suit ceilings.
Governor Cherry designates April 29 through May 4 as Veterans Opportunity Week and calls for job creation and training programs for returning service members. He stresses helping thousands of wounded veterans rehabilitate and integrate into economic and social life.
U N Security Council peers back Australian inquiry into Franco Spain as rival Soviet Iran motion fails. Edward R. Stettinius Jr signals support with key delegates backing a broad probe while Russia and allies seek a diplomatic pause. A one day recess follows a stormy session with expectations of a harmonious path forward.
Raleigh April 4. The state department of public welfare urges local officials to supervise city and county jails more closely where jailers do not live in the jail. Director Charles H. Miller cites inspections of about 100 county jails and over 200 city lockups showing inadequate safeguards and calls for hourly checks overnight to prevent tragedies. Miller notes a Scotland Neck jail fire where four prisoners suffocated and cites a 1941 Columbus county jail fire. He urges night officers to check intoxicated prisoners at least hourly.
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