This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1946
Page
2
The report outlines government actions to restore prewar levels, cites April corn stock shortages 19 percent below last year, and warns that food shortages may persist into 1948 with further sacrifices. It also notes farm product prices rising to highs not seen since July 1920 driven by meat, fruit, and cotton price increases.
Petroleum based cleaners will soon be available that can clean windows tiles stoves furniture rugs blankets and also automobiles from cap to tires inside and out.
Observers view the council approved subcommittee led by Paul Hasluck as a minimal step. It will collect data on Spain and may seek further instructions after May 31. Members include Australia China Brazil France and Poland. Also noted is the large growth of oil burners in U S homes since 1920.
Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson warns of planned restricted output to stabilize farm prices amid nationwide high productivity and full employment. He cites the need for credit, technical aid, and nutrition programs including school lunches to support purchasing power and suggests adjusting production to domestic and import markets. Liquefied petroleum gas sales rose 540 million gallons last year, up 23 percent from 1944.
AP correspondent Tom Masterson recounts the 1948 Changchun fall as 30,000 Chinese Communist troops overran the city after a ferocious day battle. Government forces, including puppet troops, fought house to house. the main central bank area and Yenato Hotel were among the first targets, with the airport seized on the first night.
Mr and Mrs Robert Amos Upchurch announce the birth of a son Allen Lee born today at the Washington Street unit of High Point Memorial hospital located on Centennial avenue extension Rt 5 in High Point.
Two blasts occurred aboard the S. Solar destroyer escort 221 at Leonardo ammunition depot pier 1 Earle New Jersey around 10 45 a m EST. The vessel later sank at her pier.
Eight sailors were reported missing and 80 injured when the destroyer escort U S S Solar sank in lower New York bay near Earle naval depot. A navy spokesman cautioned casualty figures were not complete.
The Solar destroyer escort was launched May 29, 1943, at Philadelphia navy yard alongside five others. Built for 3.5 million dollars, it displaced 1,300 tons with a wartime crew of 220, though fewer due to demobilization. Armament included 3 inch dual purpose guns, 2 mm Bofors, 4 20 mm Oerlikons and 3 21 inch torpedo tubes.
Tokyo April 30 The four power allied council postponed a decision on Russia's plan to probe Japan's food situation after the American member said it is solely General MacArthur and U S control. Council chairman George Atcheson Jr said sending food to other countries is outside the council’s purview and tied to military operations. Proved oil reserves in the United States are estimated at 20 billion barrels, an all time high.
U.S. Steel Chrysler General Motors Santa Fe Southern Pacific Southern Railway Kennecott Western Union A Goodrich posted firmness while Great Northern New York Central Consolidated Edison Westinghouse and Phelps Dodge lagged in the session. In Chicago livestock news hogs and cattle mixed with steady to lower tones for some classes and tight stock availability. The cotton textile market in New York stayed quiet with scattered print cloth and sheetings and brisk rayon demand for fabrics.
Potatoes in Chicago on April 30 show arrivals 66 and on track 113 with total U S ship ments 790. Old stocks light with slow demand. Colorado McClures and Wyoming Triumphs steady. other regions slightly weaker. New stocks moderate with slow demand. Idaho Russell Burbanks U S No 1 3 40–3 90. Colorado Red McClures 3 90. Wyoming Bliss Triumphs 3 90. Minnesota North Dakota cobblers commercial 2 35. Bliss Triumphs commercial 2 10–2 20. Florida 100 lb sacks Pontiac 4 25. California Long Whites U S No 1 4 50–4 70.
In Kings County Court Brooklyn 15-year-old Nicholas Trinchillo stood as an all male jury was selected to try him on a second degree murder charge for the bludgeon slaying of Mrs Pauline Goldfire during an attempted robbery of her Brooklyn store last October 27. The state alleges he struck Goldfire with an iron bar when she turned to fetch socks he had asked for.
Diplomatic circles report an Azerbaijan accord reached during Tehran discussions between Premier Ahmed Qavam and Soviet Ambassador Sadchikov and at Tabriz with Jafar Pishevari and the Russian consul general. Proposals place Pishevari as governor general with cabinet heads and a provincial council. Average U S gasoline use per car has doubled since 1920.
Mediation by Edward McGrady and Paul Fuller continues with Lewis present as government mediation offers no clear progress. Allis Chalmers plants halt operations across Milwaukee Boston La Crosse affecting 27 000 idle workers. Meat packers yards return to private firms Armour Swift Cudahy Morrell as government seals loosened control. nationwide labor conflicts leave over 725 000 idle workers and 60 000 quitting due to coal shortages.
Creswell cited an informant claiming five or six people plotted to kill the allied commander five days earlier. Col. Larry Bunker identified Tokayama, with no extra guards seen at MacArthur's office. Tokyo May Day celebrations are planned with 300000 expected near imperial palace as MacArthur maintains his routine.
The conference debates a proposed four power plan for Germany with no fixed date for action. Byrnes and aides Connally and Vandenberg push disarmament and a 25 year four power supervision, plus outlawing fissionable materials and an inspection system. The pledges would run separate from peace treaties with Germany and Japan.
The forecast notes considerable cloudiness and scattered showers and thunderstorms today. It becomes partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with continued warmth. From 7:30 p m Tuesday to 7:30 p m Saturday, average temperatures run 4 to 5 degrees above normal, with a pattern of cooler Friday and rising values by the weekend. Moderate to locally heavy showers and thunderstorms persist into Wednesday or Thursday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.