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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
2
Democratic party officials warn of court action in southern states to compel electors to back the national ticket. Alabama and Mississippi pledge votes for Thurmond Wright, while Thurmond claims he will win more electoral votes than Truman.
A rescue plane carrying a Public Health Service doctor was shot down by a submarine after locating the sub 400 miles east of Charleston. Nine aboard survived with no injuries. seven enlisted men and Lt. A G Cupples were rescued by the submarine Torsk and later flown to Elizabeth City, with the doctor preserving the ill man using ice packs during the 400 mile trip.
A 1916 observer recalls the Gaekwar of Baroda and Prince Jaisingh, noting lavish allowances and misadventures. The piece argues Indian princes are fading away, signaling a change in India and a loss of regal color from the world stage.
Region 6 scout executives conference set for August 22 27 at Blue Ridge cancelled due to polio. Over 1 800 executives from five southern states were to attend with Uwharrie Council representatives Hackney Turner Copeland and Gaskins. Possible make up in Atlanta Georgia late September or early October.
Dr. Roy Norton state health officer says openings may be delayed but left to local authorities as 32 new polio cases push yearly state total to 1,417. Clyde Erwin and Norton discuss best approach with local officials, counties report varied case totals across North Carolina.
The Soviet ambassador sought court immunity as the New York Supreme Court weighed action against the Soviet consul general. State officials advised caution while noting no official position from Washington or Albany. In Washington, Russian spy hearings continued with Rep. Thomas announcing Samarin would be questioned behind closed doors as perjury probes and witnesses Kramer and Silverman faced tense, lengthy questioning.
UN mediator Bernadotte reports a midnight battle near Jerusalem amid a truce, with both Arabs and Jews accused of firing. Observers tally 75 on duty as he urges de militarization to restore quiet, noting differing accounts on who started the fighting. Heavy shelling and stray bullets disrupted the city center and outskirts.
Certificates of incorporation filed in Raleigh list M. Ernest Welch Incorporated of High Point with $100,000 authorized stock. Ernest Welch Hester Welch and F F E McNeill of High Point subscribed $300 each to the new real estate firm.
American and British military police repelled two Soviet forays into western sectors of Berlin aided by German police from the Soviet zone. Russian MPs and German officers sought to search houses across the border and at Potsdamer Platz.
The grave of Rev. Josiah Henson known as the original Uncle Tom from Uncle Tom's Cabin lies in Dresden Ontario. The historic burial reflects Henson's pivotal role in abolitionist history and Canadian memorials.
The Tsetse fly requires shaded habitats to breed and can be controlled by clearing brush over large areas. Ontario, Canada, covers more than 412,000 square miles.
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