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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1946
Page
2
The prosecution in the murder trial of James R. Engle called two state mental hospital officials to rebut defense claims he was insane when he killed Emily oit 30 in the public library. Drs Rushong and Dillon testified Engle spent 28 days at Lina State Hospital, was declared sane, and ordered to trial.
After Pishevari’s capitulation to Tehran, troops were sent to supervise parliament. Most firing seemed celebratory. In Mianeh and Tabriz crowds waited by the roadside to greet Tehran’s return, following evacuation of Azerbaijan a year earlier.
The United Nations headquarters committee voted 33 to 7 to accept John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s gift of an $8.5 million Manhattan property. The panel approved sending the resolution to the full UN assembly, potentially ending a lengthy dispute over the world capital site.
A state inquiry reviewed alleged irregular expenses by a company led by Smith. It found a $2000 monthly January 1941 allowance and travel gifts and entertainment costs totaling 34126 from 1941 to 1944 with vague vouchers. Allen as vice president earned 14000 annually plus a 5000 extra salary per Smith order, recorded as expenses. The company allegedly did not report these to tax authorities.
Flooding occurred in all states along and between the Mississippi River from Minnesota to Louisiana, including Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Missouri Kentucky Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana, affecting communities and prompting warnings.
Civic group meeting at the Sheraton featured Robert E. Stiemke associate professor of mage fre.eage at State college in leigh as guest speaker. He showcased a film Clean Waters in techni color and urged funds to fight stream pollution, noting 26 000 needed to support North Carolina efforts and the state’s fishing industry worth 100 000 000 yearly. Special guests from local clubs attended and attendance prize winners were named.
James Jones, 40, of Thomasville, was given an eight month suspended sentence after a Monday indecent exposure conviction. He must attend two years probation, report to Lexington officer T. D. Stokes, avoid bad habits, work, support family, and pay costs. Police arrested him at plant B of the Thomasville Chair company after testimony from six Colonial Drive schoolgirls. Judge Ho ward Steed delayed judgment until today.
Blum plans a provisional cabinet to lift France from political stalemate and rule until January when the president is elected. He was elected by the assembly with 575 of 590 votes and then met with communist, MRP and radical socialist leaders to secure support.
The solution states the Grand Coulee dam confines the Colorado River. It also notes three questions about dam river confinements and an astrology horoscope reference.
The United Automobile Workers CIO says 900,000 members seek a 23.5 cent hourly raise in 1947 contract talks to total 1,692,000 dollars a day. Walter P. Reuther cites inflation as reason and adds proposed equalization fund social security and retirement plans. Overall raise could reach about 30 cents an hour including additional demands.
The First Methodist annual Christmas musicale features about fifty voices in combined choirs directed by Miss Dorothy Hoskins and Sam Taylor directing the Junior choir. Mrs. T. E. Strickland accompanies. Mrs. Hubert Barrer performs Ave Maria on violin.
Senator Millikin said the GOP conference must decide which controls to keep or end as fast-disappearing regulations complicate policy. He noted veterans groups are split on ending housing controls while sugar rationing and other issues may be debated. President Truman plans three January messages on the state of the union budget and the economic advisory council report, signaling renewed economic planning.
A five alarm blaze at an adjacent ice plant toppled a six story building trapping a mother Elizabeth Biancardi 37 and her children Joyce 12 and Lucille 8. Rescue teams pulled them from the debris nearly 24 hours after collapse. Fire chief Guineen doubts any survivors remain. Earlier fire at 5 pm led to arrests of two boys 13 and 10 on arson charges. The first blaze is blamed on mischievous youths.
A wounded soldier reflects on peace during Christmas, asking for fresh sheets and renewed eyes to see a better future. He expresses gratitude for health and friends, asking Santa to grant meaningful comfort over the grim memories of war.
The United Mine Workers face a Supreme Court review over whether the union can be held responsible for acts of John L. Lewis. The case centers on a $3.5 million contempt fine after the soft coal strike and seeks to overturn or aclarify rulings, with multiple legal questions about injunctions, amendments, and the union’s status.
British sources say Ernest Bevin will speak again as the trusteeship question is discussed. James F. Byrnes will address the assembly on arms reduction when final action nears. Molotov attended the political committee at Lake Success as U S Senator Connally praised his role amid conciliatory mood.
An east-bound freight collided with a stopped Ohio locomotive, causing overturns. A west-bound passenger train then hit the wreckage. two locomotives and two passenger cars overturned. Ambulances from Wooster, Ashland, and Shelby aided the injured as Mansfield fire chief L. J. Steele led emergency crews.
Wake Forest basketball schedules three games in five days. The Demon Deacons meet the Edenton All Stars at Edenton Thursday night the Hanes Hosiery quint at Winston Salem Saturday night and the Asheville All Stars at Asheville Monday night. The Asheville game closes the pre Christmas schedule.
Eight of Wake Forest's 12 man traveling roster are North Carolina natives. Named on the squad are Willard Kaylor from Marion, Hank Lougee of Durham, John O'Quinn from Asheboro, Warren Hicks of Kings Mountain, Jim Patton of Swannanoa, Jim Lyles from Asheville, and Doran Walters.
Davidson county sheriff seeks help after 112 pieces of iron pipe valued at 260 dollars were stolen from Mount Pleasant Church near Midway. The pipes were intended for a cemetery fence. church posts remain.
At UN meetings in Potsdam and New York, Spain’s bid for UN membership faced opposition and moral censure against Franco. The Soviet Union pressed for sanctions and positive action, while the U S and Britain resisted force. A Polish push for severed relations and a Russian veto shaped the stalled drive.
Farm policy discusses exemption for corporations from taxes on the portion of earnings distributed as dividends, taxed to stockholders. Directors elected include R Flake Shaw Greensboro North Carolina and H L Wingate Pelham Georgia among seven already in office. Two-year terms set for directors with president Edward A O Nea l vice president Allen B Kline and ten others terms expiring next year.
FBI agents hunt Edward P. Terry, Bilbo ally and former secretary, after he sought to skip testimony claiming death threats. The Bilbo war contracts inquiry probes $30,000 cash, a new home, and other gifts tied to Mississippi construction work totaling $26 million. Terry’s absence and threats are central to the risk of proceeding with the hearing. Prices paid to farmers run 84 percent higher than 1941, and the rural spending index climbs 59 percent above the rural price level.
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