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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1946
Page
1
The President's Council of Economic Advisers told President Truman that 1947 may see a more than ordinarily favorable outlook for jobs and production. They warned against drifting into lower output and stressed a policy of free enterprise with government support to avoid future booms and busts.
Washington reports the United States Chamber of Commerce concedes many prices are too high yet says a new round of wage increases will make reducing them viable. Chamber responds to CIO claims that industry can afford up to 25 percent wage rises without major price or profit impact. William K. Jackson labels the CIO and Nathan analysis an economic mirage.
Mostly cloudy conditions across North Carolina with light rain confined to extreme west tonight, followed by clearing and cold by Thursday. Low temperatures mostly 24 to 28 in far west and near freezing centrally. Officials note moonrise around late night and record temperatures from major stations such as Raleigh 65/41 and Wilmington 70/53 with varying rainfall amounts.
The agriculture department tallies 1947 winter wheat prospects to inform farmers traders and government whether a bread grain surplus is possible. Crop reporting board will release results after markets close tomorrow at 3 p m EST. Winter wheat accounts for about three fourths of U S production and is planted in fall.
New York December 18 CIO United Auto Workers begins a nationwide survey of local strike funds and financial resources ahead of auto company negotiations. George Addes cites about a few million dollars in locals, the international at 400000 and a revolving fund balance of 123000. The union seeks potential support as it targets a 23 percent wage rise to about 30 cents hourly and notes a October November membership average of 814442.
A German V-2 rocket rose to a record 111 miles over White Sands New Mexico, beating the 104 mile July record and reaching 5350 feet per second. About 300 cameras tracked the ascent as Lt. Col. Harold R. Turner called it the best so far. Meteorite fragments were too small for easy observation, awaiting film analysis.
The Middlewest shivered in sub zero and below freezing conditions as the season's coldest wave lingers. Readings extended from eastern Montana through North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin to upper Michigan as the mass of cold air moves toward the middle Atlantic and New England states.
At Lake Success New York a U S plan to form a seven member on the spot investigation committee would study conditions on both sides of the Greek frontier with five permanent members plus Poland and Brazil represented The Greek conflict centers on Albania Bulgaria and Yugoslavia and the UN security council debate resumed on Greece’s charge while U S Baruch frames disarmament talks amid delays speculation and a stalled atomic energy vote
Ward Beecher Caraway a 22 year old Charlotte negro was sentenced to die in the electric chair the week of January 27 for the murder of Mrs. Marjory Church Logan a 52 year old Long Island society matron. The all male Nassau County jury convicted him last Friday.
Edward P. Terry, former secretary to Senator Bilbo, testified that A. B. Friend warned him in a Mississippi hotel dining room last April that killing him would follow if he spoke about Bilbo. Terry said Friend, Bilbo's wartime contractor and campaign manager, spoke of an under standing with contractors to repay a 1940 election debt with cash and checks.
Washington observers report the administration’s control strip housing program set to take effect December 24 faced Senate Small Business subcommittee scrutiny. Witnesses listed include housing officials Creedon Foley Fleming and labor leaders Thomas Gray and Snyder with mayor John Snyder of York, Pa.
William B. Umstead 51, a Durham attorney and former congressman, will fill the unexpired term of the late Josiah W. Bailey in the U S Senate. Governor Cherry announced the appointment, prompting early support from administration allies and stirring 1948 political speculation in North Carolina.
Lt Col Felix Jamsey of Northwestern University described a study in two English hospitals using hemoglobin from waste blood mixed with penicillin to form a jelly applied to nonhealing wounds. The method produced strong concentrations with few or no adverse effects, unlike pure penicillin which absorbed quickly and irritated wounds.
London reports the Daily Herald records that new U S ambassador O Max Gardner will serve mint juleps to guests at the embassy promising a hospitable host. The note notes julep debates and Gardner is described as tactful and moderate toward prohibition.
Raleigh dispatch reports Secretary of State Thad Eure will not run for the United States Senate in 1948. The decision adds confusion to the NC political picture after Governor Cherry announced W. B. Umstead of Durham as successor to the late U. S. Senator.
A school bus carrying nine pupils and its driver collided with a Southern Railway passenger train at a grade crossing near Silverstreet near Newberry South Carolina. Twelve more children were injured and hospitalized with many in critical condition.
A school bus driver and ten high school students died when their bus collided with a Southern Railway passenger train near Silver Street, seven miles southwest of Newberry, D C. Eleven other students were hospitalized, most reported in critical condition.
A Southern Railway passenger train struck a school bus at Silver Street Newberry County as fog and low clouds reduced visibility. Ten deaths were reported with eleven children admitted to Newberry County Hospital. survivors include two girls and a boy who escaped the crash. Officials declined to release victim names until relatives identified them. The bus carried students from nearby districts and four children from two miles away avoided the accident by missing the bus. Train delay was noted as crew planned interviews.
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