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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1946
Page
2
Butter prices fell two to six cents a pound on the Chicago mercantile exchange. Top grade AA 93 score butter dropped to 74 cents from 80 cents and 88.9 cents earlier in October. The 92 score A declined to 73.5 cents from 78 cents.
A government report warns that foreign linked groups at the United Nations push one sided pro Soviet views and urges a formal protest. It cites hires in Congress offices with ties to groups seeking economic or constitutional changes and alleges the Communist Party seeks to seize power through strikes and election outcomes.
The Sikorsky S-51 is recognized as the world’s first four place commercial helicopter, marking a milestone in rotorcraft development and passenger transport.
Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger, commander of the U S eighth army, formally reminded the Japanese government of its duties to rehabilitate tens of thousands of homeless on Shikoku. He pledged full cooperation while MacArthur's staff has supplied impetus and much aid for disaster areas. About one third of annual gifts are jewelry items with a portion of household goods also noted.
Hoffman criticizes the top GOP leadership in a bid for influence while opposing a small steering committee for committee placements. He warns Republicans against insider control and says the party voters dislike being bossed, with anti-Dewey forces rallying around Brown. The split could shape House votes as Congress convenes.
President Truman spent Christmas in Jackson County with his mother Martha Truman and family at 219 North Delaware Street. He planned a final visit to Grandview before departing in the C 54 Sacred Cow around 3 p.m. EST to address Congress on the nation’s state, labor policy, and a new budget.
An INDOCHINA incident left one man dead and another seriously wounded while Saigon imposed a curfew from 10 p m to 5 a m. Mouet declined comment, saying no change in French policy and promising protection of French interests. He planned a brief Ha Noi visit before returning to Paris for the January 16 presidential election. French assembly had paused to allow an inquiry into Indo China.
The private sector payrolls peak at 49,140,000 per Bureau of Census. CIO economist backstop Robert C. Nathan warned unemployment could reach eight million, broadcast last October, but actual total falls short by about 1,500,000.
Skyrocketing scrap iron prices push buyers to withhold payment as steel firms resist a $30 per ton rate. Elimination of housing priorities leads to increased output at small lumber mills, with several shutting down due to limited storage space.
The article notes months away for automakers to deliver cars with a spare tire but implies buyers will pay. It also comments on the insurance industry’s role in forcing a perceived shift in crop risk culture and mentions Amerada Petroleum stock tips and merger talks, calling the latter untrue and denying negotiations.
Brig. Gen. Wallace Graham, physician to President Truman, rejects the idea that vitamins ward off colds. He states the theory should be exploded and cautions against relying on vitamins for immunity.
A report notes steel remains the cheapest metal with an average price of three cents per pound, lower than all other metals listed in the market summary.
The Life Insurance Institute states current farm owner cash assets total 20 million while debts stand at 8.3 billion, compared with prewar levels of 5 million cash and 10 billion in debt.
U S liquor outlays total about 7 billion while education gets 3 billion. Federal liquor revenues bring in roughly 2 billion annually, viewed as a potential aid to shrink the national debt.
The company operates a vast North American air corridor linking major hubs. It emphasizes distance covered and the scale of its nonstop travel across the continent.
Mention notes DDT once sold at 1 dollar per pound in 1944 and now retails at 42 cents per pound, reflecting a steep decline in price over time.
Racine Wisconsin December 26 marks the first anniversary of the CIO United Auto Workers strike by 3100 workers at J I Case farm equipment works. A company statement accuses union leaders of dictatorship while the local CIO UAW 180 says it seeks only a fair contract and settlement appears unlikely.
The Air Force introduces the XB-35 Flying Wing bomber using four 3000 horsepower engines. Shafts extending from each engine drive the four counter-rotating propellers, forming a unique propulsion system within the wing structure.
Laboratory experiments demonstrate that flowers and fruit, like humans, endure air pressure changes. Sweet peas wilt and ripe plums split their skins at altitudes above 25 000 feet, indicating strong altitude sensitivity across organic matter.
On icy pavement, avoid locking brakes. Instead apply steady pumping to regain control and prevent skidding. This technique helps tires maintain grip and shorten stopping distances under low friction conditions.
Report describes a pilot and two passengers from the North Shore Christmas trip when the engine failed. The pilot, Hartley, says one man probably exhausted and disappeared while swimming under the surface after the crash near the rivers.
Green corn can be sent by air up to 2500 miles and still arrive fresh at retail stores, highlighting rapid distribution potential.
American Viscose unveils a flameproof finishing process adaptable to all cloth types including wool. The method promises safer fabrics for varied apparel and industrial uses by enhancing fire resistance across materials.
The Oil Heat Institute reports an industry backlog of one million oil heating appliances, attributed in part to sales efforts by John L. Lewis as demand remains high and production lags.
New York City's transit system gathered around 101 500 foreign coins from turnstiles with nickels from Canada and Cuba among the most common. Last year the haul was 53 500 coins. Also noted is the odd fact that thirty eight double edged safety razors of a thin type weigh just one ounce.
A post holiday trading session showed indecision with some issues edging higher while many leaders slipped. Notable moves included Monsanto up more than 2 points and modest gains for Douglas Aircraft, North American, Public Service of New Jersey, Gulf Oil and Texas Co. Bonds were uneven and grains narrow in a choppy day on New York exchanges.
The comic W C Fields was involved in a legal row with a physician over 23 days of hospital care nine years ago. Fields denied heavy drinking and claimed teetotaler status while the doctor argued Fields habit hindered recovery. The judge awarded $12,009, later reduced to $2,000. A side note suggests home decor ideas using flowered oil cloth.
Cotton futures opened 55 to 90 cents a bale higher with noon prices up. March 33.18, May 32.65, July 31.35. December and other months show varied higher figures, reflecting active trading in the Cotton NY market.
In New York on December 26 a light attendance marked the cotton textile market. Many selling houses remained closed and some mills lowered allotments to stretch limited supply. Demand stayed strong for standard prints and sheetings while rayon goods remained tight with record demand.
Mustard gas once a feared World War I death deal has found a calmer role. Researchers report it can alter hereditary traits in certain animals and plants, offering a potential path to modify genetic characteristics without violence.
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