Fewer Large Strikes Seen In 1948 Say Workers
New York based survey reported by Modern Industry indicates about 60 percent of respondents expect fewer large strikes in 1948 than in 1947. Taft Hartley act cited. 24 percent foresee more strikes due to high living costs and poor working conditions. 73 percent feel no imminent trouble at their workplaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Consumer Union
Modern Industry Magazine
Ross Federal Research Corporation
Planes With Atomic Bombs May Operate From New Carriers
Secretary Sullivan outlined plans to convert two large warships Kentuck and Hawaii into guided missile launchers, delaying their main combat roles and sharing space with a giant new carrier able to support atomic bomb carrying planes. The move follows President and Admiral Nimitz statements about developing carriers for atom bomb aircraft and advanced designs funded in the budget.
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Washington
Congress
Sullivan
Kentuck
Hawaii
Air Force
Chester Nimitz
Naval Operations
Navy
Fatal Accidents Surged in 1947 Across U.S.
Metropolitan Life statisticians report 1947 set a peacetime death toll record with 135 accidents causing five or more deaths, totaling over 2,100 lives. Fires explosions civil aviation disasters and natural calamities like tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods drove the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
United States
Icing Hazards Highlight Oregon Flying Weather Lab Survey
Government flying weather lab pilots report Oregon has the heaviest icing conditions for planes in the nation. Worst waterlogged clouds found off Tillamook coast. discuss low ceilings curtailing scheduled flights. Also noticesSale of land in High Point North Carolina by foreclosure under High Point Perpetual Building and Loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
INS
Oregon
Tillamook
Correct Diet of Mother to Be Reduces Later Complications
Nutrition science shows a mother's preconception and pregnancy diet affects baby health. Supplements with vitamins and minerals reduced preterm births and infant deaths in a study of over 5000 mothers. Proper nutrition supports breastfeeding, lowers stillbirths, anemia, toxemia, and infant mortality, while many in the U.S. remain underfed due to cost or knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jet
United States
A. S
Three-Alarm Fire in Albany Destroys Block Kills Fireman
A downtown Albany blaze Thursday left a fireman dead as a three-alarm fire gutted a business block and halted the Times Union presses. Fireman Emil J. Durand, about 35, was crushed between a steel ladder and hoisting apparatus. cause undetermined. The loss may reach $300,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Greenstreet
Times Union
Emil J. Durand
Defendants Win In Suit Filed By Government
A Fayetteville jury returned a verdict for Ed W. Grannis William R. Jones and Karl Sloan in the governments suit seeking 40000. The trial before Judge Don Gilliam found the contractors on the Camp Davis project in 1940 and 1941 made false representations about ownership of trucks and equipment to secure higher fees during lease arrangements.
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Fayetteville
Federal District Court
Ed W. Grannis
William R. Jones
Karl Sloan
Don Gilliam
Camp Davis
Public Auction Notice on Real Estate in High Point North Carolina
Trustee Owen Reese offers property for sale on March 1 1948 in front of the county building High Point at 11 00 A M. The sale follows a deed of trust dated November 28 1945 to secure payment on a note. Describes parcel starting Burton Street corner and US Highway 70 with measured boundary points and a 5 percent deposit required.
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James W. Leonard
Ethel King Leonard
Thos. W. Sprinkle
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
West Green
South Main Streets
High Point
Highland Extension
Davidson Street
Wm. FP. Freeman
Blair Estate
N. C
W. Sprinkle
Sprinkle & Coffield
Attys
Eva W. Mann
Professional Building
Frances M. Peacock
D. W. Miller
Owen Reese
Register of Deeds
High Point Township
Burton Street
Miller's Present
Willis Corner
Miller's
Roberson
Haworth & Reese, Attys
C. B. Miller
Old Wits Corner
Said Street
Roberson, Haworth & Reese
Horse Sought From Senator By Youngster
A letter from a boy named George to Senator Tom Stewart requests a fast mother horse captured by U S Army as war booty. George says he will vote for Stewart in 12 years and plans to look into the matter after reading about kept Hungarian horses.
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Washington
Tom Stewart
D-Tenn
Ige
George
Stewart
State Department
Tom
U. S
Romania and Soviet Union Sign Pact
In Moscow on February 6 a twenty year mutual aid and friendship treaty was signed by Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov and Romanian leaders Prime Minister Petru Groza and Foreign Minister Anna Pauker. Groza called it an expression of perpetual collaboration between the two peoples with Premier Stalin also taking part in the ceremony.
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Moscow
Romania
Soviet Union
V. M. Molotov
Kremlin
Petru Groza
Stalin
Anna Pauker
Congressmen invited to visit Smoky Mountains Park
A joint Tennessee North Carolina park committee will invite congressional delegation members to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to study its needs. Edward J. Ashe said each will receive a personal invitation to see the park firsthand.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Edward J. Ashe
The
Smoky Park
Principal and Coach Face Klan Threat in Georgia
Principal John B Burks and Coach Walter Rowland vow to defend themselves after Klansmen threaten and burn a cross in front of Rowland’s home. Sheriff Jim Moreland refused protection, Rowland arms himself with shotguns and a rifle in a tense stand against intimidation in Lakeview Georgia.
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Lakeview
Ku Kluxan
Walter Rowland
Jim Moreland
Catoosa County
Chattanooga Times
Moreland
Rowland
Teo
John B. Burks
Atomic Bomb Being Improved By America
Chairman David E. Lilienthal of the atomic energy commission said the United States is improving the atom bomb. He warned of a threat that atomic energy could be used for unprecedented destruction and urged careful public understanding to keep the world safer and less swayed by hollow assurances. He noted the bomb affects all people even before improvements, citing work in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David E. Lilienthal
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Radio Execu Club
Lillienthal
New Mexico
Investigations Fail To Trace Kuhn In Dachau Escape
Munich February 6 Investigations fail to uncover any trace of Fritz Kuhn former German American Bund leader or explain his escape from Dachau internment camp. U S Constabulary units searched the area and inmates were questioned without success while German police widened the hunt across the occupation zone. No time of disappearance could be established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Germany
Fritz Kuhn
Bund
Dachau
U. S
Kuhn
Television boom in Britain with thousands more sets in use
London reports a postwar television boom with at least 40 000 sets operating in Great Britain. The BBC notes 30 000 units manufactured since the war, plus sales abroad and stock. Prewar usage stood at about 15 000 sets as the era advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INS
Great Britain
British Broadcast Corporation
B.B.C
Britain
Elevator Traffic in America to Reach Record Year
SKF Industries projects 17 billion elevator riders in 1948 in the United States. 400000 total lifts anticipated with 5000 new units. The market study notes gains in comfort through motor synchronization and anti friction bearings. Automatic floor announcing devices may appear. lifts increased 40 percent since 1927.
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Philadelphia
INS
United States
SKF Industries, Inc
SKF
Deputies To Aid In Preparation Of Tax Returns
U S deputy revenue collectors and assistants in the High Point and Lexington offices will help federal income tax payers prepare returns. The High Point office opens February 16 to March 15 on weekdays at the Post Office building. Lexington schedule includes Feb 16 at Baptist Orphanage and City Hall, Feb 17-19 at City Hall, Feb 20 at Erwin Mills Office, Feb 24-25 at Court House, and March 8-12 at Court Square. Bring 1947 income, expenses for deductions, and dependent data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
High Point
Lexington
Post Office
Baptist Orphange
Thomasville
City Hall
Erwin Mills
Court House
Mocksville
Court Square
Film boom in Britain may miss 1948 target
London reports that despite a promised British film boom from American producers halting film shipments over high duties, trade experts doubt the industry will meet its 70 film 1948 target. Predictions range from 45 to 50 films, signaling a likely shortfall.
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London
INS
Britain
What Causes Epilepsy booklet free offer
A pamphlet compiling doctors opinions on epilepsy will be sent free to readers who write to the Educational Division at 37 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept B 1067. The offer invites readers to request information while they fast.
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Fifth Ave
New York
N. Y
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