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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1950
Page
2
The Census Bureau reports unemployment nearly 70 percent higher in January 1949 than January 1949 with 1,816,000 more out of work as job openings fall 467,000 and job seekers rise 1,349,000. Employment in nonagricultural industries declines by 50,749,000 with 6,198,000 farm workers—many wives—dropping field work to household duties.
Espionage reports reveal a British scientist's ties to German documents seized by the FBI after a note in a Canadian spy ring notebook pointed toward him. The saga traces Fuchs from a Canadian internment camp to a leading atomic role in Britain, with Einstein named as a potential helper in his release.
The Republicans approved their platform for a Lincoln day dinner in a local arena to be scanned at a $1 basket. Guy G. Gabrielson declared the party will be the strongest opposition in history. About 11 000 attended a 20-speaker rally with operatic numbers and band music. Senator Lodge opposed the platform. Wherry called it a clean cut choice.
RALEIGH February 7 Bids for a five or six story wing to the large state office building will be opened March 9. The state has allocated 800000 dollars for the addition and separate bids will be invited for five or six stories depending on whether the funds cover the cost.
Two men appealed their municipal court sentences while a third withdrew and prepared to serve 30 days. Names, charges, and penalties include Wesley Hargrove for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill six months on appeal, Morgan Trivette four months on drunkenness and prohibition, and several others facing fines and suspended sentences for drunkenness driving and related offenses. Judge D. C. MacRae presided with numerous defendants named and varied outcomes.
A civil suit was begun seeking 6876.29 in promissory notes and board, room and laundry bills from Mrs. Eliza Burton at the Kennedy home. Plaintiffs claim breach of contract over a promised 45 acre Davidson county farm. A separate settlement involved Allen Neon Displays versus Mills et al for a rink sign. Multiple divorces on separation grounds were granted.
Norfolk Va February reports that Commander John R Millett, operations officer of the battleship Missouri, is now a defendant in a naval court of inquiry into the grounding after he said he mistook shallow water buoys for deep water buoys. The inquiry had previously named him an interested party.
Winston-Salem mayor Marshall C. Kurfees said he is considering a bid for the U S Senate against incumbent Clyde Hoey. He praised Hoey’s long service but cited a desire for younger blood in politics while staying mayor until a possible January transition if elected.
Everhart of High Point was elected vice president of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects at the Winter meeting in Raleigh. Lindsay Gudger of Asheville was named president. Other officers chosen were F Carter Williams of Raleigh secretary and A G O'Dell Jr of Charlotte treasurer.
Newton area report states Robert Hunter Hill of Winston-Salem, 19, received a five year sentence after barricading Southern railway tracks last Friday to force a train stop. An engineer saw the scene and aided authorities in capturing Hill. The incident followed a description to officers from the train crew.
A 42 year old woman Zella Mae Stephans 131 Westchester drive was booked by police for assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly striking her husband H. M. Stephans causing a gash over the eye. She posted a $300 bond and was released. Police also reported two other assaults with suspects Paul Lendon 19 of 202 Cecil Street and Clarence Trogden 39 of 530 East High Street both held on bonds established by the authorities.
Deputies padlocked a South Main Street structure over a cafe and hosiery mill used as a gambling center after seven men were charged with gambling and fined in Municipal court. An eighth man, H T Barrington, was charged with operating the house and sought a jury trial.
Report details a tense dispute over 3 Man Board actions and court orders. Refusal to restore production risks contempt charges for the miners union and leader Lewis, who face $2,130,000 in fines from prior offenses. If doubled by Judge Goldsborough's standard, enforcement would fall to the Justice Department.
Boston reports Ted Williams, the Red Sox slugger, signed a 1950 contract reportedly exceeding $100,000. The announcement comes as Boston plans for the upcoming season and Williams locks in a high value deal.
Public auction for cash of Lot No. 19 Block F Section Golfcrest Development No 2 Subdivided by Sherwood Development Corporation High Point Guilford County North Carolina. Sale at 11 A M February 9 1950 at the county building front door. Subject to 1950 taxes with 5 percent cash deposit. Trustees Owen Reese and W F Stone. Attorneys Roberson Haworth Reese.
Iva Toguri D Aquino known as Tokyo Rose may gain bail from Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas. The clerk said documents will be signed for a $50000 bail. Douglas is at Tucson recovering from a riding accident and declined comment.
The reported postponement signals a pause in a potential phone union strike amid labor relations in the communications sector. Ernest Weaver of CWA challenges the delay and doubts mediation can yield a settlement within two weeks with Western Electric in New York.
Pending appeal action, any Supreme Court justice is authorized to sign an order granting bail.
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