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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1947
Page
1
London reports chaotic conditions as a nationwide coal crisis threatens the labor government. Emanuel Shinwell warns of disaster if conservation orders fail to curb industry use of power, with 4,000,000 workers affected starting midnight Sunday.
Lieutenant Conway Yost of Hickory reappeared after two years missing since his 1945 army disappearance in Etampes France. He notified his mother by telephone from Heidelberg Germany stating he is alive and on military police duty in the occupation army. Attorney Louis A Whitener, a former major, had sought to locate him and obtain assurances from the War Department that efforts would continue.
Niagara Falls New York February 8 The flow over the American falls dwindled to about ten percent of normal as a massive ice jam built up above the falls freezing the 163 foot cataract. Niagara Falls power company workers dynamited the jam to keep the hydraulic canal clear and hydro electric production remained largely unchanged. A small amount of water over the crest froze upon impact, forming an ice mountain.
British troops sealed off about three fourths of Jerusalem to civilian traffic as part of a master plan to bolster the Holy Land against terrorism. Arab delegates studied a British proposal to admit 100,000 European Jews, a move described by an Arab statesman as likely to trigger war. Security compounds were created, and many residents were evicted, with passes required for movement.
Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg told newsmen he is not a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination though flattered by the compliment. Michigan GOP leaders considered backing him while aiming to keep the delegation aligned for possible maneuvers. He also signaled a return to major domestic issues, stressing he will be active at key points while not seeking routine tasks.
Herman Talmadge denounces Superior Judge Claude Porter ruling that Lieut. Gov. Thompson is legal acting governor and that the legislature overstepped by electing Talmadge for a four year term. The Rome decision, tied to a budget suit, may reach the Georgia Supreme Court.
Hyde Park archivists add the Fala papers to the Roosevelt library files. The collection spans 1940 to 1944 and contains letters and gifts from people in many states written in the dog’s name.
Raleigh reports two major battles loom next week. A public hearing on Tuesday will probe separating the game and inland fisheries division from the conservation department. Thursday offers wildlife federation arguments for a state commission to manage the division. Medial school location plans also move forward in appropriations discussions.
A spreading cold wave grips the nation threatening tobacco crops in Georgia and the citrus and vegetable belts in Florida. Temperatures dip below normal from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic coast with hard freezes expected in Florida and Georgia plant beds to be covered.
Raleigh NC Feb 8 During the week of January 26 to February 1 the state highway patrol investigated 151 traffic accidents. 102 persons were injured and 11 were killed.
Funeral services in Shelby for Ambassador Max Gardner, former North Carolina governor and treasury official, drew about 10 000 people in near freezing weather. President Truman sent floral tributes as crowds, from pauper to prince, paid final respects to a man described as big in body mind and soul and who rose from poverty to national leadership.
Five navy enlisted men died and five were seriously ill after a wood alcohol party aboard the naval attack transport Latimer on Thursday night in Norfolk. Names include Albert Goyette James Kepner Willie Thompson and Melvine Sherrard with the fifth man unnamed awaiting next of kin notification. Kepner died at Elkins West Virginia hospital after attending the event and may have consumed alcohol.
In Paris on February 8, Prime Minister Paul Ramadier announced a second five percent cut in all prices and fees to combat wartime inflation. The measure takes effect during the coming week, following an initial cut earlier under the interim government.
Taft Texas? Taft of Ohio opposes making income tax reductions retroactive to January 1. He favors a 20 percent cut but wants it to take effect after July 1, keeping current rates through the first half of 1947. He proposes rebates for those who prepaid taxes.
Radio announcer Paul Hanover in Hamilton Ontario urged Linda to “open the window” during a broadcast quoting a line. A caller, Mrs. W Smith, credited Hanover with saving her and her daughter Linda after the tip woke the sleeping mother to escaping gas in the apartment.
In St Louis a 58 year old businessman J Vin cent Reardon and 13 year old Michael A D Arcy died after a shooting during a drive with Reardons 14 year old daughter Mary The car then left the road into a ditch Reardon died at a hospital and D Arcy died later Mary suffered head lacerations The coroner quoted Mary saying she shot her father with a 25 caliber German Mauser pistol brought by D Arcy No charges have been filed yet
American and German police report Mannheim engulfed in murder, smuggling, and sex crimes led by at least 12 gangs. The Rheinau harbor area known as Little Cicero serves as a base for robberies and clashes, with hundreds jailed and many more sought.
In Detroit on Feb, U S District Judge Frank A Picard dismissed Mt Clemens Pottery Co case denying damages in the portal to portal pay dispute. The industry hailed the verdict while the broader $4 8 billion fight continues.
Congressmen expressed determination to codify Judge Picard's decision barring employer liability for portal claims before June 10 the Supreme Court ruling date. Advocates praised his tenure and pushed legislation in Senate and House committees to apply to nearly 5 billion dollars in related suits.
The CIO and United Auto Workers defend portal claims amid mounting suits while the Supreme Court reviews Mt Clemens precedent. The UAW vows no withdrawal. NAM presses for FLSA clarification as Congress weighs guidance. Major automakers GM Ford and Chrysler provide no immediate comment.
Federal Judge William C Coleman denounced as down right dishonesty an effort by about 180 Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard foremen to collect over one pay under the federal fair labor standards act. The suit centers on portal-to-portal pay claims and whether foremen can be classified as supervisors entitled to different compensation.
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