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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1949
Page
5
Raleigh reports a record wage level for farm labor last year brought demand and supply closer. Wages rose to 4.50 a day without room or board, up from 1.15 in 1939, with increases five cents since last year and 45 cents since 1947.
Indium remains extraordinarily scarce with a market price roughly ten times that of platinum, underscoring its rarity and high demand across advanced technologies. The metal’s scarcity and specialized uses drive its premium level in global markets.
In a wry column, Hal Boyle argues science overlooks a human factor called pride. He suggests women outlive men because men feel compelled to serve and impress women, especially wives, and bachelors die younger for want of that civilizing restraint. He notes the shift from a 12 to 1 silver to gold ratio as a closing aside.
Draper residents travel to Raleigh on March 18 to petition for incorporation. The state municipal board of control will hold an 11 a.m. hearing in the utilities commission room. The petition by Henry Fagge shows 452 of 588 property owners and 565 of 1,100 electors support the move. Area real property is valued at 2.678 million dollars.
In Raleigh on February 9 Thad Eure the secretary of state cannot find his spectacles as he prepares for the day. His wife searches the house and yard and finds the glasses dropped from his pocket, handing them to him so he can reach the office on time.
The state medical care commission began contracting for a 120 bed general hospital in Greenville. The U S Public Health Service approved low bids totaling 1 191 89 with a projected project cost of 1 440 000 including equipment. Bids cover general, heating, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, elevator and related work.
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