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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
2
Feb 14 Charlie Justice former Asheville high school star and naval veteran and his wife apply for admission to the University of North Carolina revealed yesterday in Chapel Hill.
An earthquake southwest of Constantine, about 80 miles from Port One Bone, killed or injured 276 people. Medical aid and food are moving to the scene as doctors and nurses travel by mule routes through landslides to reach damaged villages. the strongest tremor hit at 2 p.m. local time.
Treasury figures show the public debt reached a new high at 279 billion dollars. The total rose by 44.2 million from ten days earlier, with the average share per American about 1,920 dollars based on the month's population estimate.
The estimate suggests that about one in five Americans participate in at least two contests annually. This indicates a notable level of engagement in competitive activities across the population.
Clearing and colder today with morning showers in east and central portions. Much colder tonight as interior lows dip 24 to 28 degrees and 30 to 34 along the coast. Friday expected to be fair and cool.
An interview with Prime Minister outlines a Dutch plan for a commonwealth like Britain’s. He stresses Indonesia’s path to sovereignty and urges U S understanding, praising Indonesians as capable and deserving of independence.
San Francisco lieutenant colonel Clausen testifies to congressional committee on 1941 to end war intelligence failures. He cites jealousy between services hampering decoding of Japanese messages in Manila Hawaii and Washington. Clausen urges single authority to interpret information and ensure delivery to military leaders. Also notes that only 78 percent of fats and oils imported from the Philippines and Pacific islands will be available this year.
The Phillips bill to outlaw flogging of inmates in Virginia's penal system won unanimous support from the committee on moral social and child welfare in Richmond at a Wednesday hearing. Governor Tuck backed the measure as Howard H. Carwile was ejected after a clash with Dr. Jack W. Witten.
UNO delegates report direct talks with France nearly deadlocked as the council clears its agenda by voting against intervening in Indonesia. Action on Albania's membership bid is postponed while the Indonesian issue is closed by the council president.
London reports say the United Nations Security Council will discuss British and French troop actions in Syria and Lebanon at 11 a.m. tomorrow. The General Assembly moves toward adjourning its historic first session while pushing to decide on a New York headquarters site and a permanent one in Westchester and Fairfield counties. The five resolution urges immediate action to address the world food situation as delegates aim to end the meeting with addresses by Prime Minister Attlee, President Spaak, and Secretary-General Lie.
N. J. O. Makin of Australia after the council refused to act a committee to investigate the Indonesian situation and declined to adopt a resolution which would have restricted British military activity in the area.
New York reports a broad stock rally lifting sectors such as steels motors and liquor firms after recent declines. Major names include U S Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler Goodyear Anaconda American Telephone and Du Pont with additional action in cotton and dry goods markets and livestock futures in Chicago.
Potatoes arrivals 60 on track 112 and total US shipments 836. Old stocks light supply and slow demand while market stays steady for top quality. New stocks light with slow demand. Idaho Puset Bur U S No 1 $2.90 to $3.25. Colorado Red McClures No 1 $2.85. North Dakota Cobblers commercial $2.25. Michigan Pontiacs commercial $2.15.
President Truman accelerates a break with the old Roosevelt lineup by forcing Ickes to resign by February 15 while indicating Wallace may stay. The Missouri bloc surrounds him with appointments including Bradley, Hannegan, and Ross as key posts in reconversion, veterans affairs, and postmaster general.
A six hour strike by workers at Union mills ended with a wage agreement setting minimum 61 cents and maximum 63 cents per hour for unskilled workers. The union had demanded 65 cents for all.
The interior secretary’s resignation effective March 31 was accelerated by President Truman’s Feb 15 acceptance. Ickes warned of further disclosures about Pauley’s alleged 1944 oil funding bid while Republican Sen Tobey urged deeper probes. The affair sparked mixed reactions from southern Democrats and western allies.
General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers resume talks after an 18 cent hourly wage offer is rejected by 175 000 workers on strike. R J Ras CIO president predicts a settlement soon while steelworkers idle on day 25 and government officials push a new price policy. Secretary Ickes resignation prompts continuation of solid fuels administration to May 1 to handle coal strike risks led by John L Lewis. Four-fifths of fossil insects belong to families existing today.
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