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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1947
Page
2
In London on February 27 Britain moves to implement a night shift system in industry as a crisis response to coal and power shortages. Sir Stafford Cripps argues the plan seeks worker agreement and presents the only solution amid industrial plant closures.
The city begins installing 150 additional parking meters. Crews place meters on the west side of Main from Commerce to Russell and the east side from Commerce to Green. They also add meters on both sides of Green Street from Main to Willowbrook and on both sides of Washington Street from Wrenn to Hamilton.
Government avoids action until joint consultative committee chaired by George Isaac receives regional board recommendations next month. Derby and Northampton groups oppose night shifts citing load and transport issues while Nottingham and Luton push ahead amid plans to start next week. Sir Stafford warns current generators cannot meet daytime demand and stresses two to three year need for staggered hours during plant upgrades.
The report estimates that over 35 percent of Americans are engaged in farming, farm product processing, or related agricultural sectors. It highlights the broad reach of agriculture in the economy and underscores the role of the Department of Agriculture in tracking farm employment and related industries.
A White House statement followed Bevin on Palestine amid a Senate floor flare. Democratic leader Barkley called Bevin's remarks unfortunate and misleading. Senator Taft noted inconsistency in Britain's stance on partition and Bevin’s sudden opposition.
Dispatches report lava advancing within two miles of Passo Pisciaro after inundating forests and fields. Fronts stretch about 300 yards with speeds varying up to 1,300 feet per hour as residents prepare to flee their homes.
Readable puzzle clues list with horizontal and vertical entries for a Sheffer crossword. Contains multiple numbered hints including animals, metals, languages, and terms across difficulty levels. The day's grid solution unavailable in readable text.
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation backed a measure to create a separate game and fish commission while leaving the division under the conservation and development department. The bill cleared House committee in minutes and faces Senate action after pledges exceed the needed two votes.
Willard treatment marketed for relief from duodenal ulcers excess acid and related symptoms. Over two million bottles sold with a 15 day trial. Available through Anderson West End Drug Store Cecil's Drug Store Koonts & McGhee Drug Co Mann Drug Co A. C. Ring & Sons Druggists Walgreen Drug Store.
The New York market shows broad mixed action with many major issues in varied gains and losses on February 27. Leaders include Adams Express Duke Alaska Airlines and several chemical and industrials with notable moves in U S Steel Union Carbide and Goodyear amid uneven trading.
A selection of stocks regained momentum in modern market trading on February 27 as leaders showed resilience. U. S. Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet Chrysler General Motors N. Y. Central Santa Fe Northern Pacific Goodrich Electric Power Light Union Carbide Eastman Kodak Armor J C Penney Phelps Dodge and Standard Oil NJ posted gains, while Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward Sperry U S Rubber Texas Co. and Pennsylvania Railroad lagged.
Cotton futures in New York rose at the open by 5 to 55 cents a bale with gains across contracts March to December. Noon prices showed mixed moves with March at 34.55, May 33.47 and July 31.51 while the noon level was 80 cents above some and 70 cents below prior close.
Cotton textiles remained firm with third quarter print cloths and fourth quarter sheetings selling. Buyers pursued prints for the fourth quarter with higher prices on popular constructions. Wool goods held steady with fall allotments to converters. Late spring and summer fabric shipments reached converters as rayon demand exceeded supply.
High Point March of Dimes proceeds rise to 3412.05 with late gifts from four schools. Elm Street 32 Brentwood 9.50 Senior High 42.85 Junior High 33.01. Campaign ends, but total may reach 4000. donations to 102 Arcade building office.
Green said he hopes for no more coal strikes but blamed the government for the last stoppage due to refusal to negotiate with workers. The piece notes Spitzbergen waters once a top whaling ground but now sees whales and walruses near extinction due to intensive hunting.
Bradley told reporters General Marshall has more on his mind than these ships. The subpoena directs the secretary to appear before the committee at 9:30 a.m. EST tomorrow with all books papers communications and other memoranda about roughly 100 merchant ships owned by the United States now in Russia’s possession and related Russia communications and replies.
Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd reported solid photographic coverage from seaplane operations launched from tenders built to service seaplanes in sheltered harbors. Cruzen noted Byrd’s flight acquired new area views and found a flat, featureless plateau beyond the pole.
The United States produced about 26 000 tons of maple sugar in 1860 and 1918 similar amounts, but only 4 100 tons were produced in 1946 signaling a sharp drop in output after World War II.
Doan's Pills advertised as a stimulant diuretic claim to help kidneys flush out poisons. The copy links backache leg pains puffiness headaches and energy loss to kidney or bladder issues and urges purchase for relief used by millions for over ten years.
Hollywood detective tale unfolds as actor Craig Stevens cannot call police after a burglar steals four wrist watches and a diamond and ruby ring from his wife Alexis Smith. The story notes the prior theft of their telephone line preventing immediate contact. Also mentions gem varieties found across the United States, especially North Carolina.
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