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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1946
Page
2
Considerable cloudiness and a little warmer today and tonight. Occasional light rain showers in north and west portions this morning. Partly cloudy and warmer from 7:30 p.m. today to 7:30 p.m. Sunday for the Carolinas. Temperatures average five to ten degrees above normal through Sunday and near normal Monday and Tuesday. Light to moderate rains Sunday.
Guilford County records show transfers including C Edwards and wife to J Roger Edwards and Charlies C Edwards Jr on two lots beside Pope and Frazier. Hattie Monroe and husband to John Hardin and wife on East Green Street. F McKinney and wife to L R Pons and wife on a lot beside Ingram and Jackson. Marvin P Wiggs and wife to Exell Snider on a Foust Street lot. Ralph M Snow and wife to W E Cecil and others on four parcels in Will O Heights subdivision.
A French reporter learns from hotel interviews that France shows signs of war weariness and hardship. Young faces carry wariness, smiles hide unhappiness, and people weigh an uncertain path to recovery and France’s place in the sun amid unsettled politics.
Rev Karl Koestline pastor of the Community Methodist church has been elected chairman of the Victory Clothing collection. An intensive campaign to gather clothing for stricken countries runs in Thomasville through January 31 with boxes at convenient locations and a house to house canvass on January 27. Donors may tie dies with name and address if desired, with shoes tied together.
Japanese Lt. Kel Yuri stated that U S Marine Cpl James Pavlokos of Chicago was not starved at Omuta prison camp where Yuri served as commandant and called the American’s death a horrible shock.
A building permit issued today authorizes about $10,000 in general repairs to the Myrtle Desk company office on Taylor street per city building inspector reports. A separate permit covers $500 fire damage repairs for Hendrix Sales agency at 429 South Hamilton street. Another permit allows Mrs Mary Connor to repaint the McLellan store front on South Main street for $100.
UNRRA headquarters announced it has asked Gen. Sir Frederk E. Morgan to resign as chief of the agency operations in Germany after a Frankfurt press conference in which Morgan alleged a secret Jewish group linked to a mass Jewish exodus from Poland. Morgan earlier said he saw no reason to resign. London officials led by Lieut. Gen. Sir Humfrey Gale made the decision.
Sheriff Bob alty Kennedy of Rt. 1 remains under treatment for self-inflicted gunshot injuries. He runs a fever but shows gradual improvement, and Dr. F G Woodruff, his physician, says recovery is hoped unless complications arise.
Colonel Chalmers G. Hall 70 a veteran of military aviation and Shenandoah survivor died of a heart attack at Walter Reed hospital He was a native of North Wilkesboro North Carolina and lived here with his family He retired from the army about six years ago.
President Truman urged Congress to authorize fact finding boards to curb strikes and keep production moving. He warned inflation pressures exceed postwar levels and urged immediate passage of bills on unemployment insurance, minimum wage raises, and fair employment practices. He pressed for statutory backing and broader measures to support reconversion and national priorities.
Dour-faced Stan Laurel of the films is sued again for divorce by Virginia Ruth Laurel. She charges cruelty and seeks alimony of 1200 dollars monthly plus a division of community property. case filed in Los Angeles.
Rail shares negotiated gains in today's market with Chicago and Eastern at a new high, along with Chicago Great Western and other majors like Baltimore and Ohio and Southern Railway. Laggards included Bethlehem Steel General Motors and Boeing among others.
Cotton futures opened 10 cents higher to 5 cents lower with quotes at March 24.62 May 24.54 55 July 24.38 October 23.67 23.68 December 23.59 and March 23.468. Noon prices showed similar shifts with March 24.62 May 24.55 July 24.38.
Potatoes arrivals 43, track 83. U S shipments light as old stocks and demand slow. Prices listed for Idaho Russet Burban No 1 at 3.60 to 3.80, Nebraska Bliss No 1 at 2.95, Triumphs at 2.60, Wisconsin China Commercial 2.55, Bliss Triumphs U S No 1 washed 3.00.
In New York on January 4, scattered print cloths were released while most selling houses stayed inactive. The civilian production administration outlined first quarter distribution plans causing cautious buying. Wool goods followed backlogged old contracts, worsted shipments lagged four to six weeks, and rayon mills held back allotments pending set aside clarifications.
Livestock prices mix with hogs weak 15 to 35 cents lower and many unsold. Cattle and calves show active trade with most beef steers 13.50 to 17.50, best heifers 16.50, cutter cows 8.25, and most beef cows 9.50 to 12.00. vealers down to 15.50.
The hearing discussed Hull Stark Gearhart and Roosevelts surprise about Pearl Harbor and the 1941 war path. Questions arose about the original Roberts commission report and the Oct 1941 navy shoot orders. Stark testified the US failed to pry Japan from the Axis pact and that Washington acted curiously after the attack.
A note cites a $200,000 figure and estimates the subject’s yearly income at $60,000. It records the Laurels remarried in 1941 after a 1938 divorce. It adds a remark that normal U S consumption of lantimony is about 10,000 tons annually.
William Lee Horney 79 retired businessman of this city died at home 1009 Club Drive Thursday evening after five years of ill health and a year confined by a broken hip. Born June 13 1866 in Guilford County he leaves a son William Horney of High Point a daughter Mrs Rex Smith of Statesville and a daughter Miss Norine Horney plus a sister Mrs Walter Murphy of Salisbury. Funeral Saturday at 3 30 p m from his home with Rev Cecil Haworth officiating and spring field cemetery interment requested no flowers.
Funeral services for Wm G Huffine 56 of Guilford college RFD 1 longtime associate of Tomlin son of High Point were held at Pleasant Ridge Congregational Christian church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers included L P Marshall Clarence Hayes R T Setzer Clyde Daniels Lloyd Warren and J Wright Pegram. A trio sang Take Time To Be Holy and The Lord's Prayer with Mary Detter at the piano. The service drew a full church showing the regard in which he was held.
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson said in Raleigh that to avert a meat packing workers strike he recommended higher prices for retail meats. He noted that producers might see price cuts or consumers price increases depending on wage settlement outcomes and stressed cases where workers had or had not received raises. The decision would follow a study of each plant’s situation.
The annual meeting will be held Friday January 25 in Chapel Hill. President W K Hoyt of the Winston Salem Journal and Sentinel will preside.
Reports indicate a wave of threatened strikes across 11 International Harvester plants. CIO unions plan action in Utah and Akron as wage disputes grow. Western Electric walkouts threaten nationwide telephony strain while AFL telegraph workers lip vote to accept wage directives. Government seizure looms as meat packing talks stall. Papua referenced as New Guinea island name.
A testimonial describes a woman who once wasted dinners on her dog and suffered bloating headaches and constipation. After using INNER-AID with 12 herbs she reports improved digestion, regular bowels, and renewed vigor. The product is sold at local drug stores in High Point.
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