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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1948
Page
2
In Salem, authorities directed evacuations from several points while island residents were moved. After seven days of continuous rain that caused the sudden flood, the situation was easing though light rain was forecast to continue.
Calumet Farm carried off four of the five thoroughbred awards in 1947 and also secured three second places in the Turf and Sport Digest annual poll.
Nineteen seniors at High Point high school were inducted in a candlelight ceremony led by nine active members. New members Joyce Kearns Betty Coltrane Bill Gray Suzanne Earnhardt Betty Dickens Barbara Gavar nos Ovid Kearns John Hall Dolly Hedgecock Jim Hardison June Smith Judson Ruth Joe Aaron Donald Thurber Betty Hedrick. Amanda Gekas presided with Amanda and others guiding character scholarship leadership and service.
Lt. Arthur T. Poeere of the North Carolina mechanical inspection department spoke at the Thomasville Rotary meeting about the new highway safety program. He warned that 400,000 lives may be lost in the next decade in automobile accidents and touted highway improvements, license renewal, safety laws, and more state patrolmen as key factors. Francis Walker of Durham spoke at the Lions luncheon, praising the club’s yearlong activities and outlining the group’s program, with George H. Arnold introducing the speaker.
President Truman announces George W. Allen ambassador to Iran will become assistant secretary of state for public affairs. Allen, 44, will lead Voice of America and other foreign information programs, succeeding William Benton. Formal Senate nomination required for confirmation.
In Winston Salem on January 8, the arraignment of Tommy Lee Phillips for the New Year’s Eve murder of his parents on Robin Hood road extension was postponed due to the absence of a court stenographer. Phillips’ lawyer Hoyle C Ripple withdrew with the judge’s approval citing a conflict between the Jenkins and Phillips families.
General Marshall tells lawmakers the aid program should begin promptly on a broad, sound basis and not be piecemeal. He warns delaying past April first risks deterioration of conditions and argues the investment in peace justifies costs. He favors a single administering agency and resists diverting funds to other Purposes.
Editor James Marlow outlines arguments for and against mandatory training for men up to twenty. Proponents claim it builds a ready pool of 900000 in training yearly and helps rapid mobilization, while opponents doubt immediate need and UN effectiveness to deter war amid Cold War tensions with Communism spreading in Europe.
Raleigh Jan 8 The state board of education delays action on reinstating R L Fritz Jr teaching certificate while approving a petition for a new Forsyth county school district and authorizing a Windsor district tax and a Bessemer district tax. The board also increases assistant instructor pay in veterans programs to 235 dollars monthly. Fritz was acquitted in Caldwell county on false pretense charges related to payroll padding at Hudson School. earlier the board revoked his certificate. State Treasurer Johnson said he would seek reinstatement if acquitted but will not attend today’s meeting.
Durham welfare chief W. E. Stanley reports fuel oil shortfall hurts needy residents who do not use oil. He cites unscrupulous coal dealers doubling coal prices to as much as 20 dollars per ton and overcharging per 50 and 100 pounds. A note mentions a home electric drill with two drill bits.
At Morehead City the Camp Lejeune public relations office refused to comment on a submarine and an LST at the port terminal. Observers noted about 500 marines and equipment involved in loading operations. Navy officials said Marine Corps engineers and advance units of the second Marine Division will depart Camp Lejeune for 90 days of winter maneuvers in the Caribbean starting around February 15.
A detailed daily on air lineup lists WHPE programs from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM including hourly news summaries Breakfast Patrol Morning Devotional Regional News Morning Matinee Farm Dinnerbell Sam Wick The Trail Rider Record Review Easy Listening Rainbow Rendezvous Matinee Melodies The Variety Show Morning News WHPE News and Sports Parade with multiple repeats and a closing Sign Off All programs subject to change or cancellation for news developments.
The Thomasville Tribune Inc reports the purchase of Page's Book and Stationery in Thomasville. Stock is moved to the Tribune building and operations continue at the new location with Betty Green overseeing the office supply department. Page plans to move half interest in Ledbetter Pickard Bookstore to Chapel Hill and return there with Mrs. Page.
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