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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1946
Page
2
A Peiping spokesman for the council accused the communists of violating the cease fire as the government reported seizing 14 towns today and noted area advances yesterday.
Doctors at the institute described a degenerative brain process affecting the frontal lobes, suggesting loss of inhibition and impaired judgment linked to violence. Surgeon General Norman T. announced plans to preserve the brain for future study by pathologists.
Mrs Mittie Ann Crawford Poe widow of Rev E J Poe died early today at her daughter’s home in Hattiesburg Mississippi where she had visited since Thanksgiving Born June 27 1886 in Montgomery County she was active in Thomasville’s Main Street Methodist Church and Ella Lambeth class Surviving daughters George W Baylis Hattiesburg Georgia Shutt Advance and B D Harrill Columbia plus sons Henry M Poe Thomasville Edward J Poe Birmingham and Charles C Poe Russell and 12 grandchildren Funeral plans note service in Hattiesburg then return to Thomasville for services at Main Street Methodist Church and interment in the city cemetery
Washington January 18 officials fear a prolonged meat strike will create a livestock feed shortage affecting meats milk poultry and eggs. An early result may be reduced grain for whisky making as farmers cull hogs and cattle headed for slaughter while corn quality and supply suffer from early freezes.
Dowron Halsey Winslow aged 93 marries Mary Dorothea Larson aged 63 in Santa Ana after obtaining a marriage license. The wedding marks a new chapter for the widower and his bride-to-be in early 20th century Los Angeles.
Nine certificates of incorporation were filed in Raleigh on January 18. Among them a High Point company, High Manufacturing, aims to buy and sell furniture with authorized capital stock of 100000 and subscribed stock of 300 by Elmer High and A D or C W Wood of High Point.
The Lions Club dinner at the Sheraton featured C. M. Gaskins speaking on the priceless value of boys and the need for fathers to engage with their sons. He urged respectful daily greetings, warned of neglect, and noted scouts’ leadership gaps with three of four boys desiring to join but few active. Attendance prizes went to Joe Dobson and Dick Oughton. new members Vernon McLeod and Allen Burton joined, Dewel Foust attended as a guest.
At Tokyo Bay Adm John B Towers said demobilization has seriously reduced U S navy efficiency yet fleet units remain ready for Pacific emergencies. He turned over Fifth Fleet command to Vice Admiral Frederick Sherman and planned to fly to Washington to assume Pacific Fleet command February first.
President Truman did not comment as Fairless letter reached the White House around 1 p.m. delivered by John Munhall of U S Steel. Fairless rushed to New York to consult with his board and other steel executives while Murray accepted the offer through CIO Steelworkers official David J. McDonald.
The report shows over 2,000,000 private non farming workers earn under 40 cents an hour, with more than 90,000 earning under 50 cents and about 10,000,000 receiving 5 cents. Excludes domestic servants and professional workers.
City officials and Aubrey Perkins say the abattoir fails to meet sanitary rules and state regulations. Despite money set aside for repairs, lack of material and labor delays upgrades. City Manager Braden is away, delaying decisive action on cleansing and modernization.
Randolph and Guilford sheriffs pursue horse thieves after John Maynard reports a horse and mule stolen from his property on Rt. 2. Maynard found the animals missing after returning to the barn the following morning, with tracks leading to a pickup truck.
The piece surveys Spanish workers and families facing high olive oil costs and food scarcity. It describes bread and soup as the mainstay, with peas from Mexico, potatoes, and available meat or fat. It notes farm hands often receive part of wages in food and regional abundance of fruit and fish.
Studebaker's Skyway Champions go on public display at a local body and motor firm after a 13 week production delay caused by a parts supplier labor dispute. Four body types offered with deluxe features including automatic lights, steering wheel, overdrives and Climatizer, plus rich interior upholstery and safety details.
The ration board reduced retail ceilings for large grade A eggs to 57 cents per dozen and lower grades to 53 and 48 cents. Ungraded eggs now cap at 46 cents. Wholesale ceilings also shifted across grades and sizes. The board urged citizens to report violations and noted past egg prices reached 75 cents per dozen.
Forty nine physicians were granted licenses to practice medicine yesterday by the North Carolina board of medical examiners in extra session. Announced by Dr. R. B. McKnight of Charlotte, president, the board’s other members include Dr. Ivan Procter of Raleigh and colleagues from Salisbury Jamestown Kinston Erwin and Wilson.
Asheville January 18. Col Frank W Wilson commander of Moore General Hospital says there is no plan to close the institution in the immediate future. Major General Norman T Kirk surgeon general of the army, who visited the hospital yesterday, gave official assurance.
An advertising notice urges treating a three days cough or chest cold with Creomulsion. It claims the product reaches the bronchial membranes to loosen phlegm, soothes irritation, and aids rest, promising a refund if the user is not satisfied.
The New York market opened lower after margin boosts to 100 percent but steels led a selective rebound on heavier volume. Strong performers included U S Steel Bethlehem Lukens Steel Republic Steel Youngstown Sheet Santa Fe Southern Pacific Southern Railway Granby Cooper Anaconda U S Rubber Columbia Gas United Corp United Aircraft General Electric ITT Electric Power and Light Montgomery Ward. Hesitant were General Motors Chrysler American Telephone Du Pont Union Carbide Allied Chemical Boeing and Eastman Kodak.
The New York dry goods market was quiet with small print cloth and sheetings releases. Expectation grows that the Treasury procurement department will enter the market with heavy demand for export goods around 25 million yards. Wool goods sales lag, activity mostly deliveries on prior orders. Rayon goods optimistic regarding rayon lining due to regulatory bonus plan proposal.
In New York on January 18, cotton futures held mostly firmer with some contracts up to ten cents a bale. Nearby May and March shown at around 24.60 and 26.60 respectively, while other months hovered near 24.40 to 23.84 as noons traded with mixed gains and losses across the Board.
USDA reports January arrivals 41 per sack 99 total shipments 1062. Idaho russets in light stock amid fair demand with a market that is firm to slightly stronger.
Vance Kester, chair of the High Point area, outlined how the March of Dimes contributions are divided. Half stay in the county for direct polio patient care, the rest support headquarters for emergency aid, training, education, and poliomyelitis research. He urged giving through January 31 and noted mail options to P O Box 1881 High Point.
Salable hogs 12 000 total 16 000 active good and choice barrows and gilts 180 pounds and over at 14 85 ceiling sows at 14 10 ceiling order buyers busy 8 000 out of 12 with some orders unfilled early clearance Salable cattle 2 500 steers and yearlings 25 cents higher salable calves 300 fewer more Eastern order demand broad local small killers active heifers strong to 25 cents higher cutters and beef cows steady canner cows weak bulls scarce vealers 15 00 15 50 light culls 6 7 00 bulk steers 15 00 18 00 most beef cows ooo weights sausage bulls
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