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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1947
Page
2
An explosion at Gibson Ice Cream Plant located at 1900 North injures two workers. A fire damages the machinery room cabinets and a wall nit, with firefighters aiding to avert the blaze. Unidentified workers with a local construction crew provided details.
Funeral services for John Hén Johneson, 65, of High Point Route 3 who died in Winston-Salem were held from his daughter's home. Jones pastor of the Arch of God of High Point presided. Interment in Fairfield cemetery with pallbearers Allen Cumby and others. Music by a church group.
Lainie W. Blackwelder Jr filed for divorce alleging years of separation and asking the court to grant terms of dissolution from Dorothy Garner Blackwelder. The filing records a request for a voice in the proceedings.
A vintage ad claims backache stems from kidney acidity and urges readers to try Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root to flush acids and increase urine flow. It touts a free trial and full sized bottle from Kilmer Co Stamford Conn with caution to take as directed.
The farmer, 73, described a 6319 bale cotton sale valued at $985,821.23 through C. R. McKennon and Son to Anderson, Clayton and Co. Pine Bluff, noted as a high profile deal. He joked about his schooling, admitting he left after the fourth grade due to falling behind.
A discussion on how science and technology, production, trade and finance transcend nationalism. The speaker argues small states lack power to defend sovereignty while globalization pushes for universalism and pluralism amid nationalist strains.
Silas Casey, president of the local bar association, moved for a recess in municipal court to honor J. Keith Harrison, a local attorney killed yesterday in Pennsylvania. Judge D. C. MacRae ordered a recess until 9:30 tomorrow. Walser seconded the motion.
Nathan argued for profit motives in free enterprise and warned a wage-price gap could force plant closures in 1947. Stassen countered with productivity gains and cautioned against a general 25 percent raise, urging targeted increases for teachers, firemen, and local government workers while maintaining high production. Carey urged teachers to demand raises themselves.
The grand jury charges Garsgon and Freeman conspired to buy May's influence with army officers and war department civilians to secure commissions promotions and furloughs for relatives. They defend themselves claiming a fair tribunal should hear the full story.
Col William T Joyner, Raleigh, state board chair, says the court will not raise controversial topics until the legislature acts on Sen Jones bill. Royster of Vance introduces multiple measures edging highway funding, dealer licensing, trailer registration, temporary permits, and weight labeling for trucks. Mull of Olando offers free tuition for teachers in summer school programs.
Sen James Murray urged a thorough probe of labor laws while Ball favored strengthening mediation and curbs on unions. Taft signaled support for a full inquiry after a law is passed. Hearings opened with 13 bills, McCarthy’s number 14. The measure would permit maintenance of membership with an escape period and allow workers to keep jobs if expelled for reasons other than dues. Plant elections could be held to resolve union shop, closed shop, and maintenance issues.
The Supreme Court upheld Judge Picard's ruling that Mt. Clemens workers deserve pay under the wage hour act for time necessarily controlled by the employer. It sent the case back to determine the exact amount due while noting the impact on the employment relationship and public interest in modern industry.
Floyd F. Hendley elected president of the Associated club succeeding Braddie Griffith. Josh L. Horne and Dillon Graham spoke. New member Tom Robinson named Charlotte News publisher. W Curtis Russ re elected NC weekly newspaper association president with Clifton Blue and Roy Parker among officers and directors.
A body identified as J. Keith Harrison, a prominent High Point lawyer, was found along a Pennsylvania railroad right of way near Petersburg. Coroner Blair Shore said death was from a fractured skull after Harrison apparently fell from an eastbound train.
News reached High Point yesterday that Harrison died as train officials notified police and his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Harrison. His body’s return time was not known. His wife and daughter, who had lived in Florida for the child’s health, have returned. Funeral services are Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Paul T. Jones leads, assisted by Dr. C. B. Coble. Active pallbearers include Arch Shock Phil Warner Charles Redding Franklin Stell R. R. Blackburn J. J. Griffith Jr. Honorary pallbearers are local bar association members the American Legion and the Forty and Fight club. Interment at Oakwood Memorial Cemetery.
Dor othy Thompson sued Lance Inc of Charlotte for 5000 claiming negligence in a May 22 truck accident on Greensboro road. Jury found in favor of Lance Inc and against Thompson, with no liability attributed to defendant. A separate case Vernon Tedlin et al vs J V Wilson Jr ended with a non-suit. Argyle Higgins Brady was granted a divorce from Roy Brady after two years separation.
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