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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1949
Page
2
About 31,736,332 Japanese votes were counted in a high turnout that surpassed all prior elections. Yoshida's party backed by industrial interests faced criticism for sabotaging occupation economy controls. General MacArthur called the result a mandate for conservative governance.
From his home in Gastonia North Carolina former Governor Cherry praised Joe L Blythe saying the state cannot afford to lose such service. State Democratic Chairman Capus Waynick expressed shock and noted Blythes influence in the party. Survivors include his widow two daughters two sons three sisters and brother Jack.
Austin Craft, 47, convicted in a penitentiary break and murder of messenger John D. Kennedy, was hanged at Kingston prison today in Kingston Ontario. The crime occurred during an April prison break and led to his execution.
Six professors faced regent action after hearings by the legislative committee on un American activities. Herbert J. Phillips Joseph Butterworth Harold L. Eby Garland Ethel Melville Jacobs Ralph Gundlach were required to sign affidavits denying current party membership. Ethel and Eby favored signing. Jacobs said he would comply as needed.
Dutch forces report progress mopping up Republican pockets as they patrol Madioen Kediri Blitar and Djombang. Republicans are described as disorganized with no central command while small gangs linger around the outskirts of Jogjakarta.
Committee sessions press for a possible two year extension of rent controls without the current 15 percent voluntary hike allowance. House appropriations subcommittees begin work on regular department money bills with the first due on the floor in March. A joint Senate House hearing is planned for Dean Acheson on European aid needs during today’s White House visit.
The Salisbury Rotary club unanimously nominated William Harden of Salisbury for Governor of the 191st District of Rotary International. Harden has served as director secretary treasurer and president of the club and held district roles including Sergeant-At-Arms and committee chairmanships. He also served two terms on the district executive committee and acted as Salisbury Rotary representative on the Post War Planning Board and Salvation Army advisory board.
Severe winter conditions spread from the Midwest to the East Coast with freezing rain, fog, and glaze making highways hazardous. Rail and air travel slowed or halted as blizzard-like conditions closed airports and stalled trains. One fatal crash occurred near Helena Montana.
A nationwide drive to raise investment capital for Israel’s economic development was announced by the Palestine Economic Corporation. Former secretary of the treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr. was elected chairman of the board to lead the effort. The group has been active in banking and industrial development in Palestine.
James R. Creech, 37, awaits a possible clemency ruling as attorneys set a 4 p.m. hearing with the state paroles commission. He was convicted of first degree murder in the shotgun slaying of his wife, Mattie Woodall Creech, 28, by a Johnston county jury last August. The state supreme court upheld the conviction 5 to 2.
Reports say Egyptian and Israeli officials held talks amid shifting front lines before major Jewish offensives on Oct. 15 and in the following month. The Jews show willingness to surrender some gained territory but refuse to return to pre Oct. 15 positions.
Mostly cloudy with little temperature change and light rain or drizzle today, then partly cloudy and warmer tonight into Tuesday. January 25 forecast notes sun rise 7 26 am set 5 59 pm. station readings include Charlotte 58 high 50 low 10, Raleigh 61 48, Wilmington 61 52, Atlanta 74 57, Chicago 49 38, New York 42 50, Denver 78 19, Miami 79 72.
A Dayton resident returning from a hunting trip was shot when his dog, eager to exit the car, tripped the trigger of a gun lying on the back seat, firing and wounding the man.
Raleigh January 24 Governor Scott said he opposes making a proposed one cent gasoline tax increase contingent on approval of a 200 million dollar bond issue for rural roads. He urged separate actions and suggested a total program might be considered, while noting discussions on routing funds to municipalities.
Louisville reports weekly burley price fell by 43.73 per hundred pounds fueling record season totals. State Agri culture data show 24 markets moved 52,468,085 pounds with growers earning 22,943,384.39 dollars. Season totals reach 339,423,914 pounds at 46.524 per hundredweight, with growers receiving 157,894,771.98 dollars across eight states.
Officials praised Blythe and mourned his death as national leaders announced funeral plans. Chairman McGrath and Col. Louis Johnson will attend the Charlotte service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the church where he was an active member.
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