05 Jul 1946
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1946
Page
1
Associated Press reports a calmer Fourth of July with fireworks sparking some fatalities but total violent deaths well under the National Safety Council forecast for the four day holiday period.
The total count of violent deaths reached 182 on Friday as the U.S. observed a holiday weekend. Since 6 p.m. July 3, 73 fatalities were due to traffic accidents, 46 to drownings and 43 to miscellaneous causes, with fireworks contributing to some deaths during the holiday observance yesterday.
Weather across many areas was pleasant as millions joined the first peacetime Independence Day celebration. A survey counted at least 142 deaths from violent incidents and traffic accidents, with more details promised on page two.
In Louisville Kentucky the Jefferson County Citizens Political Action Committee announced a buyers strike led by Herbert Monsky. The plan targets those who raise rents or prices and invites public-spirited citizens to join. Grimes of the AFL truck drivers union pledged full cooperation and said deliveries would respect picket lines.
Cloudy and warmer conditions expected in the Carolinas with a chance of scattered thundershowers. Highs around 83 with lows near 65, and rainfall generally light. Official records show varied temperatures across stations including Raleigh 71 64 and Wilmington 82 73 with 3.49 inches at Wilmington.
At least two people died violently in North Carolina during the July holiday period. Conrad Z Poole of Asheboro was killed when the car he rode in collided head on with an army command car near Clinton. Roy P Minish of Statesville was struck and killed by a freight train while on the tracks in south Statesville.
Norah Carpenters arrived in New York from London with her three surviving children to reunite with former staff Sgt. William Thompson, father of the babies. His attorney Sam R. Keller and cousin Jack Warner met them. Keller said the couple would marry soon but in private. Thompson, discharged from the army, had not seen them in 15 months. The stewardess noted the mother appeared nervous during the trip.
Charles C. Causey of Thomasville announced his acceptance of the post as international representative of the United Furniture Workers of America CIO in the fifth district covering Virginia the Carolinas Tennessee and Georgia. He succeeds Bernard Hiatt who resigned alleging communist influence among leaders.
Four allied foreign ministers from Britain France the Soviet Union and the United States reached agreement on Italian reparations and fixed July 29 as the date for a 21 nation general peace conference in Paris to discuss treaties ending World War II for Italy and axis satellites.
Major General L H Campbell Jr testified he "got red under the collar" over political pressure from Rep May to aid Illinois weapons maker Henry Garsson. Campbell said introductions were acceptable but persistent pressure crossed a line, as Senate War Investigating Committee hearings discussed 19 Illinois firms and wartime profits.
Philadelphia reporter recounts a dramatic midair battle by scientists to protect vital atom bomb records during a 30 minute thunderstorm over Nebraska aboard a C-54. They braced heavy cases with their bodies to keep data from being lost. The aircraft continued to Dayton and then Washington after minor repairs.
President Truman kept a light schedule at his Maryland hideaway in the Catoctin mountains. He walked swam and dozed with plans of a possible drive to Gettysburg, 18 miles away, before likely returning to Washington Sunday afternoon.
New York authorities weigh a bizarre case of Mary Frankenrich a recluse living in an unheated $23 a month flat who received neighbor aid yet held over 100000 in cash bank deposits and war bonds. She terrified tenants by barricading doors shouting of robbers and murderers then was taken to Bellevue hospital for observation where staff found 2558 in cash and a 934 check pinned to undergarments amid paper crafted items.
Kielce saw a bloodier postwar outbreak as 34 killed and 42 wounded. Reinforcements and security police patrolled streets amid anti Jewish rumors and mob attacks on Jewish homes and the Central Jewish committee headquarters.
Sam Snead, the American pro, won the British Open at St Andrews with a final round 75, finishing 72 holes at 290 and four strokes ahead. Johnny Bulla and Bobby Locke were runners up at 294, with Henry Cotton, Charley Ward, and Dai Rees close behind at 295. The victory ends Britain's reign since 1934 as American golfers had dominated since 1934.
Lt. Col. John Herbst 36 ace of the Flying Tigers died in an air show crash near Del Mar California less than a day after his marriage to Jeanne Eve Murphy. He commanded the 445th squadron at March Field and flew a P-80 jet at 630 mph top speed and 540 mph average.
The British army announced a large cache of munitions and British battle dress was found in Mesheq Yagur in the Haifa Bay area after searches begun last Saturday. An army officer rejected Zionist claims of Jewish defense removal and said the cache could not be considered defensive equipment.
NEA report from Bikini details a second atomic test planned for a later date. The underwater explosion aims to assess hull damage as water transmits energy, with depth kept relatively shallow near Bikini lagoon.
United Nations atomic subcommittee No 1 moves to align a proposed world atom development authority with Peace enforcement powers of the Security Council. It will study control measures to ensure peaceful use and examine ties to the Council's charter functions. The US delegation prepares a supplementary memorandum and both the United States and France favor a close link.
Larry Johnson, 15, of High Point North Carolina, lost the middle finger of his right hand when a five inch firecracker exploded before he could throw it. He was visiting at the home of Mrs Zenia Arey in Kensington Washington suburb and was taken to a suburban hospital.
Washington July 5 Senator Bridges R NH urged the Senate Appropriations Committee not to hear any new OPA money. He argued OPA is legally dead and testimony by Price Administrator Ervin Price would be inappropriate. Porter pressed for a one year extension aligning with President Truman. Barkley’s camp faced friction as Porter and Truman backing were questioned. O Daniel vowed to oppose any new bill and highlight OPA’s non existence. The banking committee tweak drew Taft’s protests and Porter called it undesirable.
A Paris meeting between the United States, Britain, and Russia advances toward a peace framework. Russia concedes some Italian reparations and supports a time delay before payment, while agreeing on Dodecanese return to Greece and a UN role for Trieste. Danube control moves closer as July ratification nears.
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