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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1948
Page
1
Berlin reports that American and British authorities blamed "technical difficulties" for halting train movements into and within the Russian zone of Germany. The joint action appeared to be the most forceful counter move yet by the Allies amidst postwar tensions.
Military governors and western zone leaders reached a final agreement for a western German movement. Ambassador Robert Murphy confirmed readiness. A constituent assembly will be elected by Sept. 1 and its charter submitted to referendum. The plan allows for possible future participation by the Russian zone.
American and British military governors General Lucius D. Clay and Sir Brian Robertson press action at a Frankfurt conference. Restrictions go into effect immediately halting movement of goods originating or terminating in the Soviet zone as Russia blocks rail links between Berlin and western Germany amid technical difficulties cited by officials.
The Luther League of North Carolina postpones its state teen convention planned for October 1-3 at St John Lutheran church Cabarrus county due to the polio outbreak. About 250 teenagers were expected. final dates depend on host church program committee. Alvin Kuhn of Newton presided at the executive meeting.
Weather report notes fair conditions in North Carolina with a few thunderstorms possible in the mountains Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures rise slightly with little change expected. Locations listed include Charleston Charlotte Chicago Columbia Detroit Evansville Galveston High Point Jacksonville Little Rock Los Angeles Memphis Meridian Miami Mobile New Orleans Raleigh San Antonio Staunton Wilmington and others.
SEBGRADE Yugoslavia July premier Eduard I Tito says the new Yugoslavia will be guided by peace equality and anti imperialist unity with the Soviet union and peoples democracies. He lists five principles including cooperation with all nations and support for national freedom and peace.
AYCT St Lawrence England July 26 George Bernard Shaw marked his 92nd birthday with his usual disdain for celebrations calling them rubbish He remains sharp witty and in good health credited to vegetarianism teetotalism and strict living rules His secretary biographer and carer handle greetings and interviews while Shaw quips about burial plans.
WMFR High Point outlines a formal FCC television application on channel 12 with ERP 0.691 kW and HAAT 378.6 ft. The project, announced by manager Frank Lambeth, would add TV service to the existing radio operation pending FCC approval and equipment procurement. The proposal covers Winston-Salem Lexington and Asheboro regions with total project cost about 90 000 dollars and first year operating costs near 35 000 dollars.
Philadelphia July 26 Henry Wallace's Progressive party shows a new fundraising model as many small donors give large sums. Front man William Gailmor appeals for $1,000 contributions to the cause while 30,000 cheering supporters listen and ushers collect stray silver. The scene evokes revivalist figures like Aimee Semple McPherson and Father Divine.
A UN military observer reported Jewish planes and infantry violated the Palestine truce by attacking the Arab villages of Jaba Izrim and Ain Ghazil on three consecutive nights along the Ahifa Tel Aviv road. Iraqi troops held the villages and threaten retaliatory air strikes if attacks continue. The observer said he notified Jewish authorities. Bernadotte stated Arab states favor militarization steps for Jerusalem with technical details to follow.
New York July 26 Prices are expected to fall sharply when they begin to decline says the national bureau of economic research in a study by Dr Frederick C Mills. He notes postwar prices rose since 1938 39 with wholesale prices doubling and living costs up two thirds while farm products surged nearly 200 percent.
ST PAUL Minn July 26 Steve Lazar of Oliphant Pa died today the sixth victim of a bus truck collision that killed four teammates and injured fourteen others of the Duluth Northern League baseball team at the northern edge of St. Paul The late Lazar was a 23 year old second baseman taken to Ancher hospital after the crash Also killed were team manager George Treadwell 52 of Superior Wis Outfielder Gerald Peterson 22 of Proctor Minn Outfielder Gilbert Krirdla 19 of Duluth and Pitcher Donald Schuchman of St Louis James E Grealish of St Paul was the truck driver The injured included Catcher Bernard Gerl Pitcher Sam Paitich Pitcher Donald Gilmore Pitcher Donald Vanderwier Shortstop Joseph Becker Pitcher Robert Vogelthanz and Pitcher John Ritonya all listed in serious or improving condition.
Windsor Ontario July 26 Ford Motor Co of Canada Ltd announced a nine cent per hour increase for fourteen thousand five hundred employees. The move signals a broadening of wage benefits in the auto sector amid rising living costs.
Wallace unveils the Progressive Party agenda to spread across the states with a peace with Russia aim. He praises youth support at a seven hour convention where Senator Glenn Taylor was chosen as the vice presidential nominee and the platform urged joint responsibility for world peace.
The North Carolina Board of Conservation and Development opened a three day meeting in Morehead City. A public hearing for coastal fisher men seeking regulation changes was planned. Governor Cherry will deliver the principal address tomorrow.
James A. Rodgers and his wife encountered a crow outside a Babylon drug store. The bird spoke first, Rodgers answered, and he dangled his key case to lure the crow closer. The crow grabbed the keys and flew off, and the keys have not been recovered.
North Carolina reports 927 polio cases for the year after a corrected total from the state board of health. 48 new cases were added, with fatalities totaling 51, and one previously listed case reclassified.
The North Carolina epidemic fund committee announced yesterday it has asked the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis headquarters in New York for assistance. State health officials outlined ongoing efforts to curb the illness and secure support for affected families.
Reports from across the country describe a wingless light craft seen over Alabama Georgia Ohio Washington and more. Pilots from Eastern Airlines say it appeared near Montgomery while witnesses in Indianapolis Yakima and Montgomery report flames lights and balloon-like shapes. The Army and Civil Aeronautics Administration offered noncommittal explanations.
Republican leaders in Washington defer decisions on a legislative program until President Truman delivers his extra session recommendations. Speaker Martin and Senate leaders say no definite action will be taken before hearing the speech. Taft, Vandenberg, Wherry, and Millikin attend. lawmakers expect further meetings after the address.
In Germany jet fighters await action at Fuerstenfeldbruck as 75 more arrive. In Moscow, Soviet air show unveils new jets and bombers. The U S Lockheed Shooting Star flight from Selfridge to Germany sets speed records and marks the first West East jet crossing of the Atlantic. Seventy five additional jets will be shipped here.
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