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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1946
Page
7
The Turkish Red Cross warned the eastern Turkey earthquake could have a death toll in the thousands. As of noon 339 were known dead from three communities Karnova Varto and Usutkan, with hundreds more likely as rescue work proceeds in isolated provinces near Lake Van.
In the Masters Individual Tournament Morrie Elis, a former service member, nearly defeated the longtime champion record but finished second, six and a half points behind Robert McPherron. Elis favored a complex five club hand, ruffing diamonds and maneuvering to hold six clubs and heart tricks.
Pattern 4706 offers a snug toddler dress with a bat on design, no side seams, tie belt, and matching bonnet. Available in sizes 2 4 and 6 with fabric estimates. send 25 cents to Enterprise Pattern Dept New York for details.
A claim states the Dominion of Canada spans a larger area than the continental United States highlighting vast territories and imperial scope. The sentence asserts Canadian expanse as greater than continental US without detailing specific measurements or sources.
The term Yugoslavia stems from a joining of Slavic roots meaning the southern Slavs. The name reflects a geographic and ethnic grouping rather than a single unified nation at its outset.
The common toad regularly sheds its outer skin multiple times a year and then swallows the discarded skin as part of its molt process.
A radio timetable lists program changes due to network corrections. It notes daylight saving adjustments, with times in eastern daylight and equal shifts for other zones, and warns relay times may vary by local stations. The lineup includes serials, news, variety shows, dramas, and music through 10:15 PM.
The Enterprise previews the new VIC FLINT story featuring Martha Mulvane, mother of a Marine who died saving Vic Flint in the Pacific. The issue promises a heartfelt character angle adding human interest to the Friday start.
Reporter from Raleigh notes travel boom as Governor Cherry tours Oklahoma City corridor. Cars from many states flood roads, with roadside beautification and new tourist camps signaling effort to attract travelers. Time changes and local clocks cause confusion, but North Carolina time is fine for the governor.
A hearing began in Asheville on a North Carolina state complaint that railroads serving the state have set unjust and unreasonable freight rates. Former Gov. J. C. B. Ehringhaus participated as counsel for the state before an Interstate Commerce Commission examiner. Similar actions were filed by South Carolina and the city of Augusta, Georgia.
The Keystone Automobile Club announced in Philadelphia that South and Latin America may demand about 500000 new vehicles. They say the market can be filled in the next five to seven years only by U S car and parts manufacturers.
In this King Features Syndicate piece from 1946 Dr. Edgard Marks advises parents to avoid scolding for bed-wetting. He recommends confidence building, a reward chart, a calm household, and a simple diet, with nightly awakening to toilet, possible underlying medical causes, and patience for several months.
In municipal court Elmer Swaringen of 304 West Point avenue received four months on the county farm for drunkenness with his sister as a witness. He appealed to the superior court. Vernon Hodge of 412 South Hamilton street drew 90 days total for three drunkenness charges. William Alston of 1225 Pierson street got four months for speeding at 80 mph and four months concurrently for reckless driving, with an appeal to superior court. Frank Perry of Raleigh was sent to the roads 30 days for drunkenness. J P Stiles, 28, received 30 days for drunkenness to run concurrently with a sentence he is serving. John Archie, charged with manslaughter in the poisoned alcohol deaths of his children, had costs ordered for larceny of denatured alcohol valued at $1 from Alma desk company.
Winston Salem and Elkin blanket manufacturer Thurmond Chatham stated he would welcome any inquiry into his expenditures. He denied Folger's charge that his costs totaled 150000 to 200000 and called for disclosure of Folger's spendings and contributions. Official canvass of the fifth district race was to be held in Raleigh today.
Guilford County real estate transfers list numerous deeds in High Point Jamestown Township and related subdivisions. Transactions include transfers to Y M Mooney C G Poole and others and parcels in Emerywood Hunt Blair Estate Lake Triangle and Oakdale subdivisions. UNRRA notes international civil service staff and child visual maturation facts.
Notice of meeting of the Board of Adjustments to consider R B Gantt request to add to a gas line service station at 402 West Broad Street. Meeting set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday June 13 1946 in the Fire Division office. Attendees may speak for or against the project. Signed Jos D Cox chair.
Governors and officials from Georgia Alabama and Louisiana condemned the Supreme Court ruling against bus segregation while weighing its impact on intrastate transport. Governor Chauncey Sparks and Governor Ellis Arnall discussed court steps and tax issues as Georgia politics pivoted around white supremacy debates.
LUMBERTON June 4. The border belt tobacco crop has developed rapidly in recent weeks and is now well advanced. R C Rankin, supervisor of sales on the Lumberton market, said May weather was excellent for tobacco and stands are near perfect. Curing should begin around June 15 with full curing by July 1. He forecast a about 10 percent rise over last year.
The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration began operations in November 1943 to coordinate aid and relief efforts. It marked a key step in postwar humanitarian response and reconstruction initiatives led by Allied powers.
Bnai Israel will hold the Feast of Weeks observances on Wednesday and Thursday at the synagogue. Morning services begin at 9 a.m. and evening services at 7 30 p.m. Rabbi A Mauskopf will teach on God’s Law for Our World.
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