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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
2
The board of directors of the High Point Executives club will meet at 12 15 Monday at the Ton hotel. Matters of interest to all members will be discussed and reported at the next regular session of the organization.
Richmond minister Dr. John A. MacLean said President Truman assured Protestant churchmen that Myron C. Taylor would be recalled by the time peace treaties are signed. The president’s envoy to the Vatican was described as a temporary expedient to aid peace talks and to end at an early date, with termination at treaty signing. No White House comment was offered.
The administrator c t a J Allen Austin announces appointment and qualification as administrator of the estate of Dr Earl Chester Holden. All claims must be filed and itemized within one year from May 2, 1946 or be barred. Published June 6.
An American General Marshall and two Chinese leaders head a three man committee to implement the Feb 25 plan for a China armed forces reorganization and truce. Executive forces advance toward Changchun while Harbin remains under Communist control and Chiang Kai Shek presses for broader arbitration powers.
A New York work stoppage on AFL manned ships began at noon and was reported by Jacker of the Sailors Union of the Pacific as a 100 percent strike size with about 75 ships in port. AFL unions warned the threat would vanish if operators concede a shorter work week and higher wages. Harry Lundenberg accused the Labor Department of governmental interference and said talks would be held in San Francisco rather than Washington.
Under the North Carolina escheats law all bank deposits with no activity for five years and no owner found may be transferred to the University of North Carolina. Derelict deposits shall be paid to the university and held without profit until a just claim is filed. if none within 10 years, the property is held by the university. The board will waive the 10 year clause and return funds if owners are found. funds may be turned into an endowment for students.
Willis Smith president of the American Bar Association schedules four talks in 30 days. He speaks today at the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference in Asheville and then at the New York City bar, the Minnesota Bar at St Paul, the Wisconsin Bar at Lake Delton, and the ABA Board of Governors meeting in Chicago on July 14.
Fire at the Stevens hotel in Springfield killed 58 people and injured about 200 as flames spread rapidly from the lobby to upper floors. Officials debate alarm delay of about 20 minutes while inquiries are planned and the hotel plans to reopen only after months of repairs.
A UN Security Council item notes Poland led talks with Russia France and Mexico to push for immediate collective severance with Madrid. After 18 sessions the subcommittee found the Franco regime a potential threat and urged isolation unless Franco withdraws by September.
President Truman seeks emergency strike control powers with authority to seize key industries but the House Rules Committee delays action. The bill mirrors Senate changes, lacking a House drafted draft provision, with votes not expected before next week and possible referral to a joint committee. A separate Case labor disputes bill faces a June 12 decision deadline.
The OPA bill advances to the senate floor as administration officials warn of a price control end game. Key provisions cap livestock and farm product ceilings and create an independent decontrol board while cutting subsidies and repealing the MAP order.
Miss Virginia Ryan outlines the Veterans Bureau aid to over 3,000 veterans in six months, noting many can work but some face readjustment challenges. Housing remains a major worry for married veterans, influencing domestic issues as communities assist their return.
Leaders of the AFL United Mine Workers and anthracite operators were nearer accord today to end a strike by 75,000 Pennsylvania hard coal miners. John Boylan said after talks that the conferees made some progress on a new pact following prior definite progress.
George Albert Hormel an immigrant son who built the George A. Hormel Packing Co. at Austin Minnesota in 1892 died yesterday in Los Angeles at age 85. He retired as president in 1927 and served as board chairman after relocating to California.
Senate approves a nine month extension while the House votes only nine months allowing limited federal price and rent actions. The debate contrasts with 1941 output pace and avoids broad rent control changes in both chambers.
Stock market activity showed continued weakness as selling did not pick up despite lingering concerns. Notable drags included U S Steel U S Rubber Western Union and Consolidated Edison while Ward's, Boeing and Union Carbide remained among the list of standout issues. Cotton futures opened unchanged to a small gain with July at 28.11 and December at 28.49 per bale.
Dry goods and cotton textiles report modest trading with some print cloths and sheetings selling for quick turnover. North Carolina Irish potatoes show light demand with prices steady, while government and commercial loads are constrained by box shortages and refrigerator car scarcity. Chicago hogs and cattle offer ranges with steady to firm tone, buyers selective as supply tightens and dairy cows weak.
The article discusses Soviet views on the US Britain and Canada race in science and technology. It notes Russians believe secrecy about the bomb shapes diplomacy and alliances. It argues Americans may restrain use but fear they’ll act decisively if needs require.
The present system of punctuation evolved from Aldus Manutius, an Italian scholar and printer who printed Greek classics in Venice during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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