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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1947
Page
2
AP analysis notes rumors of communist and rightist clashes in France. Interior Minister Depreaux acknowledges hidden weapons nationwide, mostly in leftist hands, and vows seizure efforts without detailing methods. The piece links unrest to postwar tensions and says optimism grows amid recovery.
Crown Point criminal court still weighs murder charges against John Dillinger and John Hamilton, two famed outlaws of the 1930s. Despite belief Dillinger was killed by FBI gunfire on January 15, 1934, no positive death identification exists for Hamilton, whose fate is said to involve a 1936 FBI killing and rumored disposal.
Confusion at the county building as Miss Ada Snow, the court stenographer, falls ill with flu and the municipal court adjourns. Only one appeal from a justice of the peace could proceed after a jury is chosen and a substitute stenographer found amid objections about gender and local ties. The Winston-Salem resident, until now never failing the court, disappoints the officials.
One armed survivor recounts being thrown from a bunk as the ship’s stern broke away. Captain Mahoney urged efforts to send an SOS. With damaged radio gear and a failing transmitter crewed by improvised power, they rigged a makeshift setup to reach a passing plane and soon were rescued, though 12–13 men aboard a lifeboat were not seen again.
The piece notes mounting power politics as four powers tighten positions on postwar Germany. It cites Kzvestia and Pravda criticizing Truman's March 12 speech as interference and imperialism, while observers say the big four seek a Germany aligning with each side’s control.
A Truman arms commission meeting was followed by a Senate resolution from Sen. Tydings calling on President Truman to summon a world conference on total disarmament. Tydings labeled the UN a glorified debating society and said it cannot handle the problem.
Las Vegas prints friendly tags for first time violators with out of state plates. The tag informs offenders they violated a city ordinance and requests cooperation. It invites visitors to explore nearby points of interest near the Monte Carlo of the West.
Malta has been governed by Phoenicians Carthaginians Romans Arabs Normans Spaniards the Knights of Malta and later by Napoleon and the British in successive eras.
Senate and house consider a Saturday work schedule rule for state employes with no extra pay for hours beyond 40. A merger bill for non profit hospitals and medical care groups is filed. Farm referendums may authorize a tax up to half a percent on crops to fund promotion, covering peanuts potatoes fruits berries vegetables and other goods. Tobacco and cotton likely to be included later. A safe driving bill proposes a 55 mph highway limit 35 mph in residential areas with semi annual vehicle inspections and quadrennial license reissues, funded by a $1 inspection tax.
Mrs W L Rawlings age 59 of Goldsboro passed away in a local hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian church at 3 p m Friday. She was formerly Miss Lillian Conard of Charlotte and is survived by two daughters Mrs Mildred Rawlings Barnes of Wilson and Mrs Susan Rawlings Edgerton of Goldsboro, two sisters Miss Byrd Clinard and Miss Helen Clinard of Charlotte, and six grandchildren.
Dr Brack B Lloyd 61 Chapel Hill and Carrboro physician died at 4 10 am from a heart attack after suffering another attack Sunday. Son of W Pink Lloyd and Mary Sparrow Lloyd he was a director of the Bank of Chapel Hill survived by his wife funeral arrangements are complete
The Rev. James DeWolf Perry, former presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in America, died suddenly at about 10:45 a.m. on the steps of a Summerville inn while en route to visit a friend. He was 76 and led the church from 1930 to 1937, arriving in November for the winter months.
Funeral services for Mrs. A. L. Stout who died at her Green street home were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Baptist Church. Rev. David Oldham led the service with Mills Home singers and a duet performance. Miss Peggy Martin accompanied on piano. Pallbearers included W. T. Marsh C. L. Sink Jake Wagner June Bowers T. E. Smith William Marsh Curtis Lackey and Guy Foster. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.
Acheson warned that a Greek Turkish crisis could shake Western safety and morale. Washington weighs sending a naval task force through the Mediterranean as lawmakers debate postwar aid, Moscow talks, and possible broader peace or war consequences. The questions probe Russian American relations and the impact on the Moscow conference.
England endures the worst floods in living memory as rivers rise and counties evacuate thousands to refugee centers. The crisis hits farming with immense losses of sheep cattle and crops including winter wheat and potatoes while coal movement slows. A pike catch in an Ipswich dog stadium adds a strange note to the day.
The Standard Oil Company of Ohio unveils the Atlas Sky Merchant, a DC-4 flying showroom. The aircraft will tour 800 airports across the United States and Canada once ready for operation.
A disaster corps to administer relief for atom bomb attacks grave domestic disturbances relief and internal security is being planned in New York, the Association of State Planning and Development Agencies reports.
The high court ruled Talmadge’s election void and no lawful successor existed after Gov-elect Talmadge’s death. Gov. Ellis Arnall’s resignation propelled Thompson to acting governor, pledging a law and order administration. Legislature recessed then invited Thompson, while Senate withdrew Talmadge appointments as new slate prepared.
Irregularities marked the trading day with mild buy and sell activity. Leading movers included Southern Pacific Chesapeake and Ohio Consolidated Edison American Water Works Kennecott International Nickel Worthington Pump American Can Westinghouse Texas Company Union Carbide. Laggards included U S Steel Republic Steel General Motors Goodyear Deere Boeing American Telephone Anaconda General Electric J C Penney Standard Oil Santa Fe.
Two sets of cub triplets and a pair of twins born in winter will debut in Bern bear pits on Easter Sunday. Bern namesakes the capital from an ancient word for bears, a tradition maintained for many years.
Executive authority not submitted to the senate would pass to the upper body soon. Tabadies and his chief supporter Roy Harris, former house Speaker, signaled Tabadies' bid for governor in the 1948 general election.
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