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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1946
Page
2
A U.N. subcommittee in recess to study a circular letter asking all 51 member governments to submit materials on the Spain situation. Investigators hold 461 letters and telegrams from private sources largely opposing the Franco regime.
Seville, Spain moves forward with civilian modernization of its airport facilities, aiming to upgrade passenger services, expand terminals, and enhance regional air links as part of a broader urban renewal effort.
Egypt announces new price caps on coffee and tea to curb inflation. The move aims to stabilize consumer costs while retail outlets adjust menus and suppliers review pricing structures across the country.
The convention discussion included a push for simplifying the process to replace congressmen who die in office. Pro tem succession has arisen twice in year and the party nominated Jane Pratt to fill Burgin’s term. Governor would call a special election with candidates named by congressional executive committees. Committee appointments listed include H J Rhodes and others from Durham Alamance Guilford and Orange counties.
A fact finding panel report on April 18 urged a 16 cent hourly wage rise and rejected certain proposed working rules. Unions reject the recommendations and set a strike date affecting major U S rail carriers. Oil exploration advances as 40 million acres in Georgia Florida Alabama area go under lease.
The undersigned J Allen Austin is appointed and qualified as administrator c.t.a. of the estate of Dr Earl Chester Holden. All persons with claims must present them itemized and verified within one year from May 2, 1924. If not filed, claims will be barred.
The United Fruit Company donated 300 acres between Preston and Mayari for an agricultural and industrial school run by Rev. John E. Stroud. World Council of Churches relief and reconstruction efforts are expanding, with a new Department of Material Aid to address urgent needs in Europe. PRAYERS urged for United Nations work and daily devotions by Christians worldwide.
Dr Henry S Randolph of the Home Mission Council says thousands of churches will observe Rural Life Sunday on May 26. The theme Trusteees of Gods Bounty highlights Christianity's meaning for rural life and calls for blessings on seed fruit and farmers, and consideration of agricultural justice.
The coal strike talks resume behind closed doors as Edward F. McGrady and Paul W. Fuller join as government conciliators after John R. Steelman brought Fuller back. The dispute affects 75,000 anthracite miners set to begin talks May 10. Railroads report sharp cuts in freight runs amid losses nearing 54 million tons.
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers today tonight and Friday in North Carolina. Continued warm temperatures limit rain chances with no severe conditions expected.
The Palestine committee urged Arab nations to meet and press Pan Arab action against a report recommending immediate immigration of 100000 European Jews to Palestine. In Washington, U S officials avoided direct intervention, expecting UN responsibility and weighing troop limits and broader international handling.
The French Italian frontier issue faces possible council action with the Dodecanese and Italian colonies in play. A council commission arrived to study the region and may report Saturday. Dispatches note Italian logs filling regional centers claimed by France amid sharp splits over Libya trusteeship.
New York May 2 report shows special stocks advancing amid light liquidation as market leaders struggle. Distillers Corp rises about eight points on word directors may propose a 5-for-1 stock split next week while National Distillers and Schenley gain modestly. Gimbel Great Northern Baltimore and Ohio and Sunray Oil show gains. General Motors Deere North American Kennecott Philip Morris United Aircraft and Pfizer slip.
Potatoes arrivals 61 on track 98 total US shipments 1 041. Old stocks supplies moderate demand slow market steady for northern stocks dull for Idaho russets. New stocks supplies moderate demand fair California slightly weaker others steady Idaho Russet Burbanks US No 1 3 35 45 Minnesota North Dakota bliss US No 1 2 40 commercial 2 35 California 100lb sacks long whites US No 1 4 45 50 Texas 50lb sacks bliss US No 1 2 35 40 Alabama 100lb sacks bliss triumph US No 1 3 85 Florida 100lb sacks Pontiacs US No 1 4 15 25.
In New York on May 2 the cotton textile market showed no improvement as mills stayed on the sidelines until price control legislation advances. Scattered print cloth releases appeared against the set aside program with little free goods offered. The wool goods market was quiet as converters await first runs of yarn lines anticipated to be short. The rayon market was dull.
U SDA reports salable livestock totals with 6 000 barrows and gilts and 3 500 cattle in Chicago. General cattle market uneven steady to 25 cents lower with stocker and feeder cattle cleared at 15.00 16.50. vealers 16.00 and down. Cotton futures in New York rise over 60 cents a bale with May around 27.40 and July 27.40 27.41 at noon.
The speaker criticizes the administration's debt reduction path and predicts a balanced 1947 budget. He denounces the Republican platform as evasive, praising Democratic reforms and Aycock's 1901 education crusade while urging steady governance to steer clear of reactionary and radical currents.
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