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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1947
Page
2
VETS described a parade with about 80 officers and 1,500 enlisted men marching under the Communist party banner. The report notes prior charges of Communist infiltration and says it provides flagrant evidence, with correspondence to heads of other services.
A youth wounded in a cafe attack stood in the enclosed vestibule with his back to the front doors as Walter's attacker punched Walters near a scale by the entrance. The cashier reported the blow and location of the incident.
Government mediators reveal fringe settlements worth about 64 cents weekly per city as part of ongoing wage talks. The proposals include vacation and pension provisions from a long line division pact initiated April 10 with the American Union of Telephone Workers. The federation policy committee rejected arbitration of the wage dispute. Conciliators pressed for a decision by 2 p m EST as negotiations were set to resume.
White prisoners resisted for over six hours as troops surrounded a wheel shaped block. The siege cut water and food, with damp cloths used as improvised gas masks. Col. W A Bownes ordered inmates to file out in groups, aid the injured, and relocate to a lower tier. No immediate injuries reported beyond one prisoner taken to hospital.
Mrs. Lorena Graves of 313 Walker Street High Point North Carolina writes a memorial note for her son PFC Edward C Gra who was killed in action in Germany in May 1945. The poem expresses deep grief, longing for reunion in heaven, and faith that prayer brings solace.
Funeral services for 73 year old Thomas M Caudle were held at Sales Memorial Methodist church Oakdale with Rev. Melvin Howard and others officiating. Interment followed at Rehobeth Methodist church cemetery.
Indictment details how Farben and partners limited US production through cartels in magnesium, tetrazene, Atrabrine, and synthetic rubber with Standard Oil of New Jersey. The result was delayed output, restricted exports to Europe, and a lack of ready rubber when the United States entered war on December 7, 1941.
A dense listings page shows a Sunday May 4 radio lineup with programs across CBS and NBC networks. Featured acts include Johnny Thompson, Sammy Kaye Serenade, Robert Merrill Concert, New York Philharmonic, Parade of Music, and The House of Mystery among many others with times spanning 12:00 to 4:48 PM.
Lawmakers argue for more votes against pending amendments to secure enough support to pass a difficult bill despite a veto threat. The discussion centers on overcoming opposition and gathering necessary votes to enact the measure.
Senator Hoey of North Carolina urged passage of labor legislation, saying the bills before Congress would protect workers and provide major protection for the public. He argued the current law is unfair and that unions should not face undue disruption, noting 15 million union workers deserve protection alongside 43 million nonmembers.
Ellender argued that each tooth-sharpening amendment placed in the bill makes it less palatable to a widening group. He cautioned that adding changes could erode support among diverse interests.
Dr. Alfred Fiderkiewicz urged the United Nations to reverse the general committee decision and grant a full Jewish voice for Poland. An American plan restricting Jewish representation to committee hearings on the Holy Land appeared near approval, shaping the debate.
A report notes that over 700 species of mushrooms have been proven edible, highlighting the diversity of fungi safe for consumption and suggesting broad foraging potential for cooks and foragers.
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