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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1948
Page
2
The Donora zinc works closed as 650 of 900 workers were idle while officials investigate fumes from smelter furnaces. The deadly smog affected mainly those in middle age and older, with doctors noting fatalities among patients with heart or asthma issues.
North Carolina Medical Care Commission lists High Point among ten approved areas for federal state aid but no definite allocation yet. Officials push for rapid working drawings while awaiting possible partial funds from reserve for a 100 bed hospital with construction readiness planned for January and potential third year funds. Pre cooked full meals now packed frozen form.
The piece contrasts Truman and Dewey in the 1948 campaign, noting Truman’s confidence amid third party and civil rights challenges. It covers Senate races, House seats, governors, and the possibility of a southern states' rights split altering the Electoral College, with Thurmond promoting party unity and opposition to un American force bills.
Voters prepare to cast ballots as polling places open at 6 30 a m with results due after 7 30 p m speeches planned from Charlotte Raleigh and Washington and Republican and Democratic leaders predicting mixed outcomes. Mary Price Progressive candidate warns of frauds and calls for vigilance.
Members of the High Point district committee of the Uwhar e Council will hold its District Charter Review Monday night at the Sheraton hotel at 6 oclock to analyze the work done by Boy Scouts within the district during the past year and make plans for the coming year. The meeting will be presided over by Harry Bell, district chairman. This review is a preliminary to a council wide session on November 16 17 at which time executives will study the councils progress for the year. Herbert Stucky, deputy regional executive of Atlanta, will attend the latter meeting to make recommendations for next years activities.
John Jackson a 46 year old Black man of 203 Phoenix street was arrested by High Point police on violating the prohibition law. He posted 300 bonds and was released for a future municipal court hearing. Officers found 24 pints of tax paid whiskey in a car he operated and the vehicle was confiscated.
An old advertisement promotes Creomulsion as fast relief for coughs and bronchial irritation. It claims the medicine goes to the source of the trouble, loosens phlegm, soothes inflamed membranes, and offers a money back guarantee if the user is not satisfied. The copy emphasizes sales by a druggist and the product’s claim for chest conditions.
Mrs Viola White a registered nurse with High Point Memorial Hospital died Saturday at 2 30 p m She lived at 714 Leonard Street Survivors include her husband Leonard White two sisters Miss Mamie Cureton Mrs Ethel McKnight of Newark N J and Mrs Connie Gaines two brothers William Cureton Alexandria Va and James Cureton Monroe N C Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 3 p m from St Stephens AME Zion Church with Rev S A Speight officiating Body to Church at 1 p m Remains to Hairlip Chapel after the service and then to Waxsaw N C for interment
Davidson county sheriff W. G. Fritts said no successor has been named to fill the vacancy created by the October 16 resignation of Howard Truelove. Truelove left the department and joined the Thomasville police department as desk and identification officer, with a new successor expected to be named in several days.
Captain of Police W G Friddle recalls a five minute telephone call from his daughter Jeannette, stationed at Air Force headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany. He notes there was no special purpose for the call and estimates the cost at 12 to 15 dollars, paid by Jeannette.
Between noon yesterday and noon today the High Point fire department answered two alarms. A machine shop at 873 South Main Street owned by R. Ork had a trash barrel fire caused by trash in a barrel. damage was slight and the call came in at 3:50 p.m. Hayworth Roll and Panel Company at Grimes and High streets reported sparks from a boiler igniting a dust pit. no damage. The call was logged at 5:59 p.m. today.
North Carolina vote analysis shows 1948 results likely favor Truman narrowly in some districts while Dewey polled nationally, with Dixiecrats and Wallace candidates drawing away independents. Estimated totals place Truman near 440 450 thousand, Dewey 390 400 thousand, Thurmond 50 60 thousand, Wallace up to 9 thousand.
Reported confusion as a new industrial empire forms in Manchuria within weeks while observers await a government stance. The fighting centers on a corridor near the Great Wall and Hulutao with divisions loyal to Hulutao possibly aiming to join Gan forces. Unconfirmed Chinese reports claim the 53rd army in Mukden defected to the communists.
The Enterprise reports WHPE and WMFR will provide up to the minute election coverage on local and national returns. The article notes no election party is planned and emphasizes radio stations as coverage sources.
The stock market moved ahead today with many issues showing fractional gains. Steel, motor, railroad and utility groups led the advance as Central Railroad of New Jersey touched a yearly high and other major names such as U S Steel, National Steel, Chrysler and Du Pont posted gains.
Executor Paul G. Wilson announces claims against Nellie J. Wilson estate must be filed by November 1, 1949 at 228 N Wrenn Street High Point NC. All debts due should be paid promptly. Dated October 30, 1948 Sprinkier Coffield Attorneys High Point NC.
Community Chest lists additional firms meeting quotas in furniture and hosiery divisions. Division I includes Burton Upholstery and Continental Furniture, Division II Crown Hosiery Mills and High Point Paper Box Co, Division III misc manufacturers, Division IV salesmen, Division V professionals, Division VI commercial firms, Division VII transportation and contracting, Division VIII public service, Division X food manufacturers and retailers, Division XI women’s and service groups.
The reading indicates mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of showers mainly in the eastern portion. Expect light showers on Tuesday with scattered activity and continued cloudiness throughout the period. Sunrise is 6 42 and sunset 3 09 on calendar day November 2048.
Charley Fales and Farom Black were sentenced to 15 years for armed robbery and 10 years for breaking and entering in the April 19 torture robbery of G W Waddell. They were released on bond of 7500 each after appealing to the North Carolina Supreme Court.
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