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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1949
Page
2
The text notes Hoffman urging Europeans to cut tariff walls while Ache son foresees tariff pressures at home. Truman argues for global living standard gains, suggesting the United States benefits from world trade even as domestic competition rises.
The article argues that genuine local color outperforms copied gimmicks in attracting tourists to North Carolina. It praises state scenery from mountains to coast, warns against inauthentic food and marketing, and emphasizes cooperation among resorts, restaurants, and hotels to boost Tar Heel coffers. It notes Charlie Parker’s trip to Denver and outlines upcoming Eastern North Carolina Press Association events with William Umstead and other speakers.
Stevenson urged a quick peace law while coal negotiations between miners and southern operators ended. UMW talks with northern and western operators failed last month. Joseph E. Moody said further talks would help little. About a million workers are on strike in coal and steel. CIO President Philip Murray, at the Cleveland convention, secured a pension and insurance deal with Bethlehem Steel and seeks similar terms from others, though none yet agreed.
Acheson outlines a six point program to ease imports and negotiate tariff cuts under trade authority. He says Congress will face opposition as the U S seeks broader foreign competition and joins new international bodies. He proposes updating labeling rules and subsidies, plus freer government procurement of foreign goods.
CHAPEL HILL NOV 3 1 The Chapel Hill committee on freedom of thought and speech has formed to seek repeal of UNC’s non communist affiliation pledge. Members include Dr Norman Forester of Duke English, Dr Straley UNC Physics, Rev Charles M Jones Chapel Hill Presbyterian minister, and Prof Phillips Russell UNC Journalism. UNC hiring questionnaire asks applicants if they are or have been affiliated with the communist party or any organization controlled by communists.
An 80 year old woman, Miss Louisa Schmidt, was arrested for begging on a Los Angeles sidewalk. Police discovered $2,122 in currency pinned to her undergarments, described by officers as the silver lining of the case.
Bishop Costen J. Harrell of Charlotte will attend Sunday morning rites for the formal organization of a Methodist church at 501 Player Drive Sherwood Village. Rev. Herman Duncan and Dr. N. M. Harrison join local leaders as 50 charter members gather for the 11 o clock ceremony. The Women’s Society elected officers and a Brownie troop plus a Cubs group are forming under church sponsorship.
City Manager T. E. Hinson says the post of city planner for High Point remains open with only one application received since its creation in September. He expects more applicants before a decision and notes the salary ranges from 4000 to 5000 dollars yearly. Dr. N. J. Demerah of Chapel Hill is assisting in the search.
Police arrested 38 year old Fank Dixon of 800 East High street on lottery operation charges after finding tickets in his possession. He was booked and released under 100 dollar bond. George Carter of 300 Ridgeway drive was picked up on a capias for driving drunk and driving without a license and is held on 1000 dollar bond.
The dead from the Philippines worst typhoon in twelve years climbed to 57 as officials in eastern Negros Island reported 31 additional victims. Earlier tallies counted 26 dead on Cebu and Negros.
Funeral services for Henry C. Terry 76 who died Monday afternoon were held Wednesday at 4 from Koonce Funeral chapel led by Rev. Arthur Kale and Rev. E M Avett A quartet provided music with piano accompaniment by Mrs Lawrence Matton Flowers were arranged by Wesley Memorial Methodist Church members and pallbearers were Robert Lewis I V Orange George Memory O Everett Grover Kerr and A A Alfred Burial was in OA Memorial Park cemetery
Funeral services for Charles Walter Davis were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Prospect Methodist Church. Interment followed at Floral Garden Park cemetery with Rev. J. T. Bowman, Rev. W. R. Jenkins, and Rev. R. L. Kizer officiating. Pallbearers included Everett P. Alderman, Lindsay Kirkman, Leonard L. Stroud, W. L. Hunt, J. Frank Vickers, and George W. Hassell.
Historical note reports human blood into animals. dog and monkey suffer red cell destruction, but chimpanzee accepts mixed ape and human blood without harm. The finding suggests species differences in blood compatibility and immune response.
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