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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1948
Page
2
AP reports at least ten people died from violence in North Carolina over the weekend. Fatalities include Clarence Phillips 32 of Hartford killed in a vehicle crash near Elizabeth City and John Crumpler 36 a lineman killed when an electric pole fell in Roanoke Rapids.
Huger Elliott 71 educator and architect died in Philadelphia after a career as director of educational work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from 1925 until retirement seven years ago. He was a Sewanee native, son of John Barnwell Elliott of New Orleans and Lucy Huger Elliott of Charleston. Survivors include his widow, three sisters Mrs. Warren W. Cunningham of Scarsdale New York and Misses Charlotte Barnwell and Esther Huger Elliott of Highlands North Carolina, and two brothers.
Chinese reports say four Communist columns moved toward Suhsien on the Suchow line 45 miles south, with heavy fighting between Suchow and Pengpu. Nationalist setbacks in the Northwest and American Marines arriving in Tientsin for guard duty are noted as government officials evacuate Peiping. Looting in Tientsin and fear of Communist occupation grow as Peiping officials flee.
Royal birth bulletin notes a newborn prince with few details revealed. Reporters await a second bulletin today for specifics on weight labor time and name choices while palace sources offer a cautious glimpse of a "lovely boy" described by a household member.
Taft may step aside to avoid hurting his 1950 Ohio re election bid as President Truman carried the state and a Democratic governor was elected. Friends say formal leadership duties could hinder his campaign, unless Republican senators revise the two year old rules rotating police committee memberships by a simple majority vote.
North Carolina tobacco markets showed price declines last week. Eastern belt saw 5,277,031 pounds average $41.26, down from prior levels. Middle belt sold 8,125,498 pounds at $43.50 average, with declines up to $7 per hundred. Old belt totals 18,219,960 pounds at $41.66 average, with most drops $1 to $4.
An advertisement promotes TEETH, an alkaline sitar powder for dentures that allegedly keeps plates from slipping and removes odor. It claims comfort, non souring action, and availability at drug stores, urging readers to try it to avoid embarrassing moments.
Mayor William O Dwyer and AFL I L A chief Joseph P Ryan plan a day of talks to end a six day old dock strike that has shut east coast ports 65 000 ILA members are idle and about 200 ships were tied up at weekend start O Dwyer spoke with Cyrus S Ching of the mediation service and offered city cooperation to settle the dispute across ports from Prana Me to Hampton Roads Va
Concord reports a Bethel Colony of Mercy to aid 60 men seeking alcoholism treatment. Three buildings near Lenoir aim to be ready by Christmas funded by $15,000 in 30 days. James N. Claftee named superintendent with Edgar Hartley president, others listed as officers and directors.
RALEIGH November 15 Four students were named officers of the YMCA freshman fellowship at N C State College announced by Bill Rogers assistant secretary of the college YMCA. The new officers are Charles B Culp Pineville Samuel M Hughes Cedar Grove Louis W Hine Winston-Salem and Carl O Blakeley Lexington Route 4 with Culp as president Hughes vice president Hine treasurer.
The forecast calls for fair conditions in North Carolina with a small rise in daytime temperatures and little change tonight and Sunday. Sunrise 6 57 AM sunset 5 12 PM. Calendar note for Tuesday November 16, 1943.
Quincy Mass November 15 the USS Des Moines the worlds most powerful cruiser began builder s sea trials at Fore River shipyard Bethlehem steel company weighing 17000 tons and equipped with nine automatic 8 inch 55 calibre rifles. The navy expects to commission it soon as the first of a new class and notes the ship can travel in excess of 30 knots.
Greenwood, S. C. November 15. A group of Greenwood residents visited James C. Self, head of Greenwood Mills, to read a chamber resolution praising his industrial leadership. The note cites his role in modernizing plants and building model homes and churches, with a 179 bed hospital project from the Self Foundation in Greenwood.
Claire Trevor and producer Milton Bren are on their honeymoon after a November wedding in Pasadena at the home of Superior Judge Thurmond Clarke. The 36 year old actress and Bren, aged to second marriage, plan a northern California honeymoon.
AFL leaders consider eliminating the Taft Hartley framework, arguing the absence of a national labor relations board and mediation service could worsen disputes outside railroads. Committees would finalize a concrete policy before the convention adjourns on November 23, while other text offers unrelated baking guidance.
In Goodland Indiana seven children lose their mother Ethel Bobbitt and her 11 year old son Donald after a double shooting. George Martin 48, a widower and father of a daughter, died at his home from a gunshot. Trooper Leon Apple reports Martin burst in and shot at Mrs Bobbitt before she and Donald tried to flee.
The plan aims to build civil defense through volunteer groups with rapid expansion if war comes. An estimated 15,000,000 could be engaged in war time, while normal periods would feature engineers to train volunteers and maintain municipal and state units, plus specialists in radioactivity, poison gas, and other weapons.
Marshall, who has made no comment on the appeal, and White House officials in Key West where Mr. Truman vacationing declined to comment. The president favors settling disputes through the UN rather than direct talks, a stance seen as potentially removing objections to direct talks. UN officials note Lie and Evatt’s high UN positions and a Mexican resolution urging big power cooperation could influence Stalin’s acceptance.
Tulane’s Green Wave stands on the cusp of a New Year’s bowl bid after a convincing win over Baylor. Only Cincinnati or LSU can deny a Sugar or Orange Bowl berth, with North Carolina a likely opponent if Tulane advances. Georgia Tech’s defeat alters the Sugar Orange pairing outlook.
First Presbyterian Church held Youth Day with the Youth Fellowship leading worship. Henry Whipple played Largo, Miss Charlene Thomas read the call to worship, and the choir performed The Light of God is Falling and Be Thou My Vision as offertory. Dr. Paul Tudor Jones urged purposeful living and heed to spiritual heritage, stressing wills, end goals, and daily faith.
Sunday nationwide Christian Science service centers on immortality and spiritual life. Golden text from Romans urges living through the Spirit and mortifying the deeds of the flesh. Citations include I Corinthians 15 and Eddy’s Science and Health emphasizing man’s present perfection and immortality.
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