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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1946
Page
2
Walter Reuther, who took over as CIO president last March, is expected to be named to a CIO vice residency in Thomas' place. Thomas indicated he would not seek reelection, with signs pointing to the continuation of current officers including President Murray and Secretary Jim Carey.
Miner at Westland Pa. mine rejects enforcement of a strike injunction saying workers cannot be forced to work against their will in this country. The remark reflects widespread resistance to the injunction amid ongoing labor dispute.
A clergyman won first prizes for pastry and confectionery making at a cooking exhibit in England, highlighting his skill in baking and sweet crafts.
Canal irrigation accounts for one eighth of India’s 244000000 acre crop average, indicating substantial sector reliance on canal networks for irrigation across the country. This figure highlights the importance of canal systems in supporting agricultural output.
In Pittsburgh on November 19 about 68,000 miners were out today, more than 38,000 yesterday, as scattered stoppages spread in the soft coal fields despite a federal court order against a strike issued in Washington.
A Robena mine spokesman warned workers will strike at midnight Wednesday unless a new contract is signed. West Virginia UMW leaders say miners are unsettled. At Westland mine, 600 miners debated Lewis loyalty before voting to stay with the majority.
A Durham resident confirms she has the largest feet in Great Britain, shoe size 21, acknowledging the unusual distinction and its effect on daily life and footwear choices.
The Curious World notes plumbers derive from a Latin phrase about lead pipes, reflecting Roman skill in pipe making. The piece then shifts to a culinary comparison: porterhouse and T bone are divided by a bone, with the porterhouse containing a small bone and the T bone separating tenderloin from the larger portion.
The United Nations General Assembly votes 38 to 6 to sidetrack a veto debate until foreign ministers act. Soviet spokesman Gromyko opposes any changes to the veto system, while Molotov may reject major Five proposals but consider some British American and Chinese ideas on speeding Security Council work.
The note outlines new margin scales for cotton futures: $5 per bale for 10 to 19.99 cents per pound, $10 per bale for 20 to 24.99 cents, $15 per bale for 25 cents and above, with 20 percent of contract value. Margins double for totals over 30,000 bales long or short across all three markets, yielding a $30 per bale requirement at yesterday's prices versus $20 previously.
Postwar Japan sees a sharp drop in shrine attendance with only the Cupid shrines thriving for matchmaking. Izumo remains busy as pilgrims reach sixty to seventy thousand monthly, while many shrines turn to sponsoring marriages for income. Monthly marriage fees and offerings supplement dwindling state support, with four main decline causes cited by U S General Headquarters official W K Bunce: transportation limits finances waning faith and end of government compulsion to worship.
The laboratory of hygiene reports vaccine supply from manufacturers and offers reduced rates for institutions and large orders through labs or local doctors. Dr. Reynolds cites about 10 pneumonia cases per 100 flu infections and an 88 percent death rate for pneumonia, warning the influenza bug is treacherous and to treat colds cautiously.
Leaders warn of a 25 percent cut in passenger service by coal burning locomotives with Sunday implementation while freight limits are considered. The government reports a 30 day coal stock with some as low as 10 days. Governor Tuck pledges police protection for miners willing to work under U S government. Lewis expected to challenge a restraining order under Norris La Guardia act as U S marshals serve the order. Miners’ headquarters and operators observe the standoff amid past wartime strikes and federal seizure of pits.
Topeka meteorologist D. Flora told a civic club he always has an umbrella in his office as a safeguard against wrong weather predictions. He said the idea came from a visit to the Weather Bureau chief in Washington and noted the chief keeps one as well.
New Zealanders refer to Bologna as Belgian sausage. The remark appears in a brief regional note highlighting quirky naming among locals.
Reports outline the secret ballot plan for three seats on the Security Council and possible re Election of Economic and Social Council members. Latin American moves over Venezuela and Yugoslavia replacements are noted, with Russia opposing India trusteeship proposals and Dulles commenting on UN administration limits.
After Democrats lost control in the November 5 election, President Truman hardened his stance against Lewis and rejected a 60 day mine contract truce. Krug urged compromise, but Truman sought no concessions linking to public operators. Meanwhile Ross prepared an underwater press conference 300 feet below the sea aboard the USS Cobbler.
About 107 national and international unions are affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. The figure reflects broad organizational reach across industries and geographic areas.
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