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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1946
Page
2
The CIO convention, amid fierce anti communist and internal rifts, stayed orderly under President Murray's leadership. Anticipated wage struggles loom as steel, auto, and electrical workers prepare to announce demands within three weeks, possibly in a joint action.
Government attorney hinted at using influence to secure Tucker control of a Chicago plant, while Theodore Granik warned of libel and fees. Senators Ferguson and Mead heard from WAA officials, the National Housing Agency and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation on Lustron’s bid for factory windfalls and NHA’s demand to transfer the plant.
Rescue teams from the United States Italy and France prepare anew after a C 53 transport disappeared southwest of the French Alps. Parachutists stand by in Frankfurt and northern Italy while weather and magnetic disturbances hinder efforts to locate the downed plane and passengers.
An order directs Lewis to appear before Judge Goldsborough and explain why he did not honor a contract termination recall. He left his home at 10 a.m. for United Mine Workers headquarters in Washington, signaling return to the case that could result in jail if he does not satisfy the contempt charge.
An advertisement touts Swamp Root by Kilmer Co as a kidney flushing tonic. It claims to reduce nocturnal urination by increasing urine flow and easing acidity, with reports of improved sleep after initial doses and a free trial offer through Dept. T Kilmer & Co.
Rev. Paul Tudor Jones of the First Presbyterian church told the Rotary club that brotherhood comes in three forms: coercive, based on mutual interest, and unselfish service. He cited Imperial Rome and Nazi Germany as coercive examples and highlighted Pan Americanism as a mutual-interest version, with true fellowship found in selfless service. Next week's meeting on Wednesday will feature Lt. Gov. L. Y. Ballentine as speaker. Thanksgiving Day closes the week. Visiting Rotarians included W. C. Brown and Don Payne, among others.
H D Minnis featured Gary Davis of WMFR at the Sheraton session to discuss Frequency Modulation. Davis explained radio transmission and reception, noted FM’s advantage of eliminating static and extending range, and cited FM Broadcasters Inc formed in 1944. He forecast market growth with sets priced around 75 dollars.
The Thomasville Junior Chamber meeting at the Woman's club included a North Carolina colleges quiz won by John Carter and Paul Harris. The group voted to join Lions and Rotary in planning the annual football team banquet. date pending with H D McCoy and Jim Crews on the planning committee.
This morning’s municipal court session resembled a domestic relations court with many abandonment and non support charges and several assault cases. Franks Davis 36 was sentenced to two years suspended on conditions including work and regular support payments. Other defendants faced weekly or monthly support orders, suspensions, or driving charges as noted with costs.
Bevin urged taking disarmament to the United Nations and pressed merging troop and arms limits as the committee adjourned without action. A Russian resolution sought month end reports on overseas troops and bases, while the U S hinted at a separate measure. An Indian complaint on treatment in South Africa was reviewed by joint political committees.
Molotov urged a three month deadline after the Italian treaty to withdraw troops from Trieste. He warned that lingering forces could pressure local elections, while the Big Four postponed the economic and troop questions for a later session.
State coal supplies dwindled to a 10 day reserve in Charlotte with deliveries limited to one ton and possibly one half ton. City Manager Henry A. Yancey said the city had less than a quarter of normal seasonal needs. Mecklenburg County said the courthouse could be heated 10 to 15 days more with current stocks. Egypt’s Sinai irrigation project noted, with $30 prizes for three winning homes. President Harry B. Finch presided with guests Joe Katz and others.
Funeral service for F Lester Rothrock 40 of Fairgrove Thomasville was held Thursday at Fairgrove Methodist church. Officiants were A James Clemmer Reid Wall and W L Cockman. Pallbearers included Linville Clifton Paul Raymond Jack Frank Lee Clyde and Clyde. Interment in the church cemetery family plot.
Isaac M Meekins 71 a retired federal district court... died Thursday funeral set for 11 o clock Saturday at the grave with no flowers requested by the family
Everett D. Matthews a tobacco official aged 51 from Winston-Salem North Carolina died last night at the Medical College of Virginia hospital in Richmond Virginia after a brief illness.
Mathews, longtime Winston-Salem warehouse operator since 1916 and former president of the Virginia Carolina old belt ware housemen's association, died after brain operation. He was born in Stoneville, North Carolina.
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