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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1950
Page
2
Officials investigate a mystery explosion in Modesto California at 7 55 p m felt 15 miles away rattling windows and throwing crockery plaster fell from ceilings a general alarm sounded police cite possible jet concussion but military authorities say no jets were nearby and civilian airlines report no missing aircraft
Do not hang grease spotted fabrics in the sun before cleaning. Sun exposure drives grease deeper into fibers, making removal harder. Clean first to prevent permanent staining and maintain fabric integrity.
Sen. Bridges charged Acheson opened the back door for Red China to join the United Nations and accused State and British officials of an understanding. The department denied the claim and said the move to hear China’s complaints on Formosa was voted down, urging not to weaken the UN.
Rio de Janeiro October 4 reports Brazil resumes full business as ballots from the previous day’s national election are slowly tallied. The three leading presidential candidates include former dictator Getulio Vargas, who rose to power in 1930, ruled with a one-man state until 1945.
Deputy Prime Minister Herbert Morrison told the labor party congress that the labor government's plan to nationalize industry remains active. He answered inquiries about cement sugar and industrial assurance by saying the answer is no.
AP dispatch reports North Korean forces planning a delaying battle near Tongchon and Wonsan with 4000 captives mentioning large numbers.Uijongbu captured by marines as South Korean divisions rush toward Seoul. Pyongyang radio claims halt north of Seoul and allied air losses noted.
A show troupe of World War II veterans paralyzed from the waist down or with arm or leg loss will begin a nationwide 30 week tour on October 15. The troupe, formed at Birmingham hospital Van Nuys California, features 60 cast members and has appeared in two films The Men and On Stage Everybody. The Hollywood film community assisted with directors costumes and show girls. The itinerary covers Phoenix Arizona Dallas Texas New Orleans Louisiana Louisville Kentucky St Louis Missouri Detroit Michigan Cleveland Ohio New York New York Ottawa and Toronto in Canada.
Bangkok reports a Thai spokesman says Thailand would not oppose sending troops to Korea if ordered by the United Nations. General MacArthur is asked to provide transport planes for about 5,000 Thai expeditionary troops ready to depart for Korea. Royal Navy Capt Sunawin Virat cites UN action as key to Korean unification. First troops are veterans from Sababuri and Lopburi garrisons.
Berlin reports a renewed canal clash as Soviet forces block roughly 100 western barges at Sakrow and Nedlitz near Potsdam in what appears to be retaliation for British inspections of about 70 East German barges on West Berlin canals.
A piece of lightweight buck ram basted as a patch on the wrong side of a tear in a woolen garment will help reweave from the right side of the fabric.
Emery Odell Cutting 45 of 1402 English Street died in a local hospital Tuesday night after a period of declining health He was born in Lexington May 1 1905 and married Nora Irene Kivett July 2 1927 He survived by his father Arnold Cutting of Lexington his mother Mrs R L Penry of Denton six half brothers and three sisters He worked for the Myrtle Desk company 25 years Funeral services will be held Thursday at 4 pm at the West End Baptist Church with burial in Floral Garden Cemetery The body will return to the home at 5 pm Joseph L Murphy 61 a Hickory attorney died Tuesday night after a brief illness Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 30 am from Corinth Reformed and Evangelical church He is survived by a half brother John C Murphy of Charlotte Murphy served in World War I with the Rainbow Division and held various political and professional posts in Catawba County and the state
A. Byrd Carradine, a Ku Klux Klan member and school bus driver, was found guilty by a circuit court jury of flogging a woman and two men during a May 20, 1949 incident near Pumpkin Center. He faces up to 10 years. sentencing is set for Friday.
In Rutherfordton on October 4, Jack Radford and cousin Leon Radford died when their car struck a tree and overturned near Henrietta. Howard Padgett and Barbara Godfrey were injured. All were textile workers in the Henrietta area. Officers reported the car cut down a 10 inch tree, traveled about 80 feet before overturning.
Vishinsky urges acceptance of his plan in the 60 nation political committee while Kenneth Younger prepares to back the American backed proposal from Britain and seven nations. Delegates expect a vote despite Yugoslavia and India's last minute push for a sub committee review. The western peace blueprint draws strong support as Dr. Tsiang praises hopes for Korea’s independence and unity.
Asheville report says Police Chief Harold Enloe will pursue illegal manufacture of alcohol charges against canned heat imbibers. Following State Attorney General Harry McMullan guidance, violators face up to two years in gaol instead of 30 days for drunkenness. Officers may charge when they find people making or possessing canned heat alcohol.
Jacksonville judge ruled an ordinance banning Communists unconstitutional under the Florida constitution and the U.S. Fourteenth Amendment. Alexander Trainor, registered as a Communist, had faced 90 days for living in the city under the ban, but the judge found no overt act of disturbance and noted Trainor complied with party listing.
Belgrade officials charge that Russia orchestrated mass deportations of hundreds of thousands from national minorities in Eastern Europe. Politika labels the act genocide and claims it explains Moscow opposition to UN wide population shifts.
Washington Oct 4 Marines announce plans to call 13 additional reserve fighter squadrons to duty before Jan 1 as part of expanding toward an 18 squadron strength. Maj Gen Merwin H Silverthorn said details not disclosed at open session. He noted no draft is expected as volunteers and reserve calls fuel the force.
Dry skim milk powder keeps longer than powdered whole milk when butterfat remains removed, preserving shelf life and quality under storage.
In Vienna Soviet sector workers seized streetcars and forced city employees to drive them to carbarns. Communist operators took over at the carbarns and planned a climax demonstration at the government center. Austrian police prepared for possible violence as unions claimed the strike remained limited to Soviet factories.
The annual convention of the Southern Division of the National Paper Box Manufacturers Association opens in Asheville tomorrow. About 125 delegates will attend sessions through Sunday.
U N investigators say Korean Reds massacred 2000 South Koreans at Chonju as U S forces advanced. A survivor described executions in a dungeon like cell ending in ovens and beatings. Mass graves counted 800 bodies with 297 unclaimed. Nearby Chungyong saw 82 killed with bamboo spears.
In Conway South Carolina Judge E H Henderson dismissed a bill of indictment against two youths charged with slaying a taxi driver. Solicitor Reuben Long then presented a new bill to the grand jury and the defendants remained in custody.
The Vermont Supreme Court upheld a 142 year old statute allowing debtor detention under specified conditions. Associate Justice Walter E. Cleary wrote the opinion in the case involving Walter Hollis of Bennington.
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