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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1948

Page

2

Recognition Of Franco Urged On U S

The article reports on Franco being urged for U S recognition. A German contact says Hitler pressed Franco to allow German use of Spanish soil against the Allies, but Franco refused. It questions how long Franco must purge misdeeds to rejoin the international fold amid wary democracies and a cold shoulder from the U S State Department.

War Berlin Franco Hitler Fuehrer Generalissimo Germany Farley Spain U. S. State Department

Hurricane Gathers Speed Hits Florida And Cuba

A hurricane moved rapidly from the Atlantic, crossing Florida and Cuba. It caused tornadoes in Pompano and Opa-Locka, flooding Miami suburbs with 9.56 inches of rain, and produced winds up to 130 mph in Cuba. The storm damaged homes, knocked out lights, and followed a prior Florida flood in Lake Okeechobee. The Cuban navy reported casualties and harbor losses.

Fort Lauderdale Pompano Florida Miami International Miami Hollywood Opa-Locka West Palm Beach Atlantic Cuba Puerto de la Colombia Puerto de Mariel Batabano Havana Lake Okeechobee Weather Bureau

Father of Five Inherits Large Fortune From Montreal Uncle

Scranton Pa Oct 6 Truck driver Walter Pearson 52 father of five says an uncle in Montreal named Walter Pearson left him 363000 dollars a mansion and a fishing lodge He had seen the uncle only once Then a Montreal agent reportedly notified him last June A Montreal law firm linked by reporters could not be located Pearson was not available for comment

Scranton Walter Pearson Montreal Canada Mackenzie and Mackenzie Pearson

Immigration waves to the United States in the early republic

Between 1776 and 1820 about a quarter of a million Europeans migrated to the United States, a figure that corresponds to roughly half the annual influx seen from 1890 to 1900. This highlights the divergent scale of migration across the two periods.

United States

Berlin Blockade Debate Spurs Cold War Tensions

The UN Security Council heard sharp accusations among Britain, the United States, France, and the Soviet Union over the Berlin crisis. Soviet deputy Vishinsky signaled nonparticipation as the council adjourned without a date, while US delegate Jessup pressed for action to ensure Berlin's safety and subsistence under four power accord.

Bern Argentina Juan Bramuglia Vishinsky Russia Berlin United States Britain Moscow Security Council Soviet Union U. S Philip C. Jessup Jessup Columbia University

United estes exceed three million square e68 in area

The statement notes a vast land area surpassing 3,000,000 square units for the United estes. No further context or sources are provided.

United Estes

Fred C. White Dies in New York Former High Point Resident

News reaches High Point of the death of Fred C. White in Queens General Hospital New York. His wife Lena White of 1200 Rivett Drive sails to bring his remains home for burial once shipping arrangements are made.

Fred C. White New York High Point Queens General Hospital Lena White Rivett Drive

Russians claim U. S. B-25 bombers in Germany

The Russians disclosed in Berlin that American B-25 medium bombers remain in Germany. They posted a warning at the four power air safety center about local flying in the allies southern air corridor scheduled to take place at Koethen air field southwest of Berlin.

Berin Germany Air Safety Center Koethen Berlin

State Banking Commission Employees Donate 430 to Democratic HQ

The 21 employees of the state banking commission led by Commissioner Gurney P. Hood contributed 430 to state Democratic headquarters. The largest single gift was 75 by Pond. the smallest was a token amount.

Raleigh State Banking Commission Gurney P. Hood Lagme Pond

Through Air Service From South to West Is Planned

The civil aeronautics board opens a broad inquiry into through air transport between the south and the west. Ten airlines have filed applications to operate through service between the west coast and southern cities such as New Orleans Miami and Dallas. The plan may rely on interchange of equipment among existing lines without new services. Airlines named include Braniff Delta Continental Eastern Chicago and Southern National American Pacific International and Viking.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board South West West Coast New Orleans Miami Shreveport Atlanta Delta Eastern Tional Airlines National Fort Worth Dallas American Braniff Airways Delta Air Lines Continental Air Lines Eastern Air Lines Chicago and Southern National Air Lines Peninsular Air Transport American Air Lines Pacific International Airways Viking Air Lines

WAC Officer Opens Enlistment Office In High Point

Corporal Stella Waytow of the Women’s Army Corps will process enlistments at the Post Office building. Women aged 18 to 35 can be sworn in locally before assignment to service posts with records sent to Atlanta. Army enlistees go to Camp Lee Virginia for basic training. air force enlistees go to San Antonio. Minor with parental consent required for under 21. Reenlistment age up to 35 with prior service added.

Army and Air Forces Stella Waytow Women's Army Corps WAC Cpl Waytow Atlanta Army Camp Lee Air Force Enmcee San Antonio

S. W. Jackson Joins Koonce Funeral Home Staff

Spencer W. Jackson, veteran funeral director and embalmer, joins Koonce Funeral Home Inc. after a career since 1920 with licensure since 1925. Originating in Salisbury with George W. Wright, he moved to this city in 1924 and began here work in 1925. he helped organize the Red Cross Motor Corporation during WWII and taught first aid. He attends First Methodist Church and began duties September 20 with the firm.

Spencer W. Jackson Koonce Funeral Home, Inc Jackson Salisbury George W. Wright Red Cross Motor Corporation First Arc First Methodist Church Koonce

Longer Court Hours Arranged For High Point

Guilford county superior court business will be conducted longer on Thursdays with extended hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The changes are announced by Joseph P. Shore, court clerk, and will be in effect tomorrow with either Shore or his assistant D P Whitby Jr present at the county building.

Guilford County Superior Court Superior Court Joseph P. Shore Shore D. P. Whitley, Jr

Calming Wind Briefly Shifts Air Movement

A calm period is described as a wind or air movement under one mile per hour, indicating unusually light airflow and minimal atmospheric activity.

Wind Speeds Move West to East Across United States

A light breeze of four to seven miles per hour is typical, though the Beaufort scale classifies it as a gentle wind. In the United States, air generally flows from west to east, shaping daily weather patterns.

United States

Truman Plans Talks With Marshall On War Industry Help

President Truman will confer with General Marshall as he seeks to assure small businesses keep moving amid wartime shortages. Warren, Barkley, and Wallace lambasted big business and Republican influence in nationwide speeches, accusing them of favoritism toward eastern finance and inflation.

Warren Chicago Alben W. Barkley Greeley Colo Henry Wallace Progressive Party California

Cominform Leaders Return as Rumors Surround Travel

Dimitrov and Rakosi were reportedly away on vacations and unseen for a time. Both have since returned to their capitals, with Washington saying no Polish top official attended the recent Cominform meeting. The last official gathering was in Romania last June when Yugoslavia was expelled and Tito criticized.

Dimitrov Russia Mathew Rakosi Hungary Washington Poland Romania Yugoslavia Communist Party Marshal Tito

Fire alarms report at department HQ records

Between noon yesterday and noon today alarms show a fire at 8% Circle Drive the residence of W H Ballard with a fire in vines at the top of a chimney. No damage reported.

Fire Department Circle Drive W. H. Ballard

Weather North Carolina notes stray text fragment

Fragmentary OCR line from a North Carolina weather notice or report shows garbled words and stray characters with no clear forecast or values.

Confederate Vets Split On Final National Reunion

Montgomery dispatch reports Confederate veterans at their 58th annual encampment undecided on a joint national reunion next year. Des Moines regional commander Wilbur Hathaway urged the idea to heal northern southern rifts. Birmingham's John R T Rives supported the plan but noted age makes a united reunion doubtful. James Moore, 97, opened the meeting as W W Alexander, 102, and R V Collie, 104, attended.

Montgomery Ala Wilbur F. Hathaway Des Moines Iowa Sons of Union Veterans John R. T. Rives Birmingham Sons of Confederate Veterans James W. Moore Selma W. W. Alexander Rock Hill S. C R. V. Collie Lewisburg N.C

Philadelphia narcotics chain traced through Carolinas

Spartanburg South Carolina October 4 evidence of a large Philadelphia to Carolinas narcotics traffic was shown in U S district court. Haskell L Tinsley 43 Spartanburg admitted illegal transport and concealment of 167 grains of heroin and got a five year sentence. Eula Cagle 43 Canton N C pleaded guilty and drew 18 months.

Spartanburg S. C Carolinas United States District Court Haskell L. Tinsley Eula Cagle Canton N. Cy Tinsley Philadelphia South Carolina North Carolina

New Hours for Claims Announced by Local Office

Agnes R. King announced new hours for unemployment claim acceptance at the local office. Effective Friday October 1 the hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Agnes R. King State Unemployment Compensation Sion

Population at Odds with Birthplace in 1940 United States

The 1940 figure shows more than half the population were either foreign born or had at least one alien parent. The gentle breeze blows at eight to eleven miles per hour.

Uni

Black-Draught Laxative Claims Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Black-Draught as a prompt and thorough laxative for constipation. It claims low cost per dose and broad benefits including improved appetite, headache relief, upset stomach, fatigue, and insomnia, urging readers to buy a package.

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