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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1945
Page
3
Fall cool continues across North Carolina with steady temperatures and rising cloudiness today and tonight Thursday. Light winds, limited relief likely as overcast conditions persist through the period.
The Davidson county welfare board narrowly rejected Dr. Dryver's recommendation to dismiss Hunt amid SBI findings of election irregularities. A second resolution urged 15 days' notice for Hunt's resignation, while another argued lack of merit for dismissal based on political activity alone. The case links to Hatch Act concerns and a grand jury review of 1944 election irregularities.
Negro division captains in the United War Fund drive are asked to attend tonight's program featuring Governor R. Gregg Cherry. The meeting takes place at the Sheraton hotel and television optics are described as persistence of vision, the eye’s retention of an image briefly after its removal.
A High Point woman reports relief after using INNER-AID a claimed 12 herb formula. She previously spit up acid liquid after meals suffered headaches and irregular bowels. She now eats normally with no gas bloat or spitting up and attributes the change to INNER-AID sold by local drugstores.
New York trading opened with a general rise as demand for rails steels and select industrials lifted many stocks. Notable movers included U S Steel Bethlehem Montgomery Ward Woolworth J I Case United Aircraft Kennecott Air Reduction Eastman Kodak Santa Fe Baltimore Ohio Standard Oil N J Pullman and ITT. Cerro De Pasco fell on dividend news. Bonds held steady and commodities mixed.
Wheat No 1 hard and No 3 red tough both at ceiling prices around 1.78. Corn oats and barley prices listed with mixed quotes and ranges. Timothy red top red clover alsike values shown for field-per ocean noted.
USDA reports show salable cattle at 11 000 with 11 700 total, calves 700 total, steers and yearlings highly active and up to 25 cents higher. Barrows at 14.85 for 140 pounds, sows 14.10, vealers 14.00-15.00, stockers slow and mostly a quarter lower amid broad price ranges across cattle, hogs, and calves.
In New York on Oct 10 cotton futures began 35 cents lower to 10 cents higher per bale. The表 active quotes show Oct at 23.31 32, Dec around 23.18, with May and July near 23.36 and 23.18 respectively at midday, while noon prices sit around 23.18.
Baron Shidehara's liberal outlook sparks a war of words as he declares the military and bureaucrats dislodged. In Tokyo, 16 prisoners walk free from Fuchu and are paraded to Hibiya park amid chants for imperial system overthrow and calls for independence, while U.S. officers inspect other jailed liberals. Meat loaf recipe ends the items.
A vintage advertisement warns against scratching pimples and urges use of Peterson’s Ointment for pimples itching eczema and irritated skin. It claims quick relief and a money back guarantee if one application fails to delight, noting 35 cents at druggists and additional uses for tired itchy feet.
Potatoes arrivals total 115 and shipments 228 with new stocks moderate. Idaho russets market slightly weaker for offerings while best stocks hold steady. prices include washed Idaho russets 3.25 to 3.35 and unwashed 3.00 to 3.15. Colorado red McClures 2.75 to 3.05. South Dakota bliss triumphs 2.65 washed. North Dakota bliss triumphs 2.35 to 2.50 washed, 1.70 to 1.90 unwashed. cobblers 1.80 to 1.85. Wisconsin chippewas 2.10.
Dry Goods New York reports business in cotton textiles focused on releases to the low cost apparel program. Scattered sales of print cloths for October and November delivery. Wool market remained tight. Deliveries against contracts were small. Rayon goods moved routinely to converters.
On the Pacific coast 40 ships idle as CIO marine workers refuse reduced personnel rules. In Hollywood AFL strike leaders vow indefinite action unless Warner Brothers capitulates. Pickets clash with nonstriking workers injuring 111. production halts. Major studios urge law enforcement to curb violence.
The passage lists many nations including United France Canada Australia Netherlands New Zealand and mentions Britain and India. It also notes the US sending a codicil to Russia and references a Bezalel in Tabernacle lore. Legend claims Columbus era sailors painted early ecards on leaves after discarding orthodox cards.
President Truman arrived Friday night for a state visit and approved a broad overhaul of the armed forces. He calls for expanding reserve officers whose technical skill aided victory in Germany Italy and Japan. General Marshall plans retirement along with Hap Arnold and Admiral King signaling changes at top command. The undersecretary of war post and senior resignations by McCloy Lovett Patterson remain unsettled.
President Truman spoke at the dedication of TVA Kentucky dam urging bold, regional development of America's river valleys. He praised decentralization to TVA for power, flood control and navigation and said other valleys should follow once regional agencies form. He urged local decision as progress continues.
The article notes plans for a German demilitarization including liquidation of general staff and civilian leadership, while the United States focuses on a Tennessee teacher charged with teaching evolution and bootlegger networks. It recalls Darrow's fee in a Chicago murder case and ends with General Marshall urging caution as nations disarm amid new weapon risks.
The piece notes the 1920 Harding presidential election returns presented during the first regularly scheduled radio broadcast, marking a historic use of radio to share national election results.
The Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina elected Rev. J A Redhead of Greensboro as moderator to succeed Rev H R McFayden of Pine. The three day session opened with Dr Carl R Pritchett of Davidson delivering the morning address and Governor Eton headlining the evening program. Memorial services and reports on evangelism and home mission funds were presented, with 3,406 conversions recorded this year in North Carolina.
Washington October 10 Congress spent a day debating military training secrecy on an atomic control bill and a federal research agency. Senate committee eyes Braden nomination while Latin American issues are studied. Economic clashes over witness for full employment and minimum wage rise provoke Patman protest.
Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach held renewed talks with John Lewis and miners leaders as 175 000 miners’ strike action loomed. Both sides debated the peace proposal language over recognizing a foreman's union tied to Lewis United Mine Workers and aim to avoid formal unionization of foremen. China’s National Day referenced alongside historic Wuchang uprising. commentary notes outdated utensil origins.
Coleman W. Roberts was reelected Charlotte president of the Carolina Motor Club. Other officers elected include treasurer Ee Jr. of Charlotte and manager secretary Elmer Long of Durham, Roddey Reid of Rock Hill, S C, Arthur Ross of Asheboro, and George Stephens of Asheville. T. Roddie Ward urged driver’s license reissuance in North Carolina for a period of at least two years.
A high navy officer says Peron's resignation alone cannot solve Argentina's crisis as a military government remains. The Campo, core of support, shifted against Peron yesterday, while Gen. Alavós, long trusted by Peron, stepped in to replace him in a power struggle. Juan Cooke announced a cabinet meeting to discuss the change.
An advertisement promotes Chi-Chesters Pills for menstrual discomfort. It claims to ease cramps headaches and nervousness when taken two to three days before a period, notes an added iron ingredient for energy, and advises consulting a doctor for organic conditions while urging readers to use the product only as directed.
The Enterprise asks overseas subscribers to verify their latest mail addresses to curb waste at the New York and San Francisco APO post offices. Undeliverable APO publications amount to five tons daily and 162 tons monthly, prompting calls for quick address updates to the circulation department.
Chungking dispatch reports Li Shao Shih, secretary-general of the Communist Party, was killed by a Chinese corporal, J. Tien-Fo, after Li’s chauffeured sedan failed to halt. The inquiry says the shooting was accidental. Tien is arrested and to be punished by law. Pvt. Wu, wounded, remains near death as Li died Monday night.
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