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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1948
Page
4
In San Francisco on October 16 the coast wide maritime strike reduced to 222 ships tied up. Negotiations continued between water front employers and CIO unions with officials urging peace talks and calls for new contracts. Reports say some employers may retract demands and seek affidavits under Taft Hartley. A Kimberley Pipe drill in South Africa reached three quarters of a mile deep.
A dense listing of radio and broadcast programming for Saturday October 16 includes news broadcasts, music shows, comedies, and variety hours. Notable items feature the Felice Quartet, Summers Symphony, Vic Damone, Vaughn Monroe, Judy Canova, Truth or Consequences, Life Begins at 80, and Grand Ole Opry among many others airing across CBS ABC and NBC networks.
In a memorandum to Forrestal, President Truman outlines steps to establish active reserve programs in the Army and Air Force with high ranking officers in charge, instructors, and training plans to sustain skills. He stresses planning across divisions and continued support for reservists. The remarks also touch on other topics including natural history notes on the black widow spider and the American barred owl.
The above named defendants in Guilford County High Point Division are notified an action to remove cloud on title to land has been commenced. Defendants must appear within 20 days from November 6 1948 to answer or demur. Dated October 7 1948. P Shore Clerk of the Superior Court.
John B. Wall 80 Trinity resident dies after prolonged illness. Funeral held at Trinity Methodist Church with Rev J W Vestal officiating and a quartet performing. Interment in Trinity Cemetery. Bean infant of Walter C and Arlene K Burton Bean dies at 3 30 pm in Thomasville. Funeral held at Walker Funeral Home chapel with burial in Unity Cemetery.
A rapid trivia page asks which radio comic is named for a U S city and which star is nicknamed Bogey, plus why four leaf clovers bring luck and the meaning gap between continual and continuous. It then lists notable Oct 16 1777 1854 1950 events and showbiz biographical snippets.
A quotation from William Lloyd Garrison asserts that every human being possesses God given rights regardless of sex or status. The line emphasizes universal liberty and dignity across all people.
The piece argues that the term social affair is misleading and suggests using business or state affairs for formal contexts. It notes that an affair implies more than friendship between genders and advises attending dinners receptions or parties without labeling them as social affairs.
Lilian Campbell notes Lee’s eight year ring career yielded a fortune but harmed his eyesight. He opened a nightclub and went broke before wandering into a theater for a part that led to fame in Native Son and on screen in Body and Soul and other films.
Eugene O Neill William O Douglas associate justice of the United States Supreme Court and Will Harridge president of the American Baseball League send felicitations on their natal days today. On Oct 17 four screen beauties Jean Arthur June Allyson Rita Hayworth and Marsha Hunt receive anniversary plaudits.
The Sunday reading notes a full moon on October 17 may bring weariness from work but will ease soon. It predicts a next year of successful activities with concentration on business rather than pleasure or romance.
Humphrey Bogart features in a piece about a four leaf clover with leaves arranged in a cross shape. The description connects the plant to Mongolian terms and defines continual as frequent, continuous as uninterrupted.
Henry Yates 85 of High Point died Friday night at a local hospital after several weeks of illness. He was born September 18 1869 in Stokes County son of Thomas and Christine Yates. He moved to the city in 1904 worked 40 years for Snow Lumber retiring in 1946 and belonged to First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by wife Lillie Fulton four sons Thomas J. Yates M L Yates B J Yates and George E Yates a daughter Nellie Yates seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm at Sechrest Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Paul T. Jones and burial in Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery.
Glenn E. Lowdermilk died at 1 45 Saturday morning in a local hospital after a short illness. Born December 8 1903 in Randolph county he was the son of the late Sylvester and Mary Jane Saunders Lowdermilk. Surviving are two sisters Mrs Swanna L Bowman Greensboro and Mrs Arthur Garvin Hopewell Va. two brothers Wister C Lowdermilk Lebo Kans and Clyde B Lowdermilk Asheboro. Funeral services Sunday at 4 pm at First Presbyterian Church Chapel of Sechrest Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
Sero Haltom of Denton died today at Southern Pines on the eve of his 77th birthday. He is survived by his daughter Mrs Bada Russell and two sons Yollie Haltom of Thomasville and Tommie Maltam Ashahanun.
Western Germany faces winter with confidence as industrial recovery lifts production in the Anglo American bizonal area led by Ruhr steel. Officials note unemployment falling from a postwar peak, with 70 000 job openings expected to absorb slack. ERP aid and currency reform bolster growth and exports, signaling a calmer labor market and robust industrial outlook.
The Mississippi River has 250 tributaries draining 31 states and two Canadian provinces. Fifty tributaries are navigable streams.
A description of a rocket voyage to the moon states that at the point where earth and moon gravity balance the craft will hover in mid air. The note treats this balance as a resting point during the journey.
Historical records mark the crow as one of the most intelligent birds while also labeling crow as a term for a despicable character. The dual usage reflects both natural trait and social insult.
The assembly rejected Soviet efforts to remove Dr Jan Papanek from UN committees amid divisions over individual membership. Poland and White Russia argued Papanek lost government confidence, while the US and Britain stressed independence of committee members. Russia faced losses in other committees, notably on genocide protections.
In Judson, Ind, Dewey criticized Rep Charles Halleck while praising his own coalition efforts on foreign policy. He contrasted 1944 decisions with Hull's claim of bipartisan gains and recalled learning of Japan code breaks before Pearl Harbor. He defended suppressing politics in foreign policy and pledged to act similarly again.
The document reports accusations against a delegate labeled fascist liar over alleged Spanish Franco ties, with mentions of South Africa, Cuba, Chile, and Uruguay. Pavlov accuses Mayhew of fleeing the committee to avoid a Russian reaction. Seer departed for London, with British sources noting a return to duties Monday as parliamentary secretary to the foreign office.
Scientists predict an ice age about 20 000 years from now with heavy ice sheets sweeping northern cities and dominating the climate.
High Point tops Salisbury 23 6 as Mickey and Miller pace the offense. Ellington and Jones spark early drives, Shoe scores for Salisbury, and Barger's punt recovery creates a safety as the Jackets fall behind.
Bonasorte suffered a knee injury on the opening kickoff against High Point, sidelining him and altering Lenoir Rhyne’s game plan. Coach Clarence Stasavich named John Charles to start at wing with Gene Miller at tailback, noting Charles’ recent gains in scrimmage and Miller’s strong North State passing line. The Bears, in a 14 0 tie with Appalachian, benefited from a dominant forward wall and held Mountaineer backs to five first downs as Lenoir Rhyne extended its lead in the historic High Point feud.
The 16th Mid-South Seniors golf championship for players 45 and older will be staged at Pinehurst Country Club next Saturday and Sunday. The event features 36 holes of stroke play with defending champion W Lattimer Brown of Charlotte among the entrants.
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