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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1945
Page
2
Weather today remains fair and warm in North Carolina with considerable cloudiness. Scattered light showers are possible westward tonight and across the east into Saturday. Saturday clears in the west. The extended forecast shows cooler spells Saturday and Sunday with gradual warming Monday through Wednesday and additional light showers Friday night and Saturday, then again around Wednesday.
The Toilers drew a capacity audience at their first meeting as four leaders attacked the Communist plan for a one front option to Shidehara and affirmed support of the imperial institution. Domei called the meeting notable for denouncing Communism amid rising activity. Navy and war material misappropriation probes involve more than two thousand six hundred officers and men.
Lt Col Charles W. McAnally returns to city life after 61 months in the armed forces and resumes law at Gold McAnally and Gold. He was inducted in 1940 with the national guard, served as adjutant of the 2nd battalion 252nd coast artillery, worked as trial judge advocate in Trinidad, and held posts at Fort Moultrie and Charleston harbor defenses. He rose to major in 1942 and lieutenant colonel in 1943, later joining the Judge Advocate General's department and war crimes office in Washington. His wife and two children live at 1020 Ferndale Drive.
Raleigh officials announce liquor rationing will end soon with no wet counties expected. The state control board says suppliers will boost October to December whiskey allocations by 8 000 cases monthly, with November coupons 45 and 46 allowing up to one quart or one fifth per customer and December coupons 47 and 48 continuing ration free limits.
Salt Lake City crime bureau reports a surplus of toy pistols collected for children vanished. The bureau had stored the guns for anxious parents awaiting calls but now finds the entire supply missing.
Raleigh audience hears Ed Scheidt discuss using war time invention in crime detection. He cites detector mining devices television and airplanes as tools to identify and catch criminals and urges better federal state and local coordination. The conference also covers witness testimony, description of suspects, and firearm safety.
Davidson announces Lt. Col. Howard Bell Arbuckle Jr will become professor of military science and tactics at Davidson tomorrow. He replaces Maj. Paul Reichel who moves to duties with the security and intelligence division in Atlanta. Arbuckle, a 1928 Davidson alumnus and former Charlotte lawyer, is son of late Dr. H B Arbuckle and Yale Law School graduate who entered active duty in January 1942. His wife is Betty Harper of Hickory.
A national manufacturers group pressed air control as essential to stopping travel of the Committee, while lawmakers weighed labor responsibilities and rights. Congress debated atomic energy secrecy, state control of jobs programs, and a new Inter-American treaty, amid tax cuts and anti-strike moves.
Libby Ward praised the college plan to invite university trustees and legislators every Saturday for luncheons and campus tours. Deisel school, textile building, and dairy farm impressed him as deans and department heads explained their work in brief sessions.
The state’s superior court judges will meet in Raleigh on October 25 in conjunction with the State Bar meeting. Judge J Parker inspired a federal style conference now led by Judge W C Harris with Secretary Judge Henry Stevens. The group aims to speed up court actions and standardize procedures across counties.
The article notes Avery calling union dues and check off illegal and contends WLB orders are advisory. Back wages of 785 089.70 were owed but unpaid after army withdrawal. Samuel Wolchok pushes public talks with Avery to resolve the standstill amid ongoing negotiations. Main, David McCoach Jr., cites pre army earnings as the reason for nonpayment.
A 1939 remark on Finland shifts in 1941 as Russia holds back Germany. The piece notes Russia’s sensitivity to past ideological encirclement and cautions against harsh judgments and talk of blasting them. It argues for sincere, measured international solutions.
High Point sets a total campaign quota of 2 772 900 with an E bond share of 3436 500 for the Victory Loan. The drive runs October 29 to December 8 with December E bonds counting. Guilford County targets total 11 091 900 and E bonds 1 746 000. a chairman is not yet named.
Funeral services for Robert Williamson Page 78 died Thursday at his nephew’s home 110 South Mendenhall Street were held at 2 30 this afternoon at the residence by Rev Carl F Herman. Burial in Green Hill cemetery. Survived by brother C B Page High Point and seven sisters in Greensboro Durham Oxford Jacksonville and Newton. Page was a lumber broker in Los Angeles for 38 years and had lived in Greensboro two and a half years.
Federal and Michigan officials push to end a 2,000 member CIO utility walkout as emergency crews keep power flowing to 2 million customers. Gov. Kelly plans state troops if needed while union leaders warn of unstable service and broader labor clashes nationwide.
The delay gives Truman and other leaders extra time to tackle disputes among the allies and secure Russian participation. Ten nations are to sit on the commission with the United States Britain China the Philippines Australia and Canada confirmed. France Netherlands and New Zealand are presumed to send acceptances while Russia's attendance remains uncertain.
New York stocks climbed to eight year highs with leaders showing light offerings. Distillers Corp Schenley Par amount Pictures U S Steel Mid-Continent Petroleum and General Realty led gains while Cryser Bethlehem Sears Roebuck Anaconda American Telephone Santa Fe Baltimore and Ohio A moved ahead. Johnsonville Du Pont Allied Chemical Montgomery Ward Southern Railway Goodrich and Electric Power and Light lagged. Bonds strengthened as commodities posted mixed results.
Chicago grain markets moved downward with profit taking and liquidation. Wheat slipped about four to five cents per bushel on December futures around 1.74 to 1.75 dollars. Corn also declined while barley held steady to slightly lower.
Livestock quotes show salable hogs 2,500 to 7,500 total with steady demand. Barrows and gilts around 14.85 at 140 pounds, sows at 14.10, complete clearance. Cattle 2,800 salable with steers scarce and steady, cows weak after Thursday’s 25 cent drop, bulls firm near 15.00, loads of light steers up to 18 dollars the ceiling.
Fair releases of print cloths and other constructions were reported in the cotton textile market. The trade expects more liberal price adjustments by the Office of Price Administration to boost mill sales. Mills may revert to pre war standards. wool goods remain tight under War Production. Rayon supplies stay constrained.
A crowd in Peiping attacked Japanese civilians in the Tokyo district killing three and injuring others. Police restored order. similar violence had occurred in Tientsin four days earlier as Chinese troops arrived from Hankow. Observers cite excitement at end of Nipponese rule and disarmament fears.
Community notices report Mt. Vernon Baptist church celebrating its forty third anniversary with Rev. C. S Sessoms of Durham as speaker. Other services honor Dr. O Faduma at Washington Terrace Congregational and a gospel sing at Oak Grove Christian church. Funeral for Mrs Frances Strickland set for Sunday in High Point.
U S D A notes arrivals 134 on track 295 and total shipments 1234 as new stocks show moderate supplies. Demand is slow and the market is slightly lower with prices for Idaho Bur banks Red McClures and South Dakota Bliss Triumphs listed, plus North Dakota Cobblers and Wisconsin Chippewas offerings with varied U S No 1 and commercial grades.
United States ties. The army vetoed appointments of Quijano and Antille to the new cabinet after Peron resignation. Adm. Vernengo Lima remained, demonstrators ruled streets, a general strike ended at midnight, and clashes wounded several in Buenos Aires and Cordoba as Peron supporters faced opposition.
John Kalte, newly appointed Lions International executive council member, spoke at a Sheraton dinner on Lions Education. He outlined Lions origin in 1914, growth to 5,000 clubs in 15 nations with 225,000 members, including 25,000 in the armed services, and listed five objectives. High Point club reports 70 plus members with 90 percent attendance. visitors included John Lowdermilk Jr. Attendance prizes awarded to Marvin Cole, Bill Russell, and Joe Boyd.
John G Ridge age 50 former Jacksons Creek resident died Thursday in an Asheboro hospital. Funeral at Mount Tabor Methodist church Sunday at three. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by wife Laura Copplemyer Ridge, three sons Donald overseas in England, John C in army air corps, James at home. four brothers C C Ridge Jacksons Creek Liff Ridge Norfolk Numa Ridge Bristol Va Woodrow Ridge Lexington Rt 2. one sister Mrs W C Craven Franklinville. two grandchildren.
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