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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1947

Page

2

Statistical Method Best When You Desire Answers to Your Questions

Dr. Harold Hotelling of the University of North Carolina outlines growing demand for statistics in business government and research. He argues for early mathematical training in schools, university statistics departments, and standardized teaching to improve quality of data driven decisions.

Chapel Hill Oct Johnny Harold Hoteling Institute of Statistics The University of North Carolina Institute of Mathematical Statistics Hotelling Nee Department of Statistics Hoteling Europe

Knutson comments on Roosevelt aides and Truman policy impact

Knutson argues that revelations by Roosevelt officials and the Roosevelt family could aid a Republican victory. He criticizes Truman's foreign policy as vacillant and warns against a world wide WPA. He notes senators and representatives abroad will report on Europe, and cites rising divorce rates from 1.9 to 3.6 per 1000.

Velt Roosevelt Morgenthau the Treasury Byrnes State Department Republican Party Knutson Mr. Truman Congress Russia Theodore Roosevelt White House Truman Europe

Greek leadership endorses press criticism but warns against guerrilla solidarity

Themistokles Sophoulis and Petra Ma vromichalis voiced support for free press while warning that solidarity with guerrillas would trigger security actions. High officials in American and British embassies suspect communist outlets back the rebellion. Greek army high command to see changes, including Ventiris being replaced by Kallegeropoulos and Spiliotopoulos retiring, per Vima.

Petra Mavromichalis Themistokles Sophdalis Sophoulis Liberal Party Vima Constantine Ventiris Kallegeropoulos Spiliotopoulos Repo

Hollywood Hearings Focus on Communist Influence Claims

A congressional committee plans hearings on alleged communist influence in film, naming Sam Wood and Louis B. Mayer as first witnesses. Warner Brothers projects Mission To Moscow and Song of Russia are cited in testimony and related accusations about White House pressure and witness cooperation.

Warner Sam Wood Louis B. Meyer Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Robert Taylor Moscow Hollywood Thomas Lowelsiellett Roosevelt Taylors Navy Washington White House Warner and Taylor Warner Brothers Joseph E. Davies Russia Davies

Union Victory Ended Petrillo Dispute Over Recording Fees

Petrillo forbade union members to make records on August 1 1942. Twenty seven months later the dispute ended in a complete union victory as recording companies agreed to pay union fees of one to two cents per record. Trade sources in New York said major labels Columbia RCA Victor and Decca have built large backlogs and can keep issuing records for two years.

Petrillo New York Chicago Musicians’ Union Columbia RCA Victor Decca

Governors Convene to Tackle Taxes and Schools in Conference

North Carolina Governor R. Gregg Cherry and Mississippi Governor Fielding L. Wright arrive for a mid day meeting with 73 attendees from 15 states. The conference, chaired by Cherry, will discuss schools taxes freight rates tide lands ownership and highway safety. Consumer expenditures in the United States rose to about 74.0 billion dollars in 1940 to 1944 in 1940 dollars.

R. Gregg Cherry North Carolina Fielding L. Wright Mississippi Millard F. Caldwell Florida E., Thompson Georgia H. Davis Louisiana R. J. Turner Oklahoma N. McCord Tennessee H. Jester Texas J. Strom Thurmond South Carolina T. Tuck Virginia T. T. Laney Arkansas William P. Lane, Jr Maryland Clarence W. Meadows West Virginia Simeon S. Willis Kentucky Gov. Cherry United States Rove && Hill

Chamber Analysis Urges Tax Relief to Support Private Enterprise

The chamber favors lightening the tax burden and warns against broad government spending. It notes some spending aids the economy, but much government outlay harms private enterprise and prolongs unemployment. It argues expenditures should be limited to boost private sector performance.

Funeral rites for Allen B. Coltrane at Archdale Friends

Funeral services for Allen B. Coltrane 81 prominent Trinity resident who died Friday night at 8 15 will be held Sunday at 3 00 at Archdale Friends Meeting led by Rev Clifton Pearson Rev Joseph Peele and Rev J W Vestal Burial is in Ebenezer Cemetery Randolph county Pallbearers named Robert J Roy als Francis White Herbert Hodgin Allen Burton Clarence F E Peace T R English Robert Hendrix and Joe F Lambeth

Allen B. Coltrane Trinity Archdale Friends Meeting Clifton Pearson Joseph Peele Guilford College Friends J. W. Vestal Trinity Baptist Church Ebenezer Randolph County Robert J. Royals Francis White Herbert Hodgin Allen Burton Clarence FE. Peace T. R. English Robert Hendrix Joe F. Lambeth

Marshall lauds U N, urges action on human freedom worldwide

Marshall from page one of staff notes Austin, U N permanent U S delegate, warns nothing else will keep the peace if the U N fails. He says progress already made to uphold human rights should lift spirits and that if the Security Council cannot act, the General Assembly will. Lafayette President Dr Ralph C Hutchison commends Marshall for his campaign for freedom.

U. N Austin U.S Security Council General Assembly Lafayette Ralph C. Hutchison Marshall

Refusal to Attend UN Trusteeship Council Spurs Third Greek Boycott

Delegates fear a Russian led boycott signals a broader stance as Russia and five eastern European states skip a 57 nation trusteeship council meeting. Andrei Gromyko and Dmitri Manuilsky privately attacked the American plan, vows to undermine the Marshall plan. Four hour debate and a one hour session delay followed in the Palestine committee.

Little Assembly Soviet Union Russia Trusteeship Council Andrei A. Gromyko Dmitri Manuilsky Gromyko Palestine Committee

September Fire Alarms Record 33 Calls and $3650 Loss

The local fire department answered 33 fire calls in September with damages totaling 3650 dollars and a per capita loss of five cents. Only one false alarm was reported during the month.

Ethylene gas used to ripen and color various fruits

Ethylene gas now aids fruit ripening and color enhancement across many varieties. Industry researchers note it accelerates maturation and improves appearance, with use spreading to widespread markets and packing houses.

Umstead Sees Soviet Expansion After World War II

Umstead told veterans that the Soviet Union already overran Latvia Estonia Lithuania and by organized communist infiltration gained control of Poland Bulgaria Romania Albania Yugoslavia and Hungary. He warned that Russia accuses the U.S. of imperialism while committing similar offenses. He expressed confidence Americans will solve problems and lead again.

Umstead Latvia Estonia Lithuania Poland Bulgaria Romania Albania Yugoslavia Hungary America

Crabbing Relatives In Court In Washington County

In SOUTH BEND Washington the Seaview chamber of commerce met in the county courtroom as a leading member served a $10 fine for possession of illegal crabs beyond the 6 inch limit. The jailed member attended the session focused on protests against alleged kangaroo court procedures for crab and clam law violations.

South Bend Wash INS Seaview Chamber of Commerce

Wilmington Judge Endorses Whippings For Children

Wilmington judge Winfield Smith defends traditional punishment noting whippings for children when needed while distinguishing curses from lawful discipline. A neighbor complaint about a man who cursed his children all day was central to the ruling. Separately, tall oil from pine logs is cited as a key raw material for paints varnishes linoleum soaps and other products.

Wilmington INS Winfield Smith Smith

Mountain Marksmen Beef Shoot In North Carolina Region

In Catawochee North Carolina marksmen in the mountains still use muzzle loading long rifles in a picturesque event locals call a beef shoot. Many rifles are homemade and each has unique characteristics that make them dangerous for anyone but the owner to fire.

Cataloochee N. C America United States North Carolina

Energize with 88S Tonic for stronger blood and vitality

Medical authorities endorse 88S Tonic to build up low blood strength from non-organic anemia. The formula reportedly activates blood production, boosts digestive juices, improves appetite, and grants energy, color, and overall vigor. Millions of bottles sold. available at drug stores.

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J. W. Efird High Point, N. C Universal Piedmont Motor Sal U. S National Guard 540Th Field Artillery Battalion Charles B. Ellington James Y. Sheppard 540Th FA Bn WCNG Ellington Sheppard Air Transport Command Africa South America Pacific W. C. Cadman China French Indo-China Hollwood Song of Allen B Coltrane Salvation Army New Lewice Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company
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