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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1948
Page
2
An ex communist describes Stalin directing the party in the United States with unions as the key leverage. He asserts control of unions in vital industries is essential to any revolution and discusses how communists recruit and influence youths.
President Truman parade along downtown Raleigh capitol grounds draws thousands as a State's Rights supporter chants for Thurmond. Governors and senators stand in reviewing stand with Army Secretary Royall. The 508th Anti Aircraft unit and a Marine band play Dixie.
The Civil Service Commission announced it will receive applications for the Lexington North Carolina postmastership. The deadline is November 2. Names of applicants for the civil service examination will be made public later, probably on November 5.
Paul Hoffman called the Marshall plan the most important and positive conservation effort, aimed at preserving life and resources and strengthening economic and social systems. He urged unity to deter war, keep America strong, aid Western Europe, and unite free nations. Baruch warned atomic weapons must be produced and controlled internationally despite Soviet vetoes.
Amos M. Bain 69 died suddenly at his home 317 Meadows Street shortly after 11 AM Monday after years of declining health. He was born February 17 1879 in Randolph County and was a longtime textile industry figure as superintendent of Guilford Hosiery mill 1925 1940. Survived by wife Helen Brookshire two sons five daughters and seven grandchildren. Funeral at 3 PM Wednesday at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Paul Hardin Jr with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
Canon City Colorado claims it is among the best lit communities thanks to its many Scotchlite signs. The roads to the southern Colorado city are dotted with colorful signs depicting a variety of scenes from bathing beauties to a sleeping Mexican.
Walter W. Hoover is named administrator of the Meta Johnson estate in Guilford County North Carolina. Creditors must file claims by October 19 1949 at 1113 East Washington Street High Point NC and all debts should be paid promptly. The notice is dated October 19 1948 and appears under School and School Attorneys.
Cadogan outlines long history of the Soviet blockade in Berlin and the August 30 agreement. He accuses the blockade of pressuring the western powers and violating UN charter while Vishinsky interrupts with coughing fits. Cadogan warns the blockade blocks progress in four power talks on German questions.
A weather summary lists temperatures for major cities including Asheville Atlanta Los Angeles and New York. Warmer conditions expected midweek with possible rain chances across the west portion through Wednesday.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post reports a profitable Everybody's Day event, with 324 dollars from 3000 poppies sold by the auxiliary. Proceeds, not yet tallied, go to the disabled veterans fund. Float honors went to the city schools display, followed by the VFW auxiliary and others.
The W. C. Boone and Son mercantile establishment in Fayetteville was destroyed by a blaze last night. Loss estimated at 50 000 to 60 000 dollars. The metal and frame building on Scarborough street housed groceries dry goods mill remnants and cotton waste. Cause undetermined but Boone suspects an oil stove as a possible source.
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