22 Oct 1946
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1946
Page
1
The Associated Press reports a nationwide survey showing buyer resistance to meat prices at 1.50 a pound. In 39 of 48 cities meat is ample, in 9 places scarce. One third saw prices at or above 1.00 a pound for choice cuts. resistance has included picketing and price reductions in some cities.
Secretary of the Interior J A Krug invited United Mine Workers leader John L Lewis to meet in California by November 1 to discuss a new soft coal contract. Lewis demanded negotiations begin by Nov 1 and hinted at a possible 30 day walkout by 400 000 miners, threatening winter disruption. Krug said arbitration was suggested and that the current contract covers wages hours and conditions but not reopening for wage or hour changes.
Washington reports the national mediation board may intervene in the two day old TWA strike halting flights domestically and internationally. The White House says it has not entered the wage dispute, though the board is studying the case and seizure of the system has not been discussed. TWA pilots seek higher pay while flights for UN delegates and Paris officials were moved by TWA crews.
North Carolina uptick in temperatures expected today and tonight with warmer afternoon highs. Extended forecast calls for near normal temps through Saturday with scattered showers possible from Charlotte and surrounding cities as stations report 24 hour temperature and rainfall figures.
Former OPA administrator Chester Bowles forecast that rent control will be the next item removed in the government decontrol program. Speaking at a Citizens Political Action Committee meeting, he criticized the nation’s housing situation for veterans and asserted the current building program is the largest waste in history.
North Carolina Secretary of State Thad Eure warned that proposed amendments granting women juror service and $10 daily legislator expenses are in jeopardy and may not pass. He noted limited public interest, with women reportedly hoping the first measure fails, and predicted a turnout near 600,000 for the off year election.
Secretary of State Byrnes stated the United States will not extend credits to nations that could be economically enslaved. He said loans will go to countries needing aid and to governments friendly to the United States, in response to questions about canceling a 40 million dollar credit to Czechoslovakia.
Nearly 77 000 German workers staged a 15 minute work stoppage in Stuttgart protesting Saturday bombings by anti denazification extremists. The strike, led by left wing unions, affected the city of about 500 000 and followed four house to house raids by U S troops and German police seeking bomb suspects. Fifty eight Germans were arrested in raids conducted with tanks and armed soldiers. The protest signaled German workers resentment over the first use of force in the U S zone since the war’s end and was described as the biggest demonstration since occupation began.
Diplomats from around the world converge in New York for last minute policy talks ahead of the United Nations General Assembly opening in Flushing Meadow. Among arrivals are South Africa's Jan Christiaan Smuts and India's Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, sister of Nehru, with Pandit poised to challenge apartheid conditions in South Africa.
Washington reports a delay in $2.7 billion in terminal leave pay to war veterans due to a shortage of envelopes. Maj. Gen. W. H. Watson said sufficient envelopes for mailing five year treasury bonds will likely be ready next month, delaying distribution.
The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and east and gulf coast operators reach a contract to end a 22 day maritime walkout. Ratification by unions and companies is required before shipping resumes. Masters seek a 380 percent raise and closed shop, risking continued coast wide disruption.
Cattle and sheep receipts at major markets fell from yesterday as an embargo in Sioux City disabled cattle car shipments east. Hogs advanced $1 to $2, while cattle and sheep largely dropped. salable cattle totaled about 61 100 across 12 markets, hogs 70 800, and sheep 43 800. Kansas City led in cattle with 11 000, St. Paul led hogs with 14 000, and St. Paul also topped sheep with 12 000.
At Nanking on October 22 Chinese government and Communist negotiators traded positions in a sparring exchange over territorial seizures and political pacts. Communist spokesman Wang Ping-Nan warned against optimism while government sides pressed to accept or reject terms amid resumed standstill. Shanghai sees the government mobilizing resources as talks continue.
Berlin reports that the Allied Control Council blocked an American proposal to decentralize German banking and create central land banks modeled on the U S Federal Reserve system. Soviet delegate Gen P Kurochin called the plan a partial measure and proposed separating liquidation from establishing a central German banking mechanism. The issue will be referred back to individual governments.
Foreign Secretary Bevin told the House of Commons he was not unhopeful that the major powers would achieve lasting amity. He reaffirmed his determination to build understanding among the great powers.
British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told the House of Commons that the Potsdam agreement must be observed or a new agreement is needed. He linked Germany policy to the four powers and the aim of lasting world peace, signaling broad accord with Byrnes and cautious optimism toward Stalin’s stance.
Britain United States Russia France and China prepare to engage in crisis talks as a key negotiator proclaims the offering will not be delayed by His Majesty's government. The statement signals a unified effort though the path to agreement remains uncertain amid mounting tensions.
J E Barrentine of Charlotte was elected president of the North Carolina Association of Real Estate Boards succeeding Henry V Koonts of High Point. Hoyt W Boone of Greensboro was named first vice president and Willis S Henderson of Charlotte secretary treasurer. The next annual convention will be in Charlotte. F Poche Waguespack of New Orleans addressed the 25th annual meeting. The institute reports 92 colleges using its textbooks and bulletins. Kemp Clendein of Greensboro and Koonts will be counselors. Erle Stapleton of Greensboro re elected field secretary. Board of directors named includes S C Frazier Asheboro Roy F Burton Asheville Claude C Sumner Burlington Paul Guthery Charlotte W S Carver Durham I M Richardson Fayetteville Clarence W Peacock Goldsboro Ben W Covert Greensboro Raymond C Staton Henderson FE C Cridlebaugh High Point H M White Raleigh F B Kemp Reidsville Z B Bullock Rocky
In New York on October 22 trading neared normal as the cotton market steadied slightly. Despite nervous undertone heavy buying by trade and commission houses lifted prices to gains up to 5.25 per bale before hedging trimmed the advance.
United Nations general assembly opens in New York amid optimism from president Paul Henri Spaak and Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov. Both pledge cooperation to advance work and strengthen peace, amid East West differences over zones of influence and strategic alignments.
Greensboro reports the Southern Furniture Manufacturers association plans its annual meeting with key topics on price decontrol and controls. Ed Broyhill of Lenoir notes Brian B. Howard of the OPA will address decontrols while Dr. Dudley D. Carroll of UNC scope co operation between education and industry. New officers to be elected. Other speakers include George W Heaton and Raymund C Rietz of Forest Products Laboratory.
OPA announced increases of two to three cents per can for canned pork and beans and baked beans due to higher labor and other costs. The rise will reach consumers when the first higher priced cans arrive at retail stores. Dry edible navy beans remain scarce and under price ceilings.
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