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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
2
The army and navy pursue a combined economy target of 1.65 billion dollars set by President Truman as civilian works spending appears to exceed limits by about 100 million. Navy and army plans show substantial cuts and revised budgets, while occupation costs abroad grow.
Budget officials announced shifts in civilian and military public works funding. Put in place costs for dams and land reclamation rose to 110.5 million, floor control to 130 million, while 14 agencies were told to cap actual spend at roughly 600.3 million, redefining the 900 million civilian ceiling and clarifying next year’s draw.
Negotiations between ship operators and deck officers proceed while CIO marine engineers vote on ratifying a settlement on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Capt. William C. Ash notes an impasse on master employment and earnings amid demands for preferential hiring and a 30 percent wage rise. Other disputes include 3400 at St Joseph Lead, 4700 at American Radiator resuming, 5000 service workers at hotels in Washington, a Chicago bus tieup, Columbus transit walkout, and Hollywood studio strike.
President Truman addressed the UN General Assembly outlining American policy on the veto and urging rapid progress on peace efforts. He defended the rule of unanimous accord among the big five while supporting a selective veto use and warned against breaking the UN into irreconcilable factions. The gathering follows Russia’s stance and calls to reform the Security Council voting system.
The committee shows Russia as the main holdout with a paper of questions after months of proposals from others. Observers warn that a Russian refusal to participate even partially could deal a serious blow to the United Nations. The article notes radio and television signals are a separate topic at issue in the discussion.
Prime Minister Attlee condemned the Soviet view that opponents of communism are fascists. He said Greece’s internationally supervised election showing anti communist gains would be denounced and that communist power claims justify denying liberty to dissenters. He also blamed the USSR for isolating Russia from world contact.
A Commerce Department notice lists items exempt from new tariffs and duties including rustic fencing components wood products and battery trays. The list covers wooden materials from domestic sources and various paper and packaging products used in hospitals manufacturing and shipping.
An OPA official indicated price increases in bread baked goods jams jellies preserves dry beans canned fish bananas and most whisky are expected. Trade sources foresee temporary rises but a gradual waning in overall inflation as controls ease.
The William C. Miller VFW post A L Elliott says Everybody's Day revived last week met community goals. Howard Steed of Culbreath Harris American Legion spoke. Plans for annual events were discussed with traffic control and auxiliary police praised. New VFW club room manager Joe Tom Williamson replaces Robert Laughlin.
Dr. George W. Deaton of Charlotte spoke to the Thomasville Rotary on the relationship between capital and labor. He urged solving disputes through arbitration and warned against “Operation Dixie” rhetoric while noting auto wage recovery timelines in Detroit. Guests included Buan Hackney, UwHarri council scout executive, James Taylor, J. Y. Rogers, and Aiken Nead.
Thad Eure state secretary will speak at 7 30 pm Friday at Thomasville city hall about the women rights amendment. The event features Ernest Watters band and other Democratic hopefuls. registration ends October 26. A Denton rally with George T Penny is planned for Tuesday at 7 30 pm.
City officials announced state highway engineers delivered revised Hamilton street bridge plans with reinforced concrete girders replacing unavailable steel. City Manager Roy S. Braden said he is authorized to approve and enter agreements with the state Southern Railway and the federal roads administration.
The President says Congress would handle a special session if needed and has no knowledge of any plan. UMW chief Lewis warned that unless wage talks begin Nov 1 the contract would be void, while Krug doubts a walkout. Blizzard accuses Democratic leaders and CIO of plots to destroy the union amid a looming coal shortage.
Mrs. May Anton, a Newton divorcee, continued to live in a used car lot after rejecting offers of public welfare assistance. The situation drew attention as authorities noted her choice and explored available support options.
Postmaster S C Clark invites city residents and businesses to boost air mail volume for National Air Mail Week October 27 to November 2 to sustain the Low five cent rate and the new fast service. Local firms plan campaigns and leaders cite lower rates as key to expanding commerce while noting some incorrect postage errors at the post office.
A historic SAM letter discussed a 1 billion dollar loan as talks with Russia shifted to other topics. Russia preferred not to trade foreign policy for traffic on the Danube and instead struck a deal with Sweden to meet immediate needs. Russia may gain satellites’ cooperation through economic leverage.
Thomasville reports no official plans yet but several schools and churches plan events for Halloween. Colonial Drive Elementary, via the Parent Teacher Association, hosts "Everybody's Night" on October 31 at 5 45 p m with a chicken supper hot foods a country store doll show doll queen fortune telling and a carnival with profits aiding sponsors.
The first permanent fair association in the United States emerged from a cattle show started in Pittsfield Massachusetts in 1810. The event laid the groundwork for organized agricultural fairs and local showcases that followed nationwide.
Mrs. George Weih and William Weih of Michigan and Baltimore American Insurance Company of New York sue Akers Motor Lines in municipal court for 450 dollars for damages to the Weihs car after a collision with an Akers truck on October 3, 1943. The insurer seeks 400 dollars it paid plus 50 dollars paid by the Weihs after prior consent actions settled three damage cases linked to the accident. Six divorce actions are filed, five on two years separation. Virginia E. Boyd seeks divorce from Henry P. Boyd on impotency grounds.
The commission estimates biennium costs for teaching and medical schools, noting a $500000 yearly indigent fund and a $100000 unused loan fund. Dr Coppridge argues expansion of the two year medical school is essential to train doctors, with federal aid pledged, while discussions include a nurses school and practical nurse certificates. Chairman Clark cites a Graham Davis report as healthy and non political.
Zelomek projects serious oversupply in cotton in coming months as consumer resistance to high prices forms during January white sales. He expects raw cotton prices to stay firm, farmers to boost acreage by 40 to 50 percent, foreign cotton demand to rise at America’s expense, and distant versus near futures spreads to normalize only after spot prices fall.
The annual U S petroleum consumption is estimated to supply energy equivalent to the work of 4 billion men on a 48 hour week.
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