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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1948
Page
2
In North Hollywood on October 27, Mrs. Viola Benzal testified that her skirt, repaired by a cleaner, had shrunk badly. The judge agreed with her that the garment had noticeably altered in size and fit.
A quiz style summary lists questions on booby hatch and half Nelson holds, flour differences, and the first woman in Congress. It recalls William Penn’s 1682 Delaware landing and 1939 cash and carry aid, plus 1940 Italian invasion of Greece and births of Paganini and Teddy Roosevelt.
Dedicatory ceremonies on Navy Day highlight the Naval Reserve Training Center on the N C State College campus in Raleigh. Captain Frank T. Ward of the U S Naval Academy spoke, and Jonathan Daniels editor of the News and Observer received the Navy distinguished public service award for his civilian advisory committee work to the secretary of the navy.
Fairly steady to slightly lower prices were shown by flue cured tobacco markets yesterday. Averages were fairly steady on the old belt with some grade fluctuations. Eastern North Carolina belt saw drops for most grades, while a few leaf grades rose. Middle belt showed no significant changes with better leaf averages up slightly and lower qualities down a bit.
Chicago welfare officials advocate psychiatric treatment for alcoholics after the American Public Welfare Association reports Chicago saved 15000 dollars by treating those who were treatable instead of continuing to support them on public assistance rolls.
A lunar day reveals that Earth remains visible, never setting, as the moon’s rotation keeps the same face toward Earth. The phenomenon explains why observers on the moon never see Earth disappear below the horizon, always hanging in the sky.
Lian Campbell reports on diplomat Fletcher whose career began as secretary at the American Legation in Cuba and included posts in Portugal China and Chile. He served as ambassador to Mexico in 1916 resigning 1920 and to Italy from 1924 to 1929 before returning home to Newport Rhode Island. His wife died in 1941.
The message urges careful conduct to avoid offense and promotes steady progress over the next year. It highlights that employers, elders, and those in authority will provide significant help and support.
A son announces his engagement and his mother intends to visit the girl and her mother soon to welcome the bride into the family.
A list-style item prompts: a ship stairway covering, a wrestling hold, flour types explained, Miss Jeanette Rankin of Montana elected in 1917, and Wee Wille Winkie. The items resemble a quiz or trivia digest of terms and historical notes.
Dr. John ded Pemberton of the Mayo Clinic, linking Rochester, Minn., since 1918, will address physicians in Salisbury and Shelby this week under UNC Medical School sponsorship. He will hold 4 pm clinics and 7 pm lectures on diagnosis and treatment of colon diseases.
The report notes a mix of sun and clouds with possible rain in the afternoon and cooler evening. It lists Thursday October 25 with sunrise at 6 38 and sunset at 6 28.
The U S department of agriculture named the southeastern potato committee to direct local marketing operations in early commercial potato counties of North Carolina and Virginia. Members include NC producers Harry Ferebee, D W Fearing, John Broome, A D Swindell, Ralph Spivey, P G May, and handlers Tom Sawyer, Jarvis Scott, J Muse McCotter, R L Gibbs, T Nelson Ricks, B A Barrell with designated alternates.
The article argues that while the day is a natural time unit, fractional year lengths of 265 and 242,1000ths days make calendar reform difficult. It notes widespread dissatisfaction with current arrangements and seeks a practical solution aligned with celestial time.
Sgt Abner Crawford one of the last horse cavalry blacksmiths retires after 21 years in service. He plans to run a roadside motel near Paducah Kentucky, as reports note a shift away from horse drawn units. A statistic suggests half a million loaves could be saved daily if each U S family ate half a slice less bread per day.
Reports to Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture indicate new radioactive deposits found in Minas Gerais. The war ministry was informed and may classify them as strategic material reserves. The item notes Hollanders survived WWII by eating tulip bulbs.
An advertisement explains Black-Draught as a friendly laxative that may ease upset stomachs caused by constipation. It promises prompt, thorough relief when used as directed and highlights low cost and long seller status across generations.
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