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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1946
Page
2
James Franklin McCrary, longtime figure connected with the McCrary mills, served two terms as mayor and was active in banking. He was educated at Oak Ridge Institute and Trinity College now Duke University.
President Truman sent a message to King Ibn Saud asserting support for immediate substantial Jewish immigration to Palestine. He rejected the Arab claim of inconsistency in U.S. policy and opposed any use of force or terrorism by Jews against neighboring Arab states. He also said Jewish leaders do not plan aggression toward Arab countries adjacent to Palestine.
Troops rushed to scenes as explosions rattled Stuttgart. officers linked the devices to denazification protests and possibly to Dr. Hjalmar Schacht's imprisonment. The blasts damaged records but left papers intact, with police noting no crowd unrest and uncertainty over attackers' ideologies. The German official noted bombs used a 105 millimeter shell casing.
A local man describes relief after using INNER-AID claiming he bloated after meals, suffered gas and constipation for years, then ate freely with regular bowels. The tablet contains herbs stated to cleanse bowels and aid digestion and is sold in drug stores.
Kellogg says MEBA deal violates union constitution for excluding west coast, seeks federal restraining order. MEBA talks with west coast operators to follow. MEBA pay reported up 15 percent. masters on liberty ships rise to 581 dollars. TWA pilots strike mediation continues amid industry-wide concerns. Hollywood studio unions seek arbitration. New Orleans officials oversee cleanup after five days of garbage strike impact.
Counsel Padway defends unions against requests for sources of income and future political plans, arguing lawmakers overstep authority. Committee counsel warns of contempt if unions refuse to answer, while Padway says union activity is political yet not financial support for candidates.
The article states all tires require carbon black and a natural gas product, while synthetic rubber tires need 30 to 50 percent more of these inputs than natural rubber tires. It highlights input cost differences between natural and synthetic rubber production.
The article outlines the ongoing UN assembly tensions with Warren Austin set to speak on likely topics including Soviet Iran oil deals and Franco Spain. It notes Bevin’s expected arrival, Byrnes’ participation, and Molotov’s role while detailing a packed schedule and debate over veto use and Russian strategy.
Provisional President Vassil Kolarov said polling stations ran in order as 4,000,000 voters were eligible to elect 465 members of the national assembly in Bulgaria. Turnout varied by region from 60 to 95 percent, with no complaints reported by 3 p.m. An allied control commission had debated guarantees for a free and fair election amid diplomacy with the United States Britain and Russia.
New York trading opened with a mild rally that failed to gain traction. Early gold mine activity rose briefly on hoarding hopes, then faded as Washington denied any price increase, while a broad list of industrials and utilities drifted lower amid weak cotton prices.
Potatoes arrivals 419 on track 41. U S shipments Friday 1 093 Saturday 1 083 Sunday 17. Supplies heavy demand slow market weak. Idaho Russet Burbanks 4 75 2 85 Colorado Red McClures 3 10 Minnesota Round Whites 1 90 North Dakota Pontiacs 2 25 washed South Dakota Bliss Triumphs 2 65 washed Cobblers 2 15 washed Nebraska Bliss Triumphs 3 00 all U S No 1 quality.
Volume of cotton textile sales today showed fair demand and included cloth for February and March delivery. CIO wage increase requests for 90 000 eastern cotton and rayon workers could affect future operations. Rayon demand remained strong though sales were light and awaiting Washington on ceilings and decontrol. Woolen section activity was quiet.
Cotton prices slip sharply with Dec to Dec9 showing declines of 2.75 to 10 a bale from the prior close as Noon quotes place December at 31.70 and March at 31.40. Atlantic Coast Line reports a nine month net operating loss of 249 421 against 1945’s 5 612 732.
James Dallas Briggs 32 died in a local hospital at 7 30 last night after long diabetes illness. Born Forsyth County in 1914 he lived with his parents at 1511 Longstreet. Survived by parents three sisters Anna Bowles Mary Bowers Eunice Tucker Norfolk. Funeral 2 30 Tuesday Lebanon Methodist Church with Rev C W Bates and Rev O L Easter. Burial Methania Moravian Bethania. Body returns home this afternoon.
In Fulton Missouri on October 28 two Westminster College sophomores face arson charges for a fire that destroyed the Beta Theta Pi fraternity house and burned two residents. Thomas Campbell 22 of Ironton admitted soaking Halloween decorations with gasoline and setting the blaze. Otto Grosse 22 of Granite City Illinois is implicated. A preliminary hearing is set for tomorrow. Fire chief Grant Duncan 80 died of a heart attack during the blaze.
The text notes Lewis faces penalties under the Smith Connally act for possibly inducing mine workers to strike. It highlights uncertainty over the welfare fund and positions Lewis as a focal point among union leaders amid wage demands and anti labor legislation concerns.
In April 1945 Senator Mead, now Democratic gubernatorial nominee, urged a housing debate with Thomas E. Dewey and said he would welcome a morning clash. Dewey, seeking reelection, declined comment as Democratic national chairman Hannegan criticized polls showing a more favorable Republican outlook.
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