28 Oct 1949
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1949
Page
1
The piece describes widespread steel and coal strikes idling workers for weeks. It reports declines in retail sales, bank clearings, railroad loadings, and money circulation, noting potential national emergency talk and possible voluntary settlements.
Admiral Louis Denfeld addressed about 250 navy enlisted men amid his firing as chief of naval operations. He declared that no service or individual would halt the navy despite Secretary Matthews and President Truman backing his dismissal over defense policy disputes. The crowd pressed near the Pentagon as plating details of succession remained unsettled and telegrams flooded his office.
AP Foreign Affs. Analyst Dewitt Mackenzie notes Russian soldiers at Helmstedt halted a truck carrying Bibles to Berlin calling it propaganda. He argues religion cannot be killed by force and cites signs of moral revival across war-torn Europe, including Britain and Holland.
Senator Anderson estimates the cotton acreage reduction approved by Congress will cut about 4.9 million bales and 4.9 million acres, costing cotton farmers roughly 500 million dollars in 1950. He warns farm prices may fall in coming years despite wartime support.
Federal Judge Alexander Holtzoff ordered Rep. J Parnell Thomas to stand trial on November 7 for defrauding the government. The trial postponements ended after a private illness report by two court-appointed physicians was reviewed. Defense counsel urged live testimony on details not in the report while the defendant, former chairman of the Un American Activities Committee, faces indictment over payroll padding and alleged kickbacks.
Inman given a year in Columbus county jail after a jury found him guilty of assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury to Arnold T. Jessup, a former funeral parlor partner from Tabor City. Jessup survived five gunshot wounds. Inman testified he fired after being attacked with a blackjack.
In London on October 28, the Labour government won strong backing for its economy program despite a record-sized opposition challenge. The vote on censure failed 353 to 222, with Labour short of full strength due to illness and absence. Conservatives abstained on a confidence motion, which Labour won 337 to 5, as the press noted a growing election atmosphere.
Governor Scott approved lifting rent controls in Asheville and will forward the city council petition to Housing Expediter Tighe Woods for action. Woods must act on the petition per the decontrol law after confirming compliance. Asheville may become the first major North Carolina city to end wartime ceilings.
Chadburn, Oct. 28. Sam C. Carter former mayor faces 16 counts of embezzlement after a Columbus County grand jury true billed him and four more counts against L W Woody Hall former chief of office. Hall faces 19 counts. About 250 dollars involved for Carter and 550 for Hall.
Sears Roebuck and Company will begin a $1.5 million retail store project in Raleigh early next year. Jackson F. Moore of Atlanta, vice president of the company, announced the plans yesterday. The store is expected to open next September.
The Rural Electrification Administration approved a $229,000 loan to Davidson Electric Membership Cooperative of Lexington North Carolina to extend electric service to farming districts in the region.
Background on the Denfeld removal outlines the timing from his 1947 appointment as chief of naval operations to his Oct 4 dismissal while noting Matthews and the president have not publicly stated the exact cause. It cites confusion over the unification act and a late Oct 3 incident involving Captain John G. Crommelin as context.
Washington dispatch notes Rep. Mike Mansfield of Montana is expected to replace Allen as ambassador to Yugoslavia and to take over as assistant secretary of state for public affairs. The move aligns Mansfield with plans to manage Voice of America and U.S. messaging amid Moscow pressure.
Paris reports France ends a 50 year political crisis with Georges Bidault confirmed premier by a 367 to 183 vote. Bidault, 50, heads a center party coalition and pledges a cost of living bonus while presenting a cabinet to President Auriol.
HAL BOYLE writes on Miss Liberty, the Statue of Liberty, turning 63. The piece notes her immigrant origins, public celebrations with Mayor O'Dwyer and the French ambassador, and her role welcoming 69 million immigrants to the United States. It recounts the statue's design by Bartholdi, French fundraising, and the 1886 dedication and pedestal build.
Fire gutted the Front Street church in Burlington early today. The building valued at 225000 dollars left only exterior walls and the belfry as nearby houses were threatened before the blaze was stopped.
Rapid-fire trading produced only minor price changes with an even mix of advances and declines. The list of higher movers includes Chrysler General Motors Studebaker U S Rubber Montgomery Ward International Harvester Douglas Aircraft United Aircraft American Telephone Dow Chemical Du Pont General Electric Gulf Oil Loew s Johns Manville. Decliners include Republic Steel Youngstown Sheet Sears Roebuck Schenley Procter & Gamble Consolidated Natural Gas Air Reduction Santa Fe Baltimore & Ohio Standard Oil NJ and Eastern Air Lines.
A Paris New York Air France Constellation carrying 48 people crashed near Algarvia peak on Sao Miguel in the Azores. Air France reports all aboard died including Marcel Cerdan, Ginette Neveu, and 11 Americans. The plane was en route to New York near Santa Maria when it vanished. Rescue teams reached the scene eight hours later.
A twin engine amphibian crashed after takeoff from London airport killing four American officials from Superior Oil Co and two British officers of Central Mining Investment Trust. One American crew member survived, hurled 50 feet, and was treated for extensive burns.
The article notes county officials' hope to repurpose building bond funds for bus purchases due to urgent needs. Attorney General Harry McMullan distinguishes road bond fund practices from school funds, explaining road money for equipment is bookkeeping and not a direct transfer, highlighting differences in fund use.
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