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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1948
Page
2
Embargo looms as Westchester county groups plan a meeting to chart future action after contracts expire at midnight Tuesday. City officials fear a repeat of the 1946 walkout that paralyzed truck service, but union head O'Dwyer assures no interruption to essential perishables and medicines while talks continue.
The article notes speculation about the cause of Zhdanov's death, but official word cites heart trouble and arteriosclerosis. It mentions his role with Cominform, his stance on policy shifts, and Moscow's signaling through his funeral as a favored son's tribute.
Ennis street Prayer Band will meet at Grover Hill at 916 1 at 7:30 o clock Friday. The public is invited.
Berlin presses to participate in four power talks as four power committees on trade and finance advance on technical issues. The transport experts’ group did not meet and an American member refused to confirm progress. He noted the blockade’s end hinges on a Russian signal and claimed coal and supply trains await clearance at zonal borders.
A fireball gutted the Stratton home near Thomasville around eight o clock. J A Merritt rushed to help, carried a ladder, and tried to rescue the family but flames blocked entry. Mrs Stratton and a child were rushed to Thomasville hospital, with the house reduced to ashes by 9 15.
Thirty members of the Red Cross production group logged 418 hours last month sewing isolation gowns and smocks for Greensboro polio hospital units. About 500 gowns remain to be completed. eighty two gowns were delivered this week with 35 more near completion. Mrs. N P Yarborough chaired the production group.
Dr. Frederick A. Shippey, director of research for the Methodist church extension board, will speak at the Kiwanis meeting at the Sheraton today at 12 15. Shippey, of Evanston Illinois, arrives to conduct a religious survey for local Methodist churches after surveying more than 6000 in the United States including Greater New York.
Funeral arrangements for the four children were not completed this morning as authorities continued to investigate the shocking incident.
A church report argues both Marxism and capitalism fail to protect freedom and justice. It urges Christians to understand social forces, address economic injustice, and recognize atheism as partly a reaction to a flawed Christian record. The document notes youth appeal of Communism and the need for Christian action.
In 1944 the United States imported and used over 12.5 million carats of industrial diamonds valued at 1.81 dollars per carat as part of war material production.
Alarms recorded between noon yesterday and noon today show a wood yard fire at 408 Taylor Street with no damage and a fire from emergency brakes of an automobile in the 1600 block of South Main Street with no damage.
Labor Day remarks push for strong labor backing for Truman Barkley ticket. Truman urges repeal of Taft Hartley and expansion of Social Security, minimum wage, national health insurance, and an integrated Department of Labor. Lucas forecasts Illinois votes and major speeches in the state.
Deputy Tax Collector H. A. reported the one percent discount on city and county taxes will continue for half of September with late payees charged the full amount. County offices in the County building observe a new 8:45 a.m. opening but close at 5:00 p.m.
Judge W H Steed ruled no probable cause exists in the rape charge against Austen Fouts 25 of 803 Fisher Ferry Street after defense evidence showed the accuser 16 reported the incident days later and no injuries or torn clothing were evident in the auto at the city limits near Fisher Ferry Street.
Mrs. Tom Terrell of the State board of directors for licensed practical nurses and local registrar for the past year has announced her duties have expired and that the acting registrar will assume full duties in High Point. She began the post in August 1947 and thanked supporters as engraved white caps and by-laws will soon be available to about 1,000 North Carolina licensed practical nurses. Information can be obtained by calling Thetis Talton, president, at 7214.
Dr. Elbert K. Fretwell, longtime Scout leader, becomes Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of America succeeding the late Dr. James E. West. Arthur A. Shuck succeeds Fretwell as Chief Scout Executive, bringing over 35 years in Scouting. Fretwell is remembered for a notable visit to High Point last year.
Kidney waste buildup can cause backache leg pains and swelling. If you notice scanty painful urination consult a pharmacist about Doan's Pills, a diuretic used for over 50 years to help flush wastes from the blood and relieve symptoms.
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