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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1948
Page
2
The Goodwill Group nears its fundraising goal for entertainment at the state hospital for the insane in Cage. With 5910 on hand and only 90 short, bids from equipment firms are being submitted to the state division of purchase and contract. Private solicitation will cover any remaining shortfall if needed.
Akron New York September 3 Herbert Larkin a 55 year old farmer hopes to regain sight by buying an eye from Victor St Cyr of Woonsocket who asks ten thousand dollars to avoid orphaning his seven children Larkin served in World War II and was blinded by shell fragments.
Portland detective said Frances Irene McCurdy a 38 year old widow admitted slaying her two children Pamela 11 and Paul 10 because she could not support them on a 75 monthly relief check She was arrested after a mysterious call led police to their bodies in Grants Pass Oregon where the children were found stabbed to death and the mother said she gave them sleeping pills first.
Capitol police seized a nude woman on the fourth floor ledge of the Senate Law Library. The 30 year old brunette claimed to be Dorothy P. Smith of Malone New York and tossed small change from her purse before being covered and removed.
New York reports private physicians averaged a gross income of 17476 with net income of 9884 after expenses. The 1947 figures from 4878 doctors show top earnings near 180000 gross and 86000 net, reflecting a 3 percent national income bracket.
Randall Leon Stinson a one year old son of Mr and Mrs T C Stinson of Trinity Route 2 was killed last night at about 7 20 oclock when struck by a passing auto in the road in front of his home Driver Ernest Hill of Trinity Route was named a neighbor Investigation found the child darted into the street too quickly for the car to stop No charges were preferred Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p m in the Trinity August church with burial in Prospect Methodist cemetery.
President Truman rejected GOP assertions about farm price support not influencing prices. He noted a 0.5 percent drop in wholesale prices for the week ending August 28, led by wheat and corn, while warning Democrats will accuse Republicans of trying to weaken the price support program. The weekly wholesale index remained 9.4 percent above the level a year earlier. Brannan told Stassen that Democrats would charge Republicans with undermining Congress approved farm price support.
A Wednesday shutdown by New York City teamsters escalates to a mass meeting where a 25 cent hourly wage increase is proposed as rock bottom terms. The plan includes employer financed welfare and other benefits after a 15 cent offer was rejected by local 807, while locals 282 and 816 faced criticism for not joining. Some members from those locals have already walked out.
The piece argues Japan and Korea as democratic bulwarks against Soviet pressure, noting MacArthur's stance that Japan could be an ally and fortress for democracy. It questions U S commitments if a wider war looms and suggests caution before extending forces. It also mentions near-term war risks and a note on flashlight powder and timber use.
Skies were clear nationally with near normal temperatures except west. Heat continued from the western Great Lakes to the northern Rockies and inland California with highs around 90 or more. Blythe California led lows near 118 while Bakersfield hit 111 and Burbank 105.
A report led by Dr. Angus Dun of Washington D C urges Christian churches to address the Jewish issue within their work. It condemns antisemitism as a sin against God and man and calls churches to renew missions to Jews while acknowledging political tensions around Israel.
Chile joins Brazil and Paraguay in outlawing the Communist party. President Gabriel Gonzalez Videla signed the law effective today, requiring removal of Communist names from election rolls, abolition of Communist publications, and closure of party offices. The party claims 50 000 members and about 200 offices nationwide.
Witnesses say employers find it easier to get along with communists than bona fide labor leaders. Reds allegedly avoid aggressive grievances to protect other interests. Anticommunists report wrongful firings, while Carey is accused of bias. Fitzgerald condemns that claim, noting CEOs of General Electric, General Motors and Westinghouse are not fellow travelers.
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