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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1949
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise lists Robert L. Thompson as editor and C. W. Patterson Jr as advertising director and circulation manager in the masthead for the afternoon and Sunday morning edition.
A North Carolina commentary defends Governor Kerr Scott while criticizing his public accusations of petty graft. It details a private refrigerating equipment transfer between Scott and Dr. R E Earp, using state resources for a personal deal, and argues this harms both the governor and state government.
The Virginia Democratic primary nominating John S Battle for governor mirrors North Carolina's 1948 clash. Battle dominated with Byrd support, while Francis Miller ran second with Eisenhower staff and CIO backing. The piece contrasts Virginia's orderly nominating system and pay as you go roads with North Carolina's borrowing and school reforms, likening the rival progress of the two states to the hare and tortoise.
George Sokolsky argues the Morgenthau plan would ruin German industry and Europe. He faults Churchill for following Roosevelt and notes Potsdam and JCS 1067 hinder recovery. He urges production led recovery, citing ECA on Germany as a single economic unit.
A Missouri writer recounts a mysterious invitation to accompany a traveler on a Mars voyage. The letter claims a fast rocket trip, a smooth landing, and a world with no work and food growing on trees. The narrator jokes about staying for a claim if Mars were so inviting.
By 1902 Canadian action of nickel exceeded 5 000 tons while noting George Washington as the son of a Virginia ironmaster and mentioning the first steel nails made in the United States.
Greensboro Rotary luncheon salutes Caswell Smith former president of Davidson College and Washington and Lee University. Truman sends congratulations as Smith discusses post Reconstruction progress and his science focus. He notes optimism for future discoveries amid aging.
The editorial reflects on the fine spirit shown on the home front during World War II, citing patriotism and duty. It notes Americans returning to old habits after the war, and argues grace under pressure shines for noble causes but real life does not always resolve neatly.
Catawba county farm agent Jesse Giles says dairy health and production improve when cattle are kept outdoors and at night. He notes cows eat more and walk less at night, explaining why his family cow Bryan often stayed indoors by day. The writer confesses mixing metaphors while reflecting on pasture habits.
Rep A L Bulwinkle of North Carolina's 11th district announces he will not run again. Though improved health, old spinal injury limits him. he is a leading member on the interstate and foreign commerce committee and a civil aeronautics authority. His sister Muriel Bulwinkle is a local high school teacher.
The article describes how hotels combat larcenous women in lobbies and bars by employing echoed surveillance measures. Mirrors and a periscope like system let managers view corridors from offices. When suspicious women exit rooms, staff monitor doors and call guests to verify consciousness. If unresponsive, a house detective uses a pass key.
A security officer reports a guest molestation case where women are detained on the mezzanine to avoid conspicuous action on the main level. The elevator halts at the top floor or slows if already there, guiding the involved parties.
The piece warns of capsules sold for a dime by underworld druggists that drug a man in ten minutes for hours, often used in thefts. Overdoses have proved fatal and prosecutors fear first degree murder. Victims rarely press charges due to publicity and marital status. possession of the drug is a 90 day offense.
Orange tinted hair marks the season as Marina, an aviation heiress daughter of an American Airlines executive, writes that she will wed John Pierce of the Minneapolis baking family after Europe. Celebrity names, romances, and social scenes color the coastal stopover.
A crossword style puzzle lists across clues from 8 to 66 and down clues from 1 to 54 including musical terms and common words. The grid references instruments, emotions, religious terms, and Latin art words, with several abbreviations and classical names embedded.
A former diva leaves her husband over a much younger woman. Eunice Kennedy and Sargent Shriver discuss a major proposal. Romano Mussolini works as an Italian film extra. Peggy Garner linked to Viscount Furness despite parental concerns. Joe DiMaggio to narrate a children’s story on a six sided record. Don Will sub in center while slugger babysits.
Carl Laemmle Jr. eyed Ava Gardner in noncommercial casting rumors while Gordon Oliver wed Elsa Lambert. Italy’s ex king reportedly ordered blue tennis shoes from Bloomingdale’s. At the Waldorf seen: French Ambassador Henri Bonnet, William Pawley, Stanley Woodward, Senator Langer, Senator Anderson, and Police Bill O'Brien among others.
The piece discusses the revival of ocean liner travel bringing back expert card sharks known as greyhounds and praises John Scarne's new book Scarne on Cards for exposing fundamental tricks used by the slick fraternity. The Crown publication sold quickly in its second printing.
A compilation of remarks from Gen George C Marshall Senator George W Malone and Senator Claude Pepper criticizing current policy and predicting economic collapse unless reforms are adopted Pepper predicts scrapping part of Taft Hartley while Malone warns of a handwriting on the wall for the US economy.
Dr. Howard L. Bevis president of Ohio State University warns that history has never imposed such demands on human resources. He argues for better citizen training and the creation of higher quality products to meet ongoing global pressures.
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