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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
2
North Carolina general fund receipts for July show a sharp drop from the prior year with income taxes down 558000 beverage taxes down 221000 and sales taxes down 27000. Highway revenue rose 250000, while the advisory budget commission warned revenue may lag forecasts if the trend continues.
Congress weighs interim arms aid versus full 1.45 billion dollar program for Europe. Officials urge immediate action while a defense council from Atlantic Pact signatories has not yet been formed. General Marshall testifies there is broad Western agreement on needs.
Miss Theresa Shipp announces the Young Democrats of North Carolina will host their annual gathering in New Bern from September 15 to 17. The event brings together party activists for workshops and speeches.
Weather bureau records show scattered clouds and variable temperatures across North Carolina and neighboring states. Thunder showers are possible tonight and Friday with warm humid conditions and light rainfall amounts reported in several stations.
Two men, James I. McCraw from Pomona and Paul McCraw from Greensboro, were jailed after a collision with a Blue Ribbon taxi. James faced auto operation under the influence and resisting arrest. Paul faced drunkenness and resisting arrest. James posted $800 bond. Paul remained jailed at noon on $350 bond.
Dr Mary McLeod Bethune spoke to over 1,000 Negro Baptists at Shaw University on race relations. She urged unity among Americans, self-help, and action to weed out injustices, challenging outsiders to aid. Born 1875 in Mayesville, she founded Bethune Cookman College and led NYA minority affairs.
Roanoke Rapids city commissioners authorize gray cotton sports shirts and gray helmets for 14 officers under Chief T. J. Davis. Mayor Pruden says Roanoke Rapids will set the style, though the change applies to next summer.
Washington witnesses a two room testimonial dinner for Speaker Sam Rayburn. A 750 guest banquet in the lobby room offered venison elk bear and other game followed by a second room with shrimp turtle soup steak Rayburn vegetables salad and dessert. Host Frank Boykin of Alabama hosted the event and President Truman sent a message.
A committee report on foreign assistance plans said officials discussed specifics of equipment for allied nations facing Soviet pressure. Members indicated France and Great Britain would receive a large share while Russia’s renewed strength was noted as substantial, though details remain undisclosed.
North Carolina’s Labor Department reports a 28 percent drop in disabling injuries in 261 Northline furniture factories after a 1947 program. Injuries fell from 1244 to 903 with industry cooperation. State officials say letters from Virginia New York New Jersey Oklahoma and Ontario show widespread interest. National publications highlight the Tar Heel program as a model.
London reports the British will divide about 16 million dollars among seamen who served at sea and another 5 million to the RAF for its role in capturing enemy ships. The smallest payments go to lowest ranks with roughly 16.80 dollars per person. Admirals receive much more.
The proposal would extend minimum wage coverage to about 700 000 workers incl 600 000 to 650 000 maintenance staff in buses and airlines. Democratic leaders clash over education aid, while Rep Barden faces Catholic objections to federal funds for parochial schools amid a separation of church and state argument.
Eastern Local Time adjustments noted for central and mountain zones. Subtract one for central and two for mountain hours when reading local schedules. Some localizations alter relay times to match local schedules. Last minute program changes cannot be included.
Le Bon Ame Club meets Thursday at 8 p m with Mrs Cornelius Brenton at 30F Daniel Brooks homes. Flower Club fish fry at 1207 Rivett Drive Saturday at 3 p m. Tent 326 meets at Odd Fellows hall Friday at 7 30 p m. White Rose chapter O E S meets tonight at 7 p m with Mrs Betty Green deputy. United chorus to sing at Bethel Sunday at 8 p m. Bright Light quartette to sing at House of Prayer Sunday at 8 p m.
In the Mohn valley of Westphalia British raids breached the dam on May 16 1943 causing a massive flood that killed between 1700 and 1800 people. The dam was rebuilt after three months work and the water source supported Ruhr industry.
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