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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1949
Page
4
The notice lists the newspaper's bylines and staff roles including R B Terry president D A Rawley secretary and treasurer C B Lo member of the Associated Press and Robert L Thompson editor. It also shows advertising director C W Patterson Jr and circulation rates 1 week 30 cents 6 months 7.80 12 months 15.00.
The city celebrates a strong start by Mayor and council with 51 volunteers forming a three committee community council guiding economic physical and cultural development. Yet critics warned that dampening voices threaten progress as delays and objections loom from those opposed to bold changes.
W.A.B. reflects on Romans 8 25 78 from Moffatts translation focusing on hope in unseen things the Spirit helps in weakness and intercedes for believers. The sermon links suffering patience and divine purpose with faith and future redemption.
The column reports on post vacation Capitol activity with remarks on Senate leaders like Kenneth Wherry and rumors of a British loan request. It notes Johnny Maragon’s ejection from a hearing, housing expeditor Tighe Woods’ testimony, Mundt’s quip about fairness, and Clinton Anderson’s cantaloupe limited farm bill plan. The piece closes with a paused calendar date of June 2 1949 and a tone of bemused reporting.
The piece argues that reciprocal trade deals harm American industries as Britain pursues isolationist, barter-like agreements with Argentina. It cites a five year barter framework reducing dollar use, outlining Britain’s planned purchases and credits from Argentina, and warns of American sellers being squeezed out.
Edson analyzes how 1949 unemployment, debt, and inflation signals compare to Hoover era fears. He cites Census, Federal Reserve, and BLS data showing high consumer prices and debt, while noting rising auto sales, construction, and expected tax increases that may fuel inflation.
Ex-Tammany fixer Jimmy Hines, once a top York City power broker tied to Dutch Schultz, finishes probation and counts on a tell-all memoir. The piece recalls his ruthless district control and a failed machine vote scheme before reform era changes.
New York based writer Carlton Morse, creator of NBCs One Man's Family, juggles craft and family. The 49 year old, famed for 18 generation cast and 20 million words since 1929, keeps a precise daily routine and collects old wine while pondering a future TV move.
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