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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1949
Page
4
The page lists subscription prices for mail and carriage including 3 months 3.25 6 months 6.50 and 12 months 13.00 by mail plus 1 week 30 cents 6 months 7.80 and 12 months 15.00 by carrier. It also names R B Terry as president D A Rawley as secretary and treasurer Robert L Thompson as editor and C W Patterson Jr as advertising director.
The writer questions President Truman’s connections to Kansas City political figures and alleged machine influence. It argues Truman's loyalties clash with presidential duties, cites John Maragon and Harry Vaughan as examples, and contrasts Truman with Henry Wallace as vice presidential options in 1944.
The piece argues the Tito Stalin feud reveals flaws in a world under communism and argues unity under communism is illusory. It urges non Communist nations to strengthen alliance with the United Nations and the Atlantic pact to pursue peace.
The world faces rapid resource depletion as population grows. UN scientists from 50 countries gather to study conservation and new resource methods. Skeptics warn rising costs and uncertain substitutes threaten living standards without strong policy action.
The Navy halts its Antarctic expedition after seven months of prep by order of the President who dislikes Byrd. The piece questions economy, cites international plans for 1950 52 expeditions, and notes British and Argentine bases and scientific aims in the region.
Washington profile of Senator Pat McCarran outlines a career from Nevada lawyer to influential congressman. It notes his labor voting pattern, chairmanship of the judiciary committee, and bold moves on gold market liberalization, Davis Dam funds, and China aid. The piece also mentions his defense of Franco Spain and pursuit of large foreign aid bills.
A conversational nostalgia unfolds around Pop Thornbrough recounting early life artifacts from 1879 to the Paducah Democrat era. He recalls weaving stories of Irvin S. Cobb, Alben Barkley, and local life in Wingo Kentucky and Paducah, noting humor, bourbon, and a fatal truly noted in verse by Cobb.
A fragmentary column mixes satirical quips about digesting odd reports and the Washington oil and perfume tales. It cites the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on concentrating brains into people rather than machines and offers a speaker’s tip to address stage fright. A bus seat incident ends with a politeness twist.
The article notes Senator McCarran backing a plan to reverse the tidelands ruling by returning submerged lands to states while facing opposition to liberalizing displaced persons legislation. It mentions the plan to refer the bill to his judiciary committee and then to the interior committee where it stalled. It also highlights his stance against admitting more DP’s and his support for Nevada sheep herders seeking immigration law changes.
The column chronicles Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel's alleged spotlight past, her plea for immunity, and fear of mob retaliation. It links Joe Epstein to Chicago bookmaking, Milwaukee as a drug hub, and Sherrill Corwin’s LA vaudeville return. It weaves in Isabel la banishment, Daniel Sickles, Mary Anders, and Chicago theater plans.
The piece notes Mary Anderson wed Antonio de Navarro and that their son Jose de Navarro visits New York for Navarro business and realty interests. It mentions the Banjo Flats on West 59th Street built as income and a potential safe haven for Queen Isabella of Spain if needed.
Crossword style clues list with across and down entries covering lizards poetry and language terms. Includes goddess dawn papal cape and ancient names with a mix of verbs nouns pronouns and prefixes to solve.
Anita Colby and Frank Ryan appear together again in Southampton. Xavier Cugat headlines a Montevideo festival. Kathi Winters arrives to enjoy organ music by George Wright. Lillian Garris stirs attention with Tommy Herd amid charity controversy. Doris Lilly seen with Archduke Felix at Billy Reed's club. A didco coin machine tours airports and stations. Dave Levitt becomes president of the Doughnut Corp. of America. Herman De Vries, music critic, dies at 90, recalling old Caruso tales.
Speech fragments reflect mixed views on the Marshall Plan and Brannan Plan. Chinese leader Tsung Jen warns of Asia diversion. Hallmark’s Joyce Hall defends social values. Ohio Grange Master Joseph W Fichter notes critiques of targeted aid.
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