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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1949
Page
5
The United States sustains a 50 million dollar market from about 21.5 million Christmas trees cut annually. Industry data indicate steady demand across regions and seasons.
A collage of items notes divorce, memoirs, a congressman suing over Hitler remarks, Chaing Kai-shek buying New York real estate, and Atwater Kent estate value. It highlights book releases, literary picks, and media remarks including Harper and McCall's features, with satirical quotes from various commentators.
Captain Ira Morris of Atlantic Camp on Core Banks reports the Drum Inlet surf fishing season in 1949 produced larger catches than since 1944. He notes many drum weighing 50 pounds or more were landed by sport fishermen, with peak fishing in spring and fall and commercial netting dominating later in December.
In Lausanne Switzerland a spokesman for Prince Aly Khan says he believes Rita Hayworth may give birth this week. Claude Payot of the Lausanne tourist office notes he has not been fully informed but that the birth seems imminent. Hayworth has waited in Lausanne since November 5 and recently visited Aly Khan’s half brother Prince Sadruddin.
Sunray seed, new golden orange tomato variety, will be available in moderate quantities for 1950 growing. It is resistant to wilt. The 1949 U.S. cotton crop is estimated at 15,524,000 bales, up from 14,868,000 bales in 1948.
In Atlantic City a six hand lesson explains cue bidding after South opens one spade. North should bid three spades then five diamonds to cue, with South replying to show a strong hand and likely five spades. The sequence suggests seven spades is safe with correct distribution and discards.
Rev. Donald B. Irvin warns congregants against underestimating or overestimating Satan urging reliance on Paul’s sixth chapter and the Lord Jesus. He stresses spiritual armor including truth righteousness faith salvation and the Word of God supported by prayer and supplication.
The State Supreme Court ends its fall term this week and plans to begin the spring term on the first Monday in February. Sixteen cases are set for hearing from the 10th district comprising Granville, Person, Alamance, Durham, and Orange counties, and the 11th district including Ashe, Forsyth, and Alleghany.
The message spotlights a nationwide do it yourself spirit with 78 million voluntary life insurance owners. It notes Americans use policies for retirement education emergencies and family protection. It highlights 150000 agents and 584 companies competing to serve this growing need.
Nearly 78 million people hold life policies and help fund American growth through their protection. The Institute of Life Insurance notes life insurance is a service and urges policyholders to consult their agent to maximize benefits.
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