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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1949
Page
2
The article reports Admiral Denfeld weighing retirement while noting his stance on combined strategy and naval participation with North Atlantic powers to defend countries in emergencies. His tone hints at retirement but he has not decided.
Since 194 the fund’s reserves have carried the budget to March. Revenue this year mirrors last year’s but remains aligned with current estimates and appropriations as the bulk of tax payments occur.
The piece estimates 2.26 billion people under communism and breaks down populations in Albania through northern Korea. It weighs where communism might push next, citing India and Southeast Asia as likely targets while Western Europe remains a bulwark and China consolidates. The author suggests Mao and Stalin will shape 50 to 100 year outcomes from Moscow.
The statement notes that only half of the United States has any mapping and merely about a quarter has mapping by adequate, current methods. It emphasizes the need for improved geospatial data collection and modernization to support planning, development, and national accuracy.
Pittsburgh plans a 9 500 seat convertible amphitheater with a removable plastic roof. The $1 000 000 project, funded half by Edgar J Kaufmann trust and half by the city, will host Civic Light Opera and other groups with ground breaking in spring.
A critical look at proposed universal old age security shows the burden on taxpayers and small businesses. With 10.7 million eligible, a $100 monthly pension would require $12.84 billion annually, funded either by current workers or government borrowing, threatening many firms’ finances.
Bishop names a first team of pests including the grasshopper and the European corn borer, with silos of pests such as the Mexican bean beetle and bark beetles. He also notes second team mentions like the Japanese beetle and gypsy moth, and cites old threats still ranking as potential dangers.
The Soviet bloc marks Stalin's birthday with mass gifts from Warsaw to Riga and Prague. Citizens donate toys, paintings and seeds while factories pledge above plan output. Czechia unveils two giant statues in Bratislava and Prague and renames Mount Gerlachovka after Stalin.
Investigators allege a clear cut case of perjury by Maragon after closed testimony where he denied taking money for deals with the government. Open sessions saw him invoke self incrimination fears while witnesses claim he received fees for arranging government business. The U S Attorney aims to wrap its case in one day as the grand jury considers possible action including indictment or no action. Maragon, a Greek born former shoe shiner who aided lawmakers with railroad tickets, built ties with Vaughan and gained access during the Truman era.
Rome December reports say Myron C. Taylor former U S Steel chairman may resign as special representative to the Vatican. Taylor denies confirmation while a Vatican source says credibility rests on his reported poor health.
Sailors and Marines at Yokosuka Naval Base donated for Christmas gifts for several score Japanese children who will attend a local Christian school on one year scholarships valued at about 30 dollars each. The drive was led by Mrs. Ann Johnson of Washington, D C and Navy Captain R O Burzynski of Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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