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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1950
Page
6
City merchants report 1950 as a banner year with robust Christmas trade and high volume enabling stock increases for 1951. Despite rising costs, several storekeepers praise strong demand, government contracts, and farm income as factors, while concerns over shortages and inflation loom for the year ahead.
The High Point Chamber of Commerce outlines a broader program for 1951 with expanded staff and facilities. The Industrial Planning Committee will seek new industrial sites, water and sewer access, rail sidings, and diverse industries. The Retail Trade Expansion Committee will push to retain retail dollars locally while other committees intensify activity across conventions publicity highways and membership. In 1950 High Point saw building permits totaling 1 091 valued at 4 156 925 and a hospital opening rated a major milestone. retail sales reached 46 553 000 in general merchandising and pro perty values rose with steady growth across sectors.
Hollywood notes trace James Stewart the Briton rising with Ge Solo Mon's Mines and a fencing role in Scaramouche. MGM backs Stewart for Robinson Crusoe Soldier's Three and Ivanhoe while he prepares for a barechested swashbuckler and film work amid name changes and war memories.
As dawn breaks the earliest US sunrise greets Mount Katahdin in Maine bringing a vivid natural moment to residents and visitors. The iconic peak stands as the day’s first lighted point across the nation signaling new beginnings.
Local real estate men described High Point’s 1950 market as firm with strong activity in small properties and several large transactions totaling about 3 000 000 dollars. Major deals included Hillcrest Manarements at 600 000, Anvil Brand Inc on Plymouth Hosiery Mill around a quarter of a million, plus 50 000 for Kearns Furniture and 40 000 Ferndale Parkway Apartments. Construction growth featured the Exposition Building addition and High Point Memorial Hospital.
In a two to one decision the U S Court of Appeals allowed Alger Hiss to remain free on ten thousand dollar bail while his perjury conviction awaits ruling by the Supreme Court. The former State Department aide was convicted earlier this year of lying about giving secrets to Whittaker Chambers and was sentenced to five years in prison.
The article explains two methods for adding vitamin D to milk irradiation and vitex processes. It notes the aim is to enhance nutritional value and discusses general application without detailed operational steps.
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