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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1951
Page
2
Marine Whitey, stationed near Wonsan, writes a blunt dispatch about Korea’s freezing conditions, fear of a Gook attack, and his weary outlook. He mocks the homefront whiskey scarcity, recalls plane gunfire, and notes strong distrust of extended service while insisting he’s not angry at anyone.
The record notes that since 1910 more than 17 750 000 American boys and men were not in the Boy Scouts of America. It contextualizes national participation trends without detailing causes or current figures.
London reports Labor government defeats Conservative bid to censure Attlee's cabinet over meat supply handling. Vote 306 to 298 as Liberal bloc and Churchill Conservatives join in opposition. Meat rationing criticized. defense debate upcoming. Webb defends policy and insists on low prices amid Argentina price tensions.
In Frankfurt a new physical conditioning program is ordered by Lieutenant General Manton to all officers and men in the post. The plan requires everyone to participate in marches runs sprinting pull ups push ups and squat jumps regardless of assignment or age.
M/Sgt. Elmer L. Miller of Troy has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in Korea. The award covers actions against the enemy from August 8 to November 2, 1950 with the First Cavalry division. The 7th World Scout Jamboree will be held in summer 1951 about 35 miles south of Salzburg, Austria.
Congress debates district resignations and possible candidates as Redden declines re election. Western counties discuss replacements with Buncombe figures and legislators among leading names. Street bill terms and highway funding spark rural urban contrasts. The scene includes lawmakers and city officials weighing road finance within city limits.
High Point college joins First Methodist church to host a three day conference with delegates from North Carolina colleges. Dr. Lowell B. Hazzard of Illinois Wesleyan will speak twice and lead discussions on the New Testament Blueprint for Today. Reverend Goodson and other leaders organize fellowship groups for student sharing.
Forces under U S and South Korean command push through rugged terrain near Hoengsong about 50 air miles from Seoul as bitter cold and snow hinder ground support. A 30 mile battleline near Yaju sees hills shelled and patrols sent forward with no major gains. Te latest electoral vote note recalls that state votes equal its Congress representation.
Chairman Henry Jor dan of the highway commission says he avoids conflict. Predictions after the meeting claim the bill will pass the senate with possible clarifying amendments and a fair chance in the house. The measure assigns state responsibility for primary highways inside and outside municipalities and obligates side streets comparable to rural roads. Costs and machinery may change. Highway spokesmen argue the state should share costs for widening streets inside towns and not bear all outside town improvements.
Broadcast listings for Friday February 9 show a full evening lineup across CBS NBC and local channels. Notable programs include Newsreels Dick Powell’s drama Bandstand USA Duffy's Tavern and Rex Allen Show along with Perry Como Pulitzer Prize Playhouse and Beat the Clock. Local WFMY channel airs Howdy Doody Kukla Fran and Ollie Open House and 12:00 News in Brief.
In 1950 the largest encampment in the Western Hemisphere gathered 47,163 Boy Scouts and leaders at Valley Forge Pennsylvania for the National Jam boree event.
Mikilani Fo of Hawaii files a $250000 suit in New York against Arthur Godfrey and the Columbia Broadcasting System alleging she won a talent contest last summer but was denied the promised TV and radio position.
Oscar Gupton, former Southern Conference champion from Raleigh, is head freshman wrestling coach at the University of North Carolina. More than 6,000,000 transit visits North Carolina annually.
An alderman in Lethbridge Alberta says the city is suffering from Mayor Turcotte being called on too often to speak at civic and civic functions. The remark labels the situation as a word he coined to capture the issue.
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