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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1949
Page
2
Senator Wherry urged exposing Western Europe aid flaws while Asia falls under Communist rule. Nebraska’s leader praised the 80th Congress for progress yet faults in selling achievements. Senator Schoeppel warned of a stumble but vowed renewed push and lessons learned. Saltonstall pushed emotion to win support for the GOP program. Lincoln Day events echoed across Beverly Hills and St Petersburg.
Symington cited that the B-36 has flown over 8 000 miles with a bomb load and fuel for more than 1 000 miles remaining after landing. He argued long range land based bombers are the only way to deliver atomic weapons, calling the B 36 capable of intercontinental missions from Alaska or Labrador and back without refueling in about 16 hours.
Congress weighs cutting programs to curb scarce materials and extends export controls while Senate action looms on trade reforms and a plan to reshuffle federal bureaus. Hearings begin on social security changes and civil rights rules face filibuster threats as parties clash.
Wind and cold lash plains as melting snow water threatens a dam camp near Quincy. Two thousand workers remain snowbound while fears arise that water could cover trailers buried in deep snow where they live. A blizzard stalled Milwaukee Road trains in southwestern North Dakota, blocking about 100 miles of track between Bowman and McIntosh. Plows cleared lines and 300 passengers were told to expect continued service soon. The polar bear liver is highly poisonous to humans.
The piece reviews Governor Scott's inaugural program with notes on legislative coordination, funding constraints, and the need for executive legislative consultation. It cites tax prospects, school funding, and the impact of a stricter driving license and safety code, reporting improvements in traffic enforcement and urging continued support.
During a first Washington visit as prime minister, St Laurent urged broader skycoverage with sea station links and LORAN sites in northern Canada. He noted weather stations there and said he would not reveal exact numbers, stressing Canada’s role in the North Atlantic regional security pact with the United States.
The State Department announced Chapin would be recalled amid Hungary expelling him under Kremlin orders. The United States reserved its position on Hungary’s action while Chapin is brought home, making a return unlikely. The Hungarian Sik status faced doubt, but no immediate action was taken against him.
Senator Byrd warns of a fierce Senate floor clash as labor bills face a second round of hearings. He supports Taft Hartley and opposes national emergency strikes while predicting the administration bill will pass committee with little change but face intense debate on the Senate floor. He cites potential strikes and slowed production as risks.
In Portsmouth a two year old girl Darlene Elizabeth Fields lay buried under seats and blankets for an hour after a car overturned seven miles north. She is in critical condition with crushed hips. Parents Norman and Mrs Fields and brother Norman Eldon were rescued.
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