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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1949
Page
8
A mixed quiz and brief notes on public figures. Youngest U.S. senator, Camelot’s legendary town, Paganini’s identity, alabaster meaning, and a Midway island republic inhabited largely by Negroes and mulattoes. Also career notes on Florence Reed and Dean Acheson.
Lilian Campbell notes public figures and family details like Dean Acheson’s career progress from undersecretary of the treasury to secretary of state and the Achesons living in Washington. The piece recalls Feb 14 milestones including Oregon’s 1859 statehood, Arizona’s 1912 admission, and Canada’s 1663 royal province status.
A quatrain-like tribute extols Bishop Valentine as the premier mitred father in the calendar with classical reverence to Charles Lamb.
Today honors Francis Chapin the artist Jack Benny the radio entertainer and actor George Jean Nathan the dramatic critic and Florence Rice the motion picture actress.
Philadelphia braces for a taxi walkout at midnight as 3,850 Yellow Cab drivers and AFL union Local 156 join the action. Transit workers seek a 20 cent hourly raise while Yellow Cab drivers demand 50 percent of gross receipts or a guaranteed $1.20 per hour.
Davidson's Wildcats feature five of the first seven players who also play football in fall. Coach Norman Shepard's squad has been among the best behaved in the nation. This week they dropped to fourth in Fewest Personal Fouls, averaging 14 per game.
A note advises that a girl should not be out late with a young man without a chaperone, suggesting another couple or group be present to prevent gossip and protect propriety.
Russell Long, son of the late Huey Long, elected in November 1948. details of his political rise and family background are noted. The reference also mentions the site of King Arthur's court and castle, a famous Italian violinist and composer, a white marble like mineral, and Haiti as separate points of interest.
Obituary notes include the 72 year old Dr Rufus Speed Knight of Norfolk died after a three week illness. Also Pvt Basil Jett Trogdon funeral at Level Cross Methodist with VFW honors. Edgar W Quick 43 died onboard SS Arenas in New York City of a heart attack. his body to be returned to Ardmore PA for funeral in Greensboro Memorial Park.
The fourth annual tri state open at Aiken saw Greensboro professionals atop the field. Charlie Farlow of Star Mount led after opening 63 and finished 12 under for 54 holes to win $250 with rounds of 63 67 68. Joe Zarhardt of Sedgefield earned $150 as runner up after 70 68 65. Ralph Hutchinson of Bethlehem Pa. took third at 205 winning $125. Pre tourney favorite Orville White and Jack Toomer tied for fourth at 208, each earning $92.50.
Governor Scott expects to receive tomorrow a report on an investigation of Superior Court Judge John J. Burney of Wilmington. The inquiry was ordered after an intimation Burney appeared intoxicated during a Cumberland County term. Long, the former lieutenant governor, led the probe and was due to file today.
Washington report notes Republicans shift to an offensive strategy to claim they fight for the people in Congress. Leaders like Martin of Massachusetts push emphasizing 80th Congress achievements to appeal in 1950. Democratic critics, including Tydings, argue GOP mimics Roosevelt era policies, signaling debate over new deal alignments.
More than 1,000 delegates gather in Asheville for the North Carolina farm bureau convention with vesper services and speeches from Gov. Kerr Scott U S Sen J M Broughton and others. A banquet honors J E Winslow of Greenville as the first bureau president and Broughton gives the main address. Officers to be named at the final session as the convention closes Wednesday night.
Washington Feb 14 Rep Dingell Democratic Michigan denounced the American Medical Association substitute for President Truman’s health insurance program as a plan to perpetuate pauperism of the sick and helpless. He called it a cheap imitation while some Republicans flag a full fight on universal medical care insurance.
In Greensboro a young unidentified Black man died in a shed fire allegedly started by juveniles. Three youths were detained with one suspected of setting the blaze and another as an accomplice while a third acts as a state witness. The man, intoxicated, was beaten before fleeing into a straw bin trapped by flames.
In Charlotte the CIO Textile Workers union picketed the Spatex Corp loskins textile plant after failed contract talks last weekend. About 120 of 300 workers on the first shift are at work, while roughly 270 union members voted to stay away until a new contract is negotiated. The dispute centers on a duel checkoff and a no strike clause, with wage terms carried over from the old contract.
Newark N J February 14. The pawnbroker Benjamin T Greenfield says conditions will worsen before improving. He notes a man tried to pawn his pet poodle while well dressed people pawn valuables, reflecting tough economic times.
In a grim outlook, workers face unemployment and soaring prices. Pawn shops report prices slashed by 25 to 50 percent from a month ago, as operators like Greenfield warn the next six to twelve months may worsen before any recovery.
Minneapolis report states three children died in a city owned quonset hut fire as their mothers baked Valentine cookies next door. The victims are Wayne Robinson aged 4 Thomas Robinson 3 and Danith Magneson 5 children of local families.
In Charlotte on February 14 a new contract took effect for workers at the Calvine cotton mills plant near the city. CIO Textile Workers of America leaders and management reached the agreement on Saturday and workers ratified the pact in a meeting held yesterday at the post hospital.
British heavyweight champion Bruce Woodcock plans a March trip to Johannesburg for a March 26 title bout against Johnny Ralph. Fellow Briton Freddie Mills, current world light heavyweight champion, will travel to South Africa on February 23 with his wife for a month. Mills beat Ralph last November and defends the British heavyweight title against Woodcock in London on June 2.
Recently built four room house at 509 Bridges Street in Brentwood in good condition. Unfurnished apartment available to honorably discharged veterans with families. Contact Mendenhall Moore Realtors 116 W Washington Street or Brentwood 2517 for details and pricing. listed at 55 dollars monthly.
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