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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1949
Page
2
U S writer Magi Miss Strong held in Russia to gather data on underground construction. Officials say charges stem from routine news assignments. Strong, longtime Rus sia observer and author with a leftist reputation, has traveled in China and Central Europe.
Lake Hughes California February 15 George W Risley 94 proudly displayed two new teeth and said more of his third set are on the way after losing his second set about twenty years ago He continues teething at home as he ages with humor and resilience.
Partly cloudy and warm conditions continue in North Carolina with a few showers in the west tonight. Wednesday brings considerable cloudiness and scattered showers in the east, while the west turns partly cloudy and cooler. Official 24 hour rainfall totals listed for multiple cities, including Charlotte 0.56, Raleigh 0.12, Atlanta 0.00, and Charleston 0.00.
Reported hesitation from the United States over treaty terms alarms European leaders and diplomats. London papers warn Western powers must appear unassailable to secure new signers like Norway and reassure fragile coalitions in the face of Soviet pressure.
Miss Jessica Moses a Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts student will perform a recital at 8 p m at William Penn High School to raise funds for the Catholic school building. Christ The King Church sponsors the program with pianist Mrs Grayce Waday Yokely. Edith Clinton elected secretary of the Industrial Girls Conference at Winston-Salem YWCA January 5 6, expanding local YWCA executive representation.
The Daughters of Gentry plan a Thursday 7 30 p m gathering at Mrs Bessie Hope's residence on Per son Street. Members are urged to attend.
Mrs. Fannie B. Mason announced a March 4 banquet at Temple Memorial Baptist Church featuring local talent. Highlight is an address by Bishop Raymond Jones, the AME Zion Church’s youngest bishop, as guest speaker.
The Marine air wing will fly McDonnell Phantom jets Chance Vought Corsairs Grumman Hellcats and Grumman Tigercats as close air support. Two all weather night fighter squadrons join part time to act as enemy aircraft. Four engine Douglas Skymasters will shuttle cargo from Cherry Point to Puerto Rico.
Judge John Barker endorses Warlick as the new federal jurist in the Fourth Circuit. The 55 year old judge, nicknamed yg by friends since grammar school, vows to do the right sort of thing and give the job his best effort.
The first day-and-night nonstop airmail flight completed in February 1921 after 33 hours and 21 minutes of travel.
The Book Lovers club will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Library on FE Washington St. Dr. M. B. Davis, president, asks all members to attend as the first special meeting of the new year will set plans for future activities.
The W I C Circle of the First Baptist Church will meet Wednesday evening from 6 to 7. Girls between 13 and 17 are cordially invited to be present.
The Sellers express gratitude for kindness sympathy and floral offerings from friends after the passing of their beloved baby.
North Carolina report absolves Superior Court Judge John J. Burney of intoxication accusations. Governor Scott’s counsel J Elmer Long says SBI investigated claims from Fayetteville residents and finds Burney not intoxicated on Jan 21 1949 in Cumberland County.
President Truman outlined a plan to extend old age pensions to 50 million workers by adding 20 million farm and domestic workers and the self employed, raise benefits by at least 50 percent, add unemployment and disability insurance, and create health insurance with government doctor bill coverage. Financing could rely on a six percent social security tax with a three percent employee share and a matching employer tax plus unemployment taxes.
The senate approved the plan and the house passed it 64 to 35, aiming to fund 300,000 for lane maintenance. Only forty inspection lanes exist, financed by state highway funds, suggesting annual driving through the lanes despite a continued mechanical inspection outlook.
In Budapest Revai led protests denouncing imperialist slander and interference as the Vatican faced an offer connected to Mindszenty. An official spokesman clarified the offer preceded the Cardinal's Dec 26 arrest and Feb 3 trial, with the people’s court later sentencing him to life imprisonment.
A Vatican source said the Holy See would likely have rejected any Hungarian plan to withdraw Cardinal Mindszenty before his trial. The Vatican did not confirm or deny that such a proposal was made.
Madry of Hertford Troy Fisher of Cumberland Vivian Whitfield of Pender and Ronald Hocutt of Johnston are named as legislative ball carriers for programs backing the Scott agenda. Governor Scott visits Monday to boost support and recharge resolve. Farmers oppose taxes but see need for services and state regimen in farm policy.
A discussion on statutory warehouse charges for tobacco handling parity support for farm produce and acreage quotas for chief cash crops. The article notes the difficulty of fixing policy due to the diversity of North Carolina crops and the risk of harming some products.
Stock market in New York showed a listless day with prices moving in a narrow range. Several leading issues did not trade until late morning.
A sizable cohort stayed constant for extended stretches, with many members showing no noticeable shifts over time. The passage notes persistent stability amid broader change, underscoring enduring conditions within the community.
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