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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1949
Page
2
DeWitt MacKenzie notes European pressure for immediate American military aid if attacked. Washington debates how far to go and whether the pact will carry real “teeth” with credible, early deterrence. Truman stresses unambiguous commitment to defend free nations.
The piece surveys the governor and lawmakers amid debate on the motor vehicle inspection law, calls for improved administration, notes a proposed newspaper tax unlikely to pass, and cites haphazard handling of legislation such as ABC issues and taxation. It frames a busy session with calls for steadier programs and clearer proposals.
The column explains exemptions for joint returns totaling 1200 and 600 extras for age or blindness. It notes rules about dependents, income thresholds, and who may be claimed, highlighting a messy change in the 1948 tax law and filing requirements.
Secretary of State Acheson and Western European negotiators move toward a final treaty stage with a Tuesday or Wednesday conference planned at the State Department. He is set for a Senate Foreign Relations Committee briefing as lawmakers back a strong Europe commitment. The arms mutual aid program may need over one billion dollars in its first year to bring in more than three billion dollars worth of arms to Europe using surplus Army stocks.
The proposal outlines cutting out special pays for medals and certain duties. Longevity pay would be abolished. A new system would grant regular increases within each rank based on total service, replacing the current scheme.
An explanation will follow in the final part of this series detailing who must file an estimated tax return for 1949 and the proper steps to complete it. The discussion covers income thresholds and filing methods for the forthcoming tax year.
Partly cloudy and cool today with increasing cloudiness and a chance of light rain. Occasional showers expected in the western portion through Sunday with cool temperatures and rising late evening winds. Calendar date Feb 22, 1943 notes rising at 7:00 PM and setting later.
General fund budget discussion stirs controversy as committee weighs permanent improvements for the next biennium. A proposal to cut $71 million from budget commission recommendations to fund schools faces opposition. Upcoming house sessions include insurance and public utilities committee hearings on self-insurance for schools and rate-increase notice requirements, plus three public utility reorganization measures.
Emergency officials report six South Dakota counties cleared and demobilized while North Dakota and Nebraska areas still dig out. Falls City area flood covered 23 square miles. Agency Missouri Platte River out of banks. Oregon Willamette floods receding. Mt Hood guests depart after six days stranded. Rescue crews reach McClusky home finding husband dead ten days. One half of foreign residents have spent 20 years or more in the United States. Aquatic animals do not drink water.
The Atlantic fleet will face two imitation atom bomb tests and simulated guided missile attacks as Admiral Blandy directs operations. P2B Neptune bombers will launch a simulated missile against a maneuvering task force while a hunter killer group battles 14 submarines including six snorkeling types.
A varied crowd includes priests nuns soldiers sailors society figures and women with infants. Children dart through the throng as hawkers offer drinks balloons and trinkets. The Pope addressed attendees after the outdoor service.
Everett Willis Lee of 602 Fisher Street admitted involvement in an extortion plot to FBI and local officers after being arrested near an elm tree on Old Homestead Road with $3,000 supplied by grocery operator George F. Hutchens. Lee pleaded not guilty at a commissioner's hearing. bond was set at 10,000 then reduced to 5,000.
A bill consolidating Guilford County Health departments will be forwarded to Senator George R. Penny tomorrow. Greensboro Mayor Fielding L. Fry and High Point Mayor pro-tem Amos R. Kearns joined city officials in backing the move with a letter signed by county commissioners chair J. A. Doggett and others. The letter calls the measure a definite step forward for public health in Guilford County and requests Penny's cooperation to enact the law.
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