22 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1949
Page
1
Washington lawmakers discuss a potential deal to repeal about a fourth of Taft-Hartley in exchange for scaling back Truman civil rights measures. Southern Democrats and Republicans weigh voting implications as labor reform moves advance in the Senate and House.
A group of senators prepared to fight any weakening of the Atlantic defense treaty in Senate debate. They seek strong guarantees that the United States will aid signatory nations if Europe is threatened by Communist aggression. Critics warn about interpretive changes that could blunt the pact’s psychological impact. Senator Vandenberg underscored the treaty’s deterrent value while Senator Donnell urged caution about framing and votes.
Washington lawmakers debated President Truman's social security expansion, endorsing potential home relief yet wary of full passage. The plan would raise payroll taxes dramatically, extend benefits, and cap federal participation at $50 monthly for a single person with $20 for each additional resident, while details and costs remained unsettled.
Asheville February 22 Vaughn Cannon alleged kingpin of an Asheville gambling ring submitted to arrest on a sheriff's warrant charging gambling and conspiracy He posted 500 bond for appearance in police court March 7 Two other men Clarence Worrall and Harvey McClellan also submitted to arrest Worrall bonded at 500 McClellan 200 will appear March 7 case against H H Fudy charged with gambling was not pressed with leave.
The Associated Press reports threats of heavy flooding as temperatures rise above freezing over Nebraska snowpacks. Melt from large snow accumulations is expected across plateau states and the northern Rockies with 40s in eastern Nebraska and 45 to 55 in western areas. Governor Val Peterson calls a planning conference with state, local, and federal agencies in Lincoln to prepare for potential floods.
A Hoover commission task force on agricultural activities backs the flexible price support system from zero to 90 percent of parity as a better direction than the rigid 90 percent parity supports. The group warns continuing rigid supports would cause large financial loss and delay peacetime production adjustment. Headed by Dean H. P. Rusk.
Goldsboro, Feb. 22. Deputy Sheriff John Thomas was found shot to death at his home this morning. Coroner W. A. Seymour ruled death by self inflicted action, noting Thomas had been in ill health. He previously served on the Goldsboro police force before joining the sheriff's department years ago.
The piece explains tax filing options for 1948 income. It covers forms 1040 long and short, and 1040A, based on income thresholds, with guidance on who must file the long form and who can use shorter versions. It notes a March 15 deadline and hints at details on page 2.
A civilian military study committee chaired by James F. Byrnes urged using the draft to expand the army and national guard to about 1.05 million, with 475000 in the army national guard and 579300 in the organized reserve corps. The group said the cost is high but essential, and that states should retain control of guard units.
Mary Wooten, 32, was shot at the intersection of 16th Street and North Brevard Streets in Charlotte. Watson Stover, 41, was arrested after police say he confessed to little memory of the shooting and claimed to have loved her. He was arrested at his mother's home nearby.
In Raleigh this afternoon the wets face the joint committee on propositions and grievances at 2 30 p m to present arguments for a statewide whisky referendum. Governor Scott is expected to address a joint session tomorrow. The session opens a heavy week for lawmakers with new bills on unemployment benefits education commissions and highway staffing.
The beaten body of James Mahoney, about 50, a Bristol Virginia business magnate, was found in a downtown New Orleans hotel. A towel tied around the neck, seven $100 traveler’s checks, two suitcases and two cameras were found. He had registered Sunday and planned to fly to Yucatan, Mexico, with the body discovered after a bellboy investigated a missed 5:30 a.m. call.
In Concord on February 22, Cabarrus County voters approved banning wine and beer by about two to one in a special election. Whisky sales have long been prohibited. Unofficial tallies across 30 precincts show strong margins for dry policy amid regional victories in Rutherford Stanly Lincoln and Union counties.
A commission sails Raleigh to survey the Governor Jarvis Mansion built in 1888 1889. The project aims a major facelift after twenty five years with lawmakers Mrs. Joe Erwin and Mrs. Walter Craven backing the effort. The building of Wake clay bricks Cherokee marble and Anson brown stone reflects late 19th century state grandeur.
In Buenos Aires on February 22 the eight American victims of the crash of a U S Army plane last Thursday were named and preparations announced to return their bodies to the United States for burial after funeral services in Argentina. The crew included Col Gerald Williams and Mrs Marjorie V Williams among others from Maine North Carolina Washington Texas Alabama and Alabama with one name awaiting hometown.
Eu gene Rhodes nine died after a seven month struggle with leukemia at home in Fairmont. He was treated at Thompson Hospital Lamberton and Duke Hospital Durham since last July. funeral held at Bloomingdale Baptist Church this afternoon.
A small group of legislators in Raleigh discussed state development focusing on expanded services and treasury pressures. They argued progress has occurred, citing education, mental hospitals, rural roads, and telecommunications milestones to illustrate forward movement.
The Hoover commission says reorganizing the Agriculture Department could save taxpayers at least 80 million dollars yearly and reduce farmer confusion. It urges unifying county activities to end duplications and overlap while transferring some food and land tasks from other agencies. The plan proposes eight units including Research extension conservation credit and a secretary's staff. Local farmer committees would be divorced from admin functions.
Sofia reports the Bulgarian communist party newspaper Rabotnichesko Delo condemning 15 Protestant churchmen from Baptist, Congregational, Pentecost and Methodist groups. The men face treason and black market charges amid claims of conspiracies with British and American churchmen and embassy officials.
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