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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
1
Washington reports indicate top aides urge the President to define his personal attitude toward Russia to end foreign and domestic speculation. The issue follows Life Magazine coverage claiming a softer line, while officials fear European allies doubt American strategy amid Cold War tensions.
The storm battered west and four southern states face floods with 3,000 homeless and 17 dead. Snow near the Great Lakes and rain on the coast eased conditions as California thawed. Crop losses exceed 25 million with citrus and vegetables hit hardest.
Senator Connally says Marshall Plan requests for the year starting July 1 will probably be cut. Nations requested 4.374 billion for the 1950 fiscal year as a rough base for a congressional recommendation, but Connally noted the total may be reduced and he did not specify by how much.
President Truman denied a Life magazine article claiming a cabinet split to soften U S policy toward Russia. He told reporters there is no change in foreign policy and that Jay Franklin never had private access or top secret material, only a few job-related visits.
Lawmakers clash over labor policy as Senator Elvert Thomas introduces a bill to restore Wagner act powers by repealing Taft Hartley provisions. Senator Ives criticizes the move while CIO counsel Arthur Goldberg backs swift passage. Thomas signals further labor legislation beyond Wagner act restoration.
President Truman announced resignations of Secretary of State Marshall and undersecretary Lovett at a news conference. Dean Acheson will lead the State Department with James E. Webb as under secretary, effective January 20 during Truman’s new term. Marshall cites health issues following kidney surgery. Lovett departs for personal reasons.
In Raleigh on January 7 the North Carolina House defeated an amendment to alter the gag rule crafted by the rules committee. Rep. L A Martin denounced the compromise as a death rule while Rep. R L Harris denied mislead claims. Another amendment by Rep. Winfield Blackwell to speed up bill withdrawal failed.
Washington dispatch reports Republican campaign workers split on strategy for winning elections. A large bloc rejects mimicking the New Deal and calls for leadership changes, new ideas, and a break from the party’s status quo. The first national committee meeting is set for January in Omaha to decide on a broader program.
President Truman outlines a two edged fair deal to boost employment to 60 million and raise production 3 to 4 percent while curbing inflation. He proposes a $4 billion tax hike targeting corporate earnings and stresses flexible controls if needed to support business while guarding against recession.
Reports from Hilo describe Mauna Loa erupting violently with three lava streams 12 to 15 miles long moving down the western slope. Air and military observers track outbreaks near the crater as steam, smoke, and a glowing sky illuminate the snow covered summit.
Senate leaders expect quick passage of a federal aid for education measure urged by President Truman. The bill would provide about 300 million dollars annually to equalize schools across states, with the poorest receiving the largest shares. House Republicans previously blocked it, but Democrat Lesinski says it may proceed now with a Democratic majority. Rep. Barden is slated to work on the legislation.
British and American labor leaders plan conferences in London to form a new Anglo American trade union federation and to dissociate from the Moscow dominated World Federation of Trade Unions amid accusations of Bolshevist influence and Kremlin control within European labor movements.
RALEIGH January 7 A new governor and staff took over at the governor's office Charlie Parker a Raleigh newspaperman who handled Scott campaign publicity became private secretary Martha Fleming former Scott aide as commissioner of agriculture was named personal secretary The existing office force remained Bill Snider Cherry era private secretary stayed on as special assistant Visitors from the legislature state officials and citizens lined the office Parker said the governor would hold a press conference this afternoon.
A North Carolina bill to drop the sales tax on meals at public eating places was introduced in the House by Rep. Walter F. Crissman and sent to the finance committee. Governor Scott endorsed the idea in his inaugural message, estimating a $3.5 million annual impact to the general fund.
Traffic on Route 19 resumed after floods from Junaluska Creek caused heavy washouts. Four families at a tourist court were forced to move as high waters surged Tuesday and Wednesday.
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