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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1950
Page
2
Delegates walk out over railroads airlines trucking and finance as Britain faces an election with polls suggesting a Conservative win. Labor has not lost a by election but municipal results worry the party while Britain contemplates potential shifts in national policy and international alignments.
Wildlife note observes deer refuse winter browse that moose relish, risking malnutrition as cold season persists. Experts warn habitat changes and food shortages may force deer to seek scarce greens or risk starvation.
The report says the nationalist forces may buy more munitions in the United States as new equipment is built. President Truman indicates Formosan resources are enough to obtain needed items for defense. Chiang Kai-shek reportedly has about 100 million dollars left from a 300 million dollar transfer to Formosa last year.
Cecil Hamilton of Durham was brought to Central Prison hospital after being hit in the kidney by buckshot and a shoulder wound. Escapees were identified as John H. Mauldin, 26, serving 36 months for drunken driving and hit and run, and Frank Jones, 19, serving 11 to 13 years for breaking, entering and larceny.
Five men were sentenced today for robbing 70-year-old John Smith at his country store east of Elkin last week. The defendants include Robert Crissman and Robert Koebel both aged 24 and 21 respectively, Ralph Hayes 25, Charles Wilkerson 25, all from various towns, and Samuel Hayes 16. They received 8 to 10 years for their part in the December heist.
The article reports on Secretary Acheson consulting with congressmen before recognizing the Chinese communists and outlines Truman era aid under point four. Senators Ferguson Smith Knowland express views on assisting Chinese nationalists in Formosa and Southeast Asia policy, awaiting Joint Chiefs input.
Workers press three day work weeks as miners in non signed contracts resist new terms. President Truman’s stance mirrors the shift while Rep. Jacobs echoes Taft Hartley debate urging emergency powers. He backs limits on industry wide strikes to protect national welfare.
The State Highway Commission met in Raleigh to map plans for issuing a second 50 million dollars in secondary road bonds. The first 50 million of the 200 million rural road bond issue was sold last September and most money has been allocated. Governor Scott and the council of state are expected to be asked to issue the next 50 million, alongside discussions of this year’s road building goals.
About 28 tons of antique silverware seized from salt mine hideouts in Germany by the American army went on public sale to aid victims of oppression. Valued at two million dollars, the pieces were displayed at the United Nations Galleries, Inc. and will help rehabilitate displaced persons through the International Refugee Organization.
The text argues that long term foreign aid and arms spending push the U S into debt and false economics, risking a future crash and weaker allied support. It speculates on a Russian perspective urging aggression to deplete U S resources and spread communism without direct conflict.
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