High Point Enterprise 1950 Jan. 12 front matter notice
The High Point Enterprise announces publication details for Thursday January 12 1950. This front matter lists staff roles Associated Press rights and subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery. It cites R B Terry president D A Rawley secretary treasurer Charles B Lo member and editors and circulation director.
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R. B. Terry
D. A. Rawley
Charles B. LO
The
High Point
N. C
Enterprise
City garbage pickup on East Farriss Avenue prompts calls
An editorial notes garbage was collected on East Farriss Avenue for the first time in 15 days and urges residents to contact the city manager and mayor plus ward councilors if service fails. It compares local collection unfavorably to cities like High Point Greensboro and Burlington and urges persistent phone calls to spur remedy.
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East Farriss Avenue
Public Works Department
City Hall
Bill Bailey
Thomasville
High Point
Greensboro
Burlington
Deglamorizing Liquor Proposal Shifts Focus to Ads
Greensboro letter writer F C Thomas argues for deglamorizing liquor instead of full prohibition. He urges limiting advertising and branding to curb youth access, proposes plain packaging, and a nationwide ad ban to reduce consumption while preserving personal choice.
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F. C. Thomas
Greensboro
Thomas Tree Expert Co
Pedestrian Rights Clash With City Traffic Norms
A San Antonio pedestrian chased a convertible at a red light, damaging the car's hood and fenders as onlookers reflected on urban dangers for walkers. The piece argues cities must curb reckless pedestrain chasing to protect safety and dignity.
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San Antonio
Tex
High Point
Women Tear Up Pajamas Then Leave Store
A shopper described as a woman visits several stores, unpins and tears apart two pairs of men’s pajamas to probe stock, then leaves without buying. The piece contrasts shopper curiosity with merchant policies and notes a tendency for sales staff to restore items quickly after such “monsoons.”
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Stanley News & Press
Mad House Indians Nicer Than New Yorkers in Quip
Washington gossip notes a New Mexican senator playfully taunt Mayor O Dwyer with a village water quip. The piece contrasts GOP and Democratic box suppers and names Barnee as entertainment, plus Irish press release on Nasrullah horse sale to an American syndicate for 372000 dollars.
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Washington
Clinton P. Anderson
New York
O'Dwyer
Anderson
Barnee
Barkley
Nagrullah
Messrs
A. B. Hancock, Sr
A. B. Hancock, Jr
William Woodward
John J. Hertz
H. F. Guggenheim
George Widener
Marion du Pont Scoot
Aga Khan
Ireland
Nasrullah
Nearto
Mumtaz Begum
Not Fit for Children Material in Daily Newspapers
A commentator urges trimming of printed and pictured content in national papers to shield readers, especially youths, from material deemed unsuitable. The writer questions who should police what is appropriate and suggests action at the daily newspaper level.
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Associated Press
All AP News
Unwelcome Klan in Charlotte Claimed by Grand Dragon
The Ku Klux Klan allegedly active in Charlotte is claimed by Grand Dragon Thomas L. Hamilton of Leesville South Carolina. He says hundreds joined and cites prominent businessmen among members. The editor warns of potential trouble as past Klansmen in sister states faced pressure and incidents.
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Lumberton
Charlotte
Thomas L. Hamilton
Leesville
S. C
Woman driver signals with arm out window meaning open
A simple rule from traffic wisdom explains that when a female driver extends her arm from the car, it indicates the window is rolled down. This guidance emphasizes basic vehicle etiquette and safety.
Nathan Corn On Trial For Murder In York South Carolina
Nathan Corn faced a murder trial in York South Carolina last week. The report notes confusion over what drove his alleged conduct and provides no detail on the outcome or charges beyond the trial setting.
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Nathan
Raeford News-Journal
Nathan Corn
York, S. C
Can Opener Test Highlights Safe Design and Metal Shavings
The Asheboro Courier discusses how a good can opener should remove lids without shedding metal. It cites Good Housekeeping Institute testing 300 cans and weighing metal particles with sensitive scales to ensure food safety.
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Asheboro Courier
Good Housekeeping
Institute
An Antl Bootlegger Idea by Waynesville Women
A group of Waynesville women in a Haywood County handicraft class asks for old liquor stills for copper cup making. They have already used a sheriff donated still. The piece asks if authorities should let the crafters operate in bootleg areas with a finders keepers approach.
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Rocky Mount Telegram
Waynesville
Haywood County Community Development Program
War on Lafayette echoes bigot's legacy in college funds
The Lafayette College controversy over a $140,000 bequest to scholarships excludes Catholics and Jews and favors second generation Americans. The fund was rejected after student action and press scrutiny highlighted the bigotry. Also noted are society gossip items and brief media anecdotes from the era.
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United States
Lafayette College
General Lafayette
Lafayette High Command
S-S
Lancaster
Rosenwald scholarships kindness and bigot charge
A historical remark argues against labeling Julius Rosenwald a bigot for funding Negro scholarships, asserting establishing aid for any group is proper, while targeting a group is wrong. The passage shifts to gossip about Elsa Maxwell events with Gable, Ashley, and Dolly O'Brien at the Park Sheraton.
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Julius Rosenwald
Gable
Lady Ashley
Elsa Maxwell
Park Sheraton Hotel
Dolly O'Brien
Elsa
Ashley
Dolly
Clark
Sylvia
Peter of
Yugoslavia
Runyon Fund Receives $2633 Donation From Cook Coffee Co
Cleveland based Cook Coffee Co employees raise funds for a worthy cause. The Runyon Fund received a check for 2633 dollars. A misheard horse tip led to a loss as Sailor's Choice won 15.80 dollars while Hi Ya Sailor finished last. The funeral is Tuesday.
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Cook Coffee Co
Cleveland
Runyon Fund
Roney Plazoa
Sailor’s Choice
Sailor
Flahrz
Page Ones Will Blister Soon When Figures Are Released
A terse note hints that Page Ones will flare with forthcoming figures. The item emphasizes anticipation around data release and its potential impact on readers and markets.
Casual Comment Rhythms and Special Weeks in Notes
The column lists upcoming observances and playful anecdotes on rhythm and time from September to November. It mentions Truth week beginning lessons, Fire Prevention week, Smoke Abatement week, and dates for Expectant Father’s Day Father’s Day Mother’s Day Grandma’s Day Daughter’s Day and a cat and dog week with humorous asides.
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Grandma
Sir Oracle
Climate rhythms and human activity linked say experts
Dr Raymond H Wheeler of Babson Institute asserts a close link between climate rhythms and human behavior after two decades of study. He writes that 1950 begins a wet cool 25 year cycle followed by cold dry periods predicting old fashioned winters and prosperity. Commerce department plans special observances like National Fisherman's week in May 2027 to align advertising with promotions.
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Raymond H. Wheeler
Babson Institute of Business Administration
Washington
Commerce Department
The Challenge to Americans by Truman Moral Imperative
The Christian Science Monitor asserts that the nation faces more than military tests. It emphasizes a duty to uphold democratic faith and provide world inspiration rooted in American founding ideals.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
United States
Union
Truman
Five Sundays in January prompt time to grow
The note reflects that January has five Sundays as the year begins on a Sunday and hints readers to set new resolutions. It cites the New York Times line about time flowing on like wind through cedars, urging personal growth. A widow then mocks her late husband by placing his cremated ashes in an hourglass on the mantel. Tracks
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Rex Harrison
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Ihe
New York Times
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