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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1950
Page
4
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A column argues Harry S Truman reached new depths of profanity in his attacks on critics and pledges, calling into question his fitness for the presidency. The piece notes the president’s insistence on reform while warning voters about costs and political rhetoric as the 1952 election approaches.
The Charlotte Observer argues James F Byrnes seeks the South Carolina governorship out of a wish to serve his state, not to pursue national power. It dismisses theories of coalition plans with the States Rights Democrats and notes Byrnes’s practical politics and history.
A narrator laments high taxes and fluctuating income as January March and April deadlines to pay the U S Treasury strain finances. He notes efforts to provide for widow and orphans and mentions Westbrook Pegler considering ventures like a chicken farm and a mink firm to secure old age.
Washington figures show wage gains and benefits for United Mine Workers nearly five times larger than wages lost during 18 coal strikes from 1941 to 1949. The analysis uses government data to estimate gains such as vacation pay welfare funds and portal to portal pay, averaging about $800 per miner annually in the North and $800 overall, with South gains adding $0.40 per day.
Veteran observers say John L Lewis is near his limits yet may pull through to the finals. The United Mine Workers chief confronts new negotiators and tight coal stocks as miners defy his wage demands. Government action looms if production drops further, while consumers eye substitutes as supplies stay uncertain.
Quotes cite a 1949 50 budget of 15 000 000 000 to be reduced to 13 000 000 000 in 1950 51 with expected defense price increases. Analysts warn limited buying power may stall growth and probe regional guerrilla activity linked to Greek satellites. Field Marshal Alexander Papagos heads the Greek army as the situation remains unclear.
A collage of New York showbiz items and humor notes from Broadway gossip columns. Mentions the late Don Wahn’s poem for Winchell, artists like Artie Shaw and Rosalind Courtright, and commentary on a range of theater, racing, and nightlife happenings.
A reader letter titled How Do You Like High Point recounts a newcomer's trials with local merchants and services. She and her family faced furniture shortages and poor customer care, prompting calls for better in-store help and home goods access. The piece ends noting many residents praise the city’s courtesy and climate despite initial frictions.
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