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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1949
Page
4
The Enterprise weighs Fairmont joining High Point, arguing residents could save on water and gain services, while city taxes and sewer plans await. It advocates a vote first without annexation unless a majority supports it. The piece also discusses North Carolina political figures and potential Senate races.
Greensboro Daily News reports rumors that Johnson Daniels may succeed Senator Blythe as NC Democratic committeeman. The speculated plan envisions Kerr Scott, Tapus Waynick, and EH Melville Broughton guiding a Scott Waynick Broughton regime and a transfer of party power to new leadership.
The American Property Owners Association in Tulsa and 20 other cities withdraws rental housing to protest two rent control bills. It issues eviction notices to about 600 families, claiming the action targets government policy rather than tenants. The piece denounces the move as unacceptable, warns of potential socialist outcomes, and urges sane real estate voices to denounce the strike.
W A Bivins reviews Jean Staffords The Mountain Lion noting its suspenseful plot and strong character work. He also reflects on justice in a misnamed Asheboro incident and a humorous miscue about parking meters and a minister. The column covers academic freedom and a cafe lunch anecdote.
Washington dispatch notes Truman's call for a bold program to spread scientific and technical progress to underdeveloped regions. It frames aid as smart business, linking to Marshall Plan dynamics, UN technical loans, and noncolonial aims, with focus on Africa Asia and Latin America.
Dr. Tsingfu F. Tsian, China's UN chief delegate, warns that if China falls to Communists, Asia could descend into chaos with domino effects into French Indochina, Indonesia, Burma, and India. Paul Reynaud cautions against complacency behind the Marshall Plan as history repeats Maginot Line mistakes.
George Dixon humorously recalls Truman’s inauguration era. He notes a humorous overabundance of school chum introductions, a crowded D Battery, a sidelined Magnuson wedding talk, and a parade ride incident. The piece pokes at political figures and the era’s grandiose show.
A column round up reports Jean Arthur and Frank Ross near a headline, Isie Janis and estranged husband Gilbert Wilson courting reconciliation, and Mayor seeks more police shifts. Judge Medina resembles Adolphe Menjou, while Claudia Campbell and lawyer K Lowenthal plan their own venture. Casbah waiter claims Cleveland social register listing. Lena Horne readies a press notice with a companion sharing initials. Forrestal targets two radio commentators. The Week's premiers include Boris Karloff in The Shop at Sly Corner and Leaf and Rough marital drama. Hartmans and Bert Wheeler debut a revue at Mark Hellinger Theatre. Lucille Ball shines on CBShow. Mutual’s program features Peerce and Merrill. Ferrer’s Cyrano looks good. Mayor of the Town praised by Lionel Barrymore. Jane Jordan shines in chatter. Robert Q Lewis struggles with weak material. Fashion show by Ethel Thorsen on Dumont Wednesday. Friday Hooper notes suggest Crossley instead of Pulse. Quiz emcees irritate audiences. News jokes warn of Communist delays and educational cautions.
A collage of media notes and social satire covering figures like Crosby moving to CBS, Bevin on Palestine, Lindbergh in Berlin, and editorial opinions on Forrestal. The column highlights Look and Time-Life figures, Acheson speculation, a plagiarism suit against Time-Life, and various celebrity and political tidbits with a sharp, ironic tone.
The passage lists Democratic and Republican figures from several states and notes their prominence. It concludes with a jokey line claiming any red-blooded American boy can become president if he learns to play the piano. Major figures named include Lyndon Johnson, Olin Johnston, J Melville Broughton, Paul Douglas, Guy Gillette, Edwin Johnson, Robert Kerr, A Willis Robertson, Arthur Vandenberg, Bill Knowland, John Bricker, and Henry Cabot Lodge.
A mixed word puzzle lists clues for across and down entries including wading bird terms Abraham home Ruthenium symbol and sea eagle. Puzzles feature definitions ranging from biblical figures to measurements and verbs with a vertical two clue set at the end.
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