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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1949
Page
4
A Raleigh writer reflects on the North Carolina press community after a three day Chapel Hill gathering. He notes long talks, repeated motions, socializing, and a mix of fatigue and fun, concluding conventions are beneficial and worth more frequent gatherings.
The article reflects on time, history, and the Preacher's admonitions that there is a season for every activity. It argues that natural law and human development persist, past pains recur, and individuals must act in the present with faith and purpose. It closes with a note on government fairness and President Truman.
The piece argues the 12 Communists case challenges grand and trial juries as illegally drawn, raises whether Americans are defined by citizenship or by diverse ethnic and social groups, and warns about reopening many cases if indictments fail. It ends condemning division as destructive.
A collection of quotes shows Senator Edward Martin opposing Truman’s steel industry plan and Governor-elect-era comments on elections. Others include President Green praising labor support, Ray Atherton urging UN compliance, and Rep. Teague defending veterans’ medical care.
The Ramblin Round column argues that high and junior high schools mirror community diversity including attitudes, religion, wealth, and parental influence. It notes how college life broadens views, urges examples from parents, and warns that labels like Blue Bloods and Red Bloods reflect prejudice harming democracy.
Hal Boyle profiles Alabama Governor Jim Folsom describing a 6-8, 265-pound demagogue style leader with mass appeal. He rose to power on a populist message promising reform, avoids racial demagogy, and vows to raise Alabama’s standards toward the national average while steering clear of elitist tone.
In a column filled with gossip and mini disclosures, Winchell comments on Aly Khan and Rita Hayworth, Gieseking, radio ratings, book notices, and social and political swirl. He notes Hollywood links, literary buzz, and FBI citations while peppering with satirical asides about public figures.
The text notes the United States produces 60 percent of world wheat from 6 percent of land, and tobacco taxes fund state and municipal revenue. It discusses Wales language ties to Ireland and Scotland, the Arthur legends origin, its 1282 conquest by Edward I, wallpaper origins in Italy, and medieval mosaic revival. It also states last year’s world wheat crop rose about 4 percent above the pre war average.
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