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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1950
Page
4
The Enterprise opens the semi annual market with a warm welcome to exhibitors buyers and visitors. The piece notes the growing value of the event to the city and to furniture manufacturing in the South and extends greetings to Governor Scott dignitaries and Miss America of 1949.
The piece surveys nationwide debate on atomic weapon use in the Korean War. It notes military views that practical targets may be scarce but argues the larger psychological impact on Korean Communists Moscow and global opinion matters, suggesting the U S should act to halt the invasion.
The Grahams promise a homecoming as Dr Edward Kidder Graham arrives in Greensboro to serve as chancellor of the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina. The Rev Billy Graham also plans an evangelistic meeting in the city with a September 1951 date. Sonny Graham, son of the late university president, charts his own path at Cornell and Washington before returning to North Carolina to lead the college.
A Philadelphia group issues a manifesto calling for a progressive Republican approach to social needs. It argues government should encourage voluntary efforts and protect individual liberties while addressing old age security medical care housing and labor rights. Four senators and 21 congressmen support the document.
Washington observes a trio of oddities tied to Robert Rodenberg, described as a prominent local figure. His fortunes trace to an inheritance and questionable investments, including a Colts stake and a stamp scam, followed by a July Fourth outing with Brig. Gen. Battley and a hospital stay for mumps.
The piece argues Soviet Russia boycotted UN sessions to force seating of Soviet China, risking a permanent veto that could grant Moscow two Security Council seats. It notes U S policy shifts, British support, and a looming Korean war context that alters plans and keeps Soviet seating unsolved for now.
The excerpt mixes political quotes from British Labour Party Secretary Morgan Phillips with kid friendly food tips. It includes a call against socialist criticisms of Americans, a breakfast idea for peanut butter and honey toast, a short India relish ingredient note, and a quick sponge cake with fewer eggs and baking powder.
The Sahara heat depresses Broadway business while South Pacific attracts crowds. Judy Garland signs to perform in London, and royalties on Peter Pan total 31000. Critics praise Pagliacci English version and Disney Beavers Valley previews receive optimism. News columns review TV and radio programs with political and cultural commentary.
In Ohio Indiana and Illinois Democrats bypass top governors Lausche Schricker and Stevenson as Senate hopefuls. Taft Capehart Dirksen loom for Ohio Indiana Illinois, with 1952 aims influencing 1950 strategy and timing. Schricker eyeing 1952. Jenner seeks Indiana governorship.
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