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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1949
Page
2
A Raleigh column surveys views on closer North Carolina Washington contact under Governor Kerr Scott. Opinions split on federal cooperation, with Scott denying a cabinet post rumor. A sheriffs’ convention banquet optics and a May building permits report headline the issue.
The article states the American black bear once ranged from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from Northern Alaska to Central Mexico. It also notes Colorado leads the world in sugar beet production.
President Truman pressed Congress and business leaders to avoid tax increases, lower prices where possible, and pursue targeted economic measures. He called for extending unemployment benefits, raising the minimum wage, expanding social security, and restoring trade policy to spur investment, production, and purchasing power.
The body of George W. Thompson a Veterans Administration employee was found yesterday in woods near Guthrie off highway 421. He had been shot in the temple a 32 calibre automatic was found near the body a death by own action note was found in Thompson's shirt pocket according to Coroner W N Dalton and Sheriff Ernie G Shove
Dr F L Conrad Sr. was inducted as president of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in a 4:30 p m ceremony. He was elected by the synod in Winston-Salem in April and served as pastor for 28 years. The service featured liturgy by Rev B E Petrea and readings by Rev F Leslie Conrad Jr. The induction sermon themed on praying like Solomon urged humility and divine guidance for leadership.
State Treasurer Brandon P. Hodges travels to New York for meetings with bankers and securities brokers. He aims to present North Carolina’s fiscal history and credit protections during hard years and promote marketing of rural road, school building, and port bonds. The trip seeks support from major banks and securities correspondents for a $232.5 million financing plan.
A new revolt to oust Republican National Chairman Hugh D. Scott Jr. emerged from a secret Pittsburgh session. National committee members, previously unable to unseat him in January, reportedly threaten a meeting to vote him out, though Scott dismisses the challenge and enjoys a weekend vacation.
Public hearing set for July 12 1949 at 9:00 p m before High Point City Council in City Hall Council Chamber to amend zoning from Residence A to Residence B for a block described by Leonard Street Hay Street Downing Street Adler Street Alta Street and adjacent lines. City Clerk Lois W Smith signs notice dated June 21 1940.
A court attendant, unofficially, cited six of 44 indictments as first degree burglary while others included intimidation of a witness neglect of duty and eight for boycotting under Alabama law boycotting interferes with business rights The text also notes a zoological aside about wolf tracks with forefeet and hind feet leaving paired rear and front marks.
A striped skunk aids farmers by destroying mice and digging out beetles and their larvae, reducing pests on crop land.
Considerable clouds with scattered afternoon thunder showers possible in the north and west today and southeast Tuesday. Official weather bureau records show Charlotte and other cities reporting temperature highs and rainfall, with figures for July 1948 across multiple stations including Charleston Raleigh Atlanta and Boston.
Harbor police say a gas fueled explosion at the boat engine during refueling hurled ten people into the water. Two men died as survivors describe diving under the vessel and pulling General Prichard from the surface.
Governor Scott stated the Wildlife Resources Commission is on trial and urged it not to let sportsmen dominate its work. He noted four new members were sworn in by Chief Justice Stacy, naming Robert Sadley Bayboro P L Woodhouse Grandy G E Beal Red Oak and Ernest McGougan Lumber Bridge and called for farmer participation in the program.
The article notes foreign aid in a crucial phase totaling about 800 million dollars and discusses political reactions including a suggestion that Hoffman resign. Senator Bridges of New Hampshire is referenced among involved figures.
A Senate Appropriations committee member said the panel approved a 10 percent reduction in European recovery program funds. The total allocation was set at 3.778 billion dollars to support continued MOE call plan operations, with a 420.62 million dollar cut from the proposed AEC budget for recovery operations beginning July 1.
Senators from farm states ease initial calls for deep cuts in foreign aid and economic assistance. Hoffman notes the ECA faces major reductions in grain and cotton purchases, risking farm commodity markets. The Foreign Aid bill remains around 5.2 billion dollars, with 4.64 billion to continue Marshall Plan aid and 3.57 billion for current fiscal year, while House economy advocates sought a full year allocation.
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