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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1949
Page
4
Governor Kerr Scott pursues his program with lobby work and appeals to legislators but risks progress with temper and threats. His remarks about judges and lawyers stir controversy, raising questions about political leverage and restraint.
North Carolina faced a long period of shock and mourning after the death of Senator J Melville Broughton in Washington. The state’s leaders and public mourners remember him as a highly popular and able figure who rose from the executive office to the Senate. Governor Kerr Scott faces the task of appointing a successor for the 1950 general election, with significant political implications for the administration and national Democratic dynamics.
W A Bivins comments on the Soviet leadership change replacing Molotov with Vishinsky. He describes Vishinsky as a vitriolic lawyer and argues the shift signals tougher rhetoric from Moscow. Bivins predicts little change in Soviet relations with Western democracies.
A citizen notes the legislature’s busy agenda with many minor bills. The writer praises Editor Thompson for first hand insight and predicts sessions through April, urging higher pay for lawmakers and pay for all days served.
The narrative recounts Sol Greenbill’s political rise after moving to Hometown in 1866, his bid for the legislature, and a failed bill to build a Bear Creek bridge amid a carpetbagger era. It notes a spring flood when the bridge was later built, and mentions small car trends for the 1950 market with Willys-Overland and other makers.
A farmer touring a state mental hospital meets an inmate who jokes about farming and being crazy. The exchange turns into a light moment as they compare jobs and the inmate suggests trying madness as a respite from hard labor.
Quotes warn that Communist takeover would destroy Chinese civilization and threaten liberty. Protestant thinkers fear the divorce of religion from education endangers America's democratic life. Dr Erwin L Shaver notes the Truman mood could shift to focusing on boosting employment and industrial output. Representative Clarence Brown commented on production and scarcity policy.
In These Days George Sokolsky argues that Russian Communism destroys individual thought by forcing obedience and betrays leaders who surrender personal judgment. He cites Thorez Togliatti Pollitt Foster and Shostakovich as examples, and questions why educated lawyers defend Communists, claiming the corruption wounds the soul.
Washington coverage notes a Taft Hartley law critique by Gerhard Van Arkel before the Senate labor panel. It also recounts lively exchanges on watches, tariffs, and the Rivers oleomargarine speech, with lawmakers joking about cars and chicken in every pot.
In Boston Margaret OBrien, age 12, gave an adult style speech on Americanism at the Opera House with backstage mischief about her mother writing it. Arthur Miller failed to secure funds from the American Labor Party for his play. Brian Donlevy’s Las Vegas streak ends with $320 pay less than a day’s. Rose Lee tours while vaudeville returns with Elliott Lawrence. Flamingo Road stars and Tales of the South Pacific song hits are noted.
Entertainer Gilbert Miller recalls Paris and the Marigny Theatre amid chatter on Rita and Aly, Bessie Love in London, and a roundup of films and TV trends. The column mentions Eugene ONeill health rumors, stage openers, and a flurry of celebrity observations with a satirical take on wartime censorship and media.
A crossword style puzzle lists many clues for animals actions measurements letters and words. The grid includes entries for ruminant beasts rents roved arched passage cereal grain and more with chemical symbols and broad wordplay themes across and down.
The Roney Plaza barber-shoppers and the Roney pool-deck set certify that three winners in a week included Jacopades paying 12.40 after Top Pilot at Hialeah and Blue Lancer at Gulfstream paying 5 to 1.
The piece notes a Argentine cruiser on a goodwill visit to New York Harbor and cites debates over Medal awards to officials in the wake of Truman’s victory. It mocks partisan quarrels and contrasts political rosters with historical figures to highlight public infighting.
A collection of brief salon quips and critiques features Robinson Rose Franken Cowper Flournoy and Ted Steele. The lines touch on mood perceptions stage presence and fashion notes with witty, terse appraisal.
A reader asks why movie stars enjoy long breaks and why some take 365 days a year. a music critic weighs in on heavenly music while noting that neighborhood tunes feel earthly.
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