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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1949
Page
2
Governor Scott releases names of appointment candidates and comments on a minimum foundation program for schools. He says the plan would fund about 83.5 percent of school costs with state aid and local units providing the rest.
Clearing coast areas and interior with little temperature change and continued cold tonight. Extended forecast through Saturday shows cooler conditions with light precipitation possible Friday or Friday night. In the legislature the senate education committee favors the minimum foundation program but reports unfavorably. Scott proposes four goals for schools and predicts passage of a salary law for certificate A teachers. The governor’s office cites limited time for legislative contact due to conference schedules.
The measure passed the second reading 47 to 0 and faces final senate action before house consideration. It would issue a $500,000 bond per each of the state's 100 counties for school construction, with election held alongside road bonds.
ST PETERSBURG FL March 15 The St Louis Cardinals continued their search for a first victory in the Grapefruit League action as spring training games progressed in Florida.
In North Carolina the state house debates tax and liquor positions while weighing private versus official road bond allocations. Governor Kerr Scott's strategy draws mixed views as lawmakers balance credit and blame for the stalled yet advancing program.
S. H. Tomlinson of Randolph County North Carolina died after a long illness. A Guilford College and Duke alumnus he helped found the Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing Co and the High Point Showrooms. He served as secretary treasurer then vice president and president of the Tomlinson firm and supported civic institutions including the High Point Public Library and YMCA. He was a Democrat.
Blast furnaces roar toward record steel output as American Steel & Iron Institute cites 1,880,400 net tons this week surpassing last week’s 1,869,300. Bethlehem Steel warns coal on hand will last only weeks amid planned March 28 resumption. Lewis calls holiday memorial and protests Dr James Boyd appointment.
Lawmakers heatedly debate a bill allowing osteopaths to administer opiates for pain and to use nonprescription drugs in practice. Medical groups oppose citing medicine authority, while supporters consider a minority report to push a vote. Similar measures have been defeated previously.
In Asheville on March 15 a caller directed Deputy Sheriff C V Lyda to look under a peach tree at James Camels home. He found a gallon and a half of non tax paid whiskey and Camel was arrested on that charge.
MacKenzie cites a potential Communist Nationalist coalition in South China and notes General Ho’s shift from force to idea driven strategy. He discusses whether such ideas could influence peace talks, reflecting on Ho’s belief that ideas may triumph over bullets.
The White House security chief argued against publishing the Truman photos for security reasons and privacy concerns. Photographers reported Ross awaited at the airfield after the landing, with Rear Admiral Dennison and James J. Rowley present.
President Truman praises Americans who step up during bonds, storms, and floods, calling them a company of good neighbors who prioritize national welfare over individual concerns. He emphasizes unity and civic duty in times of need.
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company reports 1948 total policyholder and beneficiary payments of 721 million dollars. Highlights include 263.8 million to 235 thousand beneficiaries, 147 million for matured endowments and annuities, and 59.4 million for disability and health claims.
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