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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1947
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise issue dated March 19, 1947 invites readers to report errors in its reports or corrections. It lists D A Rawley as secretary and treasurer and Robert L Thompson as editor.
The editorial critics propose an honest referendum on civil service and warn that Crissman's bill would create a closed political bloc of police and firemen. They condemn the rushed House passage, urge the senate to pause, and urge Senator Penny to stay neutral amid a partisan clash in High Point politics.
An unsigned green ink manuscript from a Texas town critiques labor and management, arguing workers should seek fair value for labor and producers seek profit. It quotes John L. Lewis defending competition and efficiency, linking labor strife to national progress and warning against restricting buying or selling.
John L. Skinner reports progress on a bill for a five year farm census by a non tax-listing agency. The first census under the act would occur in 1948 with subsequent counts in 1953 and every five years, sharing costs among federal, state and county governments. Simon Pure notes a Stanly Republican quip at the House session and science and beer wine bills receive debate.
Several lawmakers expect a clash over county line control of ABC stores and beer wine sales. Support grows for statewide local option elections with county units, opposing bills without popular referendums. Some fear a buck passing between House and Senate as politics mix with policy.
In New York society chatter Joan Crawford may wed Greg Bautzer on the 21st. Mary Connelly now Mrs. Bill Miller after a Weehawken ceremony. Linda Lee seeks annulment from J. R. Owens as Cabbies report business down. Senator Bricker dodges Meet the Press. Fulton Lewis faces troubles. Margret Truman rumored for a solo reveal. Plus scandals and industry tallies across theater, advertising, and journalism.
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