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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1949
Page
4
The piece argues the Washington National crash, killing 55, was not the airline’s fault. It suggests blame may fall on the Bolivian fighter pilot’s English, or chance, stressing human error and environmental factors. It urges criticism of unsafe conditions rather than airline responsibility.
The piece argues both federal and North Carolina state deficits are rising while tax income stays high, warning that inflation lowers debt value. It urges cutting expenditures and tightening policy, warns of currency devaluation, and predicts possible economic and political instability if people accept gifts from government.
A Washington bookmaker recounts a major sting where a police officer seized over $22,000 in cash and warned him to quit gambling. The redeemer says his wife and kids are back, and he intends to start a legit business. The piece notes British papers and a cheerful joke about a schoolboy and bus tokens.
A montage of society tidbits and rumors from New York includes whispers about Gen. Ike and 1952 plans, Edith Piaf performing after Marcel Cerdan’s death, and various Broadway figures, socialites, and political intrigue. Notes mention O Dwyer, Lehman, and crowds at Columbia U vandalism probes, plus hints of Broadway gambling fads and Runyon Fund support.
A reflective column laments skimming for breaks over playing for life, notes youths harmed by parental wealth, and argues a new UN era demands broader home building. It questions collegiate athletics as professional and chats about parental roles and media learning.
A reader recalls listening to a radio program on Franz Schubert and his love life ending in a musical reflection. The piece then surveys Schubert's life from birth in 1797 to his Vienna death in 1828, noting his status as a premier song composer and describing favorite works.
A Department of Agriculture report shows 1949 marked a turning point with lower land values and farm product prices. Net returns stay above prewar levels but face pressure from rising costs. 1950 income expected to fall, while labor supply remains adequate and machinery prices may ease with a seller’s market ending.
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