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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1950
Page
4
The piece urges buying and using Christmas seals, now at the post office, to support tuberculosis efforts. It notes significant deaths and new cases last year and explains funds fund chest exams, occupational therapy, research, and education, stressing the low cost and broad impact.
President Brant Snavely of the High Point Chamber reports strong early progress with 76 new members and increased firm memberships though many prospects delay decisions. He warns against dragging feet and calls for rapid contact with prospects and reporting by Tuesday noon to keep the town and chamber moving forward.
A reader asks for the original meaning of worship and its evolution. The article traces worship from Middle English roots to the idea of ascribing worth, cites biblical figures and prophets, and emphasizes prayer and reverence as motives across cultures. It notes Jesus teaching true worship in spirit and truth and urges ongoing worship as a guiding practice.
A columnist critiques a full page ad from American Televisions Dealers and Manufacturers praising television for children while exposing parental pressure and societal desire to own the latest set. He notes theater admen perspective, family envy, and the futility of chasing Joneses in a casual, reflective tone.
Excerpts attribute remarks to Rev. Laurence J. McGinley S J Dr Pha S Hench Gen Omar Bradley heiress Barbara Hutton and Treasury secretary John Snyder on bread and circuses, Nobel prizes, action in peace or war, American qualities and saving versus spending during a defense economy.
A columnist argues the FCC exceeded its authority by mandating a color TV scheme, threatening obsolescence for 8,000,000 sets and forcing costly industry changes. He cites RCA and CBS, warns of bureaucratic empire building, and calls the plan incompatible with U.S. law and constitutional limits.
Washington editors argue postwar inflation requires non compulsory measures. They list actions from tax moves to steel allocation and consumer cuts, noting prices, wages, and profits rise while most programs fail to curb inflation. They warn continued restraint is needed despite business and labor pushback.
The article surveys chorus girls nationwide, noting average weekly earnings around 75 dollars for over ten thousand performers in night spots. It highlights top earners from Texas, New York and California, with figures up to 600 dollars for select stars and lists several notable names and career moves in Broadway and Hollywood, including Lena Horne and Arlene Dahl.
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