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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1949

Page

4

High Point Enterprise Edition Note

The High Point Enterprise edition note lists publication times as afternoon and Sunday morning with editor and lector credits. It marks the paper’s schedule details and roles for the issue.

In Defense of Ghosts Justice Jackson on speech writing

The piece argues that ghostwriting by presidents like Truman and FDR is not debasing the presidency or counterfeiting ideas. It contends officials should, when necessary, use ghostwriters to shape their thoughts into clear prose. It holds that ultimate responsibility lies with the speaker, not the ghostwriter, and notes the value of speeches not written by the president himself.

Justice Jackson United States Supreme Court Washington Jackson Harry Truman Franklin Roosevelt Senator Hoey Truman FDR Joe Shute Tom Peyne

Optimist Bowl gains foothold as local high school stars clash

By the third Optimist Bowl the High Point event grows in attention and plans at Albion Millis stadium. The Mercury Athletic Club joins as co sponsor with the Optimist club, hoping for good weather and strong community support for a rising Piedmont sports attraction.

High Point Albion Millis Stadium Piedmont Eastern High School All Stars Western High School All Stars Mercury Athletic Club F.F

Opinion supports motor cycle safety over parade noise

The writer agrees with the city manager that motorcycle presence in parades risks life and urges safer options. They reference Officer Hedrick's crash, blame driver window noise, and advocate three wheelers and steel bodied cars for protection and parade duties.

Mr. Hinson J.B

Water Taste in High Point City Supply Described

A reader laments the chlorine taste and odor in High Point city water. They urge the health department to review treatment options or bring in outsiders to assess improvements while noting the water is likely pure but not pleasant.

High Point Health Department

Letter Snippet Reflects Old Folks and High Pressure

A fragment discusses letters filled with advice and nostalgia. It contrasts old folks, youth ambitions, and social aim of theater popcorn visibility. It references church discipline, high pressure sales tactics in government and hints at a quip by M. L. Patrick.

One solution urged MacArthur to Mukden to free Ward

The writer argues for sending General MacArthur into Mukden on May 31 to rescue Angus Ward and his wife, claiming Ward was coerced by Chinese Communists with Russian instruction. He portrays Ward’s career as evidence of his loyalty and insists a forceful rescue is the only acceptable response to Ward’s detention.

State Department Angus Ward Mukden Red China Soviet China Siberian China Canada Chassel Michigan American Relief Administration Finland Russia Herbert Hoover United States Bureau of Internal Revenue Treasury Department United States Foreign Service Tientsin Moscow Vladivostok Teheran Manchuria Foreign Service Ward Soviet Russia General MacArthur Whittaker Chambers FBI Hiss Stryker Chambers

Day of Decision excerpts highlight city government in NC

J Ray Shute of Monroe delivers keynote on municipal duties and future needs. He argues cities shoulder libraries hospitals parks and schools and urges officials to modernize and educate urban residents while seeking practical tax and funding approaches. The talk critiques private enterprise mindset and warns of pressure-group politics.

North Carolina League of Municipalities League J. Ray Shute Monroe

Course Ahead and Five Day Week Jokes Highlight Shute Speech

A North Carolina city column reports President Shute urging forward motion with a wartime resilience metaphor from Tom Peyne. The appraisal notes state and city interests depend on the General Assembly, while a joke about the five day week and Friday absence echoes school humor.

Shute High Point General Assembly of North Carolina

Bolivian pilot parade and high-society headlines mix

A crowded social column notes Sloan Simpson moving to the Carlyle Hotel and lingering rumors of remaining friends with His Honor. It mentions Andrei Vishin’s vascular treatment, a Utah oil well with 800 barrels a day limit, Garbo and George Schlee sightings, and various society prompts from Macy’s mechanized Santas to gold eye shadow trends. The piece also covers partisan chatter on Hiss and Crommelin, a Washington crash inquiry, and theater news with Kiss Me Kate and Pacific tickets.

Sloan Simpson Carlyle M. Truman Andrei Vishinsky Morton Downey Utah Gerhardt Eislers Stockholm Garbo Yarrop George Schlee Ah-Nh Valentina Donald Wilson Taylor Shaw

President to vacation in Key West with security prep in full swing

Washington reports the President will vacation in Key West starting November 28 for three weeks. Secret Service preps include base access control and security checks, with the naval base, communications, and press logistics all arranged ahead. The Williamsburg yacht ferries equipment and radio links, while Dewey Long oversees planning for 30 to 40 press members and 10 to 15 staff, plus daily mail flights.

Washington NEA White House Key West Fla Secret Service Naval Base Western Union Williamsburg Plannin Good-Natur Dewey Long Independence Long Theommander

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