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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1947
Page
4
The piece argues Democrats see absentee ballots as a weapon in tight western counties and block bills to ban them in general elections. It criticizes lawmakers for preferring party advantage over fair voting and calls the public to question political participation and integrity.
The state projects an $85 million end of year surplus, surpassing governor and legislative estimates. The piece argues schools and teachers could gain funds without risking imbalances, suggesting a brief delay in the appropriation bill. It warns of future surpluses and criticizes continued policy toward Russia at the UN.
The piece attacks Henry Wallace over the Truman Greece and Turkey aid proposal. It questions his sympathy for communism and implies he would favor Russia over US naval oil needs. It notes his near-vice presidency and contemplates democratic risks.
The article notes an election by High Point high seniors for mayor and city council on April 22. It questions whether students will elect women to office and whether any initial vision will persist as they later become full citizens.
Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia calls for using the United Nations to tackle the Mediterranean problem and warns of a potential world peace reorganization if Russia vetoes US aid. He frames the issue as a test of unity before any domestic drain on the economy.
Washington sugar policy faces a political gamble as Congress ends price and rationing controls Oct 31. Producers seek to cash in before fall markets while consumers risk shortages if supplies tighten, with Cuba and Hawaii crops shaping forecasts.
The North Carolina house and its finance subcommittee approve a local option based state bill mixing prohibition and regulation with a per capita revenue tax. It allows local votes on milder beverages, with first revenue effects starting July 1 and elections after Christmas.
Lawmakers push second attempts in various bills. Henry Fisher reintroduces tax cooperative regulation. Tyrrell county school chief oust attempt fails then disqualified bill reemerges. Alcohol regulation efforts persist in several counties. Senator Gordon Gray defends a bill to register propaganda agencies and reveal income sources amid controversy and applause.
New York society gossip spans Dorothy Parker and Alan Campbell secret retreat hopes. Allen Campbell's Renoocaine trip and Mack and Lota of 21 amid 14 year separation. Anne Whitney and Paul McNamara set April 7. Capp sues United Features for 2 million. Nat Cole Trio to merge with Marie Ellington. Harold Keels' marriage rifts with Nevada. Sonny Wisecarver Las Vegas grocery clerk tale. Langer probes recording industry. Felicia Pablos linked to Vanderbilt divorce. Runyon Fund honored by Pittsburgh Courier. Collyer mystery coverage and police moves. Pal ished notes on Pal estine, PM. GM profits dip. Technicolor Pixad traffic stunt. Palestine term questioned. Damon Runyon Memorial drive for veterans seats. murder stories suppressed.
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