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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1947
Page
4
The piece argues that the nationwide telephone strike shows the need for compulsory arbitration to settle industrial disputes. It condemns the disruption to the economy and public welfare, urges Congress to establish arbitration machinery, and contrasts funding an art gallery with boosting public school salaries, urging education over culture.
A clipped editorial criticizes a last minute 1 million appropriation for a state art gallery amid secrecy about a potential northern donor. It questions timing, surplus projections, and the impact of a future legislature on the funding plan.
The piece argues Maine first ratified a two term limit plus extra years via vice president promotion, predicting federal adoption before North Carolina accepts the shift. It contrasts state pride with national political misgivings and endorses the constitutional change for presidential tenure restrictions.
A UN guard notes schoolgirl visitors aim for Soviet Delegate Gromyko's chair while observers compare him to film icons. The piece suggests enduring allure of the tough guy archetype since ancient times and adds a playful aside on audience reaction to Frankie.
A reflective essay argues that postwar power hinges on population wealth and internal food supply. It stresses the United States and Soviet Russia lead, with India, China, Brazil, and Argentina rising in influence. It warns modern warfare risks total destruction, urging decisive, swift action.
By George Sokolsky notes that eastern European states such as Poland Romania Bulgaria and Czechoslovakia remain under Russian influence as small nations unable to defend borders or mount modern industry. He warns that chemical and biological warfare and even weather manipulation could threaten these states, while Syria courts Russian friendships and the world awaits Kremlin versus Washington dominance.
In the 1947 general assembly a million dollar art bill draws the fiercest lobbying as advocates press for a cultural milestone. Passage hinges on end-of-biennium availability and non state funding. The bill wins a delayed effective date after a 45 to 43 house vote.
The only woman in the legislature, Senator Sue Ramsey Ferguson of Alexander, was absent for a roll call on the nurses bill due to a conference committee. Colleagues granted unanimous consent to allow her to vote upon her return, a rare courtesy in the body.
Olla Ray Boyd of Pine Town campaigns for governor printing wind shield stickers urging citizens to vote for him as a labor agriculture and industry candidate. He previously earned 2069 votes in the 1944 primary on a platform including schoolhouse roofs and soldier vests.
The March report from the highway safety division shows 1,094 licenses revoked or suspended, nearly double last year's 565. Of last month forfeitures, all but 101 were for drunken driving or liquor-related offenses.
The item sketches Broadway and international theater chatter. Mentions managers ordering limited book sales at Carnegie, Mary Martin in Piccadilly commenting on New York applause, Jose Ferrer’s onstage pairing with Phyllis Hill in Cyrano, and R E Sherwood scripting The Bishop’s Wife. Also notes early reactions to Brigadoon, Tenting Tonight, Barefoot Boy with Cheek, The Great Campaign, Two Mrs Carrolls, Stallion Road, The Adventuress, A Cage of Nightingales, The Mighty McGurk, and stars Bogart, Stanwyck, Deborah Kerr, Ronald Reagan and Alexis Smith in current productions.
The Crosby-Jolson-Thomas program delivered amusement while Tony Martin began a new Sunday show. Bowled over by headlining comic talent, critics faced the jokes and orchids from Tallulah Bankhead. Bob Hope appeared on airwaves with Mutuals Juvenile Jury offered, and CBS hosted a press freedom debate with Mr. Shirer in the mix.
Harriet Van Horne defends outspoken commentators and asserts audience preference for point of view. The piece references Cecil Brown leaving CBS and notes WW’s top ranking among opinionated commentators, with broader discussion of media bias and page separation in press.
A collection of brief quotes from G Lamson H M Williams T Mason Monica Lewis Gwen Bolger Kay Vernon Oscar WildeAnon and J W Raper. The selections cover themes of love motivation imagination caution and satire with varied tones and viewpoints.
A companion report lists 4118 moving violations for the month including 518 out of state drivers. Speeding remains top offense as faulty equipment and license issues trail. Spokesmen hope new highway safety law, once enacted, will cut figures with re checks and tougher penalties.
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