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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1946
Page
4
In North Carolina, Carl Durham advocates a complete reform of the army court martial system arguing for jury trials and public proceedings while Kenneth Royal defends current practices. The piece contrasts Durham’s findings with Royal’s defense, citing wartime executions to argue for careful consideration of Durham’s recommendations.
Trygve Lie, UN secretary general, urged editors that stopping future wars is their business. The piece argues he spoke with half truths and warns that dictatorships, fascism, and communism all threaten peace, urging honesty over propaganda in reporting world affairs.
The white haired Nellie Tayloe Ross walks to the White House bearing a bronze presidential medal. As head of the U S Mint and former Wyoming governor she guards 20 billion dollars in coins stored at Fort Knox and Denver, noting wartime production and 24 hour mint operations.
Jack Stinnett profiles Mrs. Ross, longtime guardian of the U.S. Mint who directs one third as many coins as the nation’s history, patrols at depositories in daily contact with her Washington office, and keeps a U.S. dime on her finger as a reminder of her duties. She foresees no theft risk and emphasizes readiness to call out the army and navy if needed.
A Washington column accuses Democratic strategists of exploiting Roosevelt's memory to push candidates while ignoring pressing modern problems. It argues elections now hinge on totalitarianism versus democracy, inflation, and power politics, not reverent coattails from history.
Paul Mallon argues that Roosevelt’s inflation era is over and criticizes using his legacy for current policy. He warns against dwelling on the past and calls for fresh, decisive action to meet postwar economic challenges and debt, taxation, and inflation.
The article profiles Senator Arthur Vandenberg as the leading GOP favorite for the 1948 presidential nomination amid a crowded field including Dewey Stassen and Bricker. It discusses party factions, possible ticket configurations, and La Guardia’s UNRRA post as a sidelight.
Wake county and both county and city governments of Durham plus Raleigh hold a four way stake in the Raleigh Durham airport. A $400000 funding need arises for improvements while ABC store profits fund Wake and Durham units but Raleigh lacks liquor revenue. The News and Observer and Editor Josephus Daniels shift from opposing liquor stores to urging city access to liquor profits for airport money.
The piece discusses ABC supporters pushing to abolish legal liquor stores in 25 counties and profiting from sales. It notes Wake County not sharing profits with municipalities. It also reports on primary politics in Raleigh area, with candidates withdrawing or trading nominations, raising concerns about voters’ rights and fair processes.
The piece argues reporters should not accept off the record limits, insisting the public deserves full government transparency. It cites Yalta Potsdam lessons and UN security council secrecy, urging all agreements and facts to be on the record, including details of atomic research in Bilbao.
George Sokolsky argues that the State Department cannot confirm German atomic bomb claims and critiques journalistic ethics. He urges disclosure of the official responsible, noting public taxpayers deserve to know who lied or told the truth.
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