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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1947
Page
4
The listing identifies R. B. Terry as President H. A. Cecil as General Manager D. A. Rawley as Secretary and Treasurer and Robert L. Thompson as Editor.
The writer rebukes the low participation in yesterday’s local primaries, noting fewer than a thousand High Pointers voted. They praise the ticket selections but condemn public laziness and warn against secrecy by trustees when public business touches race relations at Chapel Hill. The piece urges transparency and accountability.
A survey shows only eight of 237 High Point high school seniors plan to become teachers, with none ready to enter the field for over four years. The piece argues salaries and funding in the legislature have driven teachers away, weakening schools and increasing the shortage for years.
The UNC executive committee held a secret session in Raleigh stirring controversy over routine and peace relations talks. Officials speculate the topic included honorary degree nominations, traditionally kept private until formal announcement.
Two English Sisters of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God, Mother Xavier and Sister Patrice, toured High Point to assess site options for a proposed North Carolina hospital. Local officials and doctors found them impressive and hopeful about community cooperation, though the final decision remains undisclosed.
The UN atomic energy commission admits uncertainty after ten months and forms a subcommittee to define key terms in five languages. It aims to establish universal meanings for concepts like control and licensing, and questions whether democracy and liberty have universal or national meanings. The piece warns that war or peace hinges on these definitions.
The UNC board of trustees executive committee met behind a closed door on Capitol Square Tuesday to discuss race relations, limiting reporter access. Josephus Daniels urged openness but was overruled, while the public and press awaited any statement or access. Distinguished visitor Jo Davidson toured Capitol Square with Dr. and Mrs. Clarence Poe.
Observers identified a man from his slouch hat and gray beard among monuments on the square. Rumors name Harry Caldwell as a potential assistant director in the Production and Marketing Administration as congress debates funding for hospitals, health, parks, and highways.
Washington reports a 15 cent an hour wage rise in a steel agreement with prompts to public impact. Analysts warn management may pass costs to consumers, raising auto and metal prices, with unions and lawmakers watching for broader policy effects.
Paul Mallon argues that settlements raising prices trigger wage hikes, fueling an inflationary spiral. He notes Truman’s stance that further wage increases would be justified if prices rise again and suggests retroactive public interest measures. He contends production must rebound to restore competitive forces.
The piece argues Governor Dewey has greater political latitude than Taft due to ruling from Albany. It says Dewey can select the exact moments to speak, avoid hostile confrontations, and avoid the ridicule of quick, glib replies while rival Taft contends with Vandenberg, New Dealers, and Henry Wallace in national party dynamics.
George Sokolsky notes a bold 1948 state paper framing liberty under constitutional government as central. He cites Dewey and other leaders facing Communist threats, warning against government paralysis and urging decisive action to defend free democracy.
Washington reports revived White House interest in a mid-year appraisal of the national economy. The Council of Economic Advisers has prepared groundwork, with Anthony Hyde urging continuation of wartime reconversion practices before his resignation. Taft’s committee convened for skull practice, seeking a July 1 report to fit Congress’ deadline before adjournment.
John W. Hanes, a Hanes is a Democrat with ties to Knutson, advocates for a national lottery to raise revenue. Knutson chairs the Ways and Means Committee and pushes a 20 percent tax cut, backed by North Carolina and Scandinavian supporters in Minnesota. Hanes testified before the committee after pressure from Republicans. Hanes previously served as under secretary of the treasury under Roosevelt.
Secretary of War Robert Patterson faced strong opposition as he tried to abolish the army remount service. Agriculture Secretary Anderson resisted, citing past benefits to farm horse stock. Persistent congressional protests delayed a final decision.
Two House committees confront rival bills on reclamation funding and interior policy. Officials warn of a split between western and eastern Republicans as hearings begin April 17 on irrigation and reclamation, with aims to raise public power rates and curb future hydroelectric development.
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