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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1952
Page
4
Entry indicates the item is mailed as second class matter at High Point North Carolina under the 187% act, reflecting postal classification and historical mailing rules.
General James Van Fleet urges Americans to face the choice on Korea. He argues peace talks have only allowed Communists to regroup and asks whether the U.S. should win the war, pull out, or continue costly stalemate. He calls for input from both presidential candidates.
The piece denounces both major parties as engaged in double talk as they court Southern conservatives and Northern Negro voters. It argues that advocating states rights for racial issues cannot coexist with federal FEPC support, calling the tactic poppycock and noting bipartisan attempts to woo diverse blocs.
The piece analyzes how a Eisenhower victory could leave a Democratic Senate and possibly a Democratic House, with 20 Republican and 14 Democratic senators up for re election plus the McMahon seat. It notes Southern Democrats trend toward Eisenhower Republicans and suggests a possible coalition government could emerge in a Republican White House era.
Bureau of Labor Statistics data show the cost of living index at 189.6 with food and miscellaneous services driving the rise. The Commerce Department notes a 16 percent rise in national production last year, aided by government spending, while corporate profits before tax reached 42.9 billion and personal savings climbed to 17 billion. A man earning 10 000 a year laments hard times despite high income, tied to overextended housing and keeping up appearances.
Washington report describes a rising movement to democratize party control and make Congress more responsive to the will of the people. It notes insurgent forces in the GOP in the South and a Democratic push to change Senate rules to curb filibusters with a simple majority.
The article analyzes rising world metal shortages amid growing urbanization and population growth. It notes shifts from farming to industry in nations like China, India, and the U.S., and discusses housing, food supply, and the strain on metal ore imports. It cites Humphreys of Birmingham on potential world population limits and compares work hours required to buy food across nations. It also covers mid term conventions in U.S. politics and quotes figures like Truman and Fechtler on policy and defense.
In New York a playful column riffs on Route 17 and resort billboards while noting Broadway fare. The piece cites shows with exits and returns, mentions stars like Henry Fonda and Rita Hayworth, and uproarious gossip about Paris meetings and TV programs.
A reflective column discusses Will Rogers and Elmer Davis on journalism objectivity, then weighs Adlai Stevenson and Dwight Eisenhower through the lens of democracy, bigotry, and religious belief. It defines zeitgeist as the spirit of the age and considers democracy, labor, capital, and science shaping the era.
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