This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1945
Page
4
An editorial warns the true threat is greed and intolerance that fuel conflict. It urges democracy, fair play, and the golden rule as medicine against societal disease impacting Americans and Russians alike, urging unity from the United Nations to local communities in High Point.
Reflects on Allied victory with God’s aid and the task of winning the peace. Questions whether luck or support determined outcomes, urging faith in liberty and universal rights as the nation faces postwar challenges. Calls for consecration of tolerance and fair play worldwide.
Capitol observers note Solici tor Lee Wilson linked his statement to seek a true bill in the Davidson county election fraud matter while announcing he will not seek another term. Analysts say the timing precedes next term’s crime case trials and reflect the heavy workload in Guilford Davidson counties where Greensboro High Point Lexington and Thomasville lead in criminal defense.
Lynn Nisbet notes expected retirements among solicitors due to health and heavy crime dockets. The piece hints at other incumbents possibly not seeking re election amid modest salary raises and unattractive workloads. Kerr Scott jokes that every city man relies on three and a half acres for essentials, urging urban sympathy for farmer issues.
The piece notes Republican leaders Sen. Arthur Vandenberg and Sen. Robert Taft shifting from mere criticism to proposing a constructive legislative program. It highlights Vandenberg’s seven point UN governance plan and hemispheric police proposal, Taft’s labor and government ideas, and cross party talks with Sen Hatch and Sen Ball on a federal labor relations board as signs the party aims to shape policy, not only oppose.
Senator Taft's housing subcommittee released its recommendations while Democratic senators Wagner and Ellender introduced a housing bill. Taft signaled potential sponsorship if changes are made. Wagner, Taft, Ellender unite on a reform act, as Burton and Bayh align with Hatch on foreign policy and labor issues.
The Potsdam agreement calls for uniform treatment of Germans where possible, amid four occupying powers with differing systems. The plan aims to prevent future friction as Germany is divided and seeks a common formula for postwar co operation between capitalist America and communist Russia. Bernard Baruch notes friendship as a two way street.
By George Sokolsky argues Potsdam aims to liquidate Nazi structures and end German militarism. He warns militarism can rise in peace as self defense and cites Sweden and Napoleon as lessons, urging careful handling of Germany to prevent renewed violence and chaos.
The piece discusses under secretary Grew shaping Truman's peace approach with Japan while keeping the emperor, and notes congressional distrust of a pacific maneuver seen as a Pearl Harbor era trap. It compares Japanese tactics to Nazi methods and warns against a deceptive peace overture.
A historical voice reflects on Ambassador Grew in Tokyo and the push to send scrap iron and war supplies to Japan before Pearl Harbor. The writer questions Washington's actions, warns of Japanese deception, and argues postwar aims include challenging the emperor’s divine status.
Louis Nizer outlines eleven talents for a columnist spanning humor criticism lexicography philosophy irony economics internationalism preaching history reporting and secrecy. He mocks fascist and democratic contrasts and cites examples from science politics and literature to define a perfect pundit.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.