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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1945
Page
4
Clarence Cox and Colonel Robert L. Cook urged installing parking meters in High Point to ease parking hardships and boost city revenue. Cook recalled wartime shellfire harming a close unit member, underscoring that conflict lessons apply to local policy decisions.
A World War II letter recalls leading the 86th mountain regiment in the Po Valley breakthrough. The writer praises brave men, notes losses and heroism, and credits British Field Marshal Alexander for praise at the Austrian Yugoslav border. He also quotes Harry Bell on worker motivation.
An English language broadcast quotes Japanese radio warning hot headed officers may trigger incidents that could worsen the delicate situation. The piece urges harsh action, suggesting atomic bombs and deeper bombing of Japan may be justified to end the standoff.
The British foreign secretary Ernest Bevin told Parliament that the Labor government would oppose any attempt to substitute communism for Nazism or racism in Europe. The remark aimed a warning at Russia, signaling that Attlee's government would not join Soviet efforts to dominate liberation in Europe. The piece notes internal Labour tensions and predicts possible party splits amidst a left-right pendulum in UK politics.
The navy far outpaces the army in postwar planning by cutting drafts to 9000 a month and seeking to extend recruiting beyond 17-year-olds. It emphasizes vocational education for enlisted personnel and views making service attractive as its best recruiting tool.
Nell Battle Lewis writes on war peace and the atomic bomb in Incidentally. She notes the spiritual challenge of this era and urges lay participation beyond professional preachers, anticipating public sermonizing beyond established churches.
Sudden war pause caught travel agencies off guard but NC moves to speed up facilities. A state travel council is to be formed at a Raleigh meeting on September 12 with steering chaired by former Governor J. M. Broughton. Members include Dick Tufts, Jonathan Woody, Joel Wright, Harriss Newman, and Stanley Wahab.
Lynn Nisbet notes August scheduling with the state session and a September 12 combined meeting. The tourist travel council aims to show hotel and resort operators the industry’s big potential while promoting a thriving postwar economy with projected travel revenue exceeding 150 million dollars in year one and larger gains in following years. Local governments plan public works as the state planning board processes 30 to 40 federal aid applications for planning funds.
Florence July 28 Isamu S Acki of Salt Lake City a truck farmer is elected president of the student council at the university study center the GI college. The 22 year old Nisei tops 1300 Grand officer students and serves as a symbol of equal citizenship amid wartime tensions.
By George Sokolsky argues rights come from the Constitution not group identity. He condemns wartime abuses against American citizens including Japanese Americans and warns against echoing Nazi or Soviet citizenship prejudice. He insists loyalty is individual and equal protection applies to all Americans.
In his Washington column, Churchill questions the postwar fiscal path. He cites Truman plans to raise unemployment compensation and extend benefits, critiques radio portrayal of unemployment, and notes ongoing tax and spending discussions including flood control funds and wartime costs.
The author argues about large wartime and postwar expenditures including GI bill compensation, foreign lend-lease measures, and domestic relief funds totaling over 27 billion. He criticizes politicians for concealing figures and questions public awareness and accountability.
Walter Winchell notes a beef rush as supply loosens boosting prices and tavern profits. Beefeaters crowd meatier spots on non meatless days while liquor prices rise and draft beer fades. Mitzi Green eyed for film role. backstage romantic tale of stage pairings ends with Sophie Tucker link.
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