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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1944
Page
4
The Dumbarton Oaks conference on postwar world order faces secrecy accusations. Proponents hope for success, but critics say secret diplomacy hides public business and must end. They urge the world to demand open covenants as Wilson once sought.
The piece argues that labeling varies with perspective, and that both far left and far right philosophies converge on dictatorship and the denial of individual rights. It notes fascists align with right wing and communists with left wing, yet both aim for centralized control.
The column notes Tar Heels in Washington discussing Judge Isaac M. Meekins retirement and names Lindsay Warren as likely next Comptroller General or federal judge under various election outcomes. It also cites Alfred Auerbach predicting postwar civilian production boosts and OPA role changes, including steel copper and aluminum availability and aviation cutbacks.
Walter Winchell explains that during his absence this month guest columnists will write. He recalls his teen working years and the impact of quitting school on his career, noting how missing math and piano skills affected his Broadway opportunities.
Police report 50 citations issued for missing city license tags and note about a thousand cars lacking plates. Public works director discusses timber needs delaying Perry street bridge until Willowbrook bridge completes. Reverend Williams warns on drift from sound doctrine in farewell at Gospel Tabernacle amid wartime tension. Residents react to Strickland of Michigan recruiting with tickets, money, and a pistol. Local editor praised for stance in editorial.
State Manpower Director J A Dorton commends The Enterprise editor Jack Stinnett sorial for grasping the manpower problem and urges editors to focus on supplying labor for vital war industries to speed production and the war effort.
An article argues that government negotiations have created an international petroleum pool resembling a cartel. It states the Washington British U S agreement forms a global oil alliance aimed at steady supplies, fair prices, and non discriminating access, under collective security.
The piece argues that a government backed cartel could regulate world oil with restricted competition and fair prices, while extending to air travel. It warns the United States would be harmed if an international plan excludes American producers or grants a single monopoly for aviation.
The article notes merit in Senator Reynolds's push for the United States to acquire additional Atlantic and Pacific islands for air and naval stations. It argues the time to trade is when allies need materials, and the price should be set before a deal is made rather than after consumption.
An editorial notes the common centipede has 30 legs not 100 and mocks old science myths. It urges readers to look forward for job security and questions the value of the decade retrospective column.
Appointment of Leroy Martin as secretary of the State Democratic Executive Committee brings in a versatile political operator. State headquarters will open in Raleigh Sept. 15. Campaign notes discuss speaker race, soldier vote processing, and shifting commitments amid federal indictments and rivalries. Ballentine’s farm duties tied to his public image as a hardworking lieutenant governor nominee.
The North Carolina board of awards approved prison department buys totaling seven tons of bologna five tons of frankfurters 30 tons of laundry soap 40 tons of table salt two and a half tons of prunes and a ton and a half of pork liver and brains Deliveries will extend over time and six to eight thousand prisoners will receive the items within a year Substitutes issue raises questions about pay for absent regular teachers and for those covering classes State Comptroller Paul Reid asks superintendents for uniform policy guidance to ensure fair treatment across districts
The piece argues finishing school is vital for radio, officers’ candidate and navigation training, warning easy money tempts youths to quit. It cites Commissioner Studebaker urging ongoing education for world leadership and notes open opportunities at home for service and personal aid.
The speaker reflects on a life of travel and work from age 15, including World War I service, stock and road shows, Broadway runs, and film work. He urges readers to return to school this fall to gain know how and enjoy happiness and rewards after peace is declared.
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