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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1945
Page
4
Local landlords and real estate firms face possible federal action as price controls expand from rents to estate prices. The piece urges firms to act quickly, warning of a Federal crackdown if they delay. Quotes Dr. Liston Pope on moral guidance amid economic uncertainty.
Senator Connally dismisses General Hurley charges as fizzled while Marshall's China envoy appointment signals firm U.S. backing for Chiang Kai-shek. In wage talks, business and labor clash over raises, with management resisting 30 percent demands and 10 percent offers, consumer costs at stake. President Truman urges reasonable give and take to ease market tensions.
The piece critiques Admiral Ernest J. King for advocating a merger of the army and navy before retirement. It argues his view minimizes ground and air force contributions in Europe and the Pacific while praising sea power. The column notes his comments backfire and fuel skepticism about the merger idea.
Citizens comment on free speech and public discourse in Rankin community meetings. Howard Brubaker notes lawmakers react with shock to open expression while others defend discussion and criticise handling of local events and traffic by police.
The piece argues President Truman's wartime leadership and career were driven by strong army ties. It notes his admiration for General Marshall, his delays at West Point, and how military connections and posts, including Pendergast-era favors, propelled him from Jackson County judge to U.S. senator and ultimately to the White House.
The author argues that claims Patton is a poor political thinker are biased propaganda. He suggests left wing journalists and government agents may provoke his temper to misrepresent him. He notes lack of firsthand Europe experience and urges presenting Patton’s side with cautious fairness.
By George Sokolsky discusses the pressures on businessmen to hire PR counsel and critiques cross examination tactics used in a Patton interview. He questions veracity of reporting, cites newsroom traps, and urges an inquiry by AP, INS, and UP to publicize findings.
An Army surplus destruction controversy in the India Burma theater is cited as provoked by British policy. Veterans could buy surplus goods yet reports claim extensive destruction of clothing, generators, tools and more. Gen Terry denied blanket restrictions while witnesses confirm prior loss and later shift toward disposition to the United States.
A columnist recalls a war department inquiry about destruction in the India Burma theater. He refuses to reveal sources and cites written testimonies from 15 American soldiers and confirmations by returning vets. The exchange illustrates how information is handled and denied at official levels.
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