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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1945
Page
4
An editorial discusses General MacArthur's directive to end Japan's feudal system of land tenure, viewing it as a move toward free enterprise and a major reform with wide-reaching implications. It notes the need for a government plan by mid month and praises leaders open to meaningful changes.
A medical note quotes doctors who warn against underestimating gonorrhea even as sulfa drugs reduced cases. They praise penicillin but fear germs will resist it too, noting tropical doctors report resistance is already developing. The piece stresses venereal disease remains a grave health concern.
A local editor invites readers and critical friends to publish opinions on the use and impact of jury trials in the municipal court. The page promises to gather more information, consider both sides, and admit error if proven wrong.
The writer argues for another atomic bomb test on derelict ships with one device above and one underwater. The plan aims to reveal A bomb effects on a navy, but the author warns of radioactive rain and dangers, likening scientists to children playing with matches. The tone reflects fear and moral unease about nuclear experimentation.
Washington reports a record scale of Christmas travel with no planned restraining by the Office of Defense Transportation. Deputy Director Homer King says travel will proceed under present conditions, despite expected crowding, delays, and possible accidents. The piece notes chilly mornings, clothing shortages, and a humorous aside about a Blue Eagle label on a prize coat.
Rev Paul Hardin Jr argues sin is universal and gossip is a major sin. He says the church welcomes sinners and Christ’s mission is to save sinners. Bob Clark notes disruptive youths at public performances interrupt the audience.
The High Point junior high school music department reports large attendance for Handel's Messiah performance and hints it may be presented again. Leaders call for education to erase prejudice as the community shares in the Christmas pageant blending music carols readings and Bible scenes.
A columnist argues the Nuremberg defendants symbolize a broader doctrine of genocide and questions Justice Jackson’s wartime jurisprudence. The piece warns on retroactive criminalization of Nazi party membership and the potential global reach of new legal precedents affecting military accountability and wartime acts.
By George Sokolsky argues against collective guilt and for individual accountability in postwar German trials. He critiques Henry Morgentau Jr. and Jackson's approach as reviving Roman and Carthaginian conquest imagery and warns that genocide cannot be legalized by any court. He notes Soviet ties and asserts constitutional norms favor individual trial over collective punishment.
A Washington note reports that many lawmakers fear the British loan arrangement will burden the U S with 3.75 billion dollars while Britain faces a five year grace on interest. Critics warn the deal props up Britain’s socialization plans and ties U S policy to costly commitments amid Bretton Woods tensions.
Paul Mallon argues the Britain loan arrangement costs the United States billions with vague promises and no definite immediate actions. He warns of lost equipment, delayed repayments, and reliance on negotiations rather than concrete measures, while Britain gains control over assets despite minimal immediate obligations.
The piece notes tension between the White House and State Department over Truman's remark that future meetings of the Big Three may not occur and that UN will handle peace. Byrnes explains the term and warns lesser nations fear being sidelined while Potsdam era diplomacy unfolds amid postwar power plays.
The article notes Byrnes holds private dinners with newspaper correspondents to explain his aims, a sign of trouble for the cabinet. Critics resent such conferences as they often backfire by revealing too much or too little. William Benton conceived the idea, acting against wiser state department counsel.
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