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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
4
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The editorial laments Jonathan Daniels refusal to testify before the Senate REA investigating committee, arguing Congress has the right to truth and that testimony could aid the public interest. It notes potential consequences for press freedom and urges a balanced, lawful resolution.
The State Democratic Executive Committee fixed the convention date in early May before the primary and named John Kerr Jr as keynote speaker. Gregg Cherry leads the party’s active supporters, with Dr Ralph McDonald closing the gap by May 1. The meeting signals a Cherry rally that could shape the Governor race with past conventions cited as turning points.
The article notes beer tax receipts show strong demand in North Carolina. Federal taxes bring in 85 million, state 2.77 million, and local 155 thousand, totaling 8.08 million in indirect beer taxes over a year. If taxes cap at 25 percent of retail price, beer spending rivals public school expenditures.
The piece critiques how media hype over Charlie Chaplin and similar cases inflates public interest while arguing the press bears responsibility for sensationalizing such affairs. It notes the Mann Act case against Chaplin and compares coverage to Errol Flynn rumors, urging restraint in court and column noise.
John Peacock invites questions about victory gardens placed in Bee son Hardware Redwine Hardware High Point Hardware S E Hauser and Co and Farmers Central Exchange Gardening pamphlets available through the Civilian Defense Volunteer office 102 W Washington St. Community remarks touch on rationing court days Red Cross drives awnings and church services.
The petroleum authority will study the foreign oil question alongside Washington inquiries. Navy planners warn that to sustain a five ocean fleet Uncle Sam must secure war-built tankers or strike refueling deals with private firms. They cite access to Middle East and East Indies drilling as essential to prevent civilian shortages and stress the high stakes of government roles versus private control.
The author argues Japanese claims exaggerate losses and shows distrust of Japanese reports. He defends the US Navy for sticking to proven facts and notes final revisions often favor the American position, while acknowledging censorship influence and public confidence in official military communiques.
A bustling column reviews stage and screen fare with sharp eye and garrulous wit. It notes a dreary Broadway play titled Right Next to Broadway and praises Ginger Rogers in Lady in the Dark while deriding other new offerings and radio gag lines from Berlin to Washington.
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