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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1948
Page
6
The editor offers a warm New Year wish in optimistic tone. The piece reflects on peace prosperity and progress and ends with a universal blessing for readers. No specific events, people, or dates are present.
A PREDICTION notes a NC general assembly special session likely within four to six months to consider raises for teachers and state workers. It argues Gov. Cherry cannot avoid calling it, links it to revenue surpluses and debt rhetoric, and sees it as a political maneuver affecting Umstead, Ballentine, Barker, and Johnson with brief duration and pivotal outcomes.
The piece argues Taft’s remark that people “go on living anyway” reflects a cautious attitude to Europe aid. It warns that European economies face collapse from Nazi and Communist threats, and calls for Marshall Plan funding to deter Soviet domination while noting costs and domestic impacts.
A green door keeps sending greetings from Hollywood actor Charles Coburn who shares a life anecdote “The Green Door.” The note reflects on art serving the age, learning, and humility, while Cobburn’s career inspires younger generations to pursue continuous artistic growth.
George Dixon recalls 1947 in a column nostalgic and caustic list of events. He lampoons public figures and incidents from September to December, ending with a Christmas poem and a New Year greeting. The piece blends sharp humor with political and cultural jabs about Russia, eggs, and domestic policy.
Capitol Square observers note Wallace third party efforts may not swing North Carolina but could energize Democratic turnout. Deserter label used by some leaders highlights party tensions amid looming gubernatorial talk and statewide boards schedules in January.
The piece notes an unusually packed period in North Carolina with teachers and state employees central to discourse. It argues politics, not pay, will dominate attention while acknowledging clear budget pressures and public sector involvement.
The State and Justice departments have targeted another UN accredited correspondent of a European Communist newspaper, this time a Greek, after previously moves against a Frenchman. Officials argue that a foreign Communist can see more and do more damage than Moscow’s agents in the New York Daily Worker.
Secretary of Defense Forrestal warns America must stay militarily strong to buy time for global stability and deter a swift new World War. Sir Stafford Cripps calls preserving gold and steel for imports. William Green urges exiled workers to return and unite to win for American labor.
George Sokolsky reflects on postwar adjustments and price pressures, noting resilience after WWII and gains such as reduced reliance on secret diplomacy and UN reform. He cites France’s anti Communist victory as a Western strength and warns the upcoming U.S. election will be driven by votes rather than ideals.
In a New Year message, the author weighs Dewey and Taft as the two leading Republican candidates with Eisenhower seen as an emotional factor and unlikely to be nominated. Other candidates are of lesser importance for now. a deadlock could push a compromise ticket including a civil welt.
Crossword style clues list with horizontal and vertical entries including actors, measures, and mythological references across two directions. Names and terms span medicine, geography, and classical figures in a dense puzzle grid.
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