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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1951
Page
4
Observers await the governor's budget message and the Advisory Budget Commission's proposals to gauge the 1951 legislature's likely tax moves and expanded services. Reactions from senators and representatives will hint at future actions, with specifics on increases and exemptions to come tonight.
The editorial backs Governor Scott's plan to let 18-year-olds vote but urges stricter mental and educational voter qualifications. It argues education is a stronger criterion than age and calls for the legislature to raise mental requirements when considering lowering the voting age.
The article reports on Father Edmund Walsh S J of Georgetown University arguing moral grounds for a preemptive strike if reliable intelligence shows an imminent enemy attack. It contrasts this with traditional pacifist views and notes the risk to civilian and military intelligence in such a policy. The piece urges open discussion on national defense strategy.
The quartermaster general rejects Brannan’s dried eggs for the army saying they do not meet standards. The army will buy 1,000,000 pounds on the open market at higher quality and price, while Brannan’s vast hoard remains unsold. The report cites army standards set in the last war and notes Maj. Gen. Herman Feldman’s strict adherence to those standards.
A Columbus reader questions subversive politics and unity during wartime. The columnist argues against worship of a president, defends constitutional limits, and says unity lies in defending the United States even amid rising taxes and wartime costs.
Quotes from British Prime Minister Attlee and U.S. officials emphasize unity in foreign policy. Tobin and Lawrence urge no bickering and note the city’s seven week newspaper shutdown as context for leadership statements.
A mixed column features Senator Taft's recent senate speech reactions from Hoey and Smith, plus Carl Sandburg’s 73rd birthday notes and light regional quirks. A Tennessee dog-hunts story reports a hunter shot by a dog, plus a zany travel sales anecdote about a wife and his taunting remarks.
A nuanced profile of General Eisenhower highlights his modesty, humor, and leadership. The piece notes his avoidance of show, deep devotion to teamwork, love of baseball, and evolving public stance, alongside his origin, family history, and early ambitions.
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