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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1946
Page
4
A Council of Churches call for open membership is questioned as potentially shifting power to white majorities. The writer warns removal of segregated churches could erode minority influence and spiritual leadership, arguing colored churches preserve opportunity for Negro spiritual leaders.
A North Carolina editorial argues that driver licensing should hinge on ability to drive without endangering others, backed by periodic tests and a driver’s proven record. It notes many licenses issued long ago without proper exams and urges stronger laws and enforcement to save lives.
Walter Murphy of North Carolina with roots in Salisbury has died. The veteran legislator and twice speaker of the house dedicated himself to the university of North Carolina in Chapel Hill as student, football player, alumnus and longtime trustee. His memorial should be at UNC as the next trustees meet should recognize him.
The High Point Sunday piece quotes Senator Bailey considering greater aid to the president in Washington than remaining in North Carolina. Reports say he was away due to illness, though Nisbet and others cite him as in fine physical shape, prompting hope he returns to Washington to apply his talents to pressing national issues.
Mrs. Fred Bartlet, vice president of the state garden club, says North Carolina aims to plant many dogwood trees to make High Point the most beautiful city as blooms appear. Vance Ter notes the March of Dimes campaign opens Monday and urges public support.
A High Point appeal urges strong support for the March of Dimes as a humane drive for crippled children's care. Mrs Alina Zawada of the Polish consular service describes aid distributions of warm clothing to workers in need, while a weary recipient notes American generosity and shared hardship.
The speaker notes in Parliament describe the US administration as hard faced businessmen and warn that the loan could fuel economic tensions. The discussion centers on fears of economic slavery and the potential for a broader trade dispute between Britain and the United States.
The speaker argues the US should not lend Britain money and criticizes the Keynesian proposal as wasteful. He questions American willingness to bankroll Britain and contends production, not debt, builds wealth. He contrasts American capitalism with British and Soviet approaches and ends with a call to accelerate production.
An editorial survey notes initial 72 percent support for Truman’s labor fact finding, then a one week December swing to 65 percent opposition. It argues unions seek future wage gains from company profits and steel prices, while past General Motors profits should not set future wages.
Paul Mallon critiques illogical wage claims and urges a single fair yardstick for cost of living and wage increases. He argues unions flip positions across industries and accuses the administration of misusing a steel formula to favor union causes and hide real gains.
National GOP and Democratic strategists forecast next two elections after reviewing off year 1945 local contests. Analysts see defections from Democrats, rising labor influence, and uneven marginal districts shaping House Senate races. Labor unions gain power and could sway outcomes in key states amid postwar tensions.
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