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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1948
Page
4
President Robert L. Flowers will step down as Duke University president after a successor is found and will take the newly created post of chancellor. He will remain connected to Duke for life, offering counsel and his wealth of knowledge to the institution.
An essay discusses Mohandas K Gandhi using fasting as a peaceful method to halt ongoing religious conflict in India after independence. It contrasts western reactions to such self denial with Gandhi’s impact on Muslims Sikhs and Hindus. The piece notes the central peace committee acted due to his stance and sacrifice.
Collier's magazine outlines the Committee for Economic Development tax plan. It bases revenue on population growth and productivity with a $30 billion government budget and $33 billion in taxes, aiming a $3 billion surplus. It promotes evenly averaging corporate income and retains high personal rates, urging a worldwide view and a future revision of tax philosophy.
National forest land in North Carolina yields 212000 in totals with 83000 to counties and state, plus TVA shares. timber fire protection and seedling plantings appear. Dairy policy stirs debate over milk production versus quality amid politics and a potential Kerr Scott bid for governor.
The Amvets will host a coronation ball at the Sheraton during the furniture market. The event will crown the furniture show queen and aims to entertain visiting buyers and exhibitors, with hopes it will benefit High Point and the market.
The essay muses on Truman politics during World War II, criticizing army and navy views on civilian production, and imagining possible postwar cabinets. It toys with alternative presidents, ministers, and a humorous vice presidential pick, Father Divine, tied to Henry Wallace’s campaign.
Casual reader notes Dr. Leyburn's See and the Future essay recalls his great grandfather's friendship with Lee from 1865 to 1870 at Washington College. The letter links family Civil War memories to prison camp hardships at Salisbury and Elmira, ending with a call for national unity and peace.
News from Minneapolis reports a near pure polio virus strain isolated on the 18th, showing the virus causes disease in animals. Dr. Frank Gollan of the University of Minnesota notes the isolation methods apply to all polio strains and predicts a vaccine may be forthcoming.
An admirer recalls his kinship to Charles Loflin, The Enterprise circulation manager honored as Man of the Year by the local junior chamber of commerce. The writer notes family ties and praises Loflin as faithful, sunshiny, duty‑bound.
Washington editorial notes the Five member Finletter commission warns the United States must prepare for war by January 1, 1953 while arguing strong air power is key to future defense. It calls for expanded budgets, international control of atomic energy, UNstrengthening, peace treaties, and a pivot toward peace through air supremacy.
Hal Boyle recalls Herman the Hermit of Los Gatos California who claims no annoyances in life while readers from across the country list petty vexations. The round up shows women vex men and men vex women, plus various daily irritants and social quirks echoed by readers.
Puzzle style fill in with cross referencing clues across and down. This item lists named entries including UN delegate from Pakistan Sir Mohammed and a mix of geographic and common terms. The grid appears to cross letters forming a themed crossword.
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