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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1945
Page
4
A Guilford County petition asks the General Assembly to raise “A” teacher pay with masters top at 200 dollars. Legislators expect compromise figures, likely around 175 dollars for the top “A” level and 200 dollars with master’s pay, but the petitioners doubt full success.
Two anti New Deal Senators Bailey of North Carolina and George of Georgia propose divorcing the RFC from the Commerce post to secure Wallace confirmation. They push a compromise to avert open clash between the President and Congress while preserving harmony in government. The plan would limit Wallace’s powers and retain Jones era agencies separately.
Mrs. Harry Russell and Lee Howell discuss teaching salaries and ethical issues in advocating for higher wages for teachers. The piece notes continued roles of DNC chair Robert Hannegan and RNC chair Herbert Brownell, with projections about 1946 and 1948 political contests and party leadership tensions. Nat Walker argues teachers are underpaid given their dedication.
Local residents urge salary increases for teachers, arguing low pay deters skilled educators and harms public education. Speakers cite rising education costs, potential brain drain, and the need for qualified teachers to mold future citizens. Events note upcoming appearances by Helen Traubel and Jose Iturbi.
Capitol Square School notes that a bill by J B Vogler and others would raise compulsory school attendance to age sixteen. It reviews history from 1887 to 1921 including prior law changes and enforcement issues and notes state and national comparisons.
Lynn Nisbet notes sixteen as a practical working age in interstate commerce. Publicity policies aim for balanced statewide portrayal as magazines recruit photographers, with legislators pushing for fair overall coverage to avoid misleading impressions of North Carolina.
A critic lauds The Keys of the Kingdom as escapist only in form, praising its focus on universal human virtues over war politics. The review highlights compassion over propaganda and notes the authenticity of its characters, including Father Jacquimot, and the priest’s perilous mission amid wartime Shanghai.
By George Sokolsky praises The Keys of the Kingdom as a true authentic portrait from China. The piece contrasts Chinese faiths with Western ease and urges viewers to view the film as a broader message about simple living and humanitarian service.
The Washington briefing reports conflict in the House Military Affairs Committee over the national industrial draft and work or fight plans. Stimson and Marshall oppose forcing nonworkers into the army, citing democratic norms, while Roosevelt Byrnes push for compulsion. a Wichita plant example shows threats can backfire.
Paul Mallon notes critics of the free labor approach amid reports from Norfolk naval plants show excess workers and inflated wage rolls. Senators foresee possible wage ceilings or limited work or fight measures. Some lawmakers favor a coordinated manpower administration over new laws to address shortages without broad compulsion.
An analysis highlights urgent needs as American weapon production and manpower struggle to keep pace with German and Japanese forces. It notes shipyard backlogs, submarine threats, damaged harbor infrastructure, and transport snarls from winter weather, with emphasis on manpower and repair bottlenecks for Eisenhower’s campaigns.
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