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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1945
Page
4
Rates listed for carrier delivery 20 cents a week and multi month plans in dollars. Mentions Nationales and address 420 Lexington Ave with City Bureau of Circulation.
The piece reflects on the Declaration of Independence, urging a return to unalienable rights of life liberty and pursuit of happiness. It questions modern emphasis on security over liberty and warns Americans have lowered their sights, risking freedom for safety.
The piece warns that speculators misusing stock tips fuel market volatility and contends the Federal Reserve Board raised margins to 75 percent to curb gambling. It doubts the move's effectiveness and urges investors to invest at home with real understanding of market conditions.
Senator Clyde R. Hoey attacks the national labor relations act and its enforcement, warning that a biased board could tip the pendulum left and provoke a sharp rightward swing. He cites Sewell Avery James Petrillo and John Lewis as examples of targeted groups. The piece laments mutual disdain between management and labor over the past quarter century.
The article reviews a proposed summer gathering of the North Carolina state senate with invitations extended to top federal officials. It notes missteps in planning and publicity, discusses venue choice at Hendersonville versus Asheville, and cites a broad fundraising effort from individuals and industries. The event reportedly cost between 100 and 10 000 dollars and was financed by contributions.
Lynn Nisbet notes state senate members and accredited personnel were hosted at no cost. Visitors used gas rations, liquor was modestly served, and two barbecues plus hotel banquets occurred. Most big-name speakers failed to appear, and a carryover day for Truman’s potential visit remained uncertain.
Wartime policy shift at the Census Bureau imposes a $1 charge for personal data transcripts as demands for citizenship and government job qualifications surge. From Pearl Harbor to mid 1942, requests mounted to about 19 thousand weekly, with 800 staff plowing through records.
The article notes a drop in a high weekly business as people balk at paying to learn birth places and dates. Captain introduces a $3 special searcher service for census details, requiring exact residence and parental names. the census bureau remains tight lipped since 1880, releasing records only to the owner.
The author reflects on Sam uel Gompers vocational high school graduation in New York and argues that schools exist for students not teachers. He warns that teachers pursuing rights and tenure risk turning education into a soulless system and emphasizes inspiring atmospheres that strengthen pupils’ character.
By George Sokolsky argues that while changing vocations is allowed, teaching requires dedication and proper discipline. He condemns a subset of insubordinate teachers who undermine principals and boards, influence union politics, and harm pupils with distraction and dishonesty. He urges vigilance by parents and communities to weed out such conduct without waiting for war’s end.
Washington reports President Truman’s food administrator Anderson cannot cure the crisis with a wand. The OPA bill is weak, regulation burdens persist, and black market forces complicate efforts. Crop prospects vary with wheat strong and corn weak, while meat and poultry rely on army demand and limited civilian access.
Paul Mallon notes Anderson keeps 1946 acreage requests steady as government expects more wheat shipments to Europe. Ships are scarce, most bottoms go to Pacific for armies, leaves 1.4 billion bushels total with only 750 million needed domestically. Rye acreage rises bright for whiskey and bread. corn uncertain after fall acreage announced. Farm labor, harvesters and planters demand rise. no new machinery until fall. author wouldn’t want Anderson’s job.
Washington grapevine reports Judge Fred Vinson may inherit Morgenthau’s treasury post while Grew may be reassigned as special adviser to the Pacific command. Lt Cmdr F D Roosevelt seeks transfer to regular Navy. Gen Elliott Roosevelt scrutiny noted. Broad swath of roguish tales and society chatter fill the column.
The Cleveland Press reports ex Senator R R Reynolds had two patriots who raised money for his nationalist group, Joe McWilliams and J Victor Malone. Malone fled to Chicago in a motor car, making at least six auto trips near Chicago lately. The piece also notes media figures and cultural names in a broad, punchy broadcast style with patriotic undertones throughout.
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