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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1945
Page
4
Eugene Jarett laments modern distractions while Miss Sallie Johnson calls for rain prayers. They discuss the dry spell threatening crops and the need to know who can bring rain, with gardens to be weeded this year.
Mrs. B D Thompson notes the president and Mr Byrnes will use separate planes to reduce risk. Mrs A C Cook looks forward to the Carolina A A T swimming meet in High Point and praises the city lake. Graham Harrison laments High Point's small YMCA and the need for better facilities for servicemen.
High Point surpasses its 7th war loan drive quota of 3,727,500, raising 7,825,395.50 in bond sales. The city also exceeded a 500 quota, reaching 775,997 in a display of civic support despite Germany's surrender not occurring.
Willis Smith of Raleigh is expected to become president of the American Bar Association, a move seen as recognition of North Carolina’s legal standing. The selection mirrors M Hanes’s presidential rise in banking and highlights the state’s legal calibre, with Smith described as a lawyer’s lawyer and former speaker of the state house.
The article argues Dr James Shepard of the North Carolina College for Negroes, founded 32 years ago, deserves inclusion among the state's ten most valuable citizens. It praises his leadership, calm dignity, and influence on race relations and education, noting his philosophy of self improvement, fairness, and preparing Black youth for leadership.
A 23 year old American soldier allegedly went insane and machine gunned sleeping German POWs near Salina Utah. Eight died and 20 were wounded as investigators prepare to probe potential crack up signs and fitness to guard prisoners.
A four mile test of an artificial DDT pest killer on Jones Beach eliminated a heavy swam of flies and mosquitoes in minutes. The postwar boon would let beachgoers enjoy sun and surf with no bites, aside from fish bites.
An experiment in teaching thrift launches in Edgecombe County under a local credit union network. Teachers in Negro schools will collect small deposits from five cents up, bonded and routed to the central county union. If successful, the plan may expand to include white schools and other counties. A separate note mentions a fidelity bond discussion at the state board of education meeting set for Thursday, July 12.
The board reviews a shift from a 5,000 employee bond to a new coverage for over 30,000 employees with a new agent contesting the cancellation. A hearing and bidding will be held Thursday as members push for a fixed policy to require competitive bids on insurance and all purchases.
The piece discusses liberal agitation over sovereignty limits and how much external interference the U S would tolerate. It cites the San Francisco charter and Article 34 allowing the Security Council to investigate disputes likely to endanger peace and notes frictions with Cuba Mexico Britain and Turkey as examples of international friction.
By George Sokolsky questions who truly leads Sin Kiang and whether internal meddling by foreign groups threatens U S sovereignty. He recalls historical clashes with France and Britain, cites the Chinese communist army tied to Russia, and argues for charter amendments to define state rights and human rights while warning the Security Council to address international friction without overreach.
The columnist argues Russia’s government is a single party dictatorship creating total news censorship and global isolation. He notes the free press ideal at San Francisco and airspace talks, warning that without open information Russia cannot be understood or trusted.
Paul Mallon argues for a mutual rights law to place the United States and Russia on equal terms. He suggests restricting travel, press access, and political rights in both directions to remove fear and suspicion and achieve permanent noncompetitive peace. He frames the plan as nonbelligerent mutual understanding.
The feature surveys Broadway’s opening week with a critical look at Shakespearean modernization and the musical Marinka while noting the season’s prospects. It highlights a cinema mix from The Great John L Sullivan to A Bell for Adano and covers radio, press, and literary tidbits with names like Truman, Eisenhero, and Hoovers.
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