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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1951
Page
4
The University of North Carolina trustees authorize admission of a Negro woman to the graduate Spanish program in Chapel Hill, rejecting a motion to abolish advanced work. The vote reflects a stance against lowering standards to exclude Black students amid ongoing segregation issues.
Citizens of Fuquay Springs Wake County form a MacArthur for President Club. They counter the age argument by noting MacArthur is younger by mental physical and spiritual standards. The piece argues the club reflects vigor and potential as a presidential rival to Truman.
The column discusses Lyle Wilson's view that Mrs. Truman opposes a second run by Harry Truman but predicts he will ignore her stance. It notes the constitutional amendment aiming to bar incumbents and suggests Wilson may be wrong, while the paper privately hopes he is.
The House approved a bill mandating prison terms for narcotics violators and sent it to the Senate. Advocates claim the compulsory sentences protect addicts and support treatment in federal hospitals, while critics fear undue hardship for some. The bill sets minimums of two, five, and ten years for first, second, and repeat offenders, with hope judges may apply maximum terms in practice.
Winston-Salem kept liquor sales by a smaller ABC store plurality than Greensboro and earlier county votes. Dry supporters see cautious optimism ahead while warn that better operation could win or lose future support. The outcome hinges on store practices and public reaction in upcoming votes.
The announcement that a Japanese peace treaty is set for consideration at San Francisco September 4 is among the best hard news in weeks. The treaty’s successful conclusion would stabilize the Far East and mark a major step away from postwar chaos. With Russia not expected to sign, it shows peace-loving nations can progress toward a more orderly world without Soviet cooperation.
The Hong Kong Standard discusses Chinese nationalist leaders’ dissatisfaction with Acheson’s remarks. It notes China’s wartime compromises, Yalta dynamics, and the Molotov pact shaping Sino Soviet relations, framing Dean Acheson’s statements as a possible indirect Chiang Kai-shek response.
Eisenhower’s July London address to the English Speaking Union is examined in Washington as a clear statement of his internationalist principles. The general argues for European unification and strong American leadership, contrasting with isolationist Republican voices and urging prompt NATO-backed cooperation.
A collection of remarks from F Byrd and others praising or critiquing government operations. References include Truman and Sayre Ackworth, with hints on international bodies and everyday life such as apple farming. The quotes touch on governance, influence of the UN, and personal learning curves.
A nostalgic column recalls long-vanished Centennial beards and Civil War memories. It laments wives' reactions to beards, recounts a father’s service at Salisbury, and notes a 1865 release of prisoners along with gifts exchanged for a beard.
A collage of humorous quips, political musings, and local notices from various newspapers. It includes barbs about fiscal excess, criticism of authorities, police duty, and commentary on postwar politics, with brief remarks on local law, journalism speed, and public service.
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