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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1944
Page
4
The piece surveys Allied advances in France and Italy and quotes Churchill on an early end to the war. It weighs North Carolina press coverage and North Carolina political scenes involving Governor Broughton, Senator Bailey, Governor Cherry, and potential successors for 1948.
An editorial examining Governor Broughton’s failed Democratic Vice Presidential bid and the unlikely chance of a deadlock in Chicago. It predicts his uncertain political future, noting Josiah Bailey’s advancing age and the unlikely prospect of a Bailey-Broughton Senate contest.
After a brief note that drafts would target men up to 37, a House committee summary signals calls could largely come from registrants under 26 with fewer older draftees. The conflicting statements suggest more uncertainty for men aged 27 to 37 about future induction and deferment policies.
The piece compares ending epidemics to quenching a fire and warns against premature calm while health authorities note infantile paralysis in North Carolina is tapering off. It also reflects on movie newsreels shaping Junior’s odd behavior, old timers’ nicknames, and a playful pronunciation of Guam as Wham.
Acting Chief C. C. Stoker notes closing cafes at midnight reduced disorder as crowds lingered after hours Franklin Hichborn urges home as foundation of freedom against new morality J A Garfield adds leaders must stand by their convictions in public life
Local leaders including Rev Wilbur Hutchins and T T Munger urge progress driven faith and public support as the Fifth War Loan campaign targets a $12 000 shortfall. They call on Guilford County and High Point residents to buy bonds and back Uncle Sam and the war effort.
The article details a power struggle at WMCA now owned by Nathan Straus, administrator of the Federal Housing Authority. Straus redacted portions of a speech by State Senator Frederic R. Coudert sent to the American Legion, arguing it denounced Soviet Russia, a charge rebutted by the author who notes the speech condemns communism and fascism in the United States.
George Sokolsky argues against censoring American speech on radio. He warns that suppressing minority voices harms democracy and urges the public to judge stations by choice, not by forced silence. He cites Soviet and fascist histories to illustrate dangers of conformity and censorship.
Capitol Square residents spent Saturday debating the coroners report on the Houghton vice presidency bid and post mortems on the national convention. Observers doubt Broughton’s nomination odds while noting possible 43 votes from other states and the impact of a playful Washington remark on North Carolina votes.
The article notes a port authority official signing and filing documents as the retiring executive leaves. It mentions future spending during the next governor’s term and lists early appointments to be made by the incoming administration. It also covers a farmers tobacco price dispute and labor perspectives on strikes versus government policy.
A bustling column mix notes Maria Rosa Oliver of Argentina, Elmer Davis’ former aide Patricia Lochridge, and a chatter-filled roundup of Hollywood and press quips. It surveys anti Nazi sentiment, Hitchcock films, and new books with political and literary jabs.
A collection of brief maxims includes H Ainsley on home containing scratches, B Radcliff on speaking with empty heads, Raymond Clapper on courage, J Senns on will, K Lorimer on sound arguments, L Conrad on straight roads, W J Becker on wealth, A Asquith on a bore's face, Martin Lawrin on health and others.
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