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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1944
Page
4
A public notice urging Americans to reject slackerism and stressing the importance of civilian and military labor during wartime. It questions absenteeism in High Point and calls for readers, especially women, to respond with concise views on women candidates and military recruitment.
The writings criticize North Carolina women for not seeking office despite voting in large numbers. Ten Guilford County candidates for four State House seats were all men, with similar gaps in other races. The piece mocks a printer tape error story and ends with assorted quirky, unrelated observations.
Allen Henley urges competition to keep Atlanta from losing the furniture show while Bernice May notes worsening travel conditions as Salisbury buses turn away waiting passengers. The fragment hints at logistical delays and industry tension affecting a regional market event.
Dr. Judah Goldin told delegates that a Jew may become a Christian if his conscience allows it and that a Jew is like everyone else only more so. Ben Fortner commented that youth enjoy juke box music at City Lake, while older residents resist it. L G Newsome noted few volunteers for High Point police chief and suggested pay raises if the right candidate is found. Sam Ring warned the new chief faces a tough job and needs independence from politics.
The piece argues that wartime unity collapses at peace as US Britain and France clash. It notes US aims to avoid a third war while Britain seeks empire balance and France seeks a restored empire with American guarantees, highlighting historical Franco-American tensions.
The column argues France failed to defend itself against Germany and Japan and blames various forces, then shifts to American sovereignty. It asserts Americans will not surrender national rights for internationalism, noting 11,000,000 soldiers ready for action and predicting both major candidates in 1944 will champion sovereignty.
Washington column argues Wheeler press dialogue with Roosevelt signals a potential shift toward government controlled monopoly in postwar communications. It contrasts liberal competition with proposed single private firm under government oversight, noting consumer protection versus monopolistic risk.
The piece weighs conflicting views on President Roosevelt's health and capacity. Democratic observers note weight loss and fatigue while White House sources defend his vigor. Barkley reports weight loss but says he feels better. Some speculate on Byrnes taking a larger role. the author personally believes Roosevelt will run under various circumstances.
A vivid tour of New York on Broadway and surrounding streets features a parade of eclectic figures. Included are a sunless painter who sketches children, a City Hall hawker, newsboys, street debaters, vaudeville hustlers, a chorus of performers, and curious passersby from Harlem to Greenwich Village.
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