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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1944
Page
4
The attorney general rules that postwar capital reserves cannot justify new taxes. Cities may freeze idle surplus to cover replacements and repairs but cannot pledge new levies for postwar needs. Ambitious projects will need tax money or federal aid, so tax rates should remain steady now.
A.W.S. argues that continued war needs require more U S war loan bond purchases by average citizens. He warns that heavy bond ownership by few gives them control of government and urges personal investment in the war effort for freedom security and thrift.
The column discusses multiple wars in World War II era terms. It notes two Axis threats Germany and Japan, the Allied focus on Europe and the Pacific, and questions on Germany's resistance under Montgomery Eisenhower Arnold and Bradley. It mentions German prisoners hinting at a two month end, then cautions against taking Nazi propaganda at face value. It closes with local notes on politics, a snake cuisine reference, two unsolved murders, and a question about High Point leadership changes.
Frank Wallace warns High Point may lose much of its southern furniture market to Atlanta unless the city improves with a first rate restaurant. He notes market attendees are business people who seek a well prepared, honest meal and not lavish entertainments. Ben Lewis calls for a permanent police chief to replace the acting head.
Voices urge citizens to buy enough Fifth War Loan bonds to sacrifice for comrades and the fighting men. H N Willard appeals to duty and conscience, while Dr Excede Rozzelle and W F Hester debate wartime financial sacrifices and postwar bridge plans.
The article argues that President Roosevelt's radio prayer shows humility and unity, not self glory. It notes Mussolini Hitler Churchill and Lincoln as points of comparison, praising Roosevelt for addressing all faiths and avoiding a single cleric option. It contends the president spoke for all churches and peoples rather than any one denomination.
The author contrasts modern spontaneous prayers at public events with ancient Hebrew prayer, praising Psalm 124 as a wartime comfort. He notes Hebrews’ lasting contribution to prayer, observes their political ineptness, and asserts true wisdom lies in biblical text over contemporary eloquence.
The senate notes rising public interest in Bridges speech on the Atlantic charter and four freedoms, with 80 000 to 100 000 requests from Protestants Catholics and others. The discourse questions Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin and highlights Communist influence in European underground movements amid a war with Russia not involved.
Paul Mallon argues Stalin altered policy with a temporary split from Hitler to gain advantage, then revert. He questions motives behind title transfers and Italy’s political maneuvering, noting Christian ideals amid treachery and fifth columnists, referencing Roosevelt and the Bridges Speech from 1941.
Broadway column reviews That Old Devil by J C Nugent. The Skating Vanities at Madison Square Garden. Dream with Music praised. film notes on Home in Indiana and The Story of Dr Wassell. media and public reaction to invasion coverage and De Gaulle commentary. Harmless lampoons and editorials on radio, press, and magazines.
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