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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1945
Page
4
John W. Hanes urges taxpayers to demand reduced federal taxes and spending cuts after the war. He argues income taxes can fall by half and corporate taxes likewise, with simpler fairer laws and a stronger economy. The paper accepts his call while noting broad support for cutting federal expenditures to spur industry.
The editorial urges Congress to pass a law making the speaker of the house the third in line or president electable by voters, arguing it would create a more democratic succession. It notes current practice favors the secretary of state and that Truman may reshuffle the State Department after any law passes. The piece hopes for swift action before Truman departs for Berlin.
President Truman endorses the Byrd-Butler bill which would bring 44 government corporations under congressional control with audits by the comptroller general and strict budget oversight. He calls the move a forward step toward consolidating federal functions and reducing bureaucracy.
Hand James, nine year private secretary to Senator Josiah W. Bailey, will depart Washington this summer to become clerk of a federal court in eastern North Carolina. He was appointed by Judge Don Gilliam, who rose to the judiciary on Bailey’s recommendation, a move James helped foster. His courteous service to North Carolina constituents made Bailey’s office a welcoming hub, and his departure will be felt by many friends and the senator.
Captiol Square reports state ABC chief Frank Batts plans to select five of six men for wine law enforcement across districts with statewide authority. A short school on enforcement will precede the program as the team trains. Bruce Etheridge and Hughes Rhodes attend congressional testimony on tide water lands.
Lynn Nisbet and the budget director submitted the proposed state department schedules to the governor Tuesday and the bar deemed it proper to swear in the assistant director for a new four year term. The governor also moved to qualify other appointees including Justice E B Denny Revenue Commissioner Edwin Gill and Burial Association Commissioner Claude Abernathy. They were sworn in separately but within minutes began their duties at their respective posts.
In a swift Senate maneuver during wartime gridlock Sen Wherry and Sen Hatch led a fast push on the OPA time extension act. The Wherry vote passed 37 to 29 with no debate as Sen Hatch, unable to block, insisted he was first to speak on the issue.
Analysis notes Anglo American views on India's move toward self government. Gandhi's stance uncertain after this week’s congress working committee meeting. US servicemen in India and New Delhi economic mission heighten stakes for trade and supply lines to China.
A New York speech by Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit sparks protests as Sir Francis Mudie reports 7500 Indians detained on April 1 including 1500 political agitators. Muslim leaders attack critics while Sultan Ahmed and others argue for freedom tied to martyrs of North Africa and Burma. The piece questions effects of a London offer on India internal strife and colonial distrust.
The scene on the Senate floor ended with the amendment passing amid volleys of criticism. Senator Hatch decried the rush to curb debate and inquiry, while Senator Lucas lamented not understanding the last amendment. Majority Leader Barkley doubted the bill’s fate in the House.
Broadside of celebrity tidbits and rumors from Winchell to Hollywood figures. Notes on Gloria Swanson merger rumors, Langford murder mystery link to textile black markets, marriages and divorces, film plans, political probes, and industry shifts. Includes dismissive quips about press, brokers, and public opinion.
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