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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1944
Page
4
The article reports Willkie delaying support for a Republican nominee, seeking clarity on the candidate’s identity and stances on national and global issues. It notes potential resistance to Governor Dewey unless he speaks plainly, and warns Willkie's defection could damage the GOP against Roosevelt in wartime.
The note claims sleeping in a chair is more stimulating for body and mind and should be preferred to bed rest. It jokes about using the idea to justify late nights and mocks the notion of chairs as a modern invention.
The Enterprise highlighted H P College Boy James L. Blake, now training at High Point College as a pilot, decorated for valor in the Pacific with 225 hours of air combat service and at least one enemy aircraft shot down. The piece argues readers should recognize that these “boys” are the nation’s finest fighting men and not merely youths.
Not Easy Tom Linder, president of the National Farm Committee, argues New Dealers back Dewey to face an easy Roosevelt re election. He warns Bricker or any nominee would struggle against Roosevelt, who remains a masterful politician amid Democratic anti Roosevelt sentiment and Republican internal strife.
The editorial urges readers to follow George Sokolsky’s These Days column six days a week and praises it as vital for both parties. It also highlights Paul Mallon’s Behind the News from Chicago on the Republican National Union coverage as especially interesting today.
In a Saturday run off for a North Carolina State House seat from Richmond County, John Chalk's win draws concern from the Department of Conservation and Development and supporters worry he may push to separate the Game Division. The piece argues against splitting forestry and game oversight, urging Chalk to focus on the state’s welfare rather than personal clashes.
A. P. Cliatt lauds The Enterprise for coverage and cites the Ration Roundup as the most helpful tool for shoppers. Frank Hart notes felony cases move to Greensboro for trial, citing convenience and bond issues. Wade Johnson urges safer pedestrian conduct at green lights in High Point.
A reader attacks recent editorials and articles for slandering labor unions and spreading half truths. He cites authoritative wartime delays and accuses the paper of pro AFL C IO bias while noting local quotes from Private Mangum and others about rationing, Cherbourg and draft issues.
The speaker warns the Republican resolutions committee to consider the plight of the forgotten American citizen. He describes a white collar middle class professional who votes, pays taxes, supports bonds, and participates in clubs but lacks strong labor or political organization and campaign influence.
By George Sokolsky paints a squeezed middle class figure caged by rising prices and wage limits. He defends loyal support for government war effort yet faces ceaseless tinkering from agencies as taxes climb and bills rise. The piece urges Republicans to champion this forgotten voter.
Behind the Dewey Bricker contest the column notes party leaders expect New York to decide the outcome. Bricker's appeal to captains and lieutenants grows with grassroots ties, while Dewey remains the favored statewide winner in state and local politics. Warren is viewed as a sincere alternative and potential keynote, but California votes loom large.
Paul Mallen analyzes how California law could allow Warren to appoint an interim Governor and back a revised Republican ticket. He notes Warren’s popularity, potential trades with the presidency, and compares Ohio. other candidates include Hutcheson, Stassen, Griswold, Dirksen, and Green. He argues convention dynamics will drive the final decision.
Variety editor Abel reports Peggy Fears premiere at Clover. Osato shelves One Touch of Venus. Riess exposes Nazi plans. John Boles offers Invasion Day prayer. Notes on Deanna Durbin, Peter Lorre films, Life magazine War coverage, and radio and politics mix with film reviews.
A collage of lines features varied quotes from Franklin, Joan Eden, Andy Jones, Anon and others. The snippets touch on themes of memory money war marriage and fame with playful and pointed language.
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