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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1945
Page
4
Editorial notes a sharp wine tax clash in North Carolina's General Assembly. It details a proposed $1 per gallon tax, amendments reversing lower rates, and a plan to enforce standards for bottled wine amid ongoing wine and beer policy reforms. The piece flags possible statewide bills and a future split between beer and wine reforms.
Raleigh swirls with maneuvering over a U S district judge appointment to replace retiring M Meekins. Bailey's choice looms, with Stanley Winborne and others mentioned as potential nominees amid Washington calls and regional political bets.
State agriculture contemplates loaning part of its almost million dollar fund to the State Fair account to finance improvements with repayments from receipts. Dr J S Dorton notes a 1945 fair may be possible but war uncertainties cloud plans. A compromise on western beer and wine sale bills seeks committee rereview and removal of beer and wine referendum provisions. The proposed consolidation of state police agencies appears not yet introduced.
Clarence Griffin of Martin proposes a bill to give the State Highway Patrol authority over all general police duties, extending beyond the wartime governor’s emergency powers. Opposition arises in Roads committee with concerns that highway funds would finance a full police force and that rural roads would be neglected.
The author denounces James Petrillo’s control over penny record excises, likening it to private taxation by a union leader. He compares such authority to John L Lewis and Caesar Petrillo and accuses government agencies of lacking power to curb the musicians’ union dominance.
George Sokolsky argues that Petrillo and other union leaders levy private excises, collecting funds through manufacturers and non taxed income, while he warns this sets a dangerous legal precedent. He suggests unions could tax goods nationwide, potentially destroying limits on Congress.
Washington writer outlines John Lewis facing a weak coal sector, possible government takeover of mines after a short strike, and a critique of Lewis plans to raise wages via non wage benefits and public tributes. He links Petrillo and Lewis to broader labor tactics and political influence.
Paul Mallon argues unions overstep bounds and seek 'super governments' to fleece the public. He cites Henry Ford style figures, Hillman and a World Labor League linked to Russian workers, suggesting strikes aim to trigger government takeover and predicting a decline in union power as leaders mismanage influence.
Al Jolson falls for a tech nurse on an Army tour while Anita Colby recovers from pneumonia in Tucson. Washington insiders say curfew remains in place through war’s end as Byrnes directives aim to curb celebrations and keep workers alert. Regional nightlife notes include Stork Club earnings and Uptown cafe sales amid curfew tensions.
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