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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1945
Page
4
In a wartime analogy the speaker compares the final stretch to a horse race urging maximum effort. He states the next months will determine how long the war lasts and that American resolve and effort at home and abroad will largely decide the outcome against Germany and Japan.
The deadline for filing mayoral candidates looms as Democrats and Republicans spar for tickets. Age health and work load are cited as obstacles while a handful consider whether to run for city office. Citizens face a choice between selfish motives and public spirited duty.
Jonathan Daniels, former Raleigh News and Observer editor, new secretary in charge of press relations, has long championed the public's right to know. He helped the Roosevelt administration and may influence the president toward greater transparency, though success depends on the president's willingness to listen.
February permits for child workers fell to 3,534 from January's 4,089 as adult industrial workers dropped nearly two percent statewide. The trends hint at a manpower shortage relief but may curb income and production, with sales tax revenue delayed. Boys received a larger share of permits than girls, aligning with talks to raise the compulsory school age from 14 to 16. Meadows mistrial discussion dominated Capitol Square Saturday over Dr. Leon Meadows, former East Carolina Teachers College president, with debate over a retrial and embezzlement charges. The jury split 10 for conviction and 2 for acquittal after the judge trimmed counts.
The article notes Governor Cherry plans a brief time away from office while looming tax returns and records work. It also lists eastern federal judge aspirants visiting Raleigh and discusses the presidential appointment process and shifting alignments among key officials and candidates.
Jack Fields of New York forwards excerpts from a Salisbury letter to Walter 8 Pete Murphy. The High Point Enterprise editorial March 20 urges Pete to write a history of North Carolina, criticizing the current lack and asking for the author to share folklore and notes. A signed letter from a well-known citizen discusses sunshine and pathos in state history.
A citizen argues that delinquency stems from idleness and overly strict child labor laws. He urges productive work for teens after school and suggests community planning meetings on April 9 at the county building. Volunteers are needed for the National Clothing Drive and readers comment on HI-POINTS and wage strikes.
A commentator notes former labor mediator Steelman becomes a private consultant on real wages. He cites a New York A and P price comparison from 1933 to last March showing food costs more than doubling. The letter argues purchasing power fell despite some income gains, challenging government statistics.
Paul Mallon criticizes official statistics on earnings and living costs from 1932 to 1945. He argues wage gains have not kept pace with surging prices, asserting food costs have roughly doubled while official claims show far smaller rises. He urges policy readjustment for the greater good.
Washington reports Henry Wallace, newly named secretary of commerce, gains political bounce despite critics. RFC abolition, cabinet shift, and his push for small business aid set stage for 1948 presidential bid as Roosevelt retires.
By Jack Stinnett the article notes continued belief that Wallace is not aiming high. It recalls bitter criticism of his agriculture policies and quotes Chicago factions in 1940 and 1944. It hints at his future role in the Commerce Department and speculates on his 1948 prospects.
The column surveys spring Broadway openings like The Deep Mrs Sykes and Kiss Them for Me alongside film chatter about God Is My Co Pilot and Pan Americana. It blends reviews, celebrity interviews, industry gossip, curfew talk, and war front sentiment in a brisk, era tone.
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