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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1946
Page
4
A reader criticizes a secret informal conference over Chief Lowdermilk’s fate. The piece argues firings should be public, urges firing or hiring openly, and condemns secret discussions as harmful to the city and its officials. The writer calls for courage and transparency in public service.
The piece argues that commercialized holidays like Mother's and Father's Day reflect a blend of commerce and genuine sentiment. The author defends sales-driven traditions, noting we commercialize many occasions yet still preserve sincere feeling and patriotism in this very commercial country.
The Raleigh gathering will indicate future moves for governor, U S senator, and congressional candidates. Delegates return with expectations on governor recommendations and 1948 primary dynamics shaping elections beyond the current year.
The column urges charity begin at home but not end there and condemns wealth disparity in America while recounting Mrs. Eugene Meyer’s visit to Texas immigrant workers. It cites harsh conditions of illegal Mexican laborers and child labor, urging practical compassion nationwide. The column also notes Leo J. Nelson, war hero and Marysville fire chief’s son, being questioned for 56 fires since last November and questions why Marysville allowed so many fires.
The piece argues national issues will largely be sidelined in the November elections. It says GOP strategists aim to capture the House and widen the Senate lead, backing radical Republicans with a focus on electability over policy. It notes Truman supporters will back Democrats willing to oppose administration policy.
By Jack Stinnett, the piece notes Illinois has 11 Democrats and 15 Republicans, with 25 of 26 incumbents renominated. It warns national committee influence will shape campaigns, while local issues drive close races. The piece also mentions Jessie Ner not seeking renomination.
A group of prominent lawyers admit they cannot name the members of the United States in court without help, suggesting schoolchildren may not be as dumb as believed. Libby Ward quips that the trouble is lawyers aren’t so smart, while Outdoor Life pledges ads to boost conservation awareness in North Carolina and beyond.
Lynn Nisbet notes North Carolina officials aim to tie the Jamestown memorial to early colonial days and foster cooperation with Indiana. He cites Attorney General McMullan who, while envious of Indiana’s 20 deputy attorneys general, says his department lacks staff and cannot answer many local questions.
The article details Earl Browder’s expulsion from the American Communist movement by the Third International and his possible journey to Soviet Russia to appeal. It notes precedents in 1929 with Jay Lovestone and Ben Gitlow and criticizes foreign control over American Communism, comparing Browder to Stalin and recounting GPU involvement and purges.
By George Sokolsky Browder shifts from wartime patriotism to postwar allegiance to America, prompting expulsion from the American Communist party. Foster and Dennis rise, with Browder denounced as traitor. The purge spreads, letters flood in denouncing him, a dramatic, uncertain finale awaits whether Stalin will restore Browder or let the denouncers apologize.
The piece notes Lieutenant General Walter Bedell Smith is named ambassador to Moscow as Truman expands foreign service with military officers. It discusses opinions on his suitability, ties to Eisenhower and Churchill, and Catholic factor in shaping US Moscow relations. It cites Smith as a top diplomat with broad memory and detail handling, plus potential Vatican links.
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