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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1945
Page
4
The notice lists J. P. Rawley and R. B. Terry as executives with D. A. Rawley secretary treasurer H. A. Cecil general manager and Robert L. Thompson editor. It invites readers to inform the paper of any errors for immediate correction.
President Truman faces continued doubts on reports from Germany about Hitler. The author questions the logic of celebrating Hitler's death and argues the danger lies in German character rather than one man. The piece warns that defeating Germany, not Hitler alone, is essential to end wars.
Washington reports a regional campaign to place southern men in Truman's cabinet. Names floated include former North Carolina governor Broughton for interior, Frank Hancock and Harold Colley for agriculture. The writer urges specific choices and qualification comparisons over regional favoritism.
Newsrooms in North Carolina and Georgia report the death of R. E. Red Powell a leading reporter known for shaping public image. He helped Gov Broughton win support during the 1940 primary campaign by adding a humanizing touch to the campaign.
Wallace Venable reports a large crowd of women at multiple schools waiting for rationed canning sugar. He blames a failure by the OPA to supply blanks on time and notes officials could not borrow blanks from Thomasville, calling it rank inefficiency with only one day allocated for school rationing.
Gurney Briggs hails the Thursday night Pinafore show at the junior high as musical history in High Point. Olin Downes praises local opera efforts. Emile Serposs and team receive commendation for early push. Bishop Straughn lauds Methodist union progress and spiritual unity. Linotype man LeGrande notes wartime paper demand spikes amid ongoing fabrication work.
Governor Cherry keeps a cluttered desk with letters urging appointments to boards. The conservation and development board gains new testimonials while vacancies open as Hampton Jenkins Rogers depart for the senate. Several others resigned amid the McDonald primary push, leaving nine incumbents eligible for reappointment.
Governor Cherry carries over the entire Appalachian State Teachers College board at Boone in a rare complete renewal. T. A. Wilson misses oath as state industrial commission chief after a late shift in appointments. the governor moves quickly amid expected changes.
From Greensboro comes news that Neal Vanstory, who led the first lap in the Greensboro council race, is viewed as best bet for selection by the new council as mayor of the neighboring city. The editorial urges support and praises his business background and youth as hopeful for democracy.
The piece notes Ireland changing its name to Eire and records Prime Minister De Valera asking the German ambassador to convey Eire’s sympathy upon Hitler’s death. It frames Allied liberty lovers’ reactions as hard to bear given Hitler’s war.
The author argues that international consent could grant varied voting rights to many regions and peoples, comparing to the Curzon line and wartime deals. He notes Ukraine’s past border shifts, mentions Ruthenians and major Ukrainian cities, and questions why historical divides should constrain present votes.
The piece argues Ukraine and White Russia are deeply tied to Russia through centuries of partition, conquest, and integration. It cites Bogdan Chmelnitsky Mazeppa and 1793 to 1921 events, contending separateness is overstated and Russian influence dominates while others join by political convenience.
Washington reports President Truman grows wary of Soviet aims as the Atlantic charter guides his diplomacy. Officials warn against expanding U S bases in the Pacific while fearing reactions from China and colonial powers.
In a statement attributed to Paul Mallon, the speaker argues that acquiring Pacific islands serves defense and upholds the Atlantic Charter. He insists the action is not imperial grab but necessary to prevent attack and safeguard democracy, citing troops who fought for air and sea positions against Japan.
Winchell surveys latest Broadway shows and film offerings. Carousel earns praise as a hit with Rodgers and Hammerstein style lists, Common Ground earns mixed notes, The Enchanted Cottage and Salty O Rourke get positive spins, while Dillinger and Fashion Model receive mixed or negative takes. Radio coverage by Baukhage and FDR mentions appear, with chatter on collectivism and current best sellers.
A lively hotel lobby scene in San Francisco draws autograph hunters from diverse groups as a well known radio broadcaster signs albums and pens. A 14 year old asks the signer to note his country of origin, while coverage notes political chatter on POW camps and editorial responses to world affairs.
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