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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1946
Page
4
A critique argues miners deserve fair pay and safety but opposes taxing the public to fund the union. It condemns John L. Lewis for overreach and calls for compulsory arbitration by Congress on essential services. Any raise should go to miners, with unions funding themselves through dues.
The piece argues UNRRA and allied agencies failed to meet commitments amid worsening world famine. It notes US food surpluses, wartime rationing memory, and public uncertainty about new rationing, warning that vague hints fuel hoarding and black markets. It critiques unprepared, fragmented relief efforts.
The North Carolina venereal disease education institute led by Capus Waynick has grown international in reach while his resignation shifts focus to expanding the program within the state. The Enterprise praises his four years of work and predicts statewide benefits from his leadership. The editorial also urges prompt investigation into Cherokee Indians being denied voting rights.
Capus M. Waynick is named director of the venereal disease education institute to lead a state V D education effort and form a venereal disease control society. The Smith Reynolds Foundation cuts funding effective April 1 1947 forcing plans for a larger general assembly appropriation. The educational program survives on federal support and revenue from state printing bills and sales to other states and foreign countries. Safe cash on hand accounts receivable and inventory are noted.
Lynn Nisbet notes stock in a warehouse provides about 100 dollars to the institute’s printing fund. The U S Public Health Service plans to carry on the project and keep it in North Carolina despite some transfer risk. Dr. T C Johnson, assistant director, will be promoted when Waynick leaves June 1, with a new associate director to be designated by the service after urgent conferences in the next days.
The passage notes Vito Marcantonio's fall from influence in the House and introduces Hugh De Lacy as the prominent new figure. It highlights De Lacy's frequent speaking on every issue and his China expertise, contrasting him with the veteran congressman and mentioning his past service in China and in the 5th Infantry in Tientsin. The article suggests De Lacy is more than a noisy rookie.
A historical sketch traces Hugh De Lacy from Seattle politics to a Democratic Congress role and leftist affiliations. It notes his leadership in groups opposing conscription, ties to the American Peace Mobilization, and later disclosure of U S atomic bomb stockpiles in March 1945.
Washington reports 33 congressmen named on a Hillman Blumberg blacklist at an Atlantic City union convention. Hillman and allies deny a fixed list, while AFL and CIO leaders use the matter to swing southern voters and offset PAC pressure amid Britain lend lease and base debates.
Paul Mallon notes administration aims to push through Case bill amid a potential labor filibuster. OPA and draft extension expire June 30, limiting time before mid summer. PAC may push poll tax and fair employment as delaying tactics while the Senate revises weak labor measures. Mothers in campaign year shape calendar tension as Democrats run their own program against Truman and Republicans.
A congressional probe finds park vacation costs to the public high while private concessionaires profit. Yosemite’s 1932 contract and similar arrangements at major national sites face calls to cut prices or have government run operations at cost. The inquiry also probes waste in surplus property under Brown Manasco.
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