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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1946
Page
4
A community appeals for canned foods and money to aid starving children in Europe. Readers are urged to donate through schools, churches, and stores, suggesting sacrifices at home to fund relief and emphasizing the moral urgency of feeding hungry children.
The piece argues the city council and manager should address letters to the Enterprise about the shooting of a Negro by officers. It notes not to accuse brutality without evidence, yet calls for stronger consideration and action from police chief and safety director, awaiting their decision.
The Neves pause as Ruth Neve retires as secretary of the community at month’s end. Arthur Neve returns from service to resume the role, praised for the pair’s joint contribution while he served in the armed forces. The city extends gratitude for Ruth Neve’s dedicated service.
A Buncombe Senate race pits incumbent Brandon Hodges against veteran challenger Frank Parker. Observers note Deacon Greene’s long term strategy aiming Hodges for pro tem in ’47, lieutenant governor in ’48, and governor in ’52, while veterans hope to derail the machine. Colvin Leonard’s Buncombe visit hints Elias backs Redden, not Elias’s stated rival.
The piece notes that by July 4 about 30 million Americans or three in five income taxpayers will have received refunds on 1945 payments. It questions congressional fixes that may cause overcharging and comments that withholding, though not painless, has become routine for taxpayers who live on net pay.
W A Davis warns the grain situation is deteriorating and the black market is active. He recalls paying above ceiling prices but notes sales must occur. a feeder with 800 chickens reports feed scarcity and plans to stop buying new stock, signaling possible shift to fish for locals.
A discussion notes horse meat sales as dog food turned human fare and mentions Randolph County Republicans meeting in Asheboro where the top contender for sheriff in a three way race would secure the nomination, signaling no run off. Concerns arise about lack of notice to candidates and local sentiment.
The article discusses minority parties such as the Socialist, Social Labor, Communist and Prohibition groups and explains how PACs create bloc coalitions. It highlights Sidney Hillman as the architect of a broad catch-all unit aiming to win elections by uniting diverse groups rather than seeking a simple majority.
The piece argues the American Labor Party uses PAC funding from organized labor to sway elections. It claims Dewey’s past defeat shows PACs can shift congressional races, aiding Hillman with millions, radio, and media support. It warns voters to reject candidates tied to PAC endorsements.
The Washington dispatch argues Byrnes shows patience for a possible separate peace with Russia, while Moscow gains from Paris talks. It notes Republican Vandenberg’s exhausted patience and hints politics may shape U S foreign policy as Russia benefits from the impasse and resumed talks.
Paul Mallon argues the Paris peace talks are affected by Russia’s actions and the Iceland base dispute. He notes diplomatic incidents, limited apologies, and Russia’s isolationism, warning that policy may need realignment to current facts rather than pretend impasse.
Editorial debates U S postwar role and rising isolationism in London Paris and Moscow. Credited figures Truman Byrnes FDR Churchill Hull criticized for overselling postwar aid while nations seek independence and trade. Blacklist section targets Wheeler over Russia stance amid CIOPACICCASPNCAPAC group.
Harold L Ickes Jo Davidson the sculptor and Frank King don repudiated a purge list they promoted a blacklist of congress members and presidential candidates they will try to defeat They deny plans to purge now to protect fundraising and membership drives Senator Burton K Wheeler is named due to Ickes disdain and many names may appear on the blacklist The former cabinet member is described as vindictive after leaving the administration.
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