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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1944
Page
4
The text presents four quotations attributed to Franklin D. Roosevelt on oligarchy masquerading as democracy mismanagement press reforms and voting loyalty. It notes roosevelt supporters and critics debate political propaganda and the duty of a good Democrat to back the party nominee despite concerns.
The County Democratic Chairman Charles faces two inquiries about his stance on resignation. First, did he call for F M Simmons’s departure after backing Republican nominee Herbert Hoover over Democrat Alfred E Smith in 1928? Second, if he urged resignation, why did he act as campaign manager for a failed bid for re-election two years later?
Blue Prints Contractors urge rapid action to move postwar plans from concept to blue print stage. They warn that success will go to those with ready plans, applying a first come, first served approach like a cigarette seller. The Pinehurst meeting highlighted the push to start construction now.
The article extols the Junior Red Cross for shaping good citizenship through active involvement. It highlights Christmas candy drives for children in Britain, France, and Italy aided by service members, and notes the broader practical mission of fostering international friendship and relief among youngsters.
The governor returns from a campaign tour quickly pushing a last minute amendment to fix flaws in the creation of the new State Board of Education. University of North Carolina President Frank Graham supports the measure citing representation, minority party voice, and improved school administration. Postwar furniture jokes aside, readers are reminded of the ongoing push for reform and better governance.
Secretary of State Thad Eyre says Roosevelt may lead the ticket due to federal ballots aiding Roosevelt aligned with Hoey on the ballot and notes Cherry’s vote could slightly lift Roosevelt. He expects a possible victory or even a landslide with a Harrow margin for Dewey. Rev W S McLeod says he will stay in High Point to accomplish several tasks before leaving.
A New York clipping quotes Bill Baker and others commenting on North Carolina as the Yankee state of the South and on local pride. Mrs Craven Page jests about Clare Luce’s wisdom tooth. Lexington attorney Ray McCrary reflects on Southern life and service. Mrs Rachael Davis expresses interest in High Point. FE T Brown urges early Christmas mailing for parcel delivery. A T Rhyn predicts a brighter future for the furniture industry postwar.
Colonel Lawrence Westbrook told the American Management Association that after defeating Germany the Army will use shipping to move on Japan. Troops will be kept in Europe until they can be brought home, with a plan suggesting 100,000 monthly repatriations might take 30 months for 3,000,000 men. Westbrook’s position aligns with Hershey’s, though official authorization is required for such statements.
By George Sokolsky discusses slow demobilization and Army plans for veterans. He warns against prolonged Europe stays, argues for rapid return, and notes censorship of a letter about Roosevelt. The piece blends wartime politics, social views, and light quips on candidates and culture.
Washington notes caution that wartime duration hinges on military realities, not the 1944 election. MacArthur and Kinkaid successes shift optimism, while Leyte and Luzon battles reveal Japan’s stubborn defense and the strategic limits of carrier air power ahead of Formosa and China coast operations.
The article argues that even with partial Jap losses, full victory requires land air bases for coverage. It notes Stilwell’s recall, Chiang Kai Shek’s rise, and doubts about whether China’s regime can rally to defeat Japan. It highlights China Burma India as a weak front and the need for bases on China’s coast or in Russia.
The column breezily catalogs bustling Broadway gossip from Harrriman and various celebrities seen at familiar spots like the Stork Club and Waldorf. It mixes verse notes with midtown vignettes about actors, authors, and socialites, hinting at romantic intrigues and career moves.
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