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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1950
Page
4
A call to voters urges action before election day, warning that apathy makes citizens second rate and plays into Communist hands. The message stresses civic duty and warns against lazy, indifferent behavior.
A North Carolina forecaster predicts Willis Smith will top the Democratic statewide ticket, edging out Clyde Hoey while voters scratch for other names likely to lose ground. The analysis suggests Smith gains independents and some Republicans due to his clash with Graham and labor union positions, with Hoey losing similar labor votes. If Smith leads, Kerr Scott and Daniels supporters may be unhappy.
The piece argues against an excess profits tax, citing Beardsley Ruml and Harley Lutz who warn the levy is unworkable and inflationary. It suggests raising regular corporate income taxes as a clearer alternative and urges Congress to demand strong proof of fairness and effectiveness before adopting the tax.
The piece argues Congressman Vito Marcantonio of New York aligns with Communist positions despite running under the American Labor Party. It notes Puerto Rican relief recipients and radical fringe support as key factors in his staying in office and raises whether Truman assassination plot links exist, urging broad scrutiny of the situation.
A playful critique of political punditry after an election, noting pervasive hedging and cautious forecasts. The piece mocks prior cheers for Dewey, cites analysts in Ohio Connecticut New Hampshire and Chicago, and ends with a bold prediction about James Roosevelt in California.
The item presents quoted opinions from Margaret Phelan and Mrs Lillie Brooks on attraction and love, plus a note about Joe Louis’s mother. It cites Dr Thomas Rennie of New York discussing how the American family pattern may be disrupted and the need for children aged two to six to feel love and security.
voters are urged to cast ballots before polls close to back their favored candidates. The piece notes Arthur Krock’s view on Truman Fair Deal and predicts possible Republican gains, with China Korea and Ambassador Waynick memorial remarks rounding out public debate.
Amid 1952 race chatter Ike leads polls while Dewey Warren and Taft drift. Census figures show midterm voting patterns in 10 states with varied party leanings. Turnout hinges on party strength, tax laws, and voter engagement across states.
The text reflects a political critique of the 1940s election climate, contrasting freedom with totalitarian control, and praising the principle that government must bend to public will. It notes vulgarity, New York mayoral debates, and the value of free elections amid harsh rhetoric.
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