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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1944
Page
4
The piece reflects public disappointment at Roosevelt's re election while praising the nation for holding elections during war. It notes Dewey’s strong showing and isolationist support, and discusses potential shifts in Congress and the White House, urging unity and continued faith in democracy.
Nutbush precinct in Vance county, the state’s smallest, reported first with 21 to 0 for the Democratic ticket after all 71 registered voters cast ballots. The result boosted morale for Democrats nationwide and possibly influenced early results on the West Coast.
The advisory budgeteers hint the 1945 appropriation bill will be the largest in state history with a strong focus on education health welfare and culture. Gregg Cherry highlights humanitarian spending while a prison crafted cannon shell vase decorates the Governor's office as officers weigh payoffs from election bets and delayed counts.
Local residents describe the election as unusually calm while contrasting it with sports highs and lows. Fad Mitchell notes Roosevelts compare to Duke fans after 1935 losses and a Rose Bowl setback. Doke Cecil recalls moving and missing re‑registration. Tom Robertson laments unreliable counting.
The piece critiques Harold Ickes and debate shows like Town Meeting of the Air as vaudeville theater. It argues such programs invite loud, improvised exchanges where truth may not be verified and partisan moderators influence discussion. It notes Ickes dodging questions on Japan and wartime policy.
The piece records public voices on elections and media access. It highlights concerns about understanding postwar school needs and features a political poem by Gertrude Page. Dr. P F Lindley stresses education shaping character over mere knowledge.
By George Sokolsky, the piece defends Harold Ickes amid a heated radio clash over scrap policy. It cites Carnegie-Illinois, National Steel, and Bethlehem Steel figures, argues Japan bid for scrap, and accuses the Roosevelt era policy of harming American industry.
New York writer weighs post election beliefs and the lasting substance of campaigns. He notes Dewey and Roosevelt shared goals like free enterprise high wages and swift victory, while differing on league council voting. The piece argues social forces won’t reverse viewpoints until future developments emerge.
Paul Mallon surveys the 1944 election debate, noting health concerns around State Secretary Hull and Byrnes' pending departure, while Dewey signals a leadership shift. He suggests Roosevelt’s win would reflect war-weariness and fear, whereas a Dewey victory would press for change.
A Sat. Rev. of Literature review attacks claims of a reporter exposing the Argentinazi regime. The piece labels the author a seditionist and Nazi sympathizer and warns of appeasement as dangerous. It links McWilliams to a Chicago plant profiting from war orders and cites other anti Nazi actions and figures.
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