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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1946
Page
4
The North Carolina Methodist conference urges the next legislature to submit a state wide liquor referendum. While opinions differ on the form a county option or state wide vote is favored by many, the goal is to let the people decide and end delays. The group stresses timing over specific outcome.
The piece argues Republicans will push labor reform in 1944 46 with cautious strategy. Senator Ball favors separate bills to weaken veto risk, strengthen mediation, outlaw political strikes, curb secondary boycotts, and allow appeals on unfair labor practices. A nonpartisan approach and White House talks are urged to avoid divisive fights. J. T.
The piece weighs Tafts forecasted 1947 budget cut of 13 million, followed by 5 billion in 1948, against a proposed 20 percent tax cut. It argues for balancing the budget and strengthening national defense before tax relief, warning against debt growth and weak foreign policy. It notes broadcaster excesses and cites a Washington dead-man in office quip.
Democratic lawmakers mourn the loss of Cherokee county and Mrs. G W Covers who was the sole woman in recent assemblies. Despite Democratic gains elsewhere, personal affection for Mrs. Covers remains with capitol staff. Kerr Scott will travel to Detroit to chair the national association of agricultural commissioners and was named to a national marketing commission. He notes farm production outpacing marketing capacity and reports a strong harvest in Alamance county. Roy Purser serves as acting general business manager for the state hospital system as Rothgeb recovers from a heart attack, with a rest period of two to three weeks.
State officials discussed Camp Butner hospital facilities with Governor Cherry. The setup remains unchanged with army control and no surplus declaration. Authorities hope for a resolution in weeks, noting potential long term savings but high initial operating costs plus possible future farmland acquisitions to reduce total maintenance costs.
Truman signals possible cooperation with Republicans in policy and leadership matters tied to CIO and its PAC, discussing the Armistice day tone of a quiet divorce from CIO. Hannegan and Rayburn are central figures as party lines shift, with Cox and McCormick potential leadership changes reshaping Democratic unity.
Paul Mallon notes Senate figures like Barkley face illness yet seek retention of their roles while Republicans plan a quiet, steady program. Vandenberg would lead foreign relations with Taft guiding policy and White as tactical head, signaling continued unity. In the House Halleck and Brown face no polls, but Brown's national headquarters work boosts him. Eaton of New Jersey may head foreign relations. Cooperation remains a work in progress amid behind the scenes maneuvering.
The piece argues for caution in revising labor policy and the Wagner act. It notes the Case bill's electorate approval, criticizes Morse for evading the issue, and warns that legislation must fit American institutions without creating class-based advantages or constitutional conflicts.
By George Sokolsky argues a small oligarchy undermines American life through strikes and racketeering. He urges an overall labor code, Sherman act use, Wagner act revision, and accountability for unions, contending Republicans and Truman’s cooperation will test reform next Congress. He criticizes Roosevelt era policies and warns against dual aims of liberty and price-wage cycles.
A sprawling NY theatre and film round up covers Dillinger season notices, beauty contest bids, autograph hounds, Broadway traffic, inflation era costumes, burlesque records, and plans for theatre razing. It notes Luba Matna costumes, Marie Bryant in Beggar's Holiday, Jolson applause, and Franco confections while listing agents, stars, and city spots.
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