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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1946
Page
4
The piece condemns government actions to end a coal strike as a test of national resolve. It argues health and education needs must be funded together, balancing budgets and avoiding partisan clash, urging cooperative planning for state priorities. It warns that discord could lead to upheaval and costly reforms.
The two leaders Charles M. Johnson and William Umstead clarified they did not conspire. Johnson will run for governor regardless of Umstead, who will decide in his own time, with existing supports from Cherry Horton and Hoey Gardner.
North Carolina faces a bitter dispute between good health and hospital program advocates and school funding demands. Governor Cherry is urged to convene leaders from both sides and fiscal authorities for an open discussion. Public health needs rise while teachers seek substantial pay raises, but overall revenue and borrowing limits constrain possible increases.
The American Business club raises funds for a stadium field house at Albion Millis by staging a Thanksgiving contest between High Point College and UNC junior varsity. The town is sports minded and supports teams, with expectation for better future results and increased facilities. Buying a ticket funds both high school and college teams and guarantees a quality football game.
The writer notes Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi often threatens to fast to death but rarely uses it to force British policy. Gandhi says he now envisions about 90 more years, implying a long life. The piece expresses hope his fasting threat continues to help peace and progress in India.
Washington notes that Mrs. George St. George of New York’s Tuxedo Park will arrive in January to boost Washington society. She is elected representative from the 29th district and a first cousin of the late President F D Roosevelt. Her record includes Orange county committee roles, 1942 campaign manager for Republicans, and 1943 county chairman duties.
The piece notes stalled progress at Waldorf Paris talks with Molotov and Spellman urging peace and condemning Soviet hard line. It highlights the Lodge family arrival in Washington with Sen Henry Cabot Lodge junior and wife Mrs Lodge, plus siblings and former actor John Lodge, detailing social and political ties.
By George Sokolsky contrasts Cardinal Spellman and Liya Ehrenburg on postwar plans. He warns that a Pax Sovetica would enslave nations and threaten freedom, citing autocracy in Soviet Russia and failures at Paris, the UN, and the Waldorf as warning signs for the United States and allies.
Skeptical reporters doubt the promise of a 20 percent cut as the stock market stalls. The piece argues receipts fall short of expectations, Ford posts a $51.6 million nine month loss, and Taft forecasts a possible larger budget cut next year.
Paul Mallon argues high taxes distort work incentives and slow circulation. He compares a $10 000 year earner paying $2 347 in taxes to a $50 weekly earner, claiming broad tax cuts would free money for consumption and investment, boosting employment and wages while reducing government drain on the economy.
In Washington a voter turnout of about 32 million from 91 million eligible tests a theory that low turnout favors Republicans. The piece notes terminology shifts from liberal to progressive and outlines GOP fundraising, deficits, and a pending Dec. 5 national committee meeting. It also reports AFL urging transparency in employer costs and labor profit comparisons.
Washington housing officials expect a smooth transition as about 100 newcomers join roughly 500 members of Congress. New representatives will bring staff from home districts while many old appointees seek other government work. With OPA and war agencies closing and construction rising, officials believe housing will absorb the January population shift without resorting to bench sleeping.
Britain's socialist government outlines plans to seize control of the transportation network. It suggests potential help from American figures A. F. Whitney and John L. Lewis to accelerate the seizure.
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