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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1946
Page
4
Fragmentary text from an old notice references the Associated Press rights and a March 8 1879 act. It mentions the post office at High Point North Carolina and publication ownership terms.
The speaker urges cutting expenditures and reducing government employees to balance the budget and begin paying the national debt. Senator Harry Byrd backs limited tax reductions after fiscal tightening, matching Republican leaders on possible tax relief for the next Congress.
The editorial criticizes President Truman for vacationing during the coal strike crisis. It argues the nation needed the president in Washington and calls delays by officials at the Lewis hearing unacceptable with only weeks of coal supply left. It portrays an ineffective leadership image and urges action.
Drew Pearson, friend of labor, argues that John L. Lewis is harming the miners and labor's broader cause. He warns labor must heed his critique to avoid a national setback and a potential tragedy for both unions and the country.
A columnist urges trustees to fund the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists led by Albert Einstein with a million dollars. The group promotes six hard truths about atomic war and international control, arguing public indifference endangers civilization and calling for united action.
An aviation engineer argues jet propulsion for passenger jets is premature since the public is not ready for high speed air travel. He notes that pilots experience rough air at 500 mph as severe. the current training and vehicle design lag behind jet speed.
North Carolina teachers voiced strong opposition to the proposed 20 percent minimum salary increase set for January 1. The plan, supported by the North Carolina Education Association and other groups, faced a vocally distributed counter-movement demanding around 68 percent.
Lynn Nisbet notes plan to pay $254.66 per school month replacing $150 base with $194.66, modestly precise. The move would increase state retirement fund contributions and echoes precedent from 1943 45 budget actions creating reserve and debt retirement funds.
A speaker argues that peace and prosperity depend on productive citizens and warns that past major revolutions arose from war and economic collapse. He cites Russia’s 1917 upheaval, Kerensky's faltering democracy, and Bolshevik consolidation through force, noting leaders were mostly killed by the revolutions they spawned.
The piece argues that Mussolini and Hitler seized control by promising order, using murder and suppression to create dictatorships. It draws parallels to labor leaders and U.S. strikes, warning that revolutions for order begin on the left and end in despotic rule, risking the United States’ liberty.
The CIO proposes a minimum 20 cent an hour wage increase and $2.5 billion more for 6 million members, claiming record profits. Critics argue higher wages raise prices, depress demand, and trigger vehicle delays, hurting GM Ford and the broader economy amid ongoing strikes.
Paul Mallon argues against wageboosting plans driven by union leaders and forecasts of next year’s earnings. He says such speculation could mislead workers and harm the economy, urging CIO leaders to adopt reality based limits on inflation, wages, and profits to stabilize prices and production.
Rex Harrison dubbed Sexy-Rexy by London set headlines Broadway as Tondaleyo returns in Sepia Cinderella and Patricia Shay joins Oklahoma troupe. Bergman and Hellman receive praise while critics gush over Ingrid Calire Ina Claire and Lillian Hellman’s plays.
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