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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1945
Page
4
The article notes widespread job demand as federal and local governments plan multi billion dollar recovery projects. Strikes over wage hours hinder reconversion while President Truman faces criticism for prioritizing unemployment pay over expediting work and ending work stoppages. Public opinion of Truman is noted as slipping but still respectful.
Colonel A L Fletcher announces plan to retire at 65 under state retirement system while urging others to retire at 65. The editorial argues age alone should not force retirement, citing Justice Seawell and other seniors active in public life. It warns against turning veteran leaders to permanent pasture and defends active elders.
A city council report claims the largest local taxi company carries more riders than all buses, highlighting that fifty cabs are insufficient. The piece argues that improved taxi service may require fewer trips per cab and possible rate increases, with riders willing to pay for prompt, direct service.
The Greensboro solicitor candidate J Archie Cannon Jr a former assistant solicitor and recent FBI special agent announces his bid for the Guilford Davidson judicial district. The editor notes his FBI training may affect investigations and praises potential asset while acknowledging mixed reactions.
The writer condemns Lt. Gen. George Patton for slapping a soldier in Italy and giving fiery speeches in England and postwar Germany. It argues his conduct hurts allies, risks denazification efforts, and may have led to Eisenhower removing him from command.
Meredith Stiles of Essex Falls New Jersey, a recently discharged U S veteran, returns via the GI bill to college taking Amherst courses and two classes at a neighboring institution. He becomes the first male student to enter a Smith College class in its 75 year history among 2055 women, a noted act of heroism.
Local leaders discuss taxi service chaos with W G Seigler urging no cap on cabs citing unreliability. Returns from European service members and families sending Christmas gifts are noted. W B Sprinkle advocates speaking directly to workers for labor views.
Local residents and leaders weigh peacetime employment, veterans returning to civilian work, and a building boom as High Point plans new apartments and filling stations. Hoover cautions against loaning money for global ties while citizens share varied views on reconversion and prosperity. Martha Truman offers a fatherly farewell to her son.
Footnote writers observe a shift in the federal leadership with Truman embracing a more diverse lineage from log cabin backgrounds. Byrnes sits near the top, while Morgenthau Vinson and Biddle shift to influential posts. Selective service affirms strong veteran job reemployment, despite debate over section 8 interpretations.
The Selective Service Agency states that the word permanent does not determine veterans reemployment rights and that employers must prove a old job was temporary. It urges favoring veterans in borderline cases and says third parties including unions are covered. Courts have yet to rule on section 8 interpretations.
The article argues Truman may strike a compromise to rebalance powers between the presidency and Congress. It cites past clashes with leaders like Connally Russell Byrd and Harding, and notes Hatton Sumners’ push to curb veto overreach. Opponents include Truman’s cabinet, notably Attorney General Tom Clark.
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