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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1945
Page
4
The column argues President Truman’s cross country trips connect with ordinary people. It contends such outreach strengthens grass roots democracy and yields insight for Washington, noting Pearson’s criticisms miss the value of informal outreach.
The piece critiques Dr. Frank DeVyver, head of the state merit system council, for expanding power to override others. It cites his actions in the Davidson County election case and his stance on Dr. Harder, Greensboro health officer, seeking navy service leave after wartime. The column argues his judgments stretch authority and criticizes the trend of bureaucrats enlarging power.
University news release from Chapel Hill says the interfraternity council will hold a big dance in honor of new pledges, with admission open to the entire student body. question remains how many nonfraternity freshmen will attend with their dates and whether the gesture avoids insult to the uninitiated.
The council is set to raise the state speed limit from 35 to 50 mph after Governor Cherry signals support. Advocates argue adjustments align with neighboring states and truck lines, while critics urge driver education, vehicle inspection, and enforceable laws over new rules. The piece questions reliance on lawmaking without compliance.
President Truman played horseshoes at a Democratic rally hosted by the Jefferson Islands club near Annapolis Maryland. Reporters and politicians joked about pitch styles while noting Truman’s southpaw form and casual tosses as Sen Tydings Fulbright and Taylor commented on the game and its pace.
Washington theater official Carter T Barron emerges as the commentator in a playful exchange about presidential pitching. Barron praises the president as having a strong arm and sharp eye while joking about his “southpaw” style and aim.
The piece argues New York's mayoral race is marred by a corrupt, contented city where Costello and Adonis wield power in Manhattan and Brooklyn. It notes weak voter registration, a grand alliance of gangsters and communists, and a GOP with faltering discipline, shaping a troubled political moment.
By George Sokolsky. Judge Jonah Goldstein and Newbold Morris split the Republican vote with rival tickets as debates over name changes and personal loyalties overshadow real city issues. The piece cautions that race religion and prior affiliations color voters choices while neglecting police staffing, traffic, schools, strikes and real estate taxes.
An analysis argues that patchwork labor actions and mass wage demands push the nation toward persistent strikes and higher prices. It claims union political power risks inflation, economic collapse, and potential moves toward authoritarian control, with President Truman unable to contain the trend.
Paul Mallon argues the economic director ship must govern with public accountability and legal incorporation for unions. He claims a policy shift is needed to place unions on a level with farmers and non union workers and prevent inflation and socialism by limiting union influence.
The piece discusses veteran concerns about postwar employment, noting their preference for stable local job prospects over grand promises. It argues for real job placement aid from agencies, proper employer attitudes toward handicapped veterans, and emphasizes treating veterans as ordinary workers seeking steady, enjoyable employment.
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