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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1946
Page
4
The piece argues that housewives nationwide may resist high meat costs, triggering a chain reaction among butchers packers and producers. It frames this as an inevitable law of supply and demand and praises housewives for reducing consumption to influence prices.
Columnist Drew Pearson reports a Justice Department Rogge inquiry suggesting John L. Lewis favored a government stance against President Roosevelt in past coal strike tensions. The piece notes a possible dent in Lewis's bid to lead the AFL as Roosevelt supporters doubt his loyalty and unity among labor leaders.
Secretary of State Thad Eure warns two North Carolina constitutional amendments are at risk in the weeks before voting. One would replace men with persons in sections to extend women’s jury service and equalize rights. The other would raise legislators pay. Public sell for both is weak. experts fear a late push may fail to inform voters.
A discussion on the value of character witnesses includes a folk tale about Uncle Ben McNeill and a neighbor famed for avoiding work. The story recalls a railroad mishap where a platform rider was jolted loose but appeared unhurt, later summoned as a character witness.
Uncle Ben blurts out a sharp quip about the plaintiff's character after a long trip to Fayetteville. Edgar Hartley questions whether women should serve on juries, admitting mixed views on representation and trial length.
A columnist observes diplomats in New York C apital, noting Arabs in desert robes and Western suits, the practice of heavy tipping, and a universal squeeze across nationalities. The piece mocks diplomatic etiquette while highlighting cross cultural quirks during the UN gathering.
By George Sokolsky criticizes UN diplomacy and calls for plain talk and restraint. He mocks use of speeches as campaign records, proposes flatly relocating the UN or returning to Geneva, and warns against eroding American sovereignty and freedoms. He ends with a jab at American manners and a note on tipping.
Washington reports that the opening session of the world assembly focuses on admissions and routine business while peace treaties remain stalled. Secretary Byrnes notes Russia’s possible veto on a free Danube, predicting a distant peace and continued Senate debates.
Paul Mallon discusses Christian humanism versus atheistic views, Byrnes policy, and the debate on maintaining individual personality. The piece analyzes efforts toward Russian cultural cooperation, democracy building, and the unlikely hope for détente despite aggressive diplomacy. Russia is seen as bluffing, with a call for firm action in an atomic age.
Ika Chase seeks marital freedom from William Murray as she settles into a new East 57th apartment. Grace Moore misses Met Opera roster again. Interfaith note recalls Temple Israel choir service by Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney. Ambassadorship shifts etc. Quips, rumors, and sharp commentary fill this lively column.
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