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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1944
Page
4
A wartime reflection on American labor’s record and future. The piece lauds labor’s immense war effort and warns of risks to public support if unions fail to reform. It notes political leverage from soldiers, cites Sidney Hillman, and stresses that only decisive action by labor can avert German defeat while urging unions to clean house.
A wartime column mocks radio propaganda by Tokyo Rose and Berlin Betty while praising Bing Crosby as a countermeasure. The piece notes such broadcasts amuse listeners rather than demoralize Allies and parodies the effectiveness of etherial count attacks in modern warfare.
An undated editorial column reflects on wartime dynamics in Europe with claims of American tanks on German soil and comparisons to World War I leadership. It questions whether Germany quit in 1918 or 1944, notes Hitler’s absence from a planned speech, and ends with a satirical aside on radio politics and a pop quiz tone about US population and a nameless figure.
The article reports on the struggle for the state speakership with George Aseell lingering in the race despite a possible federal indictment setback. It notes Oscar Richardson gaining momentum as a leading candidate, while Uzzell's position weakens. Trade among House members and anti Roosevelt propaganda add to the political maneuvering surrounding the September contests.
Lynn Nisbet notes Roosevelt won 17 states in 1940 with a 410,621 margin and 82 electoral votes, while losing ten others by narrow margins. Analysis argues the results show strong across the board support yet hints at weaker gains in some states. Health data lists whooping cough as the top reported disease for the week, with 117 cases and polio 45. total diseases 2, and Labor Day closures leave Capitol Square mostly empty. North Carolinians exit military service at about 1,500 monthly. discharged return to old jobs or farming, while new industry positions require manpower commission clearance.
Washington reports a Gallup Poll showing Roosevelt ahead by a small margin while expert Washington press polls suggest stronger odds for victory. Democratic leaders urge a more aggressive campaign as observers weigh state bets, union influence, and shifts in business and farm votes ahead of the 1944 election.
Paul Mallon argues the 1936 race shows Roosevelt facing silent opposition as Dewey’s organization and Willkie’s early strength threaten a fourth term. He cites 22,304,755 votes for Willkie and compares to 1932 and 1940 totals, noting Dewey’s gains with governors and New York absentee voting, predicting uncertainty until votes are counted.
The Daily Worker portrays PAC as a non partisan drive to elect Franklin D Roosevelt and Harry S Truman and a progressive Congress. It notes PAC’s honorary chair was the late Senator George Norris and names Sidney Hillman as chairman with links to major city bosses.
In critique of the Hatch Act bypass, George Sokolsky claims CIO-PAC and National Citizens PAC are the same, backed by 5.5 million CIO members. He alleges nonpartisan claims are false, notes absence of Republicans among leaders, and accuses the group of being a Socialist Communist run operation aiming for swift victory, full employment, and equal rights, framed as a broad political cash grab.
A brisk panorama of 1940s Broadway and Hollywood offerings. The column reviews Angel Street Catherine Was Great Jacobowsky and the Colonel Life with Father Two Mrs Carrolls Carmen Jones Oklahoma and Arsenic and Old Lace among others with notes on radio and film figures and current topics in entertainment.
A collage of quotes on age, honesty, love, publishing, and politics. The UP Evanston report notes the WCTU opposition to drafting women, arguing conscription could expose them to drink and unsuitable company, amid broader wartime debates and reflections.
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