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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1947
Page
5
Politicians seek Eisenhower positions on key 1948 issues as both parties weigh him as potential candidate. Republicans fear Taft-Dewey stalemate while Democrats see him as a strong, hard to attack figure. Eisenhower has spoken rarely on major topics.
Analysis outlines General Eisenhower stance in 1946 on higher worker incomes more housing Truman Doctrine universal military training and a strong army while opposing communism racial discrimination and disarmament before universal global cooperation. He stresses world peace national security and capital labor cooperation with a wary view on next war and atomic secrets. He speaks to CIO DAR and investment bankers urging unity to build strength without political ambition.
Albert Chow of the Chinese Six Companies reports a reversal in immigration from San Francisco with about 700 Chinese leaving monthly. A quarter intend never to return to the United States as emigration trends shrink the local population. Reasons cited include marriage abroad, visitation, and burial in China.
New York Sept 8 AP The men who know him best say Jack Kramer will get his real workout in the seni tennis championships at Forest Hills as he meets Jaroslav Drobny the 25 year old Czech Davis Cup star in the semifinals next Saturday After that hurdle the defending champion should find the final easier Bromwich of Australia and Brown Jr of San Francisco say Kramer must take Drobny seriously as his left handed serve is as fierce as Kramers Both Bromwich and Brown have faced Drobny at Wimbledon and rate him highly Maintain the exact tense and tone of the era.
Charleston South Carolina fort Moultrie has been honorably discharged after 171 years of active service. The post on Sullivan's Island was turned over as surplus property after the U S army lowered its flag for the last time. Fort Moultrie dates to 1776 and saw action against a British fleet under Sir Peter Parker.
Hickory report from Lenoir Rhyne College describes an intersquad practice game. The Bruins, about fifty players, show a strong backfield return but trimming line strength with losses including Burt Barger. A scrimmage against Woftard is planned. venue not set.
An analysis contrasts the Castles and Macknights, showing how two families spend on home comforts or travel to seek meaning. It argues modern youth favor safety and independence over wealth, urging each family to set clear goals and organize life accordingly for happiness to emerge.
NEA Service reports Capt. George H. Maines offers $100 to the GI who proves he captured the first German POW in World War II. Claims go to Col. Lawrence H. Whiting for verification with war records, to be awarded at the Society of American Legion Founders meeting during the 1948 national convention. Also mentions Maines’s role in Legion history and a note about sharks eggs.
Michal Namesty of Prague Czechoslovakia is serving a life term plus one year in prison. The sentence reflects serious crimes under the jurisdiction at issue.
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