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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1942
Page
4
A brief archival note quoting Psalm 39 4 and a fragmentary literary line about weariness and uncertainty on a small land point. The garbled text includes a Prior line and a reference to verses, conveying a reflective mood rather than a clear news item.
A wartime column notes opposition from the President and the OTO head to sales taxes while the Ways and Means committee shows wavering. Nelson foresees durable goods production ending by May 31, with war materials consuming scarce raw materials. Warns that profits for civilian business fade under wartime economy and suggests a broad transaction levy to fund government. British papers discuss a possible American invasion front in Europe, while domestic editors mock political press stunts and foresee tariff shifts influencing shopping patterns as Japan presses attacks on Bataan.
A wartime piece on morale in military camps notes entertainment provided by USO and chaplains, praising free stage shows and big fundraising efforts, with reminiscences of World War I, the payroll ditty, and the need for unity and reasonable costs while tensions rise in Europe. The article also comments on possible wartime maneuvers, Corregidor, and labor movements involving John L. Lewis and the CIO, urging collaboration to curb disruption.
The State Highway and Public Works Commission led by Chairman Ben Prince reversed plans to move Ninth and Seventh Division shops to Shelby and Albemarle after Statesville delegation pressure. Prince defended the retreat as an administration decision while claiming prior economy gains would be lost. He spoke of an alleged 1937 agreement and said no direct governor involvement changed his view, though public funds would be spent to appease Statesville. The debate highlights tensions over labor costs and state audits amid political maneuvering.
A fragmentary Walter Winchell column blends quips on envy, editors, and politics with mockery of Time magazine style, Goebbels echoes, and generic war-era remarks. It riffs on public figures, Hollywood, and press culture, ending abruptly amid critiques of editors and commentators.
A fragment from a 1940s era column brims with war time gossip and attack lines. The writer mocks anti American accusations and comments on burning issues. Mentions Sgt York Laura Ingalls Dorothy Thompson and prominent figures like Billy Maloney and William Pelley while criticizing censorship and media coverage.
Franklin V. J. Welch prominent citizen and member of an old family in this section died suddenly at his home 1301 East Lexington Avenue at 6 this morning from an acute heart attack. A vacant store at 560 Russell Street burned last night. Miss Adelaide Meanally visiting Chapel Hill. Evelyn Virginia Angier wed A T Pendergast on Sunday April 3. Veigh Hutchinson spoke at Ada Blair PTA. Roosevelt criticized Hoover in radio address. Ambassador Andrew Mellon arrived in London. Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton may sell Angelus Temple and retire from evangelism.
U.S. aid to small business via a 100 million dollar bill is only a start. The plan creates SWPC to organize capacity and extend loans to about 45,000 small manufacturers, with local offices and a five member board. Resulting loans would fund plant extensions, new facilities, and pooling contracts to convert to war production. Some groups may gain little and many firms wait for future measures.
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