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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1943
Page
4
The piece riffs on Shakespeare and declares a forthcoming primary in High Point as both major parties drift toward intra party contests. It argues a rank and file vote is better than hand picked selections, noting rising public interest in politics and government and a chance for better governance beyond harmony.
The article notes an historic junction as American and British troops push in Africa toward Tunisia and possible invasion of Europe via Italy. It discusses likely final campaign phases, potential multi entry points, and the urgency for a swift surrender by Italy to avoid further destruction. It also mentions public figures and military governance plans for occupied areas as soldiers prepare for summer actions.
Be Proud High Point celebrates surpassing the Red Cross war fund quota. The city’s citizens paid a historic tax bill, with thousands new income taxpayers contributing. Congratulations to Chairman J. J. Corrigan and workers, and to T. V. Rochelle and the industrial division for over 30,000 in contributions.
A collage of opinions from residents and officials on postwar issues. Community dinners for service men, gas rationing effects on accidents and emergencies, curfews on beer sales, and how politics and inflation touch daily life. Remarks from Mrs. H P Longley, Ada Snow, J J Walser, Harold Snider, and others.
Representative Robert L. Doughton travels back to Washington after rest in North Carolina as Democratic Leader Meany and Republican Leader Martin urge him to delay further consideration of pay-as-you-go income tax plans. Leaders say more delay in setting this year's tax rate is inexcusable while seeking a sane tax collection system.
Householders are urged to switch from oil to coal as furnaces go out for the summer. Early preparations ensure access to equipment, plumbers, and coal for next winter. Delays may mean missing out as oil supplies falter and gas supplies from the east coast face war-era disruption.
A fragmented report links casual street dangers to casualties involving seven American aviators and American tourists in Paris and Naples. The piece notes gas rationing and slower driving may curb the motor industry's summer turnover, while urging thrift amid uncertainty.
Peter Edson outlines a proposed incentive pay system for war industry workers aimed at raising earnings and easing living costs. He notes the War Production Board may revitalize labor offices and favors limited piecework concepts, despite strong union resistance and concerns over fairness and speedup.
A reflective note cites Ecclesiastes and Herrick on cycles and change. It then defines sun spots as dark cloud-like regions ranging from 500 to 50 000 miles in diameter that endure from one day to a week, illustrating brief phenomena in solar physics.
A fast packed column from wartime New York notes on Broadway stars and cinema icons. Highlights include Charles Boyer and Joan Blair amid magic lanterns, Dick Powell and Joan Blondell touring, Lee Dixon in Oklahoma at the St James Theatre, and Mayor Walker’s quip about war hangovers. Also covers backstage chatter, Mutual Network programs, and a dramatic Hollywood legal case, with snippets on Ilona Massey, Jeanette MacDonald, Red Skelton, and Trixie Friganza among others.
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