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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1942
Page
4
Biblical verse from Isaiah 40 11 speaks of feeding and gathering the lambs with care. A sermon note cites Rev John East on wisdom and goodness, reflecting on the Eternal Mind guiding all actions.
A closed Washington meeting linked Governor Broughton Irving Hall and the North Carolina delegation discussing war orders for local industries. Lawmakers hint they are ahead of the governor, while some insist politics influence war business and award shares to favored producers. In Guilford County politics, a drive to replace the county commission grows amid concerns of a personal dictatorship and jobholders lobby for the old guard. The county race centers on new policy versus the old regime, with pay and power at stake as election nears.
The former Charlotte postmaster Paul R. Younts was released after a $1500 Hatch Act violation fine. A lieutenant colonel now in the military service, he was praised by his general and hinted at for early promotion. He built a political network while postmaster, pressing politicians and fundraising at elections. Some coworkers alleged poll work for war chests, leading to indictment and conviction. He returns to service with a strong record, leaving the question of politics behind him.
Public apathy toward politics contrasts with a likely vigorous 1943 House of Representatives speakership campaign. Candidates include John Kerr of Warren and Lew F. of FE, with W. L. Lumpkin of Franklin and Arch T. Allen of Wake also mentioned. Administration factions tilt toward Kerr while Bryant and Broughton supporters react, hinting at a possible early firecracker in the next Legislature. The piece also notes legal battles over rail service delays and court shifts affecting wartime policy.
Detective J Erick faced gangsters on screen yet refused a $100000 MGA offer to stay on the force at 80 weekly. Chet Shaw at Newsweek, Beaverbrook quotes, and Celestial society chatter swirl with Frank Fay, Vic Mature, Chattanooga Choo Choo, and a midtown bar tale of romance and mob legends.
A kaleidoscope of Manhattan scenes from Broadway chatter to club gossip. Descriptions of Na vy Relief emblems sellers, Powers models with cream cheese faces, a monocled La Conga headwaiter, a muttering parrot, Hollywood names Richard Arlen and Lee Wiley, Revvers at Park Central Roof, and the Copacabana crowd. Also notes on Bettye Phipps, Margie Hart, and a poster for Atlantic City.
Dr. Joseph Rennis to supply pulpit at First Presbyterian Raleigh until new pastor is chosen. Rev S Farmer to preach at Green Street Baptist Sunday. Gate City Life Insurance banquet and booster meet at Sheraton Hotel in High Point. State President Charles Hoover leads 11 member degree team at Washington Camp Patr iotic Sons of America. Asheboro Camp attends. Appleton and Dennis pitched for the Pointers in a 3 3 tie at Asheville. Henderson accepts grounds of local college in ceremony April 28 1922. Excerpt from address honors 25 000 NC church members. college to be a high Point institution free from sectarianism. Dr Burrus remarks on providence. News briefs note Army Navy consolidation proposal rejected. Dr Gordon of St John’s College at Annapolis inaugurated president. NC unemployment estimated at 11 000.
Dr. F. Br. Harris appears in a twenty year retrospective of local news noting his ongoing influence and public service. The piece highlights early career milestones, community work, and continued engagement with regional affairs.
The piece quotes Petroleum Coordinator Harold Ickes urging Americans to conserve fuel as wartime demand rises. It notes Washington responsibility, road closures for repairs, and War Production Board official William N. Batt contrasting optimism with the tough wartime mobilization.
Peter Edson examines the Civilian Conservation Corps once praised as a relief agency and now challenged by economy cuts and political shifts. The piece traces its placement from Army to NYA to FSA, enrollment practices, and its evolving role in military support, forest work, and reforestation amid ongoing debate over draft age and funding.
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