Citizens speak on war era restrictions and prices
Residents voice frustration with vending laws and civilian defense notices. A High Point reader complains about chained dogs and police warnings, while Nick Drakalakosis urges accuracy in civilian defense chatter. Pvt Gilbert Burns writes from Yorktown praising Marines and asks to hear from High Point mail. John Myers questions wartime duration amid mechanization trends.
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High Point
Ilbert L. Burns
Marine ‘Orps
Yorktown
John Lyers
High Point Municipal Court
Pelley’s Plea Viewed as Head Mistakes at Trial
The judge hears William Dudley Pelley’s claim that his sedition writings were head errors not heart from his Indianapolis trial. Critics say the Gallilean magazine spread hate, especially toward Jews, and attacked Washington, with Pearl Harbor shifting public view on Pelley's isolationist stance.
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William Dudley Pelley
Indianapolis
Pelley
Gallilean
Hitler
Streicher
Washington
United States
Pearl Harbor
Pellew
Weeding Time To Cleanse Employment Service Policy
A High Point official states the Employment Service treats all races and creeds equally and works harder for those harder to place. The Enterprise editorial condemns prejudicial remarks about a Greek applicant and urges careful, non biased conduct to defeat intolerance amid global conflict.
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Rachel Shiplett
High Point
Enterprise
Dixon
Alabama
America
No Complaint as Maxwell Accepts Tax Dept Salary
Governor Broughton announces A. J. Maxwell will draw 36600 a year as director of the new Department of Tax Research, same as his previous salary as Commissioner of Revenue. He has notable practical knowledge of taxation and continues in public service after leaving that role.
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Broughton
A. J. Maxwell
Department of Tax Research
Maxwell
Regimentation discussed for weekend soldier entertainment
Army morale officers revise plans for a weekend in High Point from six to seven thousand visitors down to about 2 500 as officials seek to avoid regimented events. The aim is individual entertainment rather than mass schedules to better suit soldiers needing a break from uniformity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bailey
Walter Winchell On Broadway Ta Eh column guest editor
Walter Winchell's absence through August prompts guest columnists led by Arthur Murray, famed dance instructor. The piece shares anecdotes about athletes as dancers, Quezon and other celebrities, and a tale about Enrico Caruso paying a dollar too much for six private lessons.
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Mr. Winchell
Arthur Murray
U. S
New York
Caruso
Enrico Caruso
Atlanta
Metropolitan Opera Company
High Point areas plan events and school opening noted
Local News reviews school openings for Monday September 12 and an emergency drive dinner at the Sheraton Hotel to support High Point College with 100 executive committee members present. Also reports on rain disrupting an open air hosiery workers meeting at Grimes Street School and multiple brief items across notable people and events in Guilford County.
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High Point
Sheraton
High Point College
Grimes Street
Liquor War Debate Draws North Carolina Clergyman
A Winston-Salem minister links Burke County liquor trouble to a national repeal and the world war, arguing booze fuels conflict and that legislators who back county option betray the public. He ties prohibition to global events, while others in North Carolina urge restraint as a broader fight over liquor laws unfolds.
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Burke County
Winston-Salem
G. Lerr
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Forsyth
Pasquotank
Durham
Wake
Burke
Buncombe
Baruch Offers Help With War Production Floor Sweep Reply
Bernard Baruch, famed wartime production genius, told Maj. Gen. Levin H. Campbell Jr that he would come over to sweep the floor and obey orders. The remark highlights Baruch’s readiness to assist and follow directions in support of war efforts.
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Mike
Noon Hudson
Raleigh
War Production Board
Hudson
Harold Hayes
Hayes
Bernard Baruch
Levin H. Campbell, Jr
Army Ordnance
Services of Supply
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