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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1941
Page
4
A devotional line notes that weeping endures for a night but joy comes in the morning. The message contrasts sorrow with morning light and references a Bible verse and a quotation about spreading morning glory through the day.
Governor Broughton confirms Allen J. Maxwell as revenue commissioner amid debate over a parallel tax research office. The move preserves Maxwell’s advisory role and health, while critics note the office’s purpose and relations to revenue policy. The piece also touches on wartime patriotism, civil liberty, and morale in military camps during a broader national crisis.
In West Springfield 1911 woman C Isabel Fenton built a car trade from selling second-hand cars out of a barn to a brick building, then became an associate Chevrolet dealer. By 1911 she expected gross sales near half a million dollars, proving an idea and persistence beat mere wish.
The piece notes a county commission dispute over a Blue Ridge Parkway right of way and a large judgment prompting ongoing litigation over interest. It discusses Judge Clarkson, political timing in primaries, and potential abandonment of the suit. It also covers morale issues among soldiers, Roosevelt’s Africa air ferry plan, and opinions on juvenile drivers and license officials' responsibilities.
Walter Winchell surveys Japan's leaders and puppet rulers. He questions Emperor Hirohito's successor prospects, Manchuria's Pu Yi, and Wang Ching Wei in Nanking. He notes shortages, economic collapse risks, and ludicrous defenses like nets over Tokyo. He critiques State Department actions and Japanese propaganda operations.
A wartime briefing warns of Japanese access and influence within the United States. It cites visas granted to Japanese figures, external propaganda ties, and a call for accountability of officials allowing culprits into the country. It urges stronger naval action and recalls threats to Asia and the Philippines if diplomacy falters.
In Paris Mo a probate filing names 12 year old Philip Kibbe of Monroe City as beneficiary of $1500 from the late Mrs Mary Ella Eddie for his courtesy to the widow during her declining years The will drawn December 5 1939 also leaves $140 to Philips mother for faithful friendship Executor William B Fahy US Marshal sends copy of the will and advising investment growth.
In a Washington dispatch, Peter Edson notes that the Reconstruction Finance Corporation has issued about 160 small loans, mostly under $9,000, to buy training planes for civilian pilot training programs. These planes train pilots for Army and Navy, boosting private flying schools and insurance safety, with 12,000 student pilots this fall across 300 schools.
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