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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1942
Page
4
Joe Snider, draft board clerk, denounces the state mental hospital as overcrowded and inefficient, calling for urgent reform beyond red tape. He cites a new tubercular hospital built nearby and insists mental illness patients must receive proper consideration.
The article defends President Roosevelt by praising his four sons Elliott James Franklin and John for their wartime service. It notes James led Marines in the Gilbert Islands raid and highlights Time Magazine's view that promotions were merited. Elliott and Franklin have shown action and honor, while John awaits action, demonstrating a commitment to national service.
A reprint of Ruth Mitchells column discusses wartime resilience and heroism, recalling Serbian torture, a pilot brother lost, and a flying son. It notes Winchills Navy role and the broader fight against Nazis, while explaining model plane building intersects with material shortages for life preservers and cargo planes.
The piece argues Congress should overhaul tax policy to raise revenue from lower income brackets while restraining inflation. It cites distribution of national income across brackets, notes that the vast majority earn under $5,000, and warns against relying on a small wealthy class. It also discusses mobilizing resources like typewriter stocks and references wartime leadership figures.
Exchange Clubs commend farewell and congratulations to delegates at the state meeting. The event lasts one day, with two delegates from each club attending in accord with federal war agency requests. The editorial notes efficient use of rubber and transport, preferring a short, purposeful convention over lengthy social entertainment.
The piece rebukes using the term our boys for service members who have matured into men in mind and spirit. It notes they face sacrifice and possible death, driven by duty, while civilians focus on petty issues like gas rationing.
President Roosevelt calls on all heads of departments and agencies to cease public bickering and submit disagreements on facts or policy. He says such infighting is a serious handicap to the war effort, and urges improved unity despite past mistakes. The move aims to restore public confidence and sharpen wartime policy.
Many young men now flying combat planes and bombing missions were once youthful model airplane enthusiasts. What began as play became training for wartime service, showing how hobby interests can lead to serious military roles.
Well known Mrs Levi P Morton wife of the Vice President is praised for courtly conduct resembling Lady Washington in smoothing a guest's embarrassment. She notices a guest using a priceless Paris doily as a napkin and calmly offers a replacement, the guest unaware of the slip.
North Carolina Democrats weigh the Bennett nomination for governor but split on its strength against Dewey and Roosevelt. Morrison’s bid for Congress stirs GOP concerns as Cameron Morrison is expected to win the Democratic nod. An execution at State prison prompts reflection on capital punishment. Monroe Redden names a bipartisan education amendment committee, sparking party questions. Governor Broughton frames Solicitor nomination as U L Spence prepares a committee slate.
The article explains that seaweeds extract limestone to form rock like coral, suggesting many old North American strata rocks may be seaweed derived. It also notes a US Soil Conservation Service method using sandbags to create a sawtooth dune crest, destabilizing and eroding dunes as wind wears them down.
A wartime note claims Germany ordered all Shakespeare texts pulped after previously praising him as Aryan literature. A humorist quips Germany now sees he is not literature, while a separate joke about a rubber substitutes batch ends with one man getting bounced from a government lab.
A compact verse featuring Psalm 105:1 praise to God and a line on remembering what the Lord has done. The text then attributes a misquoted line to Shakespeare, blending biblical exhortation with literary reference.
A string of light witticisms reflects on contentment, honesty, and social quirks. Observations touch on hunters and crops, college students seeking funds, auto shows, pedestrian events, marriage honesty, ambition, breakfast habits, Washington gas shortages pushing horses, older modes returning, American flyers against Japan, misdeeds, wives asking for money, fashion comfort, weather, insurance on golf, and odd numbered humor.
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