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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1942
Page
2
A reflective piece urges turning Pearl Harbor Day into a national holiday celebrating an American awakening. It contrasts past complacency with current war readiness, praising lessons learned and the nation’s progress, while acknowledging ongoing political and economic hurdles and the need for continued sacrifice.
In December 10 to January 1, wet counties allow registrants three quarts of whiskey with a January four quart cap plus a pint weekly thereafter. Analysts debate weekly drink totals and the ABC board’s handling, predicting renewed bootlegging and a shift of holiday shopping from dry to wet counties as the liquor market adjusts.
The President’s order ending enlistment in the Army Navy and Marine Corps except men over 38 and under 18 ties volunteers to selective service. It argues volunteers aren’t inherently braver than draftees and that the nation benefits by placing men in jobs they are best suited for, regardless of branch.
The piece argues that officials favor orderly permanent expansion over immediate large uses of a $30 million surplus. It warns against overexpansion this year risking drastic cuts next year and stresses debt service must be met long term. It also covers Douglas departing as civilian defense head and political prospects.
Major Paul C. Raborg discusses the tank's origins with references to Walter Winchell and St Nicholas Magazine. He traces early ideas from Jack Reddick in 1900 to 1912 caterpillar tread concepts, notes Churchills role, and surveys WWI debates. The piece highlights Pershing, Fuller, and the move to mechanized warfare, ending with cavalry relevance and family links.
December 7 1932 Local officers and directors of Southern Furniture Exposition Building Co re-elected. Salvation Army to aid transients. Land around city lake becomes public trust for public development. Personal notes include Billy Barker recovering from flu and a marriage announcement Mary Drew Dalton to C T Ingram Jr. General notes on UNC alumni meeting, Hoover budget curtailments, beer as mood booster, and war bond rhetoric. December 7 1932 Local mass meeting raised 101.75 for New Penn fire relief. Andrew Jackson Post to meet for American Education Week at Sheraton Hotel. Personal visits noted and regional farming and charity efforts highlighted.
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