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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1942
Page
2
A measured editorial compares Hitler to a cornered rat and notes Allied successes in Africa and Soviet resistance signaling Germany's decline. It cites disruptions in Hitler's high command as evidence of shrinking unity while Allied air, sea, and land forces tighten the noose.
A. N. van cites financial freedom amid turmoil while British unions press for gains and U S employment reforms target USES efficiency. S. C. warns of gas use by Hitler, urging preparation as McNutt leads a plan with Roosevelt backing to revamp the United States Employment Service and mobilize private industry for rapid job placement.
A Raleigh gathering of cattle feed manufacturers focused on wartime supply issues and the friction between Washington agencies. John K. Westberg of the OPA criticized Congress and CCC while noting rationing challenges and price controls. The meeting highlighted agency discrepancies, wage rules, and efforts to develop substitutes from homegrown crops amid shortages.
Local comments praise High Point leaders moving government offices to the exposition building. Ed Mendenhall and other residents receive support as worthy selections. War context noted with calls for sacrifice and Christmas generosity to service members, the aged, and children.
In early days the mouth organ and jews harp were shunned in top homes while violins and pianos ruled. The article recalls humble street musicians and racial stereotypes, then praises Larry Adler and Paul Draper for elevating lowbrow shows to art as part of a Community Concert Course night.
The task handed to Paul McNutt is vast and complex with high risk of failure as it coordinates manpower during the war. The challenge tests his capacity to organize resources and harness national effort under pressure.
Sharp drop in North Carolina traffic fatalities after gas rationing sparks questions about police effort. Recent crashes near Winston-Salem Greensboro and Asheboro killed nine people in a week, signaling possible driver error or speed. Officials urge continued road safety enforcement despite lower numbers.
Walter Winchell On Broadway reports from Africa with anecdotes about Italian prisoners guarded by Greek troops, desert life, and vivid vignettes from Cairo to Addis Ababa. It covers hardships, humor, and wartime interactions highlighting locals, soldiers, and observers across multiple locations and cultures.
An annotative excerpt notes rigid rules in officers messes where only majors and above toast the king. A poorly English Indian sentry once challenged a guest with a blunt question. The piece mentions perpetually active Army trucks to prevent key losses and praises the inventor of the General Sam Browne belt.
Local News notes Rev HL NX Bowne praises High Point firemen for aiding underprivileged children with Christmas tax repairs and distribution. Residents urged to collect items from homes and attics and deliver to fire stations for joy. Also brief items on land dispute involving Old Jamestown tract, Wingate College address, First Baptist Church meeting, Guilford alumni leaders, and national bonus march coverage.
About 300 pounds of clothing were collected and donated to New Bern fire victims by High Point school children. C C Robbins was elected president of the Kiwanis Club, succeeding Thomas J Gold. The Christmas Stocking committee will meet Saturday to plan Yuletide beer distribution. Miss Lucile Mungo of Mitchell College is home for the holidays. Mr and Mrs S L Walker and daughter Muriel returned from New York. Thaddeus Hethcock of Thomasville spent Tuesday in the city. Fourteen people were killed by scalding steam when a Houston and Texas passenger train collided with a switch engine near Humble Texas.
Potatoes will freeze at 30 degrees Fahrenheit and will sprout if stored above 40 degrees. The advisory highlights temperature-sensitive behavior of potatoes in cold and warm ranges.
In size and strength the bison roamed the western plains less than a century ago and surpassed all native American game. Dummy tanks used for anti tank gun practice are about one third normal size and are generally made of wood.
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