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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1945
Page
4
The city, praised for over subscribing war drives, risks missing its final E bond quota. With $78,414.25 left of a $401,750 target, organizers appeal to residents to buy $1,000 bonds at $750 each and finish the Victory drive strong. If the shortfall remains, the record may be marred.
The article outlines two distinct issues for High Point: preserving the library with interim arrangements and finding a permanent home. It argues a workable plan is needed before an election and cautions that solving the second problem should not be hindered by inadequate handling of the first.
The state health officer Dr. Carl Reynolds sent The Enterprise a letter noting interest in the editorial on the University’s Medical School and Cone Memorial Hospital. He mentioned NC Medical Care commission subcommittee studying potential donations and reported that Dr. Fred Patterson’s idea to unite the medical school and Cone hospital is gaining traction.
A resident credits city police for sticking to duty in bad weather. He notes snow, ice, and traffic issues threaten departments, but says the cops who mark parked cars continue relentlessly, earning praise for their perseverance.
The utilities commission approved the purchase of Garner Telegraph by Southern Bell and authorized a rate increase effective February 16. Garner Exchange had 194 phones and substandard service, bought two years ago by Max Hosea and associates. The sale is described as forced to improve service, with Bell extending its control of vocal communication. Subscribers prefer higher rates for reliable service. The action is part of a broader crack down on public service companies to enforce safety and service standards.
Lynn Nisbet notes bus companies face issued citations to enforce compliance while several more follow. War time operation brings revenue but funds are redirected to improve service. liquor sales in November set a state record at 2,891,829.70 across ABC stores with Durham county leading totals and Wake County behind. prices rise due to scarce low priced brands and more imports.
A weekly memo notes growing men’s use of cosmetics and scents with toiletries expanding in men’s shops. Plexi glass from bomber aircraft is now used as halo effects in women’s evening wear. January clearance sales look slim as shelves are already cleared.
Aubrey Wallace urges a new sponsor or organization to present the Messiah after many were turned away from the high school last Sunday night. A High Point resident offers to fund radio airing of the program while Tom Robertson critiques the appeal of totalitarian government amid labor management strife.
Letters reflect mixed views on college food prices union politics and library funding. Residents debate $1.25 meals, library site plans, and long term action while wishing for a brighter Christmas and year ahead.
Kiwanis International President says returning veterans deserve aid plus responsibility and warns against false promises about GI bill benefits. He urges factual guidance, realistic goals, and support for education and employment as the country treats veterans as returning citizens.
After World War II a record share of married veterans enrolls in colleges, prompting severe housing shortages. Surveys across 1,300 institutions show 40 percent of veterans are married, with many having children, forcing colleges to expand campus housing sixfold and rely on trailer towns to accommodate 40,000 plus married veterans on campuses.
Jack Stinnett reports from over fifty campuses on cooperation with the national housing agency to move 3000 plus trailers from war production sites. Under Wagner-Ellender-Taft, state universities could receive 95 percent government insurance for veteran housing, private endowments 90 percent, with educators seeking full eligibility and a 2 percent max interest rate on loans for established institutions.
Roscoe Drummond surveys a week of Washington politics noting congressional stalemate with the administration, rising partisan conflict ahead of 1946 elections, and deep U S involvement from Tehran to Chungking. He discusses Truman’s popularity versus political unpopularity, ongoing Pearl Harbor inquiry tensions, and UN headquarters as the world shifts toward postwar challenges.
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