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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1944
Page
4
The author laments the loss of Christ like ideals amid global war and domestic strife. He notes excess, distrust among allies, and propaganda while urging reverent celebration and mindful action for the year ahead to restore peace and goodwill. The piece ends with a call to prayer and practical effort beyond mere holidays.
A grandfather writes a child friendly foreword tying Isaiah 9 6 to Christmas. He recalls the Wise Men, shepherds, and angels, explains Jesus as Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace, and answers whether Santa Claus exists with a nod to Virginia O'Hanlon and Francis Church. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas.
A speaker notes a sparkling Christmas tree at home and wistful decorations as wishes for a loved one overseas. The message honors service members and the effort to preserve traditions while the road calls for duty abroad.
Branch Rickey Jr. lauds Mitchell as sports editor of The High Point Enterprise while praising Durham support and constructive criticism. Ben Hackney urges readers to back the Empty Stocking Fund to aid needy children and seniors amid hardships as Pvt Gibron recalls Florida freezing conditions and gear shortages.
Citizens express views on preserving the two party system, praise for Colonel Gault, and the Sea bees call for experienced electricians and specialists. Local officials urge greater airport funding, while fire chief Ingram stresses training replacements after wartime losses.
The speaker contrasts peace and war during Christmas, arguing that true Christmas aims for goodwill and love toward enemies. He condemns hate and slavery as perverse responses to aggression and recalls Jesus' teachings about peace and mercy. The narrative underscores a yearning for a world that favors peace over conflict.
By George Sokolsky critiques hatred and violence during a bleak Christmas season. He cites Jesus teachings from the Sermon on the Mount urging love for enemies and mercy while urging repentance and peace across nations.
Report highlights Rep John W Umstead of Orange County aiming to curb waste in the General Assembly by cutting unnecessary committee clerks and assistants. Debate centers on two thirds vote rule and persistent clerks, with opposition noted to permanent rules and persistent lobbying by lawmakers.
The piece argues that expanding clerkships strengthens a representative’s position at home, while reducing clerks later may prompt trades for new assignments. It notes a shortage of good chairs, recent use of vice chairmen, and duplication in committee work hindering efficiency.
A dated World War II humor column recalls airmen in combat zones, stunts by improvised aircraft, night missions, and snippets about Betty Grable and Hedy Lamarr. It mixes wartime courage with light, irreverent quips and backstage theater chatter from servicemen.
During the Bataan siege two American pilots planned to bring silk panty gifts to Army nurses in Mindanao. Facing no room in a small plane they wore the items under their uniforms. An emergency landing in Australia followed after combat with Japanese Zeros, endangering the pilots and prompting hospital care.
A veteran Flying Tigers pilot faced six Japanese planes in a fierce duel and shot down two. With ammo exhausted he rammed a third, bailed out near the wreck, damaged his landing, and salvaged an undamaged machine gun to return to base. He reported to General Chennault requesting another plane for his gun.
General Hap Arnold recalls the Wright Brothers testing a heavier than air craft at Kitty Hawk North Carolina then achieving a historic 120 foot flight. The brothers wire sister Katherine promising to return home for Christmas, a telegram the city editor treats as a momentous scoop.
Sgt. Harry Goldberg, a leading 8th Air Force gunner and Bronx lingerie worker, asked a crew chief about diversionary dog tags during a Germany mission. He insisted on tags bearing his name Jim Kelly in case he bailed out over enemy territory.
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