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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1944
Page
4
A columnist argues that the postwar debt of $300 billion can be paid through increased production and higher living standards. Per capita and per family figures suggest about $2222 per person and $10,000 per family, with annual interest near $200. Growth requires steady work, fair pay, export demand, and rising domestic wealth.
A wartime analysis notes U S casualties exceed earlier totals with last month 3503 killed and 8468 wounded, pushing overall to 146186 casualties since the war began. It warns losses may grow as Western Europe and Japan campaigns unfold and urges greater home front effort.
Secretary Stimson’s claim of 27 billion in savings prompts readers to gauge big numbers. The piece then previews a shrinking field of Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor with Ballentyne favored, plus Willkie’s taxes challenge amid political bets for 1947.
Readers discuss bridge games turning to bandage rolling, income tax headaches, pen shortages, air mail feeder services, and a critique of wartime cinema. Citizens debate federal taxes, shoe strings, and classroom spirit amid local concerns and national policy.
The piece argues the Marshalls raid aims to shorten supply routes and threaten Wake Island, not to invade Japan directly. It recalls Tarawa losses, lessons applied, and notes a war bond drive with a per-person quota of 41 dollars.
A collage of show business reminiscences and vaudeville humor centers on Jim Thornton, Corbett, Lee Shubert, and a parade of witty quips. Notes on editors, soldiers and society wrap in a breezy, gossiping tone from a newspaper page.
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