Maxwell Controversy Signals Possible Move Against Revenue Chief
The piece traces possible retaliation against A J Maxwell former commissioner of revenue and head of the tax research department. It notes bills in the legislature aimed at raises for high salaried state workers and reorganizing the tax unit with a salary cut, with speculation about Maxwell’s future and Broughton’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Maxwell
Fomer
Maxwell
Broughton
Revenue
Revenue Department
Tax Research
Women in Shoe Rules Stir World War II Policy
The War Production Board faced criticism over shoe regulations affecting families. Officials claimed size standards like 4-B were used, drawing derision for alleged bias and inconsistent measurements. Critics argued the rules targeted women while men’s measurements remained unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
Donald Nelson
Nelson Company
WPB
President's wartime speech outlines broad plans for Europe and Japan
The article lauds the president’s televised outline of future offensives in Europe and against Japan. It notes the speech stressed policy and plans already voiced, pointing to cautions for the French and North African factions. It warns against associating with crooks, nations alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Europe
Africa
Quislings
Lavals
Laval
North Africa
High Point youth tops Duke Phi Beta Kappa honors
A High Point student Stephen Chester Clark Jr. leads Duke University’s 12 new Phi Beta Kappa inductees, with two North Carolinians in the group and three women. The piece notes ample praise for the well rounded class and jokes about contemporary youth and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Chester Clark, Jr
High Point
Duke University
Phi Beta Kappa
Stephen Chester Clark
Duke
Thoughts on Work, Legislation and War Spirit in High Point
A chorus of locals comments on working women and juvenile delinquency, school support legislation, press freedom, sugar rationing, recreation needs, and war industry roles. Notables include Gladys Kivett, R F Garwood, George Seldes, Louise Atwood, James M Harris, J F Jones, W E Krueger, C F Allen, R L McMillan, and Rep Louis Judlow. The remarks touch everyday civic life, defense efforts, and economic shifts amid wartime concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
James M. Harris
Murray Urges Wage Reforms and Inflation Watch
Murray argues for wage adjustments to curb substandard pay, urging equalized raises and 48 hour work weeks with premium after eight hours. He warns inflation risks and emphasizes aiding lower income workers amid wartime costs. The piece also notes demand for morale boosting Victory Book Campaign titles for troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.so
Philip Murray
Congress
Murray
War Labor Board
Ray
C.ilo
Milwaukee Alderman Seeks 5000 City Vacant Lots as Victory Gardens
Rationing reduces driving as more pedestrians appear. An alderman proposes converting 5,000 vacant city lots into Victory gardens to aid wartime food production. Rail weights and Renaissance wood carving noted for context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Poetic Reflection on Blessing Across Ages
A brief verse echoes a blessing from Numbers and a centuries old view of blessing. It contrasts today’s blessing with a blessing that began a thousand years ago, invoking a timeless, pious sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Brass hat ism spans civil life and war readers
A reader defends officers as human despite Army discipline, urges reconciliation between upper and working classes after World War II. The letter endorses Roosevelt and the Enterprise wartime section High Point At War, criticizes a Soldiers Memorial Board funding as wasteful, cites WPB cost limits and urges war bonds instead.
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Army
Navy
England
Franklin D. Roosevelt
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
United States
WPB
Sizemore
Mr. Goose
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
R. B. Jerry
H. A. Cecil
Mgr
D. A. Rawley
Robert Thompson
Associated Press
N C
Ene
John Budd CO
Lexington Ave. N
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Vernor
Jme
Houghton
Horton
Horton and Well
Fred Orrison
Washington
Stalin
Berlin
Casablanca
Gladys Kivett
R. F. Garwood
North Carolina
Guadalcanal
George Seldes
Enterprise
Archie Bennett
Louise Atwood
J. F. Jones
Sam
W. E. Kreuger
C.F. Allen
R. L. McMillan
Civilian Defense
YWCA
Mildred Davis Anthony
Christ
Rep
Louis Judlow
Indiana
Daniel P. Woolley
New York
Burton Heath
WLB
Mur
Elsie Dinsmore
High Point, North Carolina
Farly
Polo Players
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