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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1943
Page
4
General Miller G White urged Congress to draft men with venereal disease if they have dependents, arguing treatment can cure or control transmission. He warned current policy spares men with infections while clean fathers are drafted, urging venereal camps and mandatory treatment. He cited reports of dodgers and seeks consistent, enforceable standards.
The senate finance committee tore apart the wine control bill denting wine interests by removing provisions for fortified wine sales and a $6000 director position. Backers may rally to push the measure to the senate floor but current sentiment is doubtful.
The Greensboro advisory health commission declined a merge of High Point Greensboro and Guilford County health departments proposed by Dr. Carl E Buck of the American Public Health Association After lengthy discussion High Point city health officer Dr R A Herring said the merger would not improve health services or save money Local viewpoint favored maintaining separate control to avoid reduced executive authority and divided accountability
The piece argues for strong national and state planning but criticizes the heads of the agencies Frederick A Delano and Theodore Johnson for lacking proven results. It notes the North Carolina General Assembly cut funding for its planning board and warns that planning is valuable only with credible leadership and public trust.
A mosaic of opinions from High Point residents on wartime work by women, civil service tensions, fuel and clothing rationing, and postwar planning. Notables include praise for Mrs. Judish in the Red Cross unit, critiques of authority, and calls for neighborhood recreation centers.
Peter Edson explains how neutral nations like Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Sweden, Switzerland and Argentina increasingly prefer goods over cash. U S. Commercial Corporation buys what Germany wants, using petroleum and other supplies to trade, while guarding against re exports to the axis.
A biblical verse notes that the Lord gives and takes life. A Hans Christian Andersen quote frames life as a tale written by God. The text adds that over half of foreigners entering Brazil last year chose to stay permanently.
Readers defend a town roll of honor listing thousands serving in the armed forces, countering a critic called "Contractor" who argues funds should be redirected. Proponents stress low costs, public support, and the aim to honor service members despite wartime restrictions.
A reader argues the city council dodges naming a woman to the school board and urges mobilizing men’s clubs to back women candidates. She recommends supporting strong female council hopefuls this spring to spur action and wake up politicians who dismiss women.
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