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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1943
Page
4
The editorial harshly criticizes the Office of Price Administration for rationing rules that favor hoarders. It argues that half month back payments and point reductions reward stocking up before the freeze while penalizing ordinary buyers. The piece condemns premature announcements and enforcement failures.
Henry Ingram, long time North Carolina American Legion state commander from Asheboro, dies suddenly. His eight months at the helm boosted veterans service and mobilized national support. High Point and the legion mourn a neighbor with notable accomplishments and leadership. The article notes political maneuvering around a council bill and civil service commission oversight.
Politics this week centers on a bill before the General Assembly to appoint a full time secretary for the civil service commission. The city council may oppose the measure if members maintain their current stance. A delegation will carry petitions to Raleigh for Guilford’s senators and representatives.
In a wartime note the author calls for a statewide blackout except the far western region. The piece urges a 100 percent effort in High Point and warns against complacency that could delay victory. It stresses every American must fulfill wartime duties even if some doubt the measures.
The Safe Place Statistics claim GM employees show lower on the job injuries than elsewhere. Time lost to plant accidents is tiny compared with absences for personal reasons noted as laziness or lingering morning after. The piece questions patriotism of absenteeism amid currency production notes.
Residents and officials including Fire Chief Ingram and local grocer Bill Ingram weigh in on Principal Pruett’s handling of a student. Editorials, prison punishment parallels, and social issues mix with wartime rationing talk as townsfolk share views on youth behavior and civic standards.
A compilation of satirical and critical pieces discusses Japanese stereotypes and wartime strategy, critiques Victory magazine and FDR portrayal, and urges restraint in witch-hunt rhetoric. It cautions against propaganda, urges factual reporting, and praises justice department prudence during WWII.
A relish combining cranberries orange and sugar creates an attractive garnish for roast ham or turkey. Chop cranberries and seeded oranges, mix with sugar and corn syrup, chill, and serve in orange cups around the roast.
A column snippets show a newly elected Arkansaw Democrat clashing with Rep Clare Luce, plus tales of Dorothy Parker humor, Broadway agents, a studio starlet quest, and an industrial engineer player. Highlights include witty barbs, phone club futility, and a prankish autographed photo delay.
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