Council Split Over Civil Service Bill May Do Nothing
The city council shows opposition to the civil service secretary bill yet delays a formal statement. Observers believe the bill will pass regardless, with the civil service commission to appoint and supervise a full time secretary. The piece also defends school discipline policy, condemning face slapping by principals and noting City Superintendent Carroll’s stance against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Hudgins
Guilford
County” Democratic Executive Committee
Kirkman
Wade Renfrew
Civil Service Commission
Cit
Pruett
Charles Carroll
Carroll
Mr. Pruett
The
Enterprise
Miss Gilliam
Mr. Carroll
Newspapers and war price squeezes spark squawks
The piece defends press sympathy for wartime shortages while arguing that a few papers resist restrictions on newsprint. It cites Colorado Springs Gazette amid shortages caused by manpower and transport limits, urging responsible critique of government actions rather than self serving complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs Gazette
Washington
Local Taxi Bill Prompts Clarification by Representative Turner
Representative Tom Turner Jr clarifies a Raleigh reported taxi bill affecting High Point. He introduced the measure "by request" and has asked the committee to pause action until a local attorney explains its purpose. If not clarified soon, the bill will die in committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Turner
High Point
Enterprise
Raleigh
Turner
High High Point
Thoughts on punishment and school authority in wartime
Community members discuss corporal punishment alternatives in schools, favoring committees over single rulers for expulsions and noting parents and teachers share responsibility. They also touch on wartime duties, bonds, manpower needs, and youth activities like the Cubs collecting grease for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Cubs
George F. Edwards
Payroll Savings Plan Drives War Bond Growth
The United States Treasury outlines the growth of War Bond purchases through Payroll Savings. By December 1942 twenty five million workers enrolled with an average deduction of nine percent, funding nearly four hundred million dollars in War Bonds monthly. Projections suggest thirty million workers at ten percent, approaching half a billion dollars monthly, as more Americans support victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Treasury Department
One Man's Son Goes Off To War
A father recalls his 18 year old son’s induction into the Army as draft boards assemble 70 recruits. He criticizes home front muddling and urges decisive presidential action to organize war effort and bring soldiers home swiftly. He argues for a unified command and prompt decisions from the President and the civilian leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
War Production Board
Mr. Roosevelt
Ganization
Nelson
Wickard
McNutt
Congress
Mr. Nelson
Army
Navy
Mr. McNutt
Mr. Wickard
Washington
America
Thought and Labor Rewards Summarized
Quotation reflects perseverance and reward from labor citing II Chronicles 15 7. The saying links strength of effort to fruitful results and notes sweet reward for diligent work.
Winchell on Broadway Retired From Navy Service
Lt. Comdr. Walter Winchell is placed on the inactive list after a naval affairs committee debate over his conduct. Reports note Navy appreciation for his efforts in publicizing recruiting and his continued influence with the service through radio and newspaper work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Times-Herald
Walter Winchell
Naval Affairs Committee
Navy
Congress
Winchell
the Navy
Knox
Navy Officials
Dept. of the Navy
Sect. of the Navy
USNR
Third Naval Dist
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Frank Knox
3Rd Naval Dist
P. P. Blackburn
W. Pegler
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Recruiting
New York
Condr
Chester W. Nimitz
Floyd Bennett Field
U.S.N.R
Cuba
N. Y. Times
N. Y. World-Telegram
N. Y. Herald Tribune
New York City
U. S. Atlantic Fleet
South Atlantic
Comdr
Comdr. Winchell
VP-83
Jonas H. Ingram
S. Atlantic
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry
H. A. Cecil
Mgr
D. A. Rawley
Robert Thompson
Associated Press
N C
John Budd CO
Lexington Ave
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Jas
Civil Service Secretary
CC. M. Cates
D. A. Dowdy
Warner
Pete Armstron
Percy Payne, Jr
Armstrong
Memrt
Mrs. ©. P. Royals
Jim Steele
Col
F. A. Rains
Adjutant General's Office
E. S. Burrows
E. P. Morgan
High Point, North Carolina
Millon
By BE. A. Evans
Vauven
Broadway
Davy Jones
Chicago Tribune
Washington, D. C
Office Public Relations
A. J. Hepburn
Navy Dept
Bureau of Ships
S. 2
Robinson
Eastern Sea Frontier
Navy Relief
U. S. Navy
Adolphus Andrews
Pegler
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