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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1943
Page
4
A satirical letter mocks officials in a city council dispute over civil service reform. It accuses leaders of avoidance and cites signs of political ostrichism, urging transparency and criticizing Congress for self-inflicted failings and moves toward executive power.
Americans show limited admiration for England's India record and doubt Gandhi's leadership by Indians. They warn that freeing Gandhi could trigger chaos while stressing wartime unity and victory as the priority. Many believe India should be treated better but not risk undermining the war effort.
A critical column condemns a semi secret ration program for Congress allocating tires and gasoline with misuse cited as proof of moral lapse and patriotism erosion. The piece recalls prior controversy over X cards and laments continued political corruption in Washington.
Col J W Harrelson, dean of administration at State College, is assigned to the training section of the fourth service command for duties in the special training program at colleges and universities. He is praised for administrative impact and steady progress at State College. A separate note: housewives protest meat waste with calls to trim fat and bone rather than the meat.
A collage of citizen quotes from High Point and beyond covers war, rationing, blackout drills, education, and civic duties. Notables include Olin Love on twenty years at The Enterprise, Mrs. Mitchell on discipline, Virginia Frank on U.S.-Russia distrust, Pvt. Jeffers on blackout lights, Somervell on distribution, Thurman on women on the school board, and Harvard president Conant on civic responsibility.
Burton Heath reports a cautionary wartime view from Admiral Andrews on the long, hard road ahead and the limits of quick victory. He contrasts Axis gains with Allied plans while noting strategic moves in Europe and the Pacific. The piece also highlights General Alexander’s dramatic style and a note on excess social security tax deductions and refunds.
A biblical contemplation on mankind contrasts with a census report noting 1939 death rate at 10.6 per 1000, lowest in U S history, while birth rate reached 17.3 per 1000, up from 16.6 in 1933, per Census Bureau data.
A churning mix of wartime politics and show business appears in this column. Roosevelt pursues a fourth term with rumors of a fifth, while Lepke faces potential pardon delays for a NY electrocution. MGM and film stars contest rights to titles and roles as gossip swirls through Washington and Broadway.
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