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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1944
Page
4
The row between the White House and Congress leads to a simplified income tax system. The President did not veto over returns and Congress’ mess is blamed. Representative Doughton says millions won’t face tax blanks again and pushes a pay as you go law.
The South offers support for Bob Doughton’s tax simplification proposal. He envisions merging three calculations and moving to wage withholding, making the final tax due at year end with no returns. The piece praises simplicity and warns against adding complex “ifs” and “buts.” The regional note lauds Southern wartime patriotism and foreign policy acumen from the era.
The piece traces Finland's 1939 conflict with Russia, noting Soviet aggression and Finland's forced role. It analyzes how Germany's entry shifted Finland into new alignments, and suggests Finland may soon escape its perilous position as German influence wanes.
Sergeant Howard L. Grigsby writes his mother from the South Pacific reflecting on spiritual revelations sparked by Guadalcanal and battle. He recounts dissatisfaction with childhood churches, finds belief amid war, and argues all religions are true but human interpretations vary. He notes a Japanese report claiming German control of the Russian front as a bigger lie than Truk.
Desk Sergeant H F Richardson notes most drunkenness cases are among 30 plus and tied to weekends after pay. urges youth to work in gardens. Miss Gail Montgomery advises proof of age for job seekers under 20, while Charles Wagner and others discuss city ordinances, school gardening, and youth activities. Ben Herman notes cordial but civil disagreement at a High Point College meeting.
Washington column argues against a civilian draft proposed by President Roosevelt. It cites House leaders denying support, consents from unlikely allies, and warns the plan risks totalitarian control, stripping civilian rights, and undermining democracy amid wartime needs.
High Point details hospital funding from Dr Rankin and local building trust, War Department promotions for Parker Miller and defense crews. Measles precautions limit hospital visits. draft exams underway. OPA ride program stats. city council approves Knox Lake naming and fire protection plans. Cager results, college and Fort Bragg games recap.
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