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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
3
The article guides arm chair strategists to plan a Victory Garden by listing vegetables fit for a family, considering size of plot and the 1944 food situation. It emphasizes leafy and perishable greens, vitamin C rich items, and winter storage, with a sample chart for a family of four to estimate yearly vegetable needs and garden size.
Senator and military observers press to pause father drafts while a review of five million occupational deferments is ordered. Critics say 4-Fs appear in sports and 18 to 26 year olds are delayed while fathers with families are drafted. Quotas in nine states lag, blamed on draft hesitancy and production concerns.
Ration Roundup lists expiry dates for sugar stamp 30 and 40, meat and fats red and blue stamps, green processed foods stamps, gas and fuel coupons, shoes stamps, airplane stamps, and tire inspection intervals across multiple ration books with periods and dates through early 1945.
Nearly 6,000 public school students across 67 districts in 13 of California counties use a new state law allowing one hour weekly outside religious instruction. Helen Hefferman, chief of the division of elementary education, noted the scope.
Raleigh reports that a worker with a regular 40 hour week may face prosecution under the governor's work or fight plan if their average falls below 35 hours, unless an exemption applies. Attorney General Harry McMullan notes exceptions and clarifies jurisdiction and related legal points across several state issues.
Rep. Carl Hinshaw proposes a joint House resolution to buy Baja California from Mexico arguing it would benefit both nations. He notes the region is sparsely populated with limited infrastructure and could boost tourism and development while closing a potential invasion route for the United States. He cites potential mineral wealth and resort prospects as additional gains.
In Raleigh a state Advertising Division bulletin notes 830 inquiries in January from across the U S seeking 500 to 2000 acres for conservation or farming. Respondents include a Washington man retiring, a milk wholesaler from Ohio, and buyers from Michigan Connecticut and Virginia. Pinehurst reports January business up 100 percent over last year as visitors increase.
The War Department named temporary promotions for ten North Carolinians serving as army officers. Elevations include First Lieutenant to Captain William Harold Sams and others: Carl E Harris, Edgar M Ketchie, William Deal Aull, Kim T Speer, and more for ranks from First Lieutenant to Captain and Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant. Names and addresses listed.
War Department lists 172 U. S. soldiers killed in action with North Carolina names including Captain Dernard B. Harper Garner Asiatic area S Sgt William D Dunham Climax European area Pvt Howard Praytor Fletcher Mediterranean area Pfc Peyton R Thomas Jr Snow Hill Southwest Pacific area.
In 1726 the Chinese released a five volume encyclopedia compiling standard Chinese works spanning from 1100 B.C. to 1700 A.D. The set reflects a broad chronicle of classical literature and historical documents assembled for scholarly study.
Washington reports broad support from both parties for a measure to give war veterans first consideration for federal employment. President Roosevelt urged the move as a government example, with lawmakers from the House and Senate indicating swift action. Rep Martin and Sen Mead voiced strong backing and noted 800000 service members have already been released from the armed forces since Pearl Harbor.
A fragment notes a leather braided belt or strap hung between heavy boards beside a bed. It mentions a two tone bearing and a sale to use a gi, suggesting a martial or garment accessory context.
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