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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1942
Page
4
The article discusses the Presidents plan to mobilize American industry for war, emphasizing aluminum, synthetic rubber, and other critical materials. It notes expert estimates of plane output versus actual capacity, and compares civilian auto production to wartime needs, highlighting the scale of manpower and factory shifts required to meet the national security goals.
The piece critiques presidential loyalty to trusted allies in office, citing Secretary of Labor and Mayor La Guardia as examples. It notes opposition in Congress over civil defense leadership and an attempted legislative move to remove the director, while the President remains steadfast despite criticisms.
The text argues the President appointed a college faculty member to assist La Guardia as executive vice director, while remaining his New York appointee. The piece criticizes centralization of civilian defense authority and accuses the President of violating his own congressional guidance.
The broadcast states American Pacific fleet is destroyed and Britain crippled, predicting Japan will seek a full sea battle. It urges Allied success in Europe, arguing Hitler's downfall is essential to prevent a German rebound that could allow Japan to win. France could be drawn back into the war if Germany recovers.
A reflective article on Moses and divine correction, interpreting chastisement as training rather than punishment. It traces Moses from Egypt to Mount Nebo, compares Mosaic law with Hebrews, and notes how nations and the church faced peril through pride and neglect of truth, urging repentance and mercy.
Walter Winchell on Broadway collects quips about politicians diplomats and actors from varied sources. It includes jests about Carter Glass Charles Adams Dawes Henry Fletcher Harpo Marx and Winston Churchill, plus witty lines about Shaw Zangwill and Pound, ending with a note that the piece continues on Page 3 See B.
An exploration of the origins of war terms across languages. The study traces bellum to duellum and duo, shows Germanic roots for war with Kreig and werra, and links worry to worse. It then shifts to wealth terms, from welthe to weal, wealth versus good, and medieval uses.
In a reflective column, the author recalls sunless winters, celestial sights at Trinity College, and a World War era eclipse. He urges faith and resilience, cites Dostoyevsky on prayer, and argues that learning happens daily beyond schools. He highlights S O Schaub’s telescope insights and celebrates Earth as crammed with heaven.
A New Canaan writer Philip Hanson Hiss presents Bali a first rate travel book revealing Bali beyond staged dances and hotel life. Richmond Barrett reviews Good Old Summer Days a brisk survey of Newport Narragansett Pier Saratoga and Long Branch with witty portraits and a war era gloss.
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