Fourth War Loan Drive Calls High Point to Meet Quota
The High Point drive aims for a 35 865 000 goal with volunteers led by Ed Mendenhall. City leaders urge citizens to buy war bonds and stamps as Allied forces push Germany and Japan, stressing personal sacrifice and patriotism in support of the war effort.
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High Point
Germany
Pacific
Ed. Mendenhall
America
H. N. Williard
High Point Saveings and Trust Company
Sun Billboards and Hobby Tax Debate Stir Chicago to North Carolina
The Sun newspaper, launched by Marshall Field, becomes a point of contention as Senators push an amendment to curb deductions from hobby enterprises. Senator Clark accuses Field of unprofitable ventures, linking them to tax avoidance. American Legion leaders urge universal military service, arguing veterans favor it and warning lawmakers against fear-driven policies.
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Senate
Sen. Clark
Missouri
The
Sun
S.C
Scaredy Cats and the Draft Debate in Congress
A column attacks lawmakers for fear of labor, the farm bloc, the President, and new policy. It contends Congress now fears veterans’ votes and the public reaction to a draft law proposed to hasten victory, framing lawmakers as timid actors in a tense political moment.
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American Legion
Veterans’ Vote
Congress
President’s Puzzle of P Words Prompts Press Parleys
The Evening Star comments on the President known for a penchant for words starting with P. It notes the paradox of a famed leader delaying public pronouncements while press members press for plans and purposes. The piece defends reporters as plucky patriots pursuing prudent publicity.
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Evening Star
High Point War News and Community Happenings Show Avaried World
The North Carolina American Legion post officers conference ends with National Commander Atherton set to speak. Veterans advocate universal service acts. Junior Chamber backs infantile paralysis fund drive. Missing soldiers, wounded and homecomings are noted along with civic notes on debt, gear, and local sports results.
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North Carolina
Voices From The Crowd On Draft News And Daily Life
Quotations from Mrs Beulah Harris Lawrence Joyner Z Walser Carl Edmunds William Edwards Howard Nichols Cecil Haworth Roy McMillan and Paul Clapp reveal attitudes on draft classifications church attendance entertainment electric water bills and public affairs amid wartime strain. The remarks cover compliance skepticism social behavior and civic duties.
Soldiers Letter From War Front Outlines Postwar Vision
An Army captain’s letter to his father, published here, argues that wartime experiences in the Southwest Pacific have sharpened Americans’ view of freedom and politics. He urges wiping out enemy youth to prevent future conflict and warns against imperialism and deceptive politics at home.
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Roy McMillan
Raleigh
Washington
Southwest Pacific
Italy
America
Old
England
Amherst
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J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry
A. Cecil
Mgr
D. A. Rawley
Robert Thompson
Postice
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Ave
N.Y
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Enterprise
Dmon
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Franklin
Chicago
the Sun
Marshall Field
North Carolina Department of the American Legion
Jos
Junior Chamber of Commerce
National Federation For
R. Kenner Amos
Sherman Aycock
Willard C
Billy) Myers
J. O. Myers
Madison Avenue
Walter Whitt
Wrenn Street
Walter Mitchell
Cpl
Fred Hollingsworth
U. S
W. H. Hollingsworth
Lindsay Street
North Africa
Gilbert
Gib
Dale Loyd
G. W. Loyd
East Green Street
Loyd
Glenn G. Perry
Mayo Clinic
Arthur Neve
High Point Community Chest
Naval Reserve
Fort Schuyler
New York
West End Coal Company
Ralph Harbinson
Uwharrie Council
Lexington
H. B. Shannon
War Production Board
Yadkin River
M. L. Foust
Barker Street
War Department
Pvt
William H. Foust
Gilbert Islands
Williams
Tarawa
High Point High Black Bison
High Point College Panthers
Reidsville
Highs
Salisbury
Bison
Panthers
Davidson
Carolina
Beulah Harris
Draft Board Four
Itriy Peace
Lawrence Joyner
Z. J. ‘Alser
Carl Edmunds
William Edwards
the Broadhurst
John L. Lewis
Howard Nichols
Pennsylvania
Lewis
Cecil Haworth
Agen
Rman
Paul Clapp
City Legal Division
Grove H. Jones
Duke of Winsor
Nassau
Karl Gibson
Japan
Paul Mallon
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