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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1942
Page
4
A brief devotional note pairs Job and Robert Green quotes to reflect on divine judgment of the crafty and the sovereignty of God's commands. The verse from Job warns that schemes fail before God. Green’s line celebrates the power that no earthly force can resist.
President and leaders face questions on forcing retirement of cars not essential to the war effort as rubber shortages loom. Governors Lehman and Henderson press for broader, fairer rationing. critics urge nationwide gasoline rationing to conserve rubber and reduce wear on civilian tires.
A Morganton News-Herald column notes Hitler’s push toward the Caucasus with a million troops while warning about oil interests at Baku. It cites disrupted rail links, heavy casualties, and strategic aims in Russia and Egypt, plus a reader’s reflection on bilingual road signs in Canada.
A legislative clash over liquor tests the state with a bid for statewide prohibition by referendum versus city and county stores. Rural counties favored dry votes while cities backed stores, signaling a broader split on where store access should reside.
The Junior Chamber plans a July 13 gathering at City Lake Park for selectees and asks employers to buy tickets for each nominee and their departing employee. The gesture honors those leaving for service as Americans unite behind a common cause and the goal of a universal language.
New York social notes recount Harry Hopkins proposing to Louise Macy after a Churchill dinner, with FDR supposedly approving. The column also touches on Fred Allen, Lindbergh, Joan McVickers, Mary Anita Lieb, Shirley Howard, and Berlin’s Army show. Revelations include Melvyn Douglas political sideline and a cost to taxpayers over overheated rhetoric.
A sprawling, gossipy slice notes Broadway figures and Washington insiders amid claims about G-men, Midway rumors, and society romantic intrigue. It mentions Narita's betrothal, Chicago publisher friction with Frank Knox, and celebrity sightings from Vera Shea to Olive Cawley, with Willkie commenting on democracy and minority assets.
Dr O L Miller of Gastonia examined 52 crippled children at Woodruff Clinic. Municipal court revenues totaled 36541 19 for the past fiscal year but 3429 50 is unavailable due to the closing of Commercial National Bank. Randolph Hospital in Asheboro to be formally opened tomorrow with D B McCrary chairing the building committee. Greensboro Patriots defeated the Pointers 12 to 9 ending the latter’s season. An inquest was ordered into the death of Smith Reynolds at Winston Salem.
Twenty years ago buyers arrived for a furniture exposition and architect Herbert Hunter visited High Point College to inspect progress. Engagement announced for Esther Eichelberger to Geddie Blair Strickland. Mrs William A Eichelberger hosted a July reception at 1121 Fourth Street Portsmouth Ohio. Miss Wallie Ellis visiting sister Mary Mainard. Mrs C W Gaddy visiting sister A E Taplin. Miss Willie Davis visiting Mendenhalls in Spencer. The second week of the railroad shopmen strike opened with no settlement. 600 Nieuw Amsterdam passengers removed after a fire in the hold. Senator Thomas E Watson confined at home by bronchitis. America begins to live under a war economy says Donald Nelson.
Peter Edson analyzes WPB constraints for civilian goods and war contracts. Many small manufacturers face shutdowns or scarce orders as materials and skilled labor run short. Some reallocation of contracts helps, but vast numbers may go out of luck while larger firms gain priority for war needs.
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