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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1942
Page
4
A reflective note cites Psalm 5 6 on tender mercies and loving kindnesses and echoes the idea that all are made of the same dust. It urges mercy and justice in equal measure, drawing on Longfellow’s ethic.
The State Board of Education approved Newsome Esler’s The Growth of North Carolina as a supplementary history for seventh and eighth graders. The decision followed a contentious process with earlier debate over fifth grade use and criticism of the book’s portrayal of WPA influence, political machine governance, and farmer livelihoods. Authors of the book faced backlash for revising it to align with board views, raising questions about motives and transparency.
Irish RAF ace Paddy Finucane died after a plane in which he flew was hit by a German air strike and plunged into the sea. The same page questions the State Bar Council’s decision not to pursue ethics action against Congressman Harold Cooley amid a dispute with Kemp Battle, urging the principle over personal quarrels.
The Shelby statement by Max Gardner endorses a ten per cent salary increase for state employees including teachers. The former governor argues a $17 million surplus justifies boosts while noting the burden of prior cuts and the need to balance revenue with credits. Supporters and critics weigh political responsibility and fiscal constraints as Raleigh previews a vigorous lobby to influence the next General Assembly.
A blitz of society chatter traces looming weddings and breakups across Hollywood and Washington. Names like Marian Anderson, Walter Winchell, Judy Garland, Lana Turner, Adrienne Ames, and Gloria Pierre surface amid reports of theater sales, film deals, indictments, and possible Nazi spy ties, with a flurry of speculative attractions and personal upheavals.
A jumble of society rumors and industry notes crosses from theater to film to military moves. George Reedy Jr. leaves the Senate Gallery for the Army while Raoul Walsh reportedly rejects a race hearse offer. Beulah McFadden and Robert Decker, Lea Hofelier shifted to Yank, and Nick Arnstein joins Egypt-bound missions. Rumors swirl about Jackie Jordan’s secret wedding, Norman Williams’ Latin Quarter romance, Muzak’s Nazi tune incident, and government hotel takeovers. Rosemary Schill works as a Leon & Eddie’s hatcheck girl while studying embalming. Vera Shea may wed in Chicago.
Local news notes from Wake Forest Summer School and residents’ activities. People include Mrs Elizabeth Cuslom Kelly and H. M. Bradlock registering. Jasper L. Jones and Wesley Kiefer on a motorcycle trip to Los Angeles. Mrs R A Cox recovering from surgery. Mr and Mrs B A Litten visiting Mire and returning to Rantoul Illinois. J L Kirkman in Hugh Point Hospital. Mrs Tate Sechrest homebound after Archdale visit. Concerns mention textile mill strikes conciliation. Gov Gardner’s son James Webb Gardner eloped with Iris Rollins in Park South Carolina. Greta Garbo reportedly en route to Sweden. uncertain status.
Twenty yeas ago report notes best day for local furniture market despite railroad strike. Dancing at Sheraton Hotel with Tal Hears orchestra. Mrs Elwood Cox at Grove Park Inn. Mr and Mrs Witlis Slane guests at Sattery Park Hotel. Miss Odessa Poole visiting in Senate. Miss Mary Cunningham recovering after appendectomy at Burrus McCain Hospital. Rail telegraphers urged to donate a day’s pay to strike fund. Peru Chile border dispute to be arbitrated. ACL shops at Rocky Mount open under National Guardsmen. Sign of fall in love stories. An Illinois man who bought a diamond from a friend learns it is paste. Bookkeeping easy unless debtors have good memories. Some taxi dryers shy of shortest routes.
Peter Edson reports Henderson told the House Small Business Committee that 1940s shortages will grow five to six months hence with rationing on about 15 additional items. Small businesses face pressure from wage controls and transportation limits as war orders shift, risking many firms, especially specialty stores and auto dealers, unless subsidies save viable firms.
A wartime survey notes over 24 000 women among two million employed in aircraft factories and 2.5 million war jobs filled by US Employment Service. Auto industries show 560 000 on war work in April, with June 1941 auto employment at 538 000. Remarks on sayings and a Leerdeansay quote.
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