High Point Citizens Reflect on Entertainment and Postwar Industry
Kentucky buyer Mark Ballinger criticizes High Point as dull but praises its residents. Vance Lanier notes crowds seeking sugar, while Olin LeBaron cites crime largely tied to alcohol. J T Ryan reports aircraft and glider production may grow locally after the war, with plastics and aluminum entering furniture. City officials weigh a State Education amendment before November vote.
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High Point
United States Army
Vance Lanier
Olin LeBaron
Council of Social Agencies
W.C.T.U
J. T. Ryan
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
War Production Board
WPB
Charles Carroll
State Board of Education
Wallaces Exit From Speakership Race Sparks Debate
The Greensboro letter notes Fitzhugh Wallace of Kinston and John Kerr of Warrenton were the main contenders for Speaker of the North Carolina House in spring. It critiques Governor Broughton’s role pressuring Wallace and argues for letting candidates fight it out rather than a default choice. The piece also comments on High Point as dull for visitors, contrasting public and private recreation.
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Wallace
Greensboro
Fitzhugh Wallace
Kinston
John Kerr
Warrenton
House of Representatives
Kerr
Broughton
Congressman Kerr
John
Washington
Odus Mull
Hoey
High Point
Ballinger
Wishful Thinking Plague of Optimism in War Time
An editorial castigates unwarranted optimism about World War II. It cites Representative May’s forecast of victory, notes Russia losses, pacific Japan advances, and US navy setbacks. It argues for gritty determination, rationing realism, and focus on necessity over “pleasure driving” to speed victory through steadfast effort.
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Washington
Representative May
House Committee On
United Nations
Russia
Pacific
Philippines
Milt Elerth
Milton Berle
Hollywood
la Martinique
Broadway
Evelyn Vernon
Mirror
Glenn Neville
City Room
Blossom Chan
Life Mag
Tim Gayle
Eaton
John Emery
Tallulah Bankhead
Tallulah
Irving Berlin
Movietown
Wyoming
Latin America
Phila
Raymond Gram Swing
Mutual
Quote from Kentucky buyer on High Point entertainment
In another column a quotation from Mark Ballinger, a Kentucky furniture buyer, offers friendly criticism of the entertainment High Point provides for visitors. The piece notes hope he will excuse the printing of his remarks.
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Mark Ballinger
Kentucky
High Point
Nelsons plan may pit Higgins yards to build war fleets
The Maritime Commission cancelled its contract with Andrew Jackson Higgins of New Orleans who would have built 100 of 10,000 liberty ships. Now Donald Nelson weighs using Higgins to construct a fleet of large 70 ton airplanes, while preferring ships.
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Maritime Commission
Andrew Jackson Higgins
New Orleans
Commission
Donald Nelson
Higgins
Glenn Martin
Mars
Broadway Gossip and Stars in Wartime New York
Walter Winchell notes on Broadway stars and celebrities at theatre doors and studios. Gertrude Niesen, Miriam Franklin, Peggy Joyce, Walter Pidgeon, Louise Macy, Alice Faye and many others appear in sightings around Broadway and Times Square, with anecdotes about Hollywood life, draft talk, and social scenes.
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Gertrude Niesen
Jaeger
Burma
Miriam Franklin
Peggy Joyce
Paramount
Walter Pidgeon
Spencer Tracy
Louise Macy
Harry Hopkins
Reuben’s
John Cullen
Coast Guardsman
Alyce Nelson
Leon
Eddie
Alice Faye
59Th Street Plaza
Ann Miller
Hollywood
Irvin Berlin
Howard Herty
Hwood
Piedmont Baptist moderator named in local church notes
Clarence A. Smith is named moderator of the Piedmont Baptist Association to succeed himself Rev. F. L. Conrad to speak at the second union service Sunday evening. Rev. T. H. Winey conducts a revival in Asheboro. In other notes Miss Louise Salsbury visits Winston-Salem. Mr and Mrs Ed mond Shoup visit Tate family in Memphis. Miss Alice McRae Caldwell returns from Washington NC.VA News Briefs Ziegfeld founder Flo Ziegfeld dies in Los Angeles. Mount Airy furniture workers begin a strike. Phillies beat Dodgers 10 2 in Philadelphia. Guilford County is left out of revised school allotment funds.
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Clarence A. Smith
Piedmont Baptist Association
F. L. Conrad
T. H. Winey
Gospel Tabernacle
Asheboro
Louise Salsbury
Frank Shaffner
Winston-Salem
Edmond Shoup
Memphis, Tenn
Flo Ziegfield
Ziegfeld Follies
New York
Los Angeles
Calif
Mount Airy
Phillies
Dodgers
Philadelphia
Guilford County
Brief Quotations And Wry Observations From A Varied Page
A collection of short, dated remarks and opinions spanning social norms and politics. Includes lines on behavior, gender, religion, and postwar reflections from figures like Churchill Laski Bennett Hoover. The tone is compact editorial quips and public figures contextualized in early 20th century discourse.
Statewide rationing conference spreads thrift lessons
A Raleigh correspondent reports on a statewide consumers conference at State College under the Office of Price Administration. Attendees learn rationing basics, with emphasis on avoiding travel to conferences. The piece notes related efforts in salvage, gas coupons for circuit riders, and NC farmers selling surplus eggs for substantial cash. It also covers seed inspection rights, CCC seed issues, and the finance of agricultural services.
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Office of Price Administration
State College
G. L. Bateman
OPA
North Carolina
N. C. Department of Agriculture
State Grange
N.C
PURE
S&states
Washington
J. M. Broughton
W. Kerr Scott
Dave S. Coltrane
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Triple A
Commodity Creditivisions
N. C
Eastern Carolina
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Department of Agriculture
General Fund
Government Sets 1541 Fur Price Ceiling
A government ceiling of 1541 on fur prices is announced. Citizens plan to adapt by repairing old coats and delaying purchases. The quotes include remarks from WPB Planning Committee chairman Robert Nathan and WW II era figures Wendell Willkie and General Archibald Wavell.
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Robert Nathan
WPB Planning Committee
Ancient praise echoes through time in Tacitus words
A concise reflection on Tacitus extolling ancient things across eras, noting reverence for past achievements and enduring relevance beyond contemporary times. The sentiment frames history as a guiding measure for present culture and wisdom.
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Washington, N. C
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Chicago
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America
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Capital Square
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