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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
4
A fragmentary devotional line invoking trust in the Lord as help and shield. The text bleeds into a devotional sentiment about fear, blessing, and absence of weight or bitterness, attributed to Henry Francis Lyte with garbled preceding scripture reference.
The Virginia governor, incognito, questions locals about a murder conviction of a Black tenant farmer. With liberals abroad pressing for commutation, the governor prepares extra judicial moves while defending due process and resisting mob action. The Asheville conference and loyal aides bolster his stance.
The piece argues replacing a British general with Sir Archibald Wavell would gain little sympathy in America. It notes Wavell’s prewar record and Africa successes, but his Greece losses and later assignments undermine confidence. Churchill, though bold, mixes risk with caution, and Britain’s resolve is emphasized as preventing Nazi victory.
The speaker emphasizes that soldiers deserve service and laments gouging in business. He notes the gouge behavior is not limited to the South, suggesting nationwide concern over price exploitation affecting military personnel and others.
North Carolina liquor interests consider forming a public relations agency to promote county control and oppose a statewide referendum. A committee led by J. O. Coty of Durham proposes open lobbying, funded by county ABC boards and possibly aided by national groups, to influence the next legislature. The move, framed as open and above board, targets the next session and aims to defend the wet counties’ revenue and control system.
In a bustling column note, Walter Winchell surveys New York social buzz from Mrs. Quentin Reynolds to the Duke of Windsor, tapping midtown characters, stage chatter, and a panorama of Broadway figures. The piece weaves gossip, sightings, and quick quips about celebrities, hustlers, and the city’s lively night scene.
A collage of show biz notes from Broadway and Times Square includes Fred Stewart on WJZ at 10 43 p m and Bar bara Stanwyck in The Gay Sisters. Revuers perform at Park Central Roof and Paul Hagens book Will Germany Crack. Doc Marcus performs magic at La Conga while Eagle Squadron features Robert Stack. Les Browns disc Sweet Eloise and Hastings House publishes Fair Is Our Land. Ruth Lowe smiles in Broadway Smalltalk while Gypsy Rose Lee performs a modified strip tease in Star and Garter. Equity releases bond funds for Jessels show as Taylor Wilson elopes with Judy Ford. Two AP girls Reggie and Lois Doyle are noted. Chatter asks why Chamberlain Brown gets work for pay. Eddie Dow ling newest to Romeo the Orientals. Manhattan Murala describes a windy garden path to a West 69th Street chapel and Times Square good-night kisses. The Waldorf door man with pince-nez is noted, along with a joke about Joe the chimp. Broadway Wishguy ends with You Never Know What Fools You Are Until Youve Parted.
An emergency appeal for $50,000 will be conducted at one o clock in High Point to meet current obligations and pay interest through August 15 enabling High Point College to open in September. A mass meeting at Gospel Tabernacle discussed labor unrest and jobless protests against outside labor. The Rt Reverend Edward A Penick will preach and administer confirmations at St Marys Episcopal Sunday at eleven. Two thieves stole two wheels from Rev TH O Millers garage but left the jack. Congress expects adjournment delays Roosevelt push to block two thirds majority for nominee at Chicago convention. Siam poised to topple pie. a local trade quip notes a tornado like wind. An artist used a painting to keep the wolf away from the door, critiqued by a critic. The 48 hour week is cited as optimal for mass production workers.
A fragment comments on rationing and wartime controls from pepper to footwear. The speaker muses on regulation of hairpins and shoe soles and jokes about copper ced hoole and the hoped return of a copter. The tone hints at daily life during the war and the idea that the ultimate consumer will perceive the ongoing conflict.
Peter Edson in Washington reports that the War Manpower Commission struggles to move migratory agricultural and industrial workers due to lack of funding and no drafted directives from the Office of Defense Transportation. Rail carriers propose regular coach rates. truck transport across state lines faces ICC restrictions. Rubber shortages hinder Willow Run plant worker commutes, prompting emergency housing near Detroit and bus plans. Rail traffic to Washington increases as agencies expand and a revised list of about 24 key offices emerges amid a near 100-strong war-agency network.
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