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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
5
Washington reports debate over a possible 750000 to 1000000 man regular army. Naval staff favor a 400000 force with full organization by next year. General Marshall cautions against rapid expansion citing training needs, equipment withdrawal, and risk to seasoned divisions. Congress reconvenes to decide on limits and timelines.
General Marsh told a Senate appropriations committee that military units could rise from peace to war strength, from 400000 to 500900, to fund a broader mobilization. The remarks framed a debate over defense spending and troop levels.
Johnston County faces an election to ban ABC stores after they have yielded over 100000 dollars in annual profit since their 1937 postvote establishment. Proponents claim a dry majority may win by two to one, while ABC supporters hope for a narrow win or retention of the system as a test case for county liquor policy.
DeWitt MacKenzie examines rumors of peace overtures to Germany and the British resolve to continue the fight. He notes official denials and warns that Britain's stance will face a harsh test if German aggression escalates, including refugee flows and civilian risk.
The North Carolina Woman's Christian Temperance Union calls for closing liquor stores in 27 wet counties as a patriotic duty to curb liquor losses. It urges state boards to designate closure days and appeals to the governor-nominee to keep the state free from liquor traffic, while noting possible U S government protection under prohibition statutes. Governor Hoey says county option law does not authorize permanent closures but will refer the message to the board of alcoholic control.
A small Italian made car features a single cylinder engine and reaches a 50 mph top speed while achieving 165 miles per gallon. It is reported to sell for 250 dollars.
The column by William E McKenney offers bridge insights from the renowned American card authority. It analyzes strategy, bidding, and play techniques to help players improve.
The writer analyzes a mixed pairs bridge hand from Philadelphia where Mrs. McKenney’s discards reveal card distribution. Overcall and king of diamonds lead prompt a heart shift guiding the defender to block four spades, showing the suit-directing play and cautioning against overuse.
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