New WMC Ruling Tightens War Labor Movement
Editor notes a shift to nationwide Labor Manpower Commission rules effective July 1 1944 North Carolina adopts the North Carolina Manpower Priorities Plan controlling hiring through the United States Employment Service setting ceilings and 60 day reviews while prioritizing referrals to firms crucial for war production and intensified recruitment to move workers from nonessential to essential work.
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War Manpower Commission
North Carolina
North Carolina Manor
United States Employment Service
Bond Auction Expands to 300000 for Labor Areas
Employers in North Carolina must hire under War Manpower Commission Stabilization Program. Each employer in High Point orders workers from the U S Employment Service with ceilings, numbers and occupations, current staffing at hiring quota start, and hires and terminations. Weekly reports track hires and terminations while orders are active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
War Manpower Commission
United States Employment Service
Employment Service
Aviation Unit Leaves Here After 12 Months
The 2187th AAF Base Unit detachment completed 15 months at High Point college and boarded a train for a new South Georgia station. Capt Milton Wayne, commanding officer, noted that only staff officers remain and that winding up will occur in three weeks with President G I Humphreys. Wayne praised college officials and the entire staff for cooperation.
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2187Th Aaf
College Training Air Crew
South Georgia
High Point College
Milton Wayne
G. I. Humphreys
Wayne
Dr Earl E Sechriest Visits Thomasville From Pittsburgh
Dr Earl E Sechriest, former resident of Thomasville and son of Mr and Mrs John Sechriest, is visiting en route from the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a PhD. A Elon College and local high school graduate, he holds a master's in science from Columbia. For 22 years he worked in Birmingham schools, serving as principal of Ensley High School with 2000 pupils, and is a noted authority on visual education lecturing across colleges in the south and southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Earl E. Sechriest
John Sechriest
University of Pittsburgh
Sechriest
Elon College
Columbia University
Birmingham
Ensley
Bond Auction Boosts War Loan Drive in High Point
Last night’s bond sale totaled 307 250 with nylon hose selling for 96 660 and a 50 000 desk prize bid by Myrtle Desk Co. Proceeds went to fund war efforts as the High Point campaign enters its 15th day and draws closer to Fourth War Loan totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Desk Company
Farmers’ Recreation Center
Clover Brand Company
USO
George Penny
Grady Goldston
J. J. McMurray
Cial
Gene Harris
North Carolina Theater Company
John Foy
Peerless
Rebecca Anne Culclasure
Fashion
Frances E. Dalton
Princess Beauty Shop
Lawrence C. Stoker
Palm and Gene Beauty Shop
Bonnie W. Lohr
Ward Street
Debbie S. Morrow
Beauty Nook
Fred S. Hallenbeck
Quality Beauty Shop
Sadie P. Turner
Maurice Beauty Shop
John R. Peacock
Ideal Beauty Shop
Bessie C. Boling
Lady Fair Beauty Shop
Dora Katsonis
West End
Public Relations Club Meets at War Board Office
The Public Relations club held a 10 oclock meeting at the War Price and Rationing Board with Edgar Hartley as chairman and Charles Mendenhall as co chair. Material on OPA regulations was distributed to members who will relay information to the public. The chairman will meet Dr J C Morgan on Washington street at 245 tomorrow to select six colored persons to cooperate with the club in war efforts. A colored chairman will be chosen to work directly with the elite. The club will meet only twice monthly unless a special session is needed.
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Edgar Hartley
Charles Mendenhall
Dia
OPA
J. C. Morgan
Washington Street
High Points Emphasized in PCA Air Service Bid
PCA lays out High Point's role as hosiery and furniture hub to justify new air routes. The proposal envisions a Detroit to Miami central route linking Winston Salem Charlotte Savannah Asheville Greenville Spartanburg Augusta and other East Coast cities with lower air fares and faster travel times. PCA argues 15 million people would benefit from passenger freight and mail services plus reduced circuitous routings.
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Washington
D. C
High Point
Michigan
Great Lakes
East
Florida
PCA
Detroit
Miami
Toledo
Columbus
Roanoke
Winston- Salem
Charlotte
Savannah
Asheville
Greenville
Spartanburg
Augusta
Brunswick
Jacksonville
C. Bedell Monro
Chicago
Junior Order Parade Plans July Fourth Celebrations
Three High Point Junior Order councils Guilford No. 23 Trophy No. 29 and Mechanicsville No. 347 will stage a July 4 parade starting at the YMCA and marching up Main Street to the Sheraton hotel. The event at 7 p m will include induction exercises in the hotel ballroom with R L Pope as principal speaker.
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High Point
YMCA
Main Street
Sheraton
Piedmont
Guilford
Trophy
Mechanicsville
Boy Scout Board of Review Friday at Wesley Memorial Church
A board of review will be held Friday night at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. Any Boy Scout is eligible to advance on two subjects. Additional review dates are July 28 August 25 and the next court of honor is September 4.
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Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Boards of Review
Janes Relates War Experiences From Burma Talk
Lt. Charles Janes attached to the Demobilization Records Branch spoke to the American Business Club about his Orient service. He joined General Stilwell in January 1942 for 21 months, detailing Stilwell’s Burma front and a long withdrawal to delay the enemy. He described Burma Buddhism, Japanese promises, and priests immune from civil law, and recalled a 115 man party with 18 Americans retreating 160 miles through jungles after destroying transport. He praised Stilwell as calm yet strict and Chiang Kai Shek as a sincere leader who has unified China despite feudal warlord influence.
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Charles Janes
Adjutant General's Office
Orient
Janes
Stilwell
The
Burma
Jones
India
Chiang Kai Shek
China
Regulations About Prison Mail Change Acknowledged
The text announces updated rules for mail to prisoners of war and internees held by Japan. Letters must be typed or block printed and under 24 words excluding name and sender. Envelopes marked POW mail with postage free. Complete prisoner details and sender address rules follow.
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S. C. Clark
New York
N.Y
Barker's Parents Get Purple Heart
Thomasville residents Mr. and Mrs. William Judson Barker of 1105 Trinity Street received the Purple Heart from the Navy department for Seaman First Class Joseph Grey Barker who was killed in action after being reported missing.
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Thomasville
William Judson Barker
Trinity Street
Grey Barker
Navy Department
Seaman Barker
Death of Norman W. Shel in World War II action
William C Shelton 26 of High Point North Carolina was killed in action in France during World War II. Born February 11 1918 he attended High Point schools and joined the Army in May 1942 sailing from Camp Claiborne Fort Bragg and serving in Sicily and airborne units. He is survived by his mother Mrs Annie B Shelton and a brother Thomas G Shelton of High Point.
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Grover N. Folsom
France
War Department
Rt. 1
Folsom
101St Airborne Division
England
B.S. Folsom
Williamston
Actio
Washington
Annie B. Shelton
T Dier
Northton Street
High
Thomas G. Shelton
Annie Shelt
Camp Claiborne
Fort Bragg
Sicily
Shelton
High Point
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John Diffendale
Central Beauty Shop
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Bean's Shoe Shop
South Main Street
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