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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1941
Page
7
North Carolina’s milk output shows a gain through June with average per cow at 13.0 pounds, up from 12.5 pounds a year earlier, despite drought pressures. Wesson, state statistician, notes cooperatives aiding the increase as farmers face drought threats to crops and herds.
Raleigh dispatch reports hog prices in North Carolina up nearly 100 percent from a year earlier and continuing to rise toward the 10-year 1930-39 average. Dairy data show 1940 milk cows averaged 3,870 pounds per cow, 3.6 percent above the 10-year average, with 4.4 percent butterfat. U.S. May production rose about 7 percent year over year, and per capita output exceeded the 1935-39 average by 7 to 8 percent after population growth.
The article reviews General Gray Otis organizing a Philippine Constabulary to police renegades and restore order, detailing Filipino and Moro volunteers trained by Americans. It notes Goldwyn staff collaborating for authenticity and mentions The Real Glory starring Gary Cooper with David Niven and Andrea Leeds, directed by Henry Hathaway.
Raleigh reports Governor Broughton told the State Highway and Public Works Commission that about 83,000,000 from the State Highway Fund surplus would be allocated for defense road projects. The Netherlands Indies insurance business is under government control. Molasses and cane waste will substitute coke there. Argentina's government holds over 1,000,000 tons of linseed bought from growers at a fixed price.
A Greensboro area native Ed Murrow rose to prominence as Columbia Broadcasting System London correspondent. The profile notes his wartime reporting from Europe his awards from the Overseas Press Club and his commitment to accurate impartial broadcasts for American listeners. It details his education Washington and Stanford universities and his family ties to Guilford County North Carolina.
The American Discount Company moves to 304 South Main Street in High Point, expanding staff and broadening its services beyond auto dealer financing. Manager J P Temple says the firm will offer all auto loans, refinancing, and FHA home modernization loans to the public, leveraging long experience and resources across 14 NC, AL, GA, FL, and TN offices.
Graduates of the 42nd unit of the Safe Driving School express thanks to instructors and sponsors. Letters praise the program for turning learners into safety minded drivers and urge broader participation. The 43rd unit is forming and interested persons may enroll at the High Point police department.
A fragmented tale mentions Lucas Gallegos with pets in Albuquerque, a dog giving birth to three puppies, a hen caring for them, and a dog sulking nearby. It recalls prominent figures from Summer township including Jonathan Worth, a NC governor, and notes two territorial governors born in the house of Edward R. Murrow.
Paul B Orkley head of the voice department and Glee Club at Woman's College UNC Greensboro has been chosen to conduct Smetana's Bartered Bride for the Festival Opera Group. Performances will be in High Point and Winston-Salem during the week of July 20. He is a noted baritone soloist and conductor with extensive study and awards.
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