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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1942
Page
5
National leaders clash over wartime strategy and party politics as the Senate battles over the Smith Cox drive and labor policy while Congress studies pension disbursements for varies federal service retirees. The piece traces shifts in public messaging, party infighting, and calls for transparency amid war mobilization.
A stirring editorial calls for immediate self government for India, warning that Gandhi Nehru and the Moslem League push for independence or partition. It notes vast diversity of races and princes, Gandhi’s Congress boycott, and Pakistan plan, warning that delay risks unrest and Japanese gains. Cripps is cited as key in forming Churchill's cabinet to untangle the crisis.
In chapter four Parris and Renee covertly declare a special spot by a pond their secret place while Sunday routines unfold. Parris, admiring Renee and Cassandra Tower, navigates church, social circles, Drake McHugh, and plans to slip away with friends to the icehouse for a cooler escape.
A dense listing of radio programs for Eastern War Time on Wednesday March 4 includes drama serials, musical breaks, news segments, and special features. Named shows feature The Three Suns Wayne Van Dyne Dan Rather-like hosts, Navy Band segments, Captain Midnight and The Lone Ranger repeats, Caribbean Nights, Dancing Orchestras, and news with Gabriel Heatter. The schedule highlights multiple time blocks from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. and beyond, with a mix of drama, music, commentaries, and variety.
Report describes a group who seized a plane and fled across Europe from Romania to Bucharest, Italy, France, and England. In Britain they enlist in the Anti-Aircraft Command, with women operating radio locators predictors and height finders to assist the men who man the anti-aircraft batteries.
Conn air raid warden Victor Mandato recalls a blackout gone wrong. A farmhouse lights failed after his warning and a pig attacked him in darkness. He toppled a stone wall and landed in a ditch, narrowly avoiding further injury as the night descended into chaos.
Washington March 4. Production Chief Donald M. Nelson ordered the army and navy to bring thousands more factories into War production by suspending competitive bidding on arms contracts. Small firms to be used for simple standardized items while large plants concentrate on tanks planes and big guns. The policy shift aims for quicker deliveries at small cost increases. Also a Boston note reports the Quartermaster Corps finds apple pie is soldiers favorite dessert ahead of ice cream and other sweets.
In St Petersburg Florida the annual St Petersburg Open drew about 100 golfers led by Craig Wood Gene Sarazen Billy Burke and Ben Loving as top pros prepared for next weeks Miami four ball and the Augusta Masters with a 5000 purse and warmup value. Ben Hogan joined the field for a late arrival to gauge form ahead of major spring events.
A March 4 report from New York summarizes that shortages of everyday goods are not imminent. Manufacturers stockpiled peace time goods in advance. wholesalers and retailers show abundant inventories though factory stocks are high. Analysts note higher prices drive much of the sales gains, and consumer fears of a near term shortage are dismissed.
Mrs. Nancy Poston announces 54 additional books for the Victory Book campaign to aid armed forces. New contributors include dames J E Auman R C Sovars John S Welborn and Herbert Dunkelberger. Donors may leave books at city reception points or call 4525 to arrange sending via the Public Library.
An old time ad promotes Penetro for cold relief claiming vapor action inside and counter irritation outside. It touts a two way function with a vanishing cream concept and mentions Fenetro as the product, priced 25c for single and 3c for double size.
A wartime appeal asks every citizen to buy United States Defense Bonds and Stamps. Emphasizing urgency, it promotes $25, $30, $100 and $1,000 bonds to fund ships, planes, and guns and stresses that every hour counts in defeating the enemy.
McKenny on Bridge discusses when to lead from tenace and from topless suits as part of defense. It notes the risk of opening blind away from tenaces and the potential to establish top tricks if partner holds an honor. The article analyzes a typical bidding situation indicating defenders’ indicators.
In this bridge discussion South bids diamonds and considers three no trump after North rebids spades, indicating a long strong diamond suit. East reasons his queen will drop and plans to force trumps, while West’s potential honors and the defense’s need to develop tricks are weighed to prevent South from a game.
The Loyal Order of Moose at its meeting here last night voted a $23 donation to support the Day Nursery at Emma Blair School and authorized the purchase of one Defense Savings Bond each month. Plans were discussed to aid High Point boys in military training.
Washington March 4 A 10 hour lighting blackout covered the capital and suburbs. Government buildings were exempt as defense officers inspected areas in Maryland and Virginia. James M. Landis OCD director and Army officers praised residents and merchants for near perfect cooperation during the 8 pm to 6 am blackout. Senator McCarran toured 27 miles expressing surprise and approval of compliance while urging federal buildings to join in the blackout spirit.
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