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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1942
Page
4
A compact quotation set contrasts biblical wisdom with Lord Bacon on anger. It notes patience surpasses strength and self control guards wealth, while anger dulls wit and wastes resources. The phrasing blends religious verse with a historic essayist’s view.
In Elkin area officials faced demand for a limestone project on the Yadkin River for agricultural use. A survey by a hired engineer was promised to assess economics, comparing with the Woodlawn deposit in McDowell County. Officials noted that mining for lime as a byproduct of road work may be costly and questioned private leasing without royalties.
The governor defends a principle that able bodied relief beneficiaries should not eat at public expense. He urges the WPA to trim rolls of those unwilling to farm North Carolina, warning of rising farm labor shortages and potential rationing if conditions worsen. He suggests employing civilians, internees, or prisoners of war to work on farms if needed.
Walter Lippmann argues Washington leadership shows slim light amid official inefficiency. He notes a struggle inside government to move from passive to active leadership, urging fewer committees and more functional effectiveness to win against a strong foe.
Washington columnist Ray Tucker critiques wartime policy clashes among public officials business groups and lawmakers over airfields depots and defense projects. He argues Johnson Nelson and the War Production Board delay essential shifts while politics shape strategic decisions. The piece notes bipartisan meddling and warns on rubber shortages affecting U.S. civilization.
A collage of witty notes and commentary from the era includes Walter Winchell's toast to Frank Fay and reflections on Broadway, politics, and showbiz. The piece threads humorous quips about actors, maps, scandals, and public figures, ending with a quip about George Jessel.
A jumble of quips and quotes on inflation, censorship, draft boards, and public life reflects postwar tensions. Notable lines critique price controls, political appointments to draft boards, and the idea of free speech under censorship threats, while other bits joke about tardiness and housewives’ influence on markets.
A collection of reader messages critiques Navy Relief shows and wartime politics. Includes a 12th birthday fund request from Bessie Allen Ross, mentions of MacArthur and aging leaders, and satire on American patriotism and public opinion. The letters reflect home front humor and public discourse during wartime.
The column lists ten days of wartime regulations touching daily life from canned goods to clothing, fuel, housing, and personal purchase limits. It notes substitutions like glass for tin, rayon hosiery, ration book 1, and job controls, with warnings about price ceilings, material shortages, and consumer constraints. It also mentions gun disposal rules and a comic commuter exchange at the end.
A collection of brief remarks arguing that whispers spread beliefs and that progress comes from action rather than sitting idle. Attributed to Rayt or Sunshina, the lines reflect a blunt stance on motivation and influence.
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