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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1942
Page
4
An editorial piece argues price controls may be temporary and warns debt could erode wealth if inflation persists. It cites the need to balance buying power with market forces, references Springfield Friends Meeting’s 152 year history and the Quaker aid legacy, noting contributions to local development and the enduring values of the Society of Friends.
The piece discusses price fixing for consumer goods, noting complexities beyond a fixed figure. It argues uniform retail and wholesale prices are unlikely, due to varied costs and prices, potentially squeezing large buyers and prompting a move toward price uniformity, with a confusing adjustment period ahead.
The Friends Service has offered comfort and refuge to millions, aiding French and Belgian peasants during World War One with clothing, food, seed, and poultry to restore ravaged farms. They crossed hostile borders, relenting restrictions on foreign groups, and later aided refugees in Spain and peacetime relief in the United States. Their anniversary warrants recognition for extensive service.
A county primary looms as voters express weariness with past management and Personnel practices. The piece argues a new commission could bring changes to salaried county jobs while noting candidates avoid concrete plans. Stories of who might be hired are criticized as old political tricks.
Father Flanagan at Boys Town cites a London report showing a sharp rise in juvenile delinquency since the war began and urges American adults to keep youths occupied with wholesome activities. He stresses that society must shoulder the duty to protect boys and girls and prevent a similar surge at home.
A voiced appeal warns that idleness breeds delinquency and urges every American mother to ensure children are properly occupied. War work is described as exciting yet disturbing for youth, and mothers are urged to balance duties to prevent youngsters from becoming cast away.
Enterprise Bureau columnist notes that price ceilings wage controls rationing and higher taxes loom from Washington. He warns complacent business leaders of drastic measures ahead and cites Hatch Act cases and shifts in federal roles. A Raleigh meter theft and odd hospital elevator quip close a scattered item.
A vivid montage of New York characters from late night diners to subway riders, bankers to show folk, soldiers to socialites. The piece paints portraits of urban life and wartime sacrifice with sharp, affectionate satire and a crowd of named archetypes around Broadway and Times Square.
Vivid portrait of New York’s diverse crowd from dreamers and starving artists to bankers and shoppers. It names street vendors, theatergoers, showgirls, booking agents, volunteers, and spectators, all spotlighting a city where art and hunger mingle and watching life feels like a constant performance.
Daylight saving time recommended by department heads. R B Terry to direct Cameron Morrison Senate campaign in High Point. Local high school to graduate its largest class, about 180 seniors. Roosevelt for President Club organized here. People notices report visits, weddings, and social events. News briefs include May Day observances and Lindbergh kidnapping developments.
A humorous column notes aged men from 44 to 64 in a crowd look unthreatening. A doctor jokes about sleep powders and a bar scene features three men choosing drinks. A quip about a niece’s looks and a phonetic mispronunciation closes the piece.
Peter Edson reports on the new general price schedule under Leon Henderson. The plan relies on War Price and Ration Boards and neighbor committees to enforce ceilings, with licenses at stake for violators. Key dates begin May 11 and extend to July 1, outlining records, pricing tags, and future price lists for wholesalers and retailers.
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