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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1941
Page
4
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Shipping difficulties threaten fuel supply as about 50 Gulf port tankers are slated for transfer to Britain. The move could curb gasoline availability on the Eastern seaboard and push prices higher, intensifying calls for a southern pipeline despite railroad opposition in Georgia.
A North Carolinian recalls traveling through a Deep South town where a 15 mph pace led to a court appearance after being stopped at 45 mph. He paid 25 dollars to go free, and a local citizen warned tourists are targeted daily to fund street maintenance. The piece critiques whimsy in traffic arrests and urges common sense in enforcement.
In a stark reflection on fascist militarism, the article notes Hitler built war machines and drafted youth to staff them, while Britain and France brace for a looming clash. It contrasts German resolve with British tenacity and warns that the two powers are entering a crucial test of stamina and will.
An editorial summary cites a committee finding that court clerks gum chewing and judges running late undermine justice. It calls for repeal of unenforceable traffic laws, better judge selection, safer alt judges, bar association vigilance, and a helpful court tone to earn motorists’ respect.
The Thomasville hospital trustees chair Austin Finch leads a citizen canvass to raise 12000 toward an 18000 expansion funded partly by the Duke Endowment. The project adds 12 beds, boosting capacity from 32 to 44 for the white section. Since opening ten years ago the hospital has treated 6824 patients with a strong record.
The piece notes Mussolini's claim that Italy's partial loss in Ethiopia is only a step toward a promised triumph, while he seeks to shape public opinion. It cites The Charlotte News portrayal of Caesar as attempting to portray Albania's campaign as his own genius, with no mention of Nazi influence, and adds a wry remark about Italian humor.
Eugene W. Gound of Alcoa Tennessee shares how a shy man transformed his approach to strangers. He visits a wary neighbor, builds rapport over farming topics, and offers a battery radio for trial with no obligation. The exchange leads to a sale and lasting goodwill.
Prominent leaders urge defense bonds as national duty and moral obligation. Menzies warns against underestimating danger while Knox stresses mortal risk. Paderewski calls bonds a duty to country and future generations. A quip notes that wealth often comes from friends who avoid effort.
Principal L. R. Johnson and Professor Henry Grady Owens were elected president and secretary of the Schoolmasters Club at a supper in the school cafeteria. Certificates were awarded adult night school students at Highlands Methodist Church. Mrs. Leo Schwab has recovered enough to return home on Morris Street. Miss Carter Freeze of Hendersonville visits Southern Pines. Duke University offers land for a Durham airport. A new chain store tax is proposed in the General Assembly. Gov. O. Max Gardner to speak at the governors conference in French Lick Indiana June 13. High Point citizens win bid for college drive and local improvements. Mrs. S. T. Neal visits from Reidsville. J. W. Efird marries Miss Vada Mae Eddins. couple to travel East. Chief Justice White burial noted. German workers affected by weak mark. Broker’s wife kleptomania story unfolds in Chicago.
Walter Winchell profile sketches a Hollywood starlet as worldly yet guarded. It notes her New York nightlife aversion, disdain for double talk, charity stance, fashion awareness, and careful public image. She values sincere affection and roots her life in modest routines despite fame.
A portrait of a New York woman described through sharp traits and quirks. She avoids common labels, reads Oscar Levant, and values manners. She dislikes fuss, supports patriotic displays, and remains elusive about flirtation and social fame.
A whimsical claim suggests jazz arose when a dog with a can on its tail chased a second-hand car, mixing folklore with a playful nod to musical beginnings. The story casts the dog as an emblem of improvisation and rhythmic energy fueling early jazz legend.
Enterprise writer Peter Edson reports a defense clinic debate on how free market forces will function under Office of Price Administration controls. Walter Fuller argues OPACs encroach on manufacturers, while Walter Weisenburger lists 25 price-determining factors including costs, competition, and demand, with concerns over inflation and retroactive corrections.
Rt. Rev. Henry Knox Sherril, Episcopal bishop of Massachusetts, says peace is loved by those who love God and fellow men while others seek peace for self interest. The remark reflects a religious and ethical view on pacifism and social harmony.
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