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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1942
Page
4
O V Kester a retail furniture dealer warns up to 40 percent of U S small businesses may close within a year as war strain lasts. He says furniture stores must refit to radios and other goods and will have to adapt or shutter. Local figures urge patriotism, vote, and support for war effort amid drafts and school amendment debates.
The public is urged to vote against the pending amendment granting Governor Broughton control of the school board and major school funds. It would empower a 12 of 15 board with political influence and create a powerful hiring system. The piece argues the amendment is undemocratic and risky, advocating defeat and a safer replacement later.
A Pacific coast critique denounces efforts to bar skilled Negro workers from shipyards, while union pressure forces Kaiser to hand recruiting to the union and the U.S. Employment Service. The piece also condemns Byrnes for limiting court review of executive orders, arguing such orders override Congress. Signed by S. B. H.
The passage notes an ipsedinit law setting a $25,000 salary cap, imposed by the Economic Administrator Byrnes under presidential orders after Congress rejected the limit. It argues the measure, though controversial, reflects wartime needs and questions democracy’s functioning under a national economy.
This column argues farm wives already contribute heavily to production, urging deeper solutions beyond urging wives to work in farms. It critiques open mindedness overfill and notes soldiers know beans. It mentions war bonds and references Mrs R surveying occupied France from Dover cliffs.
Newcomers thrill Broadway with light comedies and operettas amid a busy night. Casts including Leon Ames Barbara Bel Geddes Phyllis Avery and Karen Morley deliver lively performances while reviews praise the revival and new films from Hollywood.
Greensboro and High Point officials will discuss welfare problems at a Thursday noon luncheon. Willam Boomstead, Democratic candidate for Congress, will speak at Emma Blair School Building tonight. A large parade with 3 000 participants is planned Friday night featuring hooverarts freaks and torches. Pope to speak at Wesley Memorial mid week service on greatness passes by. A Halloween party was held at the home of Helen Howard and J W Henderson Saturday. David Earp of Sylva married Rebecca Hernan in the local synagogue Sunday at 5 oclock. News briefs note the election race intensifying with about 800 citizens expected to vote near Tuesday. Hoover plans three speeches on his California trip. Yegemen robbed the People's Bank in Catawba, stealing 2000 dollars.
The chamber of commerce cites an annual loss near 100000 due to e press delays in the North. Jose Williams, the lone gypsy, was buried at Oakwood Cemetery as relatives paid respects at High Point. Notables include Gladys T. Kelly and Anna Hantt among hospital leaders and visitors attend the North Carolina Hospital Association meeting. Thomas Nelson Page, former U S ambassador to Italy, died in Hanover County Virginia. Fascists seize power in Milan as Rome’s authorities react. DAR convention announces purchase of the Constitution House in Halifax County. Bonar Law urges renewed U S interest in the League of Nations.
Improvements at State Hospital Morganton included purchase of 5102.31 in new farm machinery and 4242.74 in modern kitchen equipment. Announced 206 acres of land and 380 cows added to the dairy herd amid administrative changes. Governor Broughton and the council push quick action. Army Week proclaimed with Navy Day observance and Marine Day. enlistment drive targets 18 and 19-year-olds. Open letter from Umstead and Knight criticizes school board amendment. debate seen as stirring public interest and civic participation.
Quotations from Senator Wayland Brooks and President Roosevelt praise the Navy’s role, note transportation and materiel challenges, and mention ration book reductions by Christmas. Capt Forrest Sherman of the carrier Wasp recalls the dramatic torpedo shock and explosive flash witnessed at sea.
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