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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1944
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise lists subscription rates by carrier at 30 cents per week and 3 months for 2.60, 6 months for 5.20, and 12 months for 10.46. The note identifies the publication as a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation.
The piece argues High Point is entering a renaissance period after two years of optimism. It cites over subscription to quotas, strong war bond purchases, and wage-earner support, plus improving labor relations and expansion in the furniture market. It frames civic faith and enterprise as key drivers of a better town.
The article reflects on John 6 67 68 and Peter’s question to whom shall we go for eternal life. It discusses Jesus as the Bread of Life, the Twelve’s loyalty, and the need for church leadership rooted in Christ’s words and mercy. It calls for church members to embody wisdom love and peace of Christ in leadership.
Rose von Drehle writes a reverent poem praising Jesus Christ the King with themes of adoration, victory, and resurrection. The excerpt ends with Mrs A L Stevens noting the Red Cross surgical dressing quota for November and December has been met.
A collection of quotes from residents and visitors in North Carolina. Subjects include war effort support, kindness on buses in Montgomery and opinions on civic matters. Voices from Mrs. Forrest Edwards Rev Wilson Weldon Judge H Hoyle Sink Bill Pappas and Mrs Tom Sprinkle reflect sentiment on war, democracy, and public affairs.
A Baying drive, backed by influential figures, seeks restructuring of UNC system trustees. Proposal would allocate 25 seats to Chapel Hill, 25 to Raleigh, 25 to Greensboro women, and 25 at large, with geography and institutional limits cited as major hurdles. Harold Minges wins a chair in a post election drawing after a Liberty event, while campaign funds and logistics loom large.
Lynn Nisbet notes earlier worries about funding a real campaign. In recent days, small contributors to one dollar get Roosevelt radio appeals have grown, though managers say totals remain insufficient. Reports of receipts and expenses are due this weekend with debate over filing deadlines.
A reader criticizes Franklin D Roosevelt for alleged distortions in a Foreign Policy Association address. He questions the historical accuracy of Roosevelt on the Philippines Sino Japanese relations and U S policy, and urges an inquiry into the association's political use. He also opposes disarmament, recalling past debates and labeling opponents as Merchants of Death.
The piece criticizes Roosevelt for blaming Republicans for fleet reductions tied to Washington and London conferences. It cites 1924 Democratic and Republican platforms on disarmament, notes Roosevelt’s rigid disarmament stance, and questions why funds were not spent on national defense during his presidency.
A collage of Broadway verse and gossip columns cites Winchell and Hollywood figures. Items mention Clare Hoffman editorials, editor Mixter, and various showbiz figures like Oscar Levant, Muriel Rukeyser, Gregory Ratoff, Bing Crosby, and Dewey jokes, reflecting mid century entertainment culture and public remarks.
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