Ragweed ordinance urged and vacant-lot cleanup called in High Point
Local readers push for a New York style ragweed ban in High Point and for city action to clear vacant lots. Letters praise soldiers’ hosts in North Carolina and Georgia while residents applaud war bond campaigns. A Salisbury bus sign mocks delays as Uncle Sam’s needs rise.
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New York City
Brooks Reitzel
High Point
Hitler
Hirohito
Salisbury
Lexington
Uncle Sam
Mebane Resigns from The Enterprise for The Atlanta Journal
The Enterprise announces the resignation of John Mebane after twelve years. He leaves to accept a position as managing editor with The Atlanta Journal. He declined prior offers from a North Carolina paper and a national magazine to stay in High Point. The staff praises his training and knowledge of the community and notes his absence is a real loss. The notice also reflects on wartime temperance sentiment and the fight against moonshine liquor.
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High Point
John Mebane
Enterprise
Atlanta Journal
Mr. Mebane
North Carolina
Mebane
Journal
The Fourth Year of War Begins Today
The fourth year of the war begins today as the United States faces its greatest test. The axis has advanced more in the past nine months than in prior years, but courage and allied perseverance sustain hope. We will prove our resolve and shared purpose with Russia China and England in this critical year.
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United Nations
Axis
United States
London
Washington
Pacific
Europe
Russia
China
England
United States of America
War Board Order Forces Distilleries to Produce War Alcohol
The War Production Board requires all U S distilleries to switch from beverage to war alcohol by November 1. The move, argued by some as essential for the war effort, may alter drinking habits as supply tightens and taxes rise. Prohibition supporters hope the shift aids temperance, while opponents cite synthetic rubber needs. As consumption rose during the war, curtailment could push prices up and ration remaining liquor.
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War Production Board
WPB
Believe It Or Not in 19 Cities of South America
Walter Winchell notes from his Inter-American Affairs goodwill radio work include surprising South American facts. Lima founded first university and theatre. Panama sun rises in Pacific and sets in Atlantic. Chimborazo is the highest peak when measured from earth’s center. Bolivia’s Cerro de Potosi is a silver mountain. Panama hats come from Ecuador. snakes used as cats in Mexico. Okay originated from Haiti. Merida has more windmills than Holland. Paramaribo swapped with New York. and more oddities from across the continent.
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Walter
Ripley
Ifon
Nelson Rockefeller
Inter-American Affairs
South America
Western Hemisphere
Lima
Peru
Harvard
Buenos Aires
Spain
Rio de Janeiro
Portugal
Panama
Pacific
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Mount Everest
Tibet
Chimborazo
Ecuador
Bolivia
Cerro de Potosi
Colombia
United States
Mexico
Doe
China
India
Africa
Aux Caves
Haiti
Merida
Yucatan
Holland
Paramaribo
Guina
New York
Chile
Jalapa
Guatemala
Esquipulas
St. Croix
Virgin Islands
Casiquiare
Venezuela
Cerro Azul
Standard O31 Company
Mexico Labor Arrangements Aid Cotton and Sugar Beet Farmers
Government to supply Mexican workers to ease farm labor shortages. Workers paid prevailing wages, employed only as long as needed, with safeguards ensuring standards. Also notes on eased loan rules for furnace conversions and Army personnel deployment, plus quotes from Dewey and Nehru.
Local News-Mercury records heat and eclipse impact
Heat record 105 set as partial solar eclipse peaks then fades. Labor Day parade planned Monday. Silk Mill closed indefinitely after strike injuries on a picket line. Insurance firm moves HQ from Asheville to High Point. Local residents travel and visit relatives. Governor names Frank S. Hill special Superior Court judge. Flying trio challenges speed with Doolittle clocking 293.293 mph unofficially amid wartime campaign notes.
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Mercury
Old Sol
Stchli
T. F. Mastin & Company
Bailbuy Insurance Firm
Asheville
High Point
Frank S. Hill
Murphy
Gardner
Cleveland
France
James 3. Doolittle
City permits total 3217 issued in August including High Point College
Local permits issued for building work in August totaled 3217 with one permit listed for High Point College. Joseph D. B. Cox explained city planning steps to Rotarians in High Point, while Parker Waynick hosted a dance at his suburban home for his cousin Miss Margaret Wrenn of Siler City.
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High Point College
Joseph DB. Cox
High Point
Parker Waynick
Margaret Wrenn
Siler City
Governor’s SE trip boosts NC war optimism at home
Gov J M Broughter returned from a southeast tour visiting Camp Rucker Fort Scriven and multiple camps where he met North Carolina soldiers including Lt Col Edward F Griffin and Col Dark. He praised training progress and predicted victory while noting state funds for uniforms and equipment.
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J. M. Broughter
Southeast
Camp Rucker
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Wilmington
South
North Carolina
Fort Scriven
Savannah
Edward F
Jocko) Griffin
Louisburg
Griffin
Dark
Chatham County
Fragmented wartime quips and quotes across many voices
A collage of remarks and quotes from diverse figures including Dean Alfange, Albert Guan, Babe Ruth, and naval officials. The collection touches on political aims, defense, war rhetoric, and personal anecdotes, reflecting a fragmented, mixed historical snapshot without a single coherent narrative.
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J. P. Brawley
B. Terry
A. Rawley
Sec. and Treas
A. Cecil
Mgr. Bert
Thompson
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Ews Dispatch
Ews
Audit Bureau OF
N. C
Congress
Ta Rt
John Budd CO
Lexington Avé
J. R. Willis
Carl Amiet
Canton
Arthur
S. C. Clark
Clark
Frank Bruton
Wisdom of
Solomon
Temperance
Sonny
Walter Winchell
Brazil
Tierra del Fuego
Lake Titicaca
Devonshire
Federal Reserve
Federal Housing Authority
Army
Thomas B. Dewey
T. V. Snong
Jawaharlal Nehru
Holt McPherson
John Cannon
Paradise Point
Helen Livengood
Elizabeth Yow
Snowden Livengood
Newberry
Ss. C
Mike J. Clein
Son Werbert
Carolina Beach
F.D.R
Nowood Bowne
St. Mary’s Church
Diana
Margaret Chandler
Chandler
Helen Muse
Fred Hicks
Lenoir
Wilkersean
Chicago
Senate
House
Detroit
Tulagi
Midvale
Midway
W. HI. P. Blandy
Navy Ordnance
Capital Square
Interstar Commerce Commission
ICC
Jouge
Bse
Dean Alfange
York
Je, C. Grew
U. S
Uruguay
Albert Guan
Guayan
Ruddy
Babe Ruth
Deyland PL
Lovette
U. S. Navy
Sam FL Dunkin
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