High Point Citizens Cited in Safe Pedestrian Record
Traf fic Sergeant Fred Snider credits citizens for reducing pedestrian accidents over the past year and urges continued vigilance. Life Underwriters chief L F Ferree argues life insurance supports the war effort, with large investments in government bonds and billions in war bond sales since Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Fred Snider
L. F. Ferree
High Point Life Underwriters Association
Unitedates
Pearl Harbor
Life Insurance Men of America
Time urges massive German bombing campaign
The time article argues for a sustained American British air offensive against German industry, proposing 1 000 to 2 000 bombers nightly on key cities, accepting heavy losses, and claiming production could absorb strikes. It warns a late offensive could miss the chance to curb a potential German victory in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Time
Germany
United States
Great Britain
U. S
Blackout Drills and National Leadership Critique
The piece quotes Charles J. Parker urging surprise blackouts to test civilian protection, noting enemies won’t warn in advance and detailing a Raleigh district alert. It also cites Drew Pearson on Roosevelt appointees, urging decisive action and criticizing loyalty to friends over the nation, awaiting Labor Day remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Charles J. Parker
Citizens Defense Corps
State Office
First Fighter Command
Mitchell Field
Raleigh
Pearson
F.D.R
Roosevelt
United States
Inflation Already Here And Growing Fast
The piece argues inflation is inevitable with August spot market prices up 67 percent from 1939 and July living costs up about 10 percent from 1941. It cites the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the National Industrial Conference Board, and the Alexander Hamilton Institute to show rising prices and consumer costs, comparing them to a rising thermometer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor Statistics
National Industrial Conference Board
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Overworked Bar Examiners Face Budget Pressure
The State Board of Barber Examiners and its sister Cosmetic Arts board are scrutinized for long service by three members. Chairman J M Cheek logged 309 days, others 310 days each, with little time off through the year. The piece urges budgeting to protect health and funds, noting calls for higher pay and better oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Barber Examiners
State Board of Cosmetic Arts
Barbers’ Board
J. M. Cheek
High Point
S. R. High
Durham
M. C. Whitney
Winston- Salem
Universal rationing book may speed wartime controls
A universal rationing book could allow rapid, centralized action on rationed items. By concealing preparations from public view, top executives could secretly decide a date to ration an item and implement the order overnight, reducing hoarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Winchell and Mencken Bitter in a Cold Gift Tale
Walter Winchell notes a visit by H L Mencken and George Jean Nathan at Nathan’s 44th Street apartment. Mencken praises a rare Pilsener lager, calling it best when as cold as a fed up woman’s heart. The column weaves in scenic vignettes of Broadway figures, witty asides, and wartime social color.
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H. L. Mencken
George Jean Nathan
44Th Street
Mr. Mencken
George
Mencken
Baltimore
Nathan
Monck
Appointed director of religious education at Wesley Memorial
Liston Pope of Thom asville is named director of religious education at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, succeeding Rev. L F Tuttle who resigns to pursue post graduate work at Yale. Night classes begin September 19 as part of local education plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liston Pope
Thomasville
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
L. F. Tuttle
Yale
Deep River Friends Quarterly
Archdale
Community notes from Mechanicsville area
The city B Y P U plans a meeting at Mechanicsville Baptist Church Tuesday evening led by Rev G F Mill while a revival continues at First MP Church conducted by the same pastor. J P Laffoon and J V Obange form a partnership at Creative Print Shop amid a wave of young men leaving town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.Y.P.U
Mechanicsville Baptist Church
G. F. Millaway
First MP. Church
J. P. Laffoon
J. V. Obange
Creative Print Shop
Leadership in War and Peace Remarks by Marsh
A Boston University president comments on public morale during wartime, stressing that not all efforts are by those in uniform. He warns against the public feeling that only military men drive essential war and peace progress, calling for broader national contribution and recognition of diverse efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Marsh
Boston University
North Carolina updates on state programs and campaigns
North Carolina officials report interstate interest in its conservation and parole systems, with Kentucky seeking guidance. Capital politics unfold as Republicans plan a lean Senate campaign led by Sam J. Morris, while 10th and 12th district races draw attention. Young Democrats debate a state convention amid war pressures and Labor Day observances expand statewide with a radio broadcast. The Mullet Line branding revives freight traffic as coastal fisheries rebound and rail service gains renewed use.
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North Carolina
Paul Kelly
Department of Conservation and Development
Kentucky
Capital City
Hux
Halifax County
YDC
Broughton
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Enterprise
P. Rawley
Eeenenone
Associated Press
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
N C
Congress
National Adv
John Isudd CO
Lexington Ave
New York City
Washington
Drew Pearson
Walter Winchell
NEW Yorker
John Mason Brown
Navy
Brown
New Orleans
George Kelly
Yacht Club
Bass
Frankie Moore
Broadway
Moore
Welcher
Detroit
Fleischer
Chicago
al Capone
Fleisch
Fevvensakes
Walter
Izzy Eliason
Hollywood
Warner Brothers
Humphrey Bogart
Lockheed
Australia
Shirley Booath
Shirley
Walter Florell
Florell
Dewey
Winchell
Zeppo Marx
4 Marxmen
Zeppo
Harpo
Chico
Groucho
Zeppa
Reuben
Yorkville
Wilbur Barkley
New Eagle
John R. Hamil
Mathew
Clara Grissom
Charlotte
Myers Park School
C. S. Farriss
A. E. Tate
Deland
Fla
New York
Georgia
C. C. Earnhardt
Washington, D. C
Julia Maxwell
Lewis Tableson Parkway
Homer Wheeler
Atlantic City
Harding
Davis
Department of Labor
Clark
Scott
Capital Square
Arch Allen
Democratic
Monroe Redden
Mrs. B. B. Everett
Allen
Sir Walter Hotel
United States Senate
Sam J. Morris
Morris
Pamlico County
Sampson
U. S. Senate
Bailey
Charles A. Jonas
Cameron Morrison
Gala P. Ferguson
Zebulon Weaver
P.c
Leonidas Hux
Halifax
Ralph Monger
Sanford
Atlantic & North Carolina Railway
Morehead City
Uder
State News Bureau
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