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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1942
Page
4
L. G. Lee, operator of a High Point barber shop, defends a 25 percent haircut price rise from 40 to 50 cents. He cites increased costs for materials, laundry, and overhead, and rejects claims of unpatriotic stance by Norman Shepard and others backing the protest.
Local barbers in High Point debate proposed wage boosts and a further 25 cent cut increase amid wartime rationing. Coy Moose doubts extra hikes, predicting price wars as customers endure longer intervals between cuts. The piece also notes appointments and local political chatter around Stimons Valentine and gubernatorial considerations.
A public appeal argues that North Carolina automobile liability rates should drop due to gasoline rationing cutting average mileage and speed. It criticizes insurers for profiting from reduced risk and urges the rating bureau and Insurance Department to retroactively lower rates, noting potential action by the new commissioner if needed. The piece also mentions politics around appointing insurance-related posts and references Governor’s decisions.
New York faced a mortifying short lived air raid alarm that exposed weaknesses in its blackout practice and siren system. The incident began with confusion as lights stayed on and the master siren failed to sound, prompting questions about readiness and future warning procedures.
The editorial argues President Roosevelt’s anti inflation recommendations should be approved by Congress to curb wages and farm prices. It notes the interdependence of farm prices and labor wages and urges swift action despite political resistance.
Walter Winchell reports from New York with riffs on Broadway stars like Mitchell Leisen and Jimmy Doolittle, and sketches about high society, casino chatter, and late night hangouts. The column notes Reno moves, inkspots at Aquarian, and a mix of reflections on fame, fashion, and flirtations.
Brooklyn Dodger President Larry McPhail predicts a current team slump. Governor Broughton forecasts Georgia Governor Talmadge's defeat, as Raleigh scribes comment on preflight access. Revenue Commissioner Edwin Gill doubts this year’s sales tax revenue prospects, but pledges full state collection.
A devotional note cites Chronicles 16 34 praising gods goodness and mercy with a Shakespearean plea to open mercy gates as the soul seeks the divine through wounded longing.
New students begin arriving at High Point College as orientation starts with an expected 125 freshmen. City schools reopen for 1932 33 session and a YWCA membership drive begins September 26. News briefs note Roosevelt securing New York votes and a capital stock drive for home loan banks upcoming.
Incal News High Paint completes furniture city project amid finishing touches. Local officials note the effort boosts public spaces and supports local artisans. Community leaders celebrate progress and anticipate open access to upgraded facilities.
Governor Broughton unexpectedly appointed William P Hodges as insurance commissioner for the term ending January 1 1945. Hodges was not the governor's preferred choice Pat Kimzey offered another move threatened by war draft age and politics. The oath book bears the signatures of past leaders from Wake County and Hodges is the fourth commissioner since 1907.
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