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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1942
Page
4
Mrs. Blake Thompson faults the Enterprise editorial The Tweet Tweet PTA while planning a October discussion on the State Board of Education amendment. Republican leaders praise the party’s national role as voters press to end New Deal policies amid wartime unity and vigilance.
In High Point a bond breakfast praises movie stars for moving a billion dollars in war bond sales and urges all in the industry to do their best. Jane Wyman and John Payne lead by example, while Ronald Reagan serves in the military and Payne heads for the navy. The piece argues entertainers contribute more to the war than most and questions public criticism of Hollywood.
Analysis cautions that India, already industrially vital as the world’s eighth, may become a prize in a broader East conquest. It notes deep Hindu Muslim tensions, 562 states, 24 languages, and the risk of civil war if Britain retreats, urging a timely settlement.
The Enterprise urges Senator Josiah W Bailey to accept a High Point speaking date during his brief campaign. The paper notes Republican Sam Morris will also speak, but regards Morris as unlikely to win. It argues political discussion aids the war effort and urges a campaign that brings Washington closer to the people to strengthen wartime governance.
The piece laments missing POW lists from Japan hindering families of Americans in the Philippines. It contrasts Japanese and Occidental conduct and notes rumors about Governor Broughton’s secretary, Tom Banks, possibly entering the army ordinance. It hints at political bets on appointments.
Walter Winchell surveys Broadway chatter and Hollywood gossip with references to Amos of Amos n Andy Gail Patrick and Aileen Whelan. Bits on war figures like Stimson Drum and Farnel mix with tasteless asides about gossiping stars and industry figures.
Civitan session at the Sheraton Hotel featured Fred A. Sykes of Asheville addressing the group. Upcoming barbecue and political rally planned for the city take. Miss Elsie Welch appointed assistant head of the Newberry Salvation Army post. Several locals noted in About People and News Briefs including travel to Mocksville, saloon revival plans, and a High Point embargo on rail shipments. Henry Ford halts plants over coal and steel prices amid national economic tension.
A North Carolina Defense Council gathering in Raleigh includes Gen. Eric Wood and Regional Director Charles Murchison. The group discusses civil defense expansion, potential statewide blackout timing, and radio briefings with Governor Broughton to inform the public. Banks successor rumors spark capital gossip as talk shifts to who will fill the governor's private secretary post.
A collage of literary quotes and political snippets appears with references to Samuel, Shakespeare, a motorist’s impact on spiders, a presidential committee chaired by Bernard M Baruch, and a note that next year's income tax will leave people with change.
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