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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1942
Page
4
Hey Say quotes J. W. Poole of Security National Bank praising the war bond drive at a Huntington breakfast. The fundraiser featured John Payne and Jane Wyman, whose remarks were described as earthy and plain yet effective in urging public bond purchases.
Wartime appeal urges citizens to collect scrap metal for the war effort, with calls to action and a list of targets. The piece shifts to a political analysis of North Carolina candidates, noting preannouncement campaigning by Broughton, Horton, and others, and the trend of forming lines early.
Frank J. Izemore of the High Point Chamber of Commerce appeals to citizens to provide entertainment and lodging for soldiers visiting the city. He notes an increasing need and urges offerings through the Chamber, the YMCA Soldiers Service Center, and the Woman's Club service center as a central registering and housing hub.
In a Raleigh News and Observer editorial former Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels criticizes the Navy Department for delaying the announcement of the Yorktown's sinking. He argues the public deserves timely news and that withholding it signals bureaucratic failure and weak wartime transparency.
A columnist notes local figures Gregg Cherry Clyde Hoey Ralph McDonald and Major L P McLendon delivering speeches in obscure spots. Cherry runs for Governor, Clyde is open to Senate or Governor again, Ralph teases possible runs with caveats, while the Major has said nothing. The piece hints at upcoming candidate names without firm declarations.
The piece lauds the Red Russian line in World War II, noting their courage and sacrifices while acknowledging policy disagreements. It contrasts Russian endurance with German overreach and ends with a football metaphor on a united victory by the Allies. A bizarre arithmetic aside about a bus ride and a corn mishap closes the text.
Walter Winchell recounts how President Roosevelt learned of Lt. John James Powers heroic sacrifice after he nearly decked an enemy carrier at the Coral Sea. Jack Gould of the Times uncovered the story in a labor day speech, and Powers was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor the next night.
Paging Father Jime Local News notes the luncheon on the theme North Carolina's part in the American Revolution. Norman Thomas is expected to speak in October. High Point College students will visit First ALP Church Sunday. Herman Johnson was injured at 3 a.m. during a possum hunt after falling from a tree. Mildred Stewart resumes Randolph-Macon Woman's College study in Lynchburg. Mrs Andrew Lindsay returned from Farmville Summer. Dr and Mrs John Bowman guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Casey. Roosevelt's special train reached Utah. Governor Gardner to hold talks in Thomasville to end a strike. Mrs Jack Garner Sr. is ill in Detroit Red River County. Vice President Curtis backs a national cooperative farm marketing system.
A collection of quotes and notes on faith resilience and wartime experiences. References include Psalms on prosperity, Plautus on smoke and fatigue at sea, Alfred Vlond Brew, aviation’s future disruption, Dr. John H. Garland on geography, and UAW talk of resource needs with McNutt naming coal shortage states.
Around Capital Square notes Constitution Day pass with little notice as debates over a North Carolina school board amendment unfold. Governor Broughton defends merit based discussion while critics urge full, clear public education debate. Traffic and safety figures show progress yet high youth toll persists, and Henry Holding, Wake County auditor since establishment of the office, dies at 83.
A collage of wartime snippets urges thrift and efficient effort. Quotes from Rear Admiral Emory, Winston Churchill, and Henry L. Stimson emphasize production, conscription, and mobilization. India reinforcement updates and social concerns among workers and families appear alongside varied public statements.
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