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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1942
Page
3
A critique of the wartime draft and manpower policies highlights disputes between W P B and McNutt on who should decide who works where. It notes mismanagement, the lack of technical advisers, and the push to deploy workers to battlefield or plant roles, with political maneuvering and looming shortages shaping the debate.
A detailed listing of radio time slots with program titles, hosts, and features from 5:45 PM to midnight. Includes The Ben Bernie Musical Show, The Lone Ranger, Fred Waring's Time, War News, Cavalcade of America, Lum and Abner, Alfred Wallenstein, Dance Music, and news rundowns. Notes indicate corrections and time adjustments across time zones.
The Enterprise Raleigh bureau invites readers to send questions about the war’s civilian impact. Each week responses are officially verified and published. Submit inquiries to P O Box 1309 Raleigh NC.
Q May I buy up to $3,000 per name per calendar year in Series E War Bonds for family members including minors Yes You may purchase up to 3000 per name per year The limit applies to each Person per calendar year Q Power line access When will power reach our home A It may be unavailable until the war ends Contact your power company for best information Q Landlord rent increase In Elizabeth City can I be forced to move and with what notice A Rent control begins October 1 Contact your rent area director for guidance Q Turning in post 1935 typewriters for government use Can I buy an older model A You may buy a pre 1928 machine when selling a post 1935 typewriter to the government You need no rationing certificate if replacement is bought at sale time Q Do we elect a president during war If so when does he take office A Presidential elections occur as usual The next election is in 1944 and the winner takes office January 1943 Q Two families in same car with A sticker Gasoline rationing applies to the car not the owner Each coupon book covers gas for that car only A May I receive an allowance from my son in the Navy Yes Dependents allowances exist for Army Navy Marines and Coast Guard
Detroit women join the war mobilization by driving Army trucks and 37mm gun carriers. Recruited as “Teamstrettes,” they haul vehicles and supplies across as many as 300 miles daily. The push aims to replace fallen men with women skilled behind the wheel.
Howard R. Clodfelter son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Z Clodfelter 1115 Ward St High Point NC has been promoted to corporal in the U S Army Air Corps He enlisted at Fort Bragg in August 1941 and transferred to Mabry Field in February 1942 He attended High Point High School.
Sheriffs' officers from two counties probed the death of 64 year old Harry Watkins after his body was found in an abandoned well on the farm he owned in Orange County. The investigation continued today as authorities sought to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the death.
Roberta Lee provides etiquette guidance on who should stand in the receiving line at a wedding, the proper action for a guest unable to arrive on time, and guidance on training a son to seat his mother at the table. The answers emphasize keeping the main participants in the receiving line, timely communication, and early home training for courtesy.
Camp Polk Louisiana special report says Staff Sergeant Leslie A. High has arrived for duty with the 11th Armored Division. He is assigned to Company E of the 41st Armored Regiment under Major General Edward F Brooks. High is the son of Mrs Bertha High of 1303 Forrest Ave High Point NC.
A Negro youth parked his car to watch a group of Negro selectees boarding a bus for Fort Bragg. As the selectees climbed aboard the bus the youth’s car license plate appeared to match a draft board list, triggering investigators to note the possible link.
A workman at a War Bonds and Stamps booth chose a $100 War Bond over stamps, paying $65 plus $10 in currency. He had been saving silver dollars, noting their rarity since the gold standard ended. The piece closes with varied vignettes on everyday life and a 1944 tree-planting by the U.S. Department of Agriculture totaling 175,000,600 trees in spring.
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