Parole racket crackdown prompts call for vigilance and reform
A state investigation exposes a parole racket with at least three arrests and warnings that parole officials were not involved. Editors urge reporting to the Governor and Parole Commission, warn against paying for paroles, and stress transparency in parole decisions and public records. Also discussed are tax fairness concerns for small businesses, including excessive profits tax and inheritance tax issues, advocating Congressional review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bureau of Investigation
State Parole Commission
North Carolina
Ney
Moneyere
Bense
Ecord
Parole Commission
Raleigh
Paole
SBI
War Bond Drive Voices From High Point Citizens
Local residents and officials weigh in on the Third War Loan drive with praise for extended deadlines, anecdotes of bond purchases, and calls to support servicemen. Notables include W B Hall Frank Sizemore Paul Casey Lt Rodney Snow Jr Vance Lanier and T W Sprinkle stressing duty, housing shortages, jury service for women, and city decency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hall
High Point
Rodney E. Snow, Jr
U.S
Vance Lanier
High Point Jury Criminal Court
Tripp
Mark Clark
Fifth Army
Italy
Europe
Pacific
Salerno
United States
T. W. Sprinkle
Tax Relief for Small Business Explored in Hearings
An article by M. L. Seidman argues that new tax legislation will widen the burden on small business while large firms benefit. The Ways and Means Committee prepares hearings on a new tax bill and is urged to address existing discrimination against small incorporated enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
M. L. Seidman
Seidman and
Seidman, Certified Public Accountants
Ways and Means
Busi
England May Include Elizabeth as State Councillor at Eighteen
The article notes King George plans a constitutional revision to permit Princess Elizabeth to sit among the councillors of state when she turns 18. It reflects on royal succession, the British constitutional monarchy, and American views of monarchy, praising the king and royal family for maintaining public support during difficult times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bess
George
Elizabeth
Edward
Gertrude
Japan
Hitler
Russia
Knox
Pacific
London
Washington
Handwriting Warns of Emergency in Tokyo
Premier Tojo warns a time of emergency is near urging evacuation of factories and unneeded civilians from Tokyo and strengthening air defenses of other cities. The note suggests many Japanese can read the handwriting on the wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tojo
Tokyo
Roosevelt's lend lease chief eyed as Under Secretary of State
Washington dispatch notes Franklin D Roosevelt may shift toward a global trade program after the war with Edward Stettinius named for Under Secretary of State. Stettinius has strong Russian ties and business background, aligning with Hull's free trade vision. The piece argues the admin favors practical aims over politics while preserving many New Deal figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Edward Stettininus
Rooseveltt
Hull
Stettinius
Russia
Leon Henderson
OPA
Byrnes, Vinson and Jones
Bernard Baruch
On Broadway Ballad for Americans and 1940s politics mix
The column blends a Broadway ballad with sharp political commentary on next year’s presidential race. It lampoons non interventionists, U S foreign policy shifts, and the mood in Washington while noting figures like Stettinius, Welles, and news figures in entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Russia
Australia
Inestead
Maine
California
Atlantic
Fear not for I am with thee, says the Lord
A devotional line echoes Scripture from Isaiah 41 10 reminding readers not to fear and to trust in God's strength and help as described in the right hand of righteousness. The quote connects to a broader Christian reflection outlined by Manilius in the accompanying note.
Poor mileage tied to manifold heat control valve issue
The passage notes poor gasoline mileage in autos can be traced to a failing manifold heat control valve. It also mentions that a wheel and tire out of static balance causes a hopping action called tram ping.
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry
H. A. Cecil
Mgr
K. A. Rawley
Robert Thompson
Anterprise
Membex
Associated Pre
SS and
Associated Press
Wey
N. C
John Budd
Lexington Ave
N.Y City
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Frank Sizemore
Paul Casey
Jim Amos
H. J. Coffield
N. L. Garner
Rodney FR. Snow, JR
Droit Fathers
Paul Mallon
Wisconsin
Leo Crowley
Ballyhoo
Mr. Crowley
Lehman
New York
New Deal
Messrs. Hopkins
Frankfurter
Rosenman
Cohen
Wallace
Bureau of Economic Warfare
Amazon Jungle
Senate
International
White House
State Department
Winchell
Broadway
Don Wahn
Moscow Nows
Smolensk
G. B. Shaw
Continental Army
AEF
Goebbels
America
Sumner Welles
Juan Trippe
Billy Rose
Diamond Horseshoe
Nore Morales
Stork Qettad
A. Faulkner
London Daily Telly
F. Donovan
Grace
Buffalo Courier Express
Roger McDermott
Conn
Whead
Ray Bourbon
Blue Angel Thursdeeve
Hollywood
Sunday Times
Wiz
Elmer J. Holland
AMG
Por
Mussolini
Private
Breger Abroad
By Lt
Dave Breger
King Features Syndicate, Inc
World Sights
Manilius
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