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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1940
Page
4
Excerpt contrasts Exodus 31 15 on Sabbaths death penalty for work with James Russell Lowells statement that the Sabbath’s ordainer loves the poor. The lines tie religious observance to concern for the vulnerable.
The piece argues for a Chamber of Commerce drive to secure support for a municipal agency, viewing membership as a stake in policy. It stresses candid appraisals of city needs, urges enlistment to shape policy, and advocates a new energization and cooperative spirit in High Point.
The article notes Wilming ton mayor Tom Cooper campaigning for governor predicting renewed calls against centralized government. It cites his claim about the Mecklenburghers Declaration of May 20 1775 and questions authenticity debates. It praises New Hanover County officials while noting unease in parts of North Carolina about local government action.
In a State capital debate, proponents argue centralized taxing and spending controls prevented school closures and road degradation in poorer counties. They claim devices for central control cut overhead and simplify operations, using county and New Hanover representation to justify the shift.
Rev. R. Anderson Jardine seeks a girl to hold the title of Miss Spiritual America by not smoking or drinking and attending church. The Washington Post notes the challenge of turning a spiritual candidate into a Hollywood star, while arguing true spirituality cannot be commercialized.
An editor recalls a North Carolina teacher who served 50 years and weighed over 225 pounds. The piece contrasts a New York case of a 275 pound, 51 year old veteran facing retirement for safety concerns with union resistance and sentiment from former pupils.
Raleigh correspondent notes the 1940 campaign is unpredictable with bandwagon voters unsure whom to back. The piece says Johnny Public relies on candidate promises, yet believes solid candidates remain and no wrong choice will be made in selecting the next governor.
A profile of Dale Carnegie discusses his bestselling book How To Win Friends And Influence People and his approach to practical psychology for improving personal and professional relationships.
Harold Howland cites nine noble life aims from Monongahela Pennsylvania Hi-Y Club members and notes one that becomes automatic if the others are achieved. A Los Angeles reader, Mrs. David McMahan, shares how a childhood fear of her smile faded after a dentist praised her use of toothpaste, illustrating how fear often rests on false grounds and urging readers to examine their own fears.
Readers are urged to cut out columns and paste them into a scrap book to study as a personal success text book. The feature promotes collecting practical tips and notable quotes for ongoing self improvement.
A sharp lobby against improper escalator blocking and wrong way swinging doors calls for equal consequences for obstruction and misdirection. The piece argues urgency for fair handling of public space etiquette and safety.
Walter Winchell columns note a book firm sinking $178,000 over false publications. Cartoonist Wm Steigs is highlighted while Jarrett and Mary Brian wrap love scenes as their show ends. Doris McCuen is linked to Rudy V. Nick Kenny enjoys syndication, and the U.S. government keeps opposition alert rather than compliant.
The column surveys varied rumors and snippets about F D B illness, potential Cabinet picks for Vincent Astor, Carter Glass recovery, gifts to Mary Meade, Ethel Waters and Richard Wright, Carmen Miranda romance, Margo Mexico trip, Francis Lederer wedding plans, Diosa Costello reconciliation, Dot Thompson projects, Mary Heberden detective writing, John Gunther play, gold shipments to France, Woollcott on Oscar Levant.
The column portrays Edgar Prochnik as a symbol of Yankee sympathy for Austria under German influence and alleges government curiosity about his pro Adolf efforts. It also suggests a mail fraud statute twist could target criminals without letters and hints Fritz Thyssen remains aligned with Nazi interests while profiting from publicity.
Spencer Tracy faces Senate scrutiny as Neely accuses him of charm lobbying. The Lepke Lilies tie to Brownsville mob is exposed to G men and police. Francesca Verdi, granddaughter of a famed composer, has been missing from Brooklyn for two weeks with no trail.
The N. S. State Court of Appeals will hand down the Jimmy Hines ruling by the end of April or in early May, a timing that may surprise lawyers.
A gossip filled page notes scolding predictions of divorces including Alice Faye and Tony Martin stories. It covers Jolson contract constraints with Lee Shubert, Harold Lloyd possible Hap Hopper film, British authors in Washington, and Shirley Ross song rumors. Also mentions Mario and La Conga divorce, Japanese ambassador recall, Hepburns family note, Jimmy Durante health, Omaha and Wellington feuds, and Miami injunctions against night spots.
F. J. Sizemore reports visiting over 20 towns in a Florida motorcade trip and says the party enjoyed the journey. Good Friday union service plans are set for April 18. Earl Winslow weekend with cousin David Walker in Archdale. Guilford College student David H. Parsons Jr. holidays with parents. Lucille Sherrod hosted by Miss Lucy Neal Carr. Wallace Wade resigns as Alabama football coach after five-year Duke deal. South China turmoil endangers three captured missionaries. AFL chief William Green calls unemployment dire, one in four workers idle.
Twenty years ago High Point residents planned to attend the Guilford County Democratic convention in Greensboro's new courthouse. News notes report officers installed at the local BPOE Lodge with John S. Welborn becoming Exalted Ruler. D C McRae of Thomasville visits High Point to collect special taxes and Thomasville businessman H A Millis spends yesterday on business.
With only three million dollars each to spend on campaigns, the political parties may resort to democratic methods of electing a President. The remark suggests tighter budgets could push parties toward alternative campaign tactics.
A provocative note questions Maestro Stokowski amid charges that Bach and Beethoven favor propaganda. The remark contrasts cultural icons with political labeling, implying music history is influenced by agenda and lists.
Bruce Catton notes the Supreme Court has broadened the reach of antitrust law by reinstating key cases. The decisions challenge exemptions for agriculture and professions while limiting patent use to extend monopoly. Arnold’s push to keep price structures fluid gains ground amid upcoming rulings on bidding suits and labor applicability.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh notes that air transport has moved from potential to proven outcomes at remarkable speed, with many developments already surpassing earlier expectations. He emphasizes the rapid shift from speculation to measurable achievement in aviation progress.
Premier Paul Reynaud of France says today’s conditions demand more than normal measures to secure the state. He calls for decisive policy action and national unity to face ongoing economic and political pressures.
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