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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1941
Page
4
The quote cites Samuel 23 9 about Saul's mischief and Abiathar the priest. It contrasts harm from stronger or weaker foes and counsels restraint or self preservation. The fragment reflects biblical and Stoic ideas on mercy and self defense attributed to Seneca.
Commissioner A J Maxwell reports an early 20 percent rise in state revenues over March with expectations that the current fiscal year ending June 30 will surpass 1941 budget estimates. He cites eight years of conservative forecasting and notes war work may push figures higher to cover highway and sales tax needs while defense efforts stimulate trade.
The Burlington Times-News argues the United States must act decisively against Axis aggression. It asserts that Congress has effectively declared war and emphasizes safeguarding international law while pressing the main objective. It warns against complacency and calls for vigilance amid threats to aid Britain.
The article argues that a United States Senate move to limit federal funding for beef purchases tests the strain of good neighborliness with Latin America. It warns that the US cannot rely on itself alone and that South and Central American markets depend on the old world for marketing opportunities, despite Pan American ideals.
Durham Morning Herald questions why Mussolini risked a dwindling fleet against Britain. The piece hints at Hitler’s push for action to block British footholds in Greece and shifts to a broader reflection on world ideals, faith, and timeless wisdom as echoed by Wendell Willkie and Solomon.
Tom Fullerton confronts a jeweler over a $35 wristwatch that failed after three repairs. Salesman Lee Morton calms him, aces the test by directing to Paris the jeweler down the street, then offers free repair and a future sturdier watch. The scene ends with Tom agreeing to service and a renewed purchase plan. A second tale notes a husband waking early for breakfast in bed and prompting a sly praise of daily service.
In a terse exchange, Joe laments the Hikers' Club's end as Jim quips it failed to persuade passing motorists for lifts. The piece reflects a national resolve as citizens cope with hardship and a cautionary note from General Marshall about air force growth and safety. An Alabama man ends up jailed for stealing a neighbor's corner.
A brisk wrap of high society rumors and show business intrigue in New York. Headlines link Walter Winchell to rumored links among politicians, actors, directors, and socialites with notes on marriages reconciliations and potential political moves. Names include Chaplin Goulding Hutton Grant Young Anderson and Loew's circle.
A collage of entertainment and public life notes cites Betty Hutton shelving Hattie for Paramount, Veronica Lake in I Wanted Wings, Myrna Loy and husband’s cautious matchmaking, Dorothy Mathews returning to Chicago to wed a former district attorney, and a host of society hints from the T Lanes at Women’s Hospital to Cyrus McCormick’s philanthropy withdrawal.
Dorothy Comiskey and Johnny Rigney hover around mid season plans while Owen Davis Jr. and Bunty Cutler appear as notable looks. General Moseley plans a secret meeting with General Wood amid America First chatter. Doris Robbins and Ben Pollack may remarry in New Mexico as Doris teases thrash humor. A. E. Kahn adds a minute to The Hour. Neil Vanderbilt Jr. notes Lindbergh talk provokes boos. Phil Harris could become Alice Faye’s successor.
A gossip filled note claims Cary Grant will receive 250600 for a next film, with half counted as 125, and that he intends to spend the earnings in the United States to aid British poor and RAF wives. It also notes a pending marriage for producer Fred Ullman, the romantic status of the Lardners, Brownes, and a stock wage shift at a magazine chain, plus Capitol buzz about John Cahill possibly becoming U.S. Attorney General.
The censors led by Will Ways issued a sweeping ban on sweater shots in films and stills used in advertising. The move aims to curb certain attire portrayals and imagery deemed inappropriate for public view.
Less than two weeks before candidacy deadlines no entrants have been received by the Municipal Board of Elections Horace Haworth is a_possible mayoral Republican hopeful Over 8 000 books were distributed by the public library last month Nine of ten best sellers are available at the library James B Lovelace and Sam Denny chosen delegates to the national A B Club convention at Point City Okla in June Miss Trene Douglas Mecanally Salem College student spending Spring holidays with her people Ruby Fountain visiting relatives in Enfield Dr W L Jackson returned from a three day business trip to New York Miss Elizabeth Adams arrived from the Martha Washington School for Spring holidays Knights of Notre Dame spirit nearly crushed as coach Knute Rockne’s body arrived from Kansas City Air service started between New York and Jacksonville Aldis rushed to Nicaragua for earthquake fires Over the tea cups Club met with Mrs W G Shipman Mrs John Harris Walker bride of early Spring honored with a bridge party at Mrs Robert Walker’s home Ex Emperor Charles renounces Hungarian throne Over a million English coal miners on strike Former Premier Viviani meets Senator Lodge in Washington on peace talks Frenchman opposes withdrawal of American troops from the Rhine
Local Rotarians elected officers last night. Representatives from High Point Lexington and Reidsville high schools will engage in a triangular debate tonight.
A teacher explains gravity to Willie noting Newton first discovered it. He recalls the moment when apples fall from trees and the force pulls them downward, highlighting the basic idea of gravitational attraction.
Peter Edson reports on the Labor Department conciliation service led by John R. Steelman, 110 conciliators, and a $325,000 budget. The piece discusses its democracy, voluntary role, and debate over compelled arbitration as defense labor disturbances surge, with cases settled quickly but strain seen in the Harvester dispute.
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