Addressing Youth Crime and Parental Roles in High Point
The piece argues that parental sacrifice for better education in High Point is undermined by unemployment, strikes, and idle time. It warns of youth crime, urges more supervised after school activity, and credits programs like Big Brother, recreational centers, and Scouting. It calls for parental guidance and care for the underprivileged to prevent crime and moral decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
American Business Club
Bill Bailey
Y. M. Ca
Salvation Army
Reckless driving eyed as city fights crashes and aims for safer streets
City officials urge curb on speeding as 1936 shows no traffic fatalities in Q1 while last year saw 12 deaths due to vehicle related crashes. Pedestrians face danger crossing streets amid speed contests and signs call drivers to slow down. High Point's motorcycle patrol urged to sharpen vigilance and reduce wrecks. Edward Gurley sworn in as new council member, praised for sincerity and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddess of Luck
High Point
Edward Gurley
Wert Othans Say Ogprmay Valor of U Vote
Bruce Catton contrasts German Nazi elections with American voting. He argues nonvoters forfeit a key democratic privilege and urges reflection on the German Reichstag ballot. The piece teaches that Americans do have a choice and should exercise it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogprmany
U. & Vote
Bruce Catton
Adolph Hitler
Hitler
Goering
Hess
Tweedled
Tweedledee
Germany
High Point Council Learns Of Resignation From J Paul Williamson
The High Point city council loses J Paul Williamson a member since 1931 as he resigns. He chaired the Welfare committee and served on Public Safety Public Utilities and Law committees, contributing seriously when he had points to make.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Paul Williamson
High Point
Williamson
Public Safety, Public Utilities and Law
Flood Control Bill Aims to End Pork Barrels
Senate moves a 305 million flood control bill adopting Army engineers approval for projects. Chairman Copeland says the rule will end pork barrel allocations and curb political manipulation of disaster relief funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Copeland
Senate Commerce Committee
Setback to Re employment as Steel Mills Cut Labor Needs
The article notes major capital investment in steel industry expansion totaling over 200 million dollars. It argues such new mills employ far fewer workers, citing a shift from 373 workers per old mill to 126 per new mill, while monthly output matches or exceeds prior annual production, signaling prolonged unemployment and reduced labor demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel
Flood Victims Earn Sympathy Across Region
Proofreaders who struggled with Allegheny Monongahela and Youghiogheny found it easy to sympathize with other flood victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Monongahela
Youghiogheny
Shaw Praised for Notable Popularity Says He Attracts Fans
The remark argues that George Bernard Shaw enjoyed strong public esteem and influence. It asserts that readers admire his work and follow his example, reflecting Shaw's celebrated status in literary circles.
League asks Italy and Ethiopia to halt fight
A league calls on Italy and Ethiopia to cease hostilities amid the ongoing conflict. The remark suggests intervention may be needed to prevent further bloodshed and destabilization in the region.
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League
Italy
Ethiopia
Fragments Reveal Odd 1920s New York Day by Day Tone
The passage, dated April 4 in New York, presents a garbled slice of a diary like reflection. It mentions fragrances for men and women and travel memories centered on scent and exotic spices, with disrupted references to London, Java, and jasmine.
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New York
Sonal
London
Java
Sensual Scents Lure Historic Figures in Anecdotes
Mark Twain praised the hearty harness room odors. Napoleon, hardy and unsoftened, touched the tip of his ears with mignonette. Josephine loved it in a scent, and even John L. Sullivan reportedly enjoyed a German cologne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Napoleon
Josephine
John L. Sullivan
The Old Clock That Keeps Us Company
A sturdy bedroom clock, over a century old, has few repairs and occasional oiling by feather. The narrator and wife hear its ticking, finding it tacky yet dignified, and an essay from the Manchester Guardian suggests clocks’ voices cue simple daily joys like meals, visits, and sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Guardian
Jim Robinson remembered in local human interest pieces
The column recalls Colonel Jim Robinson a noted local reporter who carried a pad and pencil and wrote items on the move. It recalls a 13 Years Ago Today note about Bert Meigs a Columbus street car worker on visit with his son Vance earning three dollars daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Robinson
Bert Meigs
Columbus
Vance
Colonel Robinson and His Seersucker Attire
A portrait of Colonel Robinson described as a roly poly gentleman known for fine cut and seasonably stylish white seersucker suits and a brown straw hat in a vivid period sketch.
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Colonel Robinson
River town humor at Seessne grass widow tale
A river town resident once joked about his rig a hat and black shoe string tie. He quipped with curiosity about a widow whose buggy horse wouldn’t move asking why he had it reigned so high. She sniffed back that it kept the horse from noseing into others business.
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William P. Ragan
Elwood
Billie
Cole Brothers
Ecireus
Parrish
Bud’ Wrenn
Chattanooga
Horseshoe Bend
Eula Bell Waters
Nellie Graves
Kearns
Main
Washington Streets
Chase
Ben
George Penny
Dave Clark
High Point
Jake Sechrest
Hd Steele
Oscar Richardson
Local reporter recounts early stint and stage show
The narrator recalls first reporting job at a school and serving as a 1 dollar per day local oracle. Boon the hypnotist visits town with Odd Mcintyre, the chalk statue figure, as the show progresses and volunteers may appear on stage if the performer recovers from a congestive chill.
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Oeter
Robinson
Boone
Aete Street
Odd Mcintyre
First Potent Jigger Over the Bar with Bone
The narrator recalls a night starting with a jigger over the bar with Bone and awakening a 48 hour sleeper in a drug store window. They go to WHodlin's, drink rye, dine, and the speaker feels hypnotized and floaty with an unreal sense of impending action.
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Bone
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Cartier
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Philadelphia
Fred N. Tate
Mr. Tate
Wesett A
Ashecoe
Rialto Theatre
Steve Clark
Milt Crawford
Ian Cartland
June Berton
George A. Matton
Dr. Tucker
J. H. Petty
BR. EB. Moore
Charles Bennett
Martin
H. A. Moffitt
KR. L. Lofim
Iike
Herbert Corey
Will Jones
Doctor Burton
Charles Scarrett
W. L. Stamey
Henry Harris
Q. Ely
Milton Ashecoe
Pennsylvania
By Silas Moody
George Bernard Shaw
Shaw
McNaught
George Clark
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