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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1940
Page
4
Carrier policies in High Point and nearby towns limit advance collection to one week for carriers outside the city and five weeks inside. Subscriptions longer than a month should be paid directly to the office. The Associated Press content is owned and distributed to local papers. Published as second class matter in High Point North Carolina.
The text notes that bonds and short term notes are issued at low rates largely because of the USHA payment guarantee through subsidy grants. It also suggests that private capital may be drawn to low cost housing with proper management even without the federal guarantee.
The North Carolina League for Progressive Democracy backs Paul Grady for governor and Senator Martin for lieutenant governor. It promotes sweeping reforms from tax overhaul and wage laws to education upgrades and unemployment compensation, urging a $1000 teacher minimum and repeal of the sales tax while insisting on no highway funds diversion.
A historical excerpt contrasts the gospel with other figures, noting no one matches its reach. It cites a biblical command from Mark 16 15 and remarks on the unique impact of Jesus Christ across time, with a nod to Napoleon as a point of comparison.
A Rome dispatch mocks American diplomats as tea hounds and social green grocers while U S senators push probes into German charges about Bullitt and Kennedy. The piece notes Welles denies conferences with Reynaud and questions Germany's motives amid Hitler era tensions.
City officials weighed possible tax policy changes and budget tightening in response to revenue pressures. Officials discussed limiting further tax increases while exploring spending controls and revenue alternatives to fund essential services.
In Union Square a mute man who could only write his thoughts spoke out and won applause proving a stutter can be overcome. Dr James Sinnott Greene of the National Hospital for Speech Disorders notes one in ten in the US has a speech disorder and most cases can be cured.
Walter Winchell reports on Broadway chatter and entertainment headlines. He notes lowell limpus book attention from embassies, possible marriages among Ben Blue Fran English Jef Lynn Ann Sheridan Marshall Grant Helen Mack, and speculative political bets on FDR with stock picks.
In Washington a Morgenthau led White House conference shows internal opposition from War Secretary Woodring and Navy Secretary Loiison to the arms sale program. Congressmen Maas says there is a plane shortage here and abroad. A Senate probe into foreign propaganda and export controls continues with hopes of explosive disclosures.
A collage notes a call from Senator Mead about a March 24 preparedness editorial in Congress, mentions a Oklahoma prisoner case, notes an upcoming visit to Algonk, a Movie Mirror bit about Jeanette MacDonald imagining seven shipwreck companions, and a Hoover check on a stolen Aldron Bomb-Sight model claim.
Readers are urged to collect and paste columns titled Success Scrap into scrap books. The program invites widening study of self improvement through concise lessons and practical tips derived from the newspaper's success columns.
Prime Minister Chamberlain hurls a quip at Adolf Hitler amid escalating tensions. The exchange reflects mounting political pressure as European leaders weigh next moves in the crisis, with public reaction split between humor and concern.
The Governor announces a $5,000,000 allocation from sales and state gasoline taxes and automobile license plate sales to improve both primary and secondary roads. He argues this eliminates the need for fund diversion and signals an upgrade for the state’s infrastructure.
The piece argues Americans doubt Nazi claims about U S diplomacy and distrusting Berlin and Allied reports. It criticizes Berlin's pretenses and Allied communiqués noting repeated distortions and the wartime truth being crucified for political ends.
A London vogue column notes Confucius Say adverts with cash prizes for jokes and asks readers to catch Percy Faiths orchestra from Toronto on Wednesdays. It mentions Alan Dineharts Separate Rooms, Tom Grandin marrying Natalia Parligras in Belgrade, Sounds In The Night raiding Faces About Town, Oscar Levants Tonight show, and other entertainment gossip about NBC CBS and Hollywood figures.
A Dewey for President supporter book attacks FBI allegations as false claims of trying to steal Dewey’s acclaim. Records show the FBI focused on criminals long before Dewey’s voice changed. La Conga premieres a new rumba band with the leader of many tunes. Gloria Le Bow now runs The Village Schooner on West 4th Street. Jolson plans a Mexico City trip for a new show and a dancing girl. A Michigan case concerns a 16 year old's婚ned marriage with parental consent.
The column mocks Philly censors over Lamour nude scenes in Typhoon and notes Lyman at Park Central May 8. It quotes Mayor La Guardia on fire protection duties and includes a war correspondent Doug Williams letter contrasting boredom and bombardment.
A fragment reports Adelaide Moffett's secret marriage to Buckner and a paper's hesitation, plus mention of Pirie Read Meyer Le vin's Citizens. Dorothy Hall returns from Reno after divorcing Neal Andrews, and Dio Cos tello of La Conga says she did not reconcile with a certain guy.
Rumor says former Brooklyn district attorney Geoghan, now in private practice, may be appointed to a state judgeship. A Dr DeBuss of St Luke's Hospital reports nurses on an eight hour schedule and no revolt. Ethel Waters listed as Mrs E Mallory amid press agent notices. Broadway and His Girl coworkers invited celebrities to a farewell cocktail party hosted by Gilbert Millers before they head to South America. Beachcomber caution flags The Missionary's Downfall as a sinful drink.
Carol Bruce performs Irv Berlin songs in Louisiana Purchase praising Alexander’s Ragtime Band as his best. Buddy DeSylva regains 92000 investment from DuBarry production. Cot ton Club show delivers exhilarating entertainment. Rex Judge Manton completes 30 day quarantine in hospital private room at Lewisburg before sentencing.
Edgar Hartley reports the local YMCA now serves 550 boys. High Point High School boys defeated Winston-Salem highs in a track meet yesterday 73 to 35. Mrs. R. L. Waynick returned from a visit to Durham. Miss Elsie Green visits Norwood with Miss Annette Shinn for the weekend.
Labor groups oppose the confirmation of Judge John J. Parker of this state to the U S Supreme Court. A wild oil gusher near Oklahoma City surged anew brushing aside efforts to stop it. News reports note the death of Queen Victoria of Sweden yesterday.
Local news notes a big rally hosted by the Odd Fellows for district delegates on Tuesday night. A burglary at A. Roberson stores on East Green Street saw a safe containing over 1,000 dollars stolen and blown. Easter visits include Mrs. W. L. Stamey in Winston-Salem and J. H. Burgess from Charlotte. Miss Mary English of Monroe is highlighted as a hero. Wyatt Pickens returns home for Easter.
Snow fell in Florence South Carolina for more than an hour today. A strike at Chicago stockyards laid off 50 000 workers. The English dirigible B 34 that crossed the Atlantic is now considered obsolete.
A famed miner spent decades extracting millions in gold then shifts focus to Fort Knox for a bold move worth five billion dollars. The twist marks a dramatic reversal from mining to vaulting vast reserves.
President John L. Lewis of the CIO warns America must not drift as politicians hope. President Paul G. Hoffman of Studebaker urges the Automotive Safety Foundation to rule out ticket fixing and protect safety programs.
Dr. John M. Fletcher warned the New Orleans Academy of Science that a drum beat and loudspeaker blast could test his controversial theory, prompting debate over experimental methods and scientific proof.
The Chicago Church Federation bulletin contrasts voting behavior with the underworld, reporting near universal turnout for the latter and about half participation from churches. It highlights differing civic engagement levels between groups observed by the federation.
A line from Father Bernard Hubbard imagines Stalin ordering a Soviet crossing of the Straits to Alaska overnight, reflecting Cold War era fears and dramatic geopolitical speculation.
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