Municipal power fights reach federal court in 1936
The Tennessee Electric Power Co and Memphis Power and Light sued in the DC Supreme Court to block PWA funded municipal systems in Chattanooga and Memphis. Temporary restraining orders were issued with April 9 hearings. TVA named as defendant in Memphis suit. each utility cites large local investments and potential depreciation if city plants proceed. The piece notes competing interests and urges evaluating hydro-electric projects on merit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tennessee Utilities
Tennessee Electric Power Company
Chattanooga
Memphis Power and Light Company
Memphis
District of Columbia Supreme Court
PWA
Wheat
Tennessee Power and Light Company
Tennessee
Tennesse Valley Authority
TVA
High Point
White Hyacinths Well Planted and Growing
Community Concert Association reports strong turnout for white hyacinth series with plans for expansion next season. Leaders seek broader membership and richer cultural offerings to enhance High Point's social life.
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Community Concert Association
High Point
CCC Birthday Spotlight Promises More CCC Work
The piece notes the Civilian Conservation Corps marks its third year with plans for another push in accomplishment to match its publicity. It recognizes CCC as a constructive program for youth and a strong, effective effort amid growing attention, while warning against excessive publicity becoming like a wolf cry.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
New Deal CCC hailed for vast conservation gains and youth work
The piece defends the Civilian Conservation Corps noting its success in health and employment through 1,600,000 youths in vocational guidance and extensive tree planting. It lists 558,000,000 trees, 1,963,500 soil erosion control dams, and 69,000 miles of trails and minor roads as major conservation outcomes and urges recognition rather than hiding the program.
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Robert Fechner
Meridian time clarification sparks unlikely court ruling
A British defendant argued that a sign forbidding parking from 10 am to 12 pm was flawed since 12 pm is not a time in law. The court upheld the defense noting no 12 pm or 12 am exists, clarifying time terms and letting the driver go free.
Soil conservation proves its value in local program
The six month testing of the soil erosion control program shows its usefulness and suggests continued benefits for years. Muddy streams and the city lake reflect erosion, but safeguards anchored soil as waters rose, preventing greater loss of rich land and silt fill.
A M Briggs Remembered For Civic Service In High Point
In the gentle Quaker spirit A M Briggs who died last week is praised for community service and a long association with High Point and Florence. A successful manufacturer, he supported forward movements and contributed memoirs and records to the local historical collection.
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A. M. Briggs
High Point
Florence
Jamestown
Briggs
Splendid Citizen and Father Remains Steadfast
The late high point resident faced physical impairment yet kept a steady interest in High Point and its welfare. A devoted father and valued citizen, he was remembered for his steadfast community spirit.
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High Point
Appreciation Note From Music Federation
A letter from Mrs. Joseph S. Correll of Raleigh dated April 4, 1936 expresses gratitude to The Enterprise for publicity during the North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs convention. She thanks the city for hospitality and coverage and notes the event as highly successful with strong club representation.
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Music Federation
Enterprise
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs
Joseph S. Correll
Harvey St
Raleigh, N. C
What Others Say Capitalism Has Need for Popular Rule
Bruce Catton argues that private capitalism and democracy are interdependent and that abandoning democracy leads to undermining capitalism. He cites Mussolini as a warning and urges reforms to strengthen both systems within a capitalist democracy.
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Bruce Catton
Signor Mussolini
Italy
America
Mussolini
Farmers challenged by Lowden and Vandenberg in campaign fray
The piece argues that Roosevelt’s farm support may fracture as Republicans press Governor Lowden of Illinois as temporary chair and Senator Vandenberg probes AAA payouts. It notes farmers’ confidence in Lowden, questions secrecy of AAA payments, and predicts possible erosion of New Deal backing before the campaign.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Lowden
Illinois
Lowdon
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Senate
Puerto Rico
AAA
Vandenberg
Crooner Sings Lets Face the Music Ironically
A nightclub crooner performed Lets Face the Music, the line sounding ironic given his somber mood and public persona during the show.
Campaign flood shocks Pittsburgh visitors
Visitors arriving in Pittsburgh faced a flood alert that instantly halted campaign activities. The abrupt disruption paused events, with officials urging caution as streets flooded and organizers reassessed schedules.
Turkish government seeks remilitarization of Dardanelles
The government signals plans to rearm the Dardanelles zone. Observers note implications for regional stability and naval posture amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Dardanelles Zone
Swing Your Partner film sparks playful husband tease
A new movie titled Swing Your Partner draws attention with a cheeky premise about husbands who habitually win at ace trump. The film’s provocative joke targets wives, prompting mixed reactions from audiences.
Mad Dogs Disrupt Philadelphia Trumpet Call
A fragment notes an epidemic of mad dogs disturbing Philadelphia. The text hints at a possible panic or public alarm centered on Al Smith should he be forced into a run, suggesting political or social tension impacting campaign dynamics in the city.
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Philadelphia
al Smith
Epicure on Spinach Sparks Parental Buy-In Doubt
A renowned epicure suggests spinach is as palatable as boiled blotter, but questions whether young people can persuade their parents to accept the change.
French Scientist Warns World Ends Soon Says Payment a Factor
A French scientist argues the world could end rapidly, suggesting financial decisions by his country might influence belief in his warning. The remark links national policy to existential stakes and shifts in credibility.
Know Thyself Approach to Unemployment
Psychologists propose a self correction method for job seekers. Dr Blake Crider of Cleveland argues personality kinks affect only part of the unemployment problem and suggests addressing these traits as a remedy amid a large jobless picture.
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Blake Crider
Cleveland
Diary Snatches from New York Day by Day in April
A stream of social snippets records New York figures and meetings with Maxwell Miller and others. The writer mentions Irene Hayes Zoe Beckley Natalie Gordon Amelia Earhart Putnam and George Palmer, plus observations on the Statue of Liberty climb and Ruth’s fading public fascination.
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New York
Burton Roscoe
Max Miller
Michael Arlen
Albert Keller
Irene Hayes
Zoe Beckley
Evening Mail
Lucy Virginia Long
Greenwich
Natalie Gordon
George Palmer
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Coffee House Club
Wilkie Collins
The Mdivani Trio and Their Tarnished Image
Noted for their glamour the Mdivani trio drew fascination but left many puzzled by their appeal. Reporters and fashion experts described two as sadly diminished by tragedy and questioned their social and sartorial prowess as their public personas faded.
Know Thyself Ancient Greek Insight on Self Knowledge
Quote discusses why people lose jobs not from lack of skill but from unpleasant personal traits. It cites the ancient Greeks and their solution, Know Thyself, as a path to self awareness and improvement.
Soviet Drive To Prevent Repetition Of 1887 Eclipse Panic
In 1887 a total solar eclipse caused panic in Siberia and central Asia. On June 19 another eclipse approaches and the Soviet government promotes education to curb superstition with films pamphlets and lectures. America admits gaps in natural knowledge.
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Siberia
Central Asia
Russia
America
The Novel Thirties Rise with Hoover Era Leisure and Distinction
A compact view notes a shift toward an era framed by the New Hoover, leisure, deal making, and distinct districts. The text hints at cultural and political changes shaping society in a period likened to a modern decade.
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Hoover
Leisure
Deal
Dists
Mussolini Seizes Italy’s Private Industries
Mussolini asserts control over Italian private industries signaling a state broadening of economic management. The move marks a shift as government actions constrain business autonomy and press for alignment with regime priorities.
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Mussolini
Italy
King Edward VIII Reflects on Ship Queen Mary and Slums Visit
The king ponders reconciling a world that built the mighty Queen Mary with the slums he observed, attributing the tension to tax policy and fiscal priorities.
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Edward VIII
Votes on German election split for and against Hitler
In the current campaign, a yes vote is seen as a vote of confidence in Hitler, while a no vote is viewed as a sign of opposition. The phrasing reflects strong partisan interpretations of the plebiscite process.
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Hitler
Nein
Towns flood sparks Congress probe hint with Townsend movement
A flood reference suggests the Old Man River may be signaling rising interest in a congressional examination of the Townsend movement, linking weather events to national political scrutiny.
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Old Man River
Congress
Frederic McKay Named Top Broadway Dandy of Two Decades
The article highlights Frederic McKay as the foremost Broadway dandy of the last twenty years. It profiles his fashion sense, social presence, and influence in theater circles, noting his signature style and ambassadors of stage living.
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Frederic McKay
Major Bowes Known for Impromptu Music Broadcasts
Listeners praise Major Bowes for instant knowledge of music across classical and modern works. He has hosted broadcasts and organized musical concerts from the Capitol theater for twelve years. He plays several instruments and performs as a baritone in quartets, boasting a large musical library and conducting skill praised by Toscanini.
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Major Bowes
Capitol Theater
Toscannini
Fame in Flight Babe Ruth Sets Constant Pace
Fleetness of fame was never better illustrated than in Babe Ruth. No one in his field had such acclaim and his celebrity rose with record hits and public attention across baseball.
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Babe Ruth
Bagatelles Highlight Notables From Media and Arts World
Eva Le Gallienne a Mickey Mouse fan though not the only one. Julian Street Jr works in a broadcasting studio editorial room. European editors hail Bainbridge Colby as well informed on the TV Constitution. The Prince of Wales reads cuttings from three New York columns at bedside. Sam Goldwyn tirelessly walks Santa Fe depot platform, crossing the continent.
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Bagatelles
Eva le Gallienne
Julian Street, Jr
Bainbridge Colby
Prince of Wales
New York
Sam Goldwyn
Santa Fe
Barber Trims Eyebrows. Eye Trouble Vanishes In Barber Chair
A cheerful man worried about shadows in his eyes for months after trying specialists and three glasses. He dozed in a Lom bardy hotel barber chair and woke to find his eye trouble gone as the barber trimmed shaggy eyebrows.
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Steel Bladed
Messmore Kendall
Lee Olwell
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Tugwell
Pittsburgh
TON
Pistaisunen
Pee Nation
It Boys
Bedloe's Island
The
Lambs
Laurence D'Orsay
Eiffel Tower
Jim Corbett
Ruth
Mdivani
Apollo
McNaught
George Clark
Dorewea
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