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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1937
Page
4
Eure cites enrolling office costs dropping since 1931
Secretary Thad Eure says the legislative enrolling office cost 5317 this year versus 29864 in 1931 when salaries matched current levels. He notes 12 clerks worked this year compared with 45 to 55 previously, attributing the drop to a tighter hiring practice and rejecting the idea of the office being a general legislative job dump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Eure
Eure
Ground Rules for State Department Appointments Discussed
The piece argues against overemphasizing college diplomas in hiring for state posts. It cites Kerr Scott favoring graduates, Pou valuing politics as a factor, and Arrington supporters seeking retention. It urges rules prioritizing character, ability, and judgment over pedigree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Kerr Scott
George Ross Pou
A. H
Baldy) Arrington
A Step Backward in Indian Reorganization Act Debate
The 1934 Indian Reorganization Act once praised as humanitarian faced new Congressional scrutiny. Critics argue for repeal to push Indians toward assimilation into white society, rather than preserving their separate communities. John Collier, longtime advocate, influenced its creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Collier
Indianas
Congress
Congress urged caution on repeal of the act
The article argues that repealing the act would revive the sordid conditions once faced by Native Americans and asserts Congress should not move forward without carefully considered legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Johnston Named Principal of Clifford J. Scott High
Selection of L. R. Johnston for the principalship at the soon to be organized Clifford J. Scott high school in East Orange New Jersey signals recognition of his administrative capacity. The move comes as the East Orange schools face a wider scope of duties and challenge. The author also weighs in on Supreme Court reforms, advocating broader democratic principles and support for the President’s current policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Johnston
Clifford J. Scott
East Orange
N. J
New Jersey
Professor Johnston
East
East Orange School
Court
Supreme Court
Wheeler
Burke
Bailey Copeland
Glass
Byrd
King
Connally
Wall Street
Lawe
Dougherty
Department of Justice
Montana
Cummings
Roosevelt
Chamber Pressure On Southern Rail for grade crossing fix
The Chamber of Commerce committee pressed Southern Railway officials for support of the grade crossing elimination project. The railroad now appears more cooperative, and the effort aims to start work promptly to save the project before obstacles grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Railway
Southern
Peace motivation and concrete war-avoidance goals questioned
Henry Reuss of High Point North Carolina argues in a letter to The Enterprise that while peace campaigns and religious groups push for restraint they lack concrete tactics to avert war. He says the public rejects war for family and livelihood yet declares readiness to serve when conflict comes and urges directing peace efforts to war profiteers like ammunition makers rather than the general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Enterprise
Institute of International Relations
Duke University
United States
General Pershing
Admiral Byrd
Claude Kitchin
Henry Reuss
High Point
N. Cc
Supreme Court changes stir public debate says editor
The Enterprise notes that initial outrage over President Roosevelts court plan has cooled as people study and discuss the issue, with opinion drifting toward calm deliberation rather than confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
the Enterprise
President Roosevelt
Enterprise
Faked Kidnap Claims Prompt Calls for Tougher Sentences
The Fayetteville Observer cites a missing person ruse by Robert Miller who admitted faking his kidnapping. The piece likens it to a Goldsboro incident where a preacher staged a rattlesnake bite kidnapping, arguing such actions waste tax money and undermine justice and urges harsher sentences to deter fakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Robert Miller
Texas Way
Goldsboro
Rocky Mount
Americanize Menus Campaign Seeks Plain English Dingle Doos
Bruce Catton reports on Maury Maverick's push to replace French menu terms with American phrases. He suggests calling hors d oeuvres dingle doos to ease pronunciation and reading for diners. The proposal aims to broaden comprehension and reduce restaurant anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Maverick
Maverick
Dingle
Keeping Munitions Home
Senator Gerald P Nye and Congressmen Hamilton Fish Jr urge a bill to ban all munitions shipments in peace and war with only one country category allowed. The piece argues ending exports would prevent American-made weapons killing US servicemen in future conflicts and supports removing the nation from the munitions business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald P. Nye
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Congress
Vermont 150th Anniversary Marks Modernization Drive
Vermont prepares a four year program of beautification and modernization to celebrate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1941. The piece notes Vermont as the first state admitted after the original thirteen and its role as bellwether for others, including Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Green Mountain
Maine
Katharine Locke's Dog Barking Rise to Stage Fame
Katharine Locke built stage renown by an unconventional act barking like a dog. Critics say rival tactics among women in the field prove unhelpful and undermine enduring success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine Locke
Narcotics Found in Two Detroit Laundries
Police report narcotics were found in two Detroit laundries. If officers raid the laundry at Our Com, they likely would uncover additional illegal substances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Behind the Scenes at Washington
Rodney Dutcher reports on Roosevelt's judiciary plan facing Senate opposition. Wheeler leads the anti plan, urging limits on court power, potential 10 to 15 year terms, and congressional override. The piece notes conservative Democrats support Wheeler while liberals fear eroding civil liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Congress
Executive Branch
Italians Recall War Debt Says Mussolini
Mussolini questions Italian memory as he cites a two billion dollar war debt and challenges recall of the financial burden amid wartime costs and postwar concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Hats Forecast For Easter And Next Holidays
Cleveland style authority predicts hats for this Easter and also suitable for next Easter and for Hallowe'en, offering guidance on headwear trends for upcoming celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hallowe'en
Deafness seen as spur to achievement in eloquent New York piece
The article cites Edison and Howard Hughes among the deaf or hard of hearing as evidence that deafness can drive success. It notes figures like Rupert, Royal Brown, Rex Cole, Ray Long, Idwal Jones, Marconi, and Ellen Glasgow, and contrasts genteel acclaim with Bronx bakery candor and Bowery hash houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas A. Edison
Howard Hughes
Rupert
Royal Brown
Rex Cole
Ray Long
Idwal Jones
Marconi
Ellen Glasgow
Kimono craze spreads among Hollywood and society figures
Burton Holmes and Roy Howard join a growing circle of kimono enthusiasts who host guests in traditional robes. Noel Coward Cole Porter and Adolph Menjou also embrace kimonos during work and leisure. A department store opens a dedicated men's kimono section.
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Burton Holmes
Roy Howard
Far East
Noel Coward
Cole Porter
Adolph Menjou
From Tiny Stands to Big Stores in Night Season
A gritty account shows owners of small portable eat and drink stands moving across town after midnight. Investments total about 30 dollars including wagons. Despite harassment by policemen, many rise to own prosperous stores. One man becomes affluent through perseverance.
Condemnation for Deep River Land and Local Notices
The city plans to condemn 450 acres of Deep River land for a reservoir. The corner stone of the new Presbyterian church will be laid Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Presbyterian Church
Riverside Drive Baby Sees Only Northerners
Florence Grantland Rice recalled being brought to New York from Georgia as a baby. Her nurse took her for a walk on Riverside Drive and on return the child said she had seen nothing but northerners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantland Rice
Florence
New York
Georgia
Riverside Drive
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Oak Hill school commencement set for next Sunday
The Oak Hill graded school will hold commencement exercises next Sunday afternoon in the Friends meeting house with Rev. W O Goode of Thomasville delivering the sermon. Dr Clarence Poe of Raleigh is invited to speak on April 14. High Point merchants urged to attend Elk's home to reorganize the Merchants association. C F Tomlinson chair of the Industrial Committee wired Senator Overman protesting furniture and textile manufacture in federal penitentiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
W. O. Goode
Thomasville
Friends Meeting House
Clarence Poe
Raleigh
High Point
Elk’s
Merchants Association
C. F. Tomlinson
The
Commercial Club
Senator Overman
War Acknowledged as U S and Germany Open Conflict
President Wilson signed a resolution at 1:01 declaring the state of war between the United States and Germany. German ships in American ports have been seized by the government as operations widen. North Carolina and other states indicate readiness to join the national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Wilson
North Carolina
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General Office
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MR. Johnston
Bruce Catton
By Rodney Dutcher
Judiciary Committee
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Ritz
Brummitt
State Hospital
Morganton
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South
Roland Holton
Cc. C, Prince
Little Son
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J. G. Groome
Sigma Theta Club
A. D. Brockett
South Main
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Joe, the Hokey-Pokey Man
George Clark
REO. v
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