A Thought on Fleece and Dew and Anger
A reflective musing cites Judges 6 30 asking for a test with a dry fleece while dew covers the ground then notes anger voiced may quicken forgiveness while anger hidden can breed revenge attributed to Bulwer.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1937
Page
4
A reflective musing cites Judges 6 30 asking for a test with a dry fleece while dew covers the ground then notes anger voiced may quicken forgiveness while anger hidden can breed revenge attributed to Bulwer.
Britain and France invite Belgian premier Paul van Zeeland to study steps toward reducing economic and military nationalism. The move highlights smaller nations as Europe’s stability hinge and aligns with the World Sugar Conference efforts while avoiding a full world conference. Van Zeeland is praised as a balanced statesman with potential to ease tensions between fascism and democracy.
General Hugh Johnson is retained by the textile printing industry to lead a reform movement inside the sector. The goal is to root out insidious practices and improve stability in a $100,000,000-a-year business. The development will be watched closely.
The article argues General Johnson plans a cooperative, industry wide approach to reform the textile sector. It notes the need to study problems before a program, emphasizes less harsh measures, and suggests success could establish Johnson a strong reputation.
The Wingate Andrews High School opposes honoring the late T Wingate Andrews by naming the high school after him citing potential confusion with Andrews town teams. The editorial praises Dr Andrews impact and asserts the school’s name honors him as a benefactor and educator.
The Central Bank of the Argentine, in 18 months of operation, has become the monetary authority, built large foreign reserves, and attracted European and American capital. It supersedes the 1929 Casa de Conversion, stabilizing trade balances and positioning Buenos Aires as a key economic hub in the western hemisphere.
Passages describe various people attracted to a newly endowed southern land through necessity or choice, noting investments and the allure of a comparatively rich country beyond. The fragment hints at optimism and diverse motives shaping settlement and growth.
Tennessee Valley Authority safety chief James M. Sissom argues that only two percent of auto wrecks are true accidents. He says ninety eight percent are misnamed accidents to shield responsible parties or due to lax police investigation, masking true causes.
A New Brunswick New Jersey strike involving ten clerks at a local shoe store was settled after a reporter obtained both sides viewpoints. The workers cited wages hours and manager brusqueness while the owner explained the concerns. The piece emphasizes understanding each side and the value of third party mediation including public input.
Bruce Catton notes that seven racketeers convicted in New York for running a two million dollar shakedown racket cried out against the verdict. The courtroom scene was the wildest in memory as defendants screamed cursed the jury and begged for justice to be corrected.
Fresh water sailors on Great Lakes steamers face spring timing as ice retreats and ships push schedules. Drift ice floes and sudden blizzards complicate routes while Coast Guard cutters risk ice to open sea lanes near major American cities.
Poem recalls a thrifty, rough but caring upbringing. A father guiding his son with discipline and affection, noting how old values persist and shape the next generation's choices and fortunes. The verse contemplates tradition, work, and the echoes of a father's wisdom across time.
Commentary notes Justice Roberts switches from opposing to supporting the Washington state minimum wage law in a 5 to 4 decision. The piece criticizes Chief Justice Hughes for omitting a key fact and discusses the broader implications for constitutional interpretation and labor policy.
A hospital barbershop in Philadelphia becomes the scene of a tense incident as a nervous barber and a medical emergency test the limits of hospital protocols. Staff scramble to ensure patient safety and orderly care during the shave and ensuing transfusion need.
A local statistician says he enjoys the work of film actress Simone Ditto, praising her performances.
Gorrell president Air Transport Association urges an appropriation for the airways, arguing that air routes deserve consideration with highways railways and waterways.
Prominent New York tailor J H Milbouer credits Fred Astaire with convincing American men that a tailcoat is not comic or effeminate. The remark frames Astaire as a fashion influence shaping men’s formal attire perception.
A fragment notes that fear of Fascism can spark enthusiasm for life and energize artistic expression, describing how such mood fuels creativity and resilience amid political tension.
New York Day By Day notes the pains of plotting and dialogue in fiction. It recalls serials, drafts, and the difficulty of shaping ideas while chuckling at bachelor antics and Towne's quip about matrimony and finances.
A radio roundup quotes a Caribbean governor mispronouncing Caribbean as Caribean. The remark highlights ongoing difficulty with accenting and pronunciation in the region.
The writer muses on art tolerance and modernism, praising a Tate London piece named The Doctor and proposing a show of favorite old pictures. They reference an engraving In Love and Benton paintings in Missouri as contrasting examples of art’s value and emotional reach.
R K Stewart urged honesty as the goal for young business men and condemned wealth pursuit and questionable practices. Revival services at Wesley Memorial attract large crowds with Rev John W Moore preaching The More Excellent Righteousness. Dr Charlie P Weaver spoke at High Point College on How to Be Happy and Stay So. Local notes report flu recovery for F G Sharpe and visits by several women to Greensboro. Henry L Stinson, formerly secretary of war, was sent by President Coolidge to Nicaragua. Johnson J Hayes was appointed judge of the middle district of North Carolina.
Critics oppose the plan describing it as a cold, hideous concept ruining country lanes, snow, streams, oaks, and old bookshops. They compare it unfavorably to the Bentons and the Blums, lamenting cultural loss and architectural bluntness.
Mr and Mrs Homer Wheeler arrived back today from New York. Henry Hall is spending the Easter holidays at State College. Dillard Ragan is home from the University for the Easter holidays.
General news brief reports German raiders seen near Rhode Island with American ships held in port. Russia hints at possible peace move. A Jamestown daytime fire destroyed five buildings with losses estimated at $6,000.
Movie executives likely hesitated before release as the title Green Light flashes on screen, inviting fans to react strongly. The scene hints at heightened anticipation and possible controversy around the film. The brief moment serves as a barometer for audience response ahead of broader release plans.
A prominent industrialist forecasts a three year span of a boom and eventual collapse in the market. The question looms whether another army corps stratosphere flight will occur amid this volatility.
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