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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1936
Page
4
A compact meditation citing 1 Chronicles 6 and a Seneca reflection on confession. It juxtaposes humility before God with the difficulty of admitting vice, noting that wakeful people confront their inner dreams.
Harper Sibley president of the United States chamber of commerce urges cooperation between business and government. He notes improved first quarter results and warns against political trickery that damages financial progress. He cites generous corporate giving during disasters and calls for better consultation with manufacturers bankers merchants and shippers.
Easter gifts turned deadly as bombs hidden in packages in Wilkes-Barre killed one person and injured four others. The piece warns that holidays attract criminal acts and urges motorists to take extra care to prevent deaths and injuries this spring season.
A political-leaning critique argues the proposed tax bill harms recovery by punishing industry and raising unemployment. It contrasts past laissez faire with current concerns over labor capital dynamics and cautions that regulation must be wise and timely to prevent future harm. It closes with a hospital-delay tragedy as a call for valuing life and avoiding misjudgments in policy.
A father accuses a hospital official of causing his child’s death by denying admission for lack of upfront funds. An investigation is under way to determine truth. The piece argues charitable funding should cover urgent cases and rules should not deny life over money.
A Salem Negro woman asks WPA sixth district for permission to freely serve in homes of the sick on charity. She works at the PWA sewing room and wants to donate time and supplies to TB and cancer patients, refusing pay and requesting basic cleaning items.
Federal plans to reduce CCC camps spark criticism from Congress and the public. Supporters argue the forest army proves essential for conservation, erosion control, and long term reforestation, warning cuts would cost decades of progress.
A quirky note reports Prof. Jean Piccard may take a backer on a stratospheric flight if they pay a fare of one dollar per foot. The piece adds a vivid aside about an ultraviolet swish and the curious mood of taxi drivers.
Poem by William B. Vrooman extols love as a universal force that brightens perception, heals sorrow, and grants courage. It compares love to spring and sun, urging faith, warmth, and resilience through life’s seasons. The tone is inspirational and reflective.
A reflective piece on column writing as performance, its appeal and flair. It notes Jean Patou in Paris, his salon, staff, and grand showiness, including his mid afternoon arrivals and fashion spectacle, ending with a memory of his later years.
The new grass proves slippery for the host team as players wait for the moment to begin. The surface’s bounce and traction affect early play, delaying the start and testing both sides.
A federal expert claims the United States is the least map conscious nation and asks if he has seen Americans admire Joe EB Brown, suggesting a playful counterpoint to the criticism.
A fragmentary line suggests a political song debating voting choices with a playful cadence. It presents a rhythm of uncertainty about casting a ballot and hints at the broader cultural moment surrounding elections.
Gelett Burgess pursues the origin of the saying Blood on the Moon. He suggests double o s could boost a murder mystery title and jokes about changes in famous figures if double o s existed. The piece notes other literary figures and Kaufman’s Broadway and London career influence.
The Hollywood death of Sidney, Ziegfield's valet, years ago took from the screen a Wodehouse style English valet in real life. Sidney embodied the caricatured features of the British servant seen in films.
An old essay reflects on the impossible task of finding another Will Rogers. It notes no one can fill the cowboy’s shoes and compares candidates to figures like Tom, Mark, Kipling, or Shakespeare. The piece argues Rogers was unique and unforgettable.
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