Thought on God’s wisdom versus human folly in Corinthians
A brief paraphrase notes that the wisdom of God appears as folly to some and that human weakness contrasts with divine strength, citing I Corinthians to frame spiritual insight.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1938
Page
4
Germany Faces Internal Strife and Possible War Outlook
The columnist weighs German sentiment under Hitler, noting praise and peril as Liberals must judge the people not just the leaders. References to Bismarck, Wilhelm II, and Emil Ludwig frame a warning that disciplined, obedient Germans may yield conflict despite longing for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iler
Rom
Ple
Bismarck
Germy
Emil Ludwig
Atlantic Monthly
Germany
Hitler
Ludwig
Aiser Wilhelm II
Farders
Smetime
Competition Not the Main Cause of Store Failures
Economists Dr Julius Klein and Dr Paul H Nystrom challenge the view that competition sinks independent merchants. They cite capital, experience, and other factors as primary causes, with only a small share due to competition. The U S Chamber of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission offer similar findings. Independent merchants should study rivals to gain efficiency and thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Klein
Paul H. Nystrom
United States Chamber of Commerce
Federal Trade Commission
Depression Theory Seen In 1937 Labor Data
A historical snippet notes that 1937 Department of Labor statistics show production in ten industries above 1929, yet wages and employment lag. Tobacco manufacturing is highlighted, with output 19 percent above 1929 while weekly wages run 30 percent below the 1929 level. A point for organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labor
Wages Rise Sharply in Key Industries but Lag Overall
The text notes wages have advanced most in steel, coal and automobiles where strong organization exists. Despite favorable pay ratios in these sectors, total employment and wages have not kept pace with factory output, alarming given consumers depend on industrial wages and that boosting demand for goods could end a panic.
Jovial Fire Alarm Pranks End in Tragic Stampede
In Brazil a crowd in a cinema was frightened by a shouted false fire alarm. Thirty one children were trampled to death as people surged toward exits in the panic. The author condemns such practical jokes and notes fire departments exist to protect public safety.
Community Spirit and Civic Pride in High Point
The article urges sustained growth of community spirit in High Point with calls for a large auditorium for mass meetings and a well equipped brass band to boost local pride and serve as a positive city advertisement. It advocates reviving community traditions to strengthen morale and cohesion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
City Beautiful campaign aims to unite High Point residents
The piece urges citizens to support civic projects that foster unity and pride. It compares past wartime songs to modern civic goals and expresses hope that the City Beautiful campaign marks the start of a more attractive and civic-minded High Point.
Whitney Begins Five to Ten Year Sing Sing Sentence
Richard Whitney who was convicted in New York of grand larceny will start a five to ten year term at Sing Sing. A New York chief probation officer described him as proud egotistical and obstinate while a psychiatrist noted an intelligence score in the top one percent of the world. The tale contrasts wealth and vice with the belief that honesty governs a man more than money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Whitney
New York
Sing Sing
Whitney
Birth of a Child Story Sparks Public Debate
Protests over Life magazine's picture-story reveal distrust of moral collapse myths. The author argues a scientific view of birth does not threaten national morality, noting minor cultural influence from shows like The Birth of a Child and entertainment figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Magazine
Charlie McCarthy
Railroad program up to Congress
President Roosevelt urges Congress to address the railroads and fix the nation’s vast network. The piece criticizes excess talk of dictatorial powers and calls for honest actions to relieve railroad distress. It notes railroads’ central role in the nation’s carriers and warns against buck passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Union
Showmanship in sales lessons from a Hamilton newsboy
A Hamilton Canada newsboy used a playful guess game to engage a customer. He guessed the buyer's age within one year and earned a sale by turning buying into a challenge and entertainment. The anecdote promotes applying showmanship to selling goods services and ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Canada
Showmanship Talent Opens Doors and Bids for Opportunity
An anecdote contrasts natural showmanship with cultivated flair in securing favors. A Detroit street scene features a cheese standoff for a nickel and buns, illustrating appealing pitches. A diminutive office applicant reframes the job worry with self-belief, urging belief in one’s own potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
How Eating Light Affects Mental Focus
Dr. Donald A. Laird argues overeating reduces mental accuracy as the brain becomes anaemic. He notes the stomach diverts blood during digestion. The writer finds better work performance after light meals and confirms Laird's advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald A. Laird
Disney on passion driving success rather than money
Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse, states that loving his work fuels success, while the pursuit of money holds no appeal. He describes his craft as the thrill and adventure of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Disney
Mickey Mouse Fame
High School PTA Discusses Physical Education Link to Curriculum
Local High Point High School PTA heard a program on physical education’s role in the curriculum. The session featured Miss Beverly Wilson Charles Spencer and Wade Marlette from the PE department. The meeting also noted an upcoming journalism talk by Oscar J. Coffin of UNC at High Point College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent
Beverly Wilson
Charles Spencer
Wade Marlette
Oscar J. Coffin
Department of Journalism
High Point College
J. P. Myers
Chamber of Commerce
Local Talk and Events From High Point and Area
The article notes Gov Thomas W Bickett will speak at Wesley Memorial church on Sunday April 21 for the 3rd Liberty Loan drive. High Point orchestra members head to Asheboro for a patriotic rally and a books donation to the American Library Association for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Bickett
Wesley Memorial Church
High Point Orchestra
Asheboro
American Library Association
Hitler pledge signals strengthened resolve against saboteurs
The statement declares that those who threaten the nation’s backbone will face a stronger resolve than ever, signaling unity and determination in the face of internal or external threats. The rhetoric emphasizes endurance and collective strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
Reminiscences and Media Figures in New York Notes
Charles B. Driscoll recollects 1861 Fort Sumter dawn and recalls theater producer Morris Gest and his Belasco ties. He sketches Sinclair Lewis, Fulton Oursler at Liberty, and Odd McIntyre, plus diary debates with Gene Field precedents and Jay Jerome Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Gest
Times Square
Gest
David Belasco
Belasco
Odd McIntyre
Sinclair Lewis
Fulton Oursler
Liberty
Cape Cod
Teletype
Manhattan
Dumas
Midlife musings and quick thoughts spill in varied chatter
The fragmentary voice notes range from brief remarks by Malin Craig and Thompson to comments on Harry Burton and Al Smith. It mentions Grand Central cleanliness, a single block storefront, and a Wichita memory about temporary skylines with a dated social quip from Sally Rand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malin Craig
Thompson
Harry Burton
Edi
al Smith
Grand Central
America
Scandinavia
Spain
Wichita
McNear
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