This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1940
Page
4
A quotation attributed to Joseph Cook asserts a divine presence in science story and conscience. The line emphasizes a triune view with a God in all realms and calls for praise from heaven and earth.
Washington report outlines contest for a new LC C member from North Carolina with two favored locals W Creighton and A H Graham and a possible compromise candidate Stanley Winburne.EDITOR Claiborne Rhodes notes High Point inventory think tank aims to balance liabilities with local gains in chamber study.
The piece argues candidates for Governor and the legislature broadly support teacher improved pay while cautioning against sweeping tax and spending promises. It notes no proposals to raid highway funds or raise sales taxes, and critiques candidates for mixing tax cuts with broad public service pledges.
The piece praises High Point growth areas such as housing schools hotels a post office and manufacturing plants while noting gaps in hospitals parks and playgrounds. It cites a surplus of politics and bootlegger activity and urges the Chamber of Commerce to publicize both assets and needs.
The war has dulled interest in the gubernatorial race as campaign headquarters note a lack of fighting year energy. While no major issues have fully aligned with public demand, improving economic conditions may ease heat now but could rekindle it later. Voters may sharpen focus after the first primary, before a potential second vote.
Dale Carnegie recalls campaign pledges harming taxation policy and discusses a Sunday luncheon at the White House with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt. He notes the informal, unpretentious atmosphere, budget chatter, elk steaks, abundant game, Lincoln’s bed, and Roosevelt’s work ethic, urging readers to study success.
Odell Jenrette is described as the most energetic man known in the state port area. He has built a home and cleared a farm in a year and continues to work day and night to maintain his pace.
Mrs Grace Davidson with Mr Louis Horn and Mr and Mrs Paul Evans and children traveled to Galax Virginia on Tuesday in Mrs Davidson s new car.
Walter Winchell reflects on criticism and ethics in journalism. He recalls John Edgar Hoover’s stance on access to Alcatraz and stories about media favoritism, noting past clashes with a critic and his own tempered response.
The piece notes Germany seized both Norway and Denmark under the guise of armed protection against Britain. Britain and France conferred and urged Scandinavian nations to resist, while the prime minister warned that only a steadfast defense and alliances can save them. A columnist quips that a small nation faces a hard fight in Europe.
A dispute over Bacardi rum taxes in Puerto Rico may push the company to relocate to the Virgin Islands, boosting tax revenue for the struggling territory. If Congress allows, Virgin Islands would gain about 400 000 dollars annually from Bacardi taxes, easing the deficit.
A relentless critic denounces Winchell’s reporting as inaccurate and uncouth, while supporters defend his role. The piece argues about free drinks, tickets, and industry slights, noting other editors like Cap Patterson and Neil MacNeil praise journalism yet mock the accuser.
Quote from Dr Oswaldo Aranha Brazil's foreign minister on cooperation over violence as the route to mankind's great destiny, reflecting diplomatic emphasis of the era.
A collection of quips and quotes on wartime life and politics. The remarks reference dentistry, social behavior, munition trade, Norwegian conflict, puppetry in China, and European war trends with satirical tones. The notes mix humor with grim observations from authors and officials.
The town’s book critics debate a praised column on Winchell and accuse a noted journalist of log-rolling. They remark on the critic’s harsh style and compare him to John Edgar Hoover, while the speaker defends ethical standards and jokes about joining Heywood Broun’s faction.
The piece laments Norway and Denmark drawn into war, praising Scandi navian democracies for progress in health care agriculture and social policy while noting civilians suffer. It argues neutrality offers no shield in this conflict and urges a broader view of responsibility.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.