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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1939
Page
4
The Question of Our Foreign Policy In 1930s Context
The article debates U S policy toward Europe amid rising tensions. It weighs Roosevelt's outspoken stance against entanglement, compares it to Wilson and Monroe Doctrine principles, and questions whether current moves push toward war or guard liberty and Americas interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atl
United States
Bob Reynolds
W. L. George
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Mr. Roosevelt
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
War for rights and debts in 1917 framed by editorials
The Durham Morning Herald defends the 1917 entry into World War I as protecting American rights and property, despite later claims of debt and dictatorships. The Winston-Salem Journal praises J Ham Lewis for liberal, constructive actions. Goldsboro News-Argus endorses soil fertility efforts via tree planting by students and farmers and legume crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Morning Herald
America
Europe
the Herald
The
Winston-Salem Journal
J. Ham Lewis
Lewis
Dale Carnegie
Henry IV
Goldsboro
Argus
the News
Argentina faces questions over German intrigue exposure
A public debate centers on whether policy is under threat from German influence linked to Argentine land exposure. Some officials argue a robust American stance in defense of the Doctrine could deter European powers from seeking a Western foothold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Illiteracy in Leisure Sparks Sociological Debate
Dr Harold D Meyer University of North Carolina lectured Raleigh parents about the growing concept of recreational illiteracy noting it may be more dangerous than educational illiteracy He warned leisure time poses risky consequences as society gains freedom from drudgery and unemployment. Also commentary on aging leaders and a Edison joke close the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Meyer
University of North Carolina
Raleigh
Meyer
Peace Efforts Face War Risk in Global Justice Hope
The Christian Science Monitor notes that pursuit of peace can carry war risk but asserts the world can hold to the enduring fact that justice is possible, guiding cautious diplomacy and steadfast resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Science Monitor
A Missouri Farm Memoir Inspires Urban Garden Dream
The speaker recalls twenty years on a Missouri farm and a move to Forest Hills Long Island. He cherishes a sixty by one hundred foot plot, longs for more land to grow a riot of flowers and vegetables, keeps hive beehives, and laments weeded urban lots. He urges readers to invest thirty cents in seeds, promising six benefits from gardening. Spring is coming and gardens transform surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Forest Hills
Long Island
Broadway
America
Duranty and Bolitho Exchange On Life's Losses
Duranty, recently injured in a Paris train wreck, sits with William Bolitho at the Select Cafe. Bolitho notes the key to life is not capitalizing gains but profiting from losses, a measure of true sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Duranty
Duranty
William Bolitho
Select
Paris
Bolitho
Governor Dickinson Voices Wage Discontent in Michigan
Governor Loren D. Dickinson of Michigan complains that public workers from governor to janitor are underpaid compared with state funding and could not secure equivalent remuneration in other markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janior
Loren D. Dickinson
Michigan
After Easter Parade Women Return to Winter Coats
With the 1939 Easter parade memories fading, women prepare to wear winter coats again for upcoming Sundays. The column notes a shift back to warm attire as social scenes quiet down after the holiday event.
Milwaukee detectives foil burglar alarm theft bid
Milwaukee police halted thieves who tried to steal the bank's burglar alarm and planned a later robbery. The incident notes the criminals were observed near the bank and stopped before they could return for a second attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Great Britain Probes Italy's Albania Intentions in Cold Start
Britain seeks clarity on Italy in Albania as tensions surface amid a terse diplomatic exchange. The remark hints at shifting alignments in the European theater, with observers watching reactions from Berlin and Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Italy
Albania
Walter Winchell On Broadway Scene Sparks Clash at Kit Kat Club
A society political clash erupts at a Kit Kat Club event as a front page name slaps a critic and is slapped back by a man, drawing sharp remarks about Washington and Texas figures. chorus girls witnessed the incident and caution against naming individuals until verified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. W
Kit-Kat
Washington
Texas
Peggy J
Ickes Criticizes Columnists Amid Edit Changes
Secretary Ickes criticized political columnists affecting the Herald Tribune une after a speech revision. He targeted a writer dubbed Paul Munchausen, later removed in subsequent editions. Fort Worth buzz includes Bonnet of France may depart soon and Elliott Roosevelt at the Fort Worth Club. Be a Lillie jokes about her son Lord Peel seeking a Baronet status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec’y Ickes
The
Herald Tribune
Ickes
Paul Munchausen
Paul
Bonnet
France
Fort Worth
Elliott Roosevelt
Bea Lillie
Lord Peel
Phi Delta Phi Libel uproar and vaudeville notes at UVA
Tonight at the University of Virginia F D R Jr the Phi Delta Phi Libel show may be censored as a skit mocks the Supreme Court with a Daddy line. Willie and Eugene Howard join Casa Manana show. Grace Seaver addressed but envelope discarded. Peggy Kent reports from London and a marriage delay with Westmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. of Virginia
Herbert Bayard Swope
Quatch
The
Lambs Club
Club 18
Lambs Gambol
Edgar Bergen
Bergen
Fanny Brice
Grace Seaver
Selznick Int'l Pix
Peggy Kent
London
Westmore
Tenor Morton Downey Day In Photo Series
AP photographers captured a day in Morton Downey's life showing him nearly everywhere except singing. The piece mentions Downey in various settings as a notable media figure of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Downey
Downey
Army
San Juan
Puerto Rico
S. America
Isabelle Ziegler
Louisville
Camilla Southworth
Palm Beach
Hugh Thomas
The
New Yorker
Broadway figures and political ties color early industry chatter
Life and Time will publish Philadelphia run excerpts for rapid distribution. Bob Montgomery books four broadcasts at 5000 dollars each, returning 4200 dollars of each to the government in taxes. Broadway stars plan a dinner for Mrs. Roosevelt to boost show business. E Hemingway notes Sherman Billingsley’s Stork Club success. A Oklahoma theater circuit offers Dark Victory on money back guarantee. Lionel Barrymore’s next Paramount look mirrors Vice President Garner. Grover Whalen faces unsubstantiated trouble claims about Fair buildings. Chaperou the smuggler was not on the RCA board. Press Photographers Ball bans cameras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life and Time
Philadelphia
Bob Montgomery
Roosevelt
E. Hemingway
Sherman Billingsley
Oklahoma
53Rd Street
Okla
Paramount
Lionel Barrymore
Garner
Grover Whalen
Chaperou
RCA
Cobina Wright Sings at Waldorf Seft Room and More
The note mentions Cobina Wright Jr performing at the Waldorf Seft Room and comments on public figures and film bans. It refers to Holland allowing Allies to cross and Reich papers restricting American movies, plus refugee singer Lotte Krause singing for Mrs. Roosevelt at the White House. It also notes a Dover Theater revival of Mary of Scotland and the marquee omitting Katherine Hepburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobina Wright, Jr
Waldorf Seft
Holland
Reich
N. Y
Lotte Krause
Roosevelt
White House
Dover Theater
Bronx
Mary
Dueling Dramatist Bernstein at Waldorf Enchants Eve Curie
Henri Bernstein, famed Paris dramatist, stays at the Waldorf amid interest in Eve Curie daughter of the radium discoverer. Brown of New Hampshire confirmed for U S Comptroller post. Conn Federal judge Thomas resigns under fire. Hold Tight dance bans drawing notice. Shoreham Hotel host Barney Breeskin promotes The Chestnut Tree in Washington. Grace Hileman leading society for the craze. Eleanor Holm cashes in on hat endorsement. Bobby Sullivan and Fred Allen spoof on Wednesday night. Frances Williams heads to Worlds Fair Aquacade. Auto film makers eye use of phrase Fup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Bernstein
Paree
The
Waldorf
Eve Curie
Brown
N. Hampshire
U. S
Barney Breeskin
Shoreham Hotel
London
Barney
Senator Borah
Grace Hileman
Washington Society
Billy Rose
Dana Suesse
Eleanor Holm
Bobby Sullivan
Stork
Fred Allen
Frances Williams
City council candidates named for three wards
Local voters face council races with candidates in 1st ward A S Parker J Ed Cecil M Ernest Welch 2nd ward W A Davis Prof T C Johnson J O Connor 3rd ward S W Horne D A Dowdy A S Holton D T Andrews Adam Thomason Councilman at large C A York. High Point College debaters win three of four and close season in South Carolina defeating Furman. Orange Presbytery women’s auxiliary to hold 32nd annual convention here Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St Ward
A. S. Parker
J. Ed Cecil
M. Ernest Welch
W. A. Davis
T. C. Johnson
J. O. Connor
W. Horne
D. A. Dowdy
A. S. Holton
D. T. Andrews
Adam Thomason
C. A. York
High Point College
South Carolina
Furman
Woman's Auxiliary
Orange Presbytery
Notable locals attend events across states
Mrs. R. K. Stewart attends the D A R session in Washington. F A Stewart returns from tours of Southern and Western states. Mrs. Joseph Snider visits Hickory. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Abels travel from Asheville after attending the Federation of Music Clubs state meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Stewart
D.A.R
Bailey dies at Sherman court session former U S senator
News brief reports Joseph Weldon Bailey former U S senator died at a district court session in Sherman Texas yesterday. He is described as one of the last silver tongued orators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Weldon Bailey
U. S
Sherman
Texas
Germany
Charles A. Lindbergh
Ambassador Herrick
New York
Cincinnati
Local Candidates File Notices. No Primary Needed
Local candidates for city offices filed notices by April 12, avoiding a primary on April 22 due to lack of entrance fees. Churches plan a nationwide drive to help returning soldiers find jobs. Odd Fellows schedule a 100th anniversary celebration with a feast and address on April 29. High Point Liberty Loan quota set at $583,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order
America
High Point Liberty
Local brief notes on Carolina student and visiting relatives
Milton Silver left yesterday for New York and other eastern points to purchase goods. Miss Pauline Silver of Washington visits her mother Mrs N H Silver on Thurston Street. The report also mentions People Lawrence Ingram, a Carolina student, spending the weekend with home people here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Ingram
Carolina
Milton Silver
New York
Pauline Silver
Washington
N. H. Silver
Thurston Street
Versailles Peace Conference Advances Work
The peace conference in Versailles is moving quickly to finish its tasks. German delegates are to be received between April 26 and May 5. The Supreme Court ruled that transporting liquor through dry territory is not illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Supreme Court
City Hall clash sparks racial taunt during budget dispute
An argument at City Hall features Mayor La Guardia in a headline dispute with a well known bully as the unidentified speaker claims Aryans obtain money from non Aryans. The exchange centers on money and payment methods amid a heated budget moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Guardia
City Hall
Hizzoner
Debates on Alien Crime and Deportation Rattle Congress
Washington sees a spring debate over aliens in the U S with estimates of resident foreigners at 3 8 million and illegal aliens under 100 000. Immigration officials predict a natural decline as fewer aliens arrive and deaths reduce the population, while Congress weighs deportation reform led by Die s Perkins and Reynolds with proposals to extend deportation powers for crimes and discretionary removals for technical cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
U. S
J. L. Houghtelling
United States
Immigration Service
Martin
Robert Reynolds
Dies
Secretary of Labor
America
Labor Department
Fra Perkins
Dies bill and filibuster block deportation powers
The Dies bill failed after Senator Reynolds and Lena Reynolds led a filibuster in the Senate, blocking extended secretary discretion in deportation cases. Immigrant services say 29 000 criminal aliens could have been deported if the measure had passed, including racketeers and weapon carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Reyolds
Immigrani Service
Dies
Lena Reynolds
Ace
Quotes on Fashion and Freedom from Noted Figures
A jumble of quotes touches on women’s hats as ridiculous and a psychiatrist’s critique attributed to Dr. David Slight of the University of Chicago. Other remarks reflect experiences of imprisonment in Italy, Cleveland traveler Louis Gallo facing federal charges, and an ex-president’s remark about working for a living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Slight
University Chicago
Italy
Louis Gallo
Cleveland
Hat Styles Reflect Anxiety Amid War Talks
Quote from Lily Daché, famed New York Paris milliner, notes anxious times drive women to buy bolder hats than usual as conversations about peace and conflict swirl through fashion circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Dache
New Y
Paris
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Teeabaaidie Capus
M. Waynick
High Point
Associated Press
Audit Bureau OF Circulationes
N. C
Act of Congress
National
John Budd CO
Lexington Ave
New York City
Simms
Americas
Hughes
Rocky Mount
Thomas A. Edison
Wizard of
Menlo Park
Mr. Edison
Carnegie
Dale
Corridofe
Walter Winchell
Daily Mirror, Inc
Ene
Bruce Catton
WPA
Jn Roosevelt
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