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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1938
Page
4
The quotation reflects on how a nation's glory stems from a few prominent figures whose influence fades with time. The text juxtaposes biblical rhetoric with a Grimm-like aphorism about enduring ideals and the fragility of collective fame.
A belated proposal argues taxing public salaries and notes and bonds by government units could reduce the deficit. The potential yield is under 200 million annually, modest against a 1.5 billion in spending, with uncertain direct effects and possible indirect benefits from shifting income into public securities.
State conservation officials plan a tour this month to highlight state park land across North Carolina. Many residents know little about the parks and their existence may be new to some. The report notes the state has park land in several small sections, including acreage on the highest peak and another area at sea level.
The article discusses mounting Mount Mitchell acreage and state parks such as Hanging Rock and Morrow Mountain, urges broader park access, and cites state bus transport costs under school consolidation. It notes white and negro pupil costs differ, with ranges across counties, and questions rapid consolidation and community schools.
The article notes Roosevelt’s weary tone amid reverses and details a demanding schedule before the fireside speech. He retired at 2:45 AM after drafting a recovery message, rose at 9:00 AM for multiple messages and a veto, delivered a Pan-American Day speech, honored Campfire girls, met British labor leader Herbert Morrison, met United Automobile Workers officials, and finished a radio speech by 10:30 PM.
Announcement notes that the current Guilford County Commission chairman and two fellow members with expiring terms will seek reelection. The piece argues county commissioners shape tax policy and county business, framing the election as a choice between incumbents and aspirants in a crucial local governance issue.
Raleigh report states the state will buy between 550 and 750 buses to replace the worst old fleet. Last year 750,000 dollars was spent, with a 150,000 dollar advance from emergency funds to meet costs beyond a 600,000 dollar legislative appropriation. North Carolina runs a costly transportation system in public schools, transporting more children than any other state, about 270,000, with Ohio and others trailing.
A recounting of Marconi and Professor Branly amid the race to pioneer wireless telegraphy. The narrative covers Branly’s early coherer work, France’s skepticism, Marconi’s Channel crossing test, the pivotal Dover moment, and Branly’s public praise as the rival’s ally. It closes with a note on pursuing ideas despite doubt and a copyright line from 1938.
Cleveland police suggest the torso murder suspect may be a medical student. They describe the case as a pre medicated murder theory, noting the alleged killer’s possible medical background as a factor in the crime.
In the Illinois Democratic senatorial primary nominating Scott Lucas is seen as displeasing Farley and labor allies, while aiding reform advocates and Roosevelt’s prospects. The result, shaped by Chicago machine influence, leaves Roosevelt cautious and Republicans voting against their own. The piece notes Lucas’s likely win and the political fallout for Dietrich and the New Dealers. Vermont’s Plumsey sends maple sugar to all members with a boastful note on purity and regard.
High Point representatives secured eight of 13 events at the state music contest held last weekend in Greensboro. A mixed quartet including Helen Reich, Marjorie Wofford, C. L. Gray Jr., and Bill Montgomery won first place. Nearby news notes include Carolina Law student Charles McAnally joining the University student council, travel updates on Mr and Mrs Forest Murray to San Antonio for retail furniture meetings, visits from Mr and Mrs O J Coffin of Chapel Hill, and Katherine Whitener of Greensboro College spending time at home. Prisoners clashed at Caledonia farm, fifty guards restored order. E M Statler, 65, hotel figure, died in New York. A charter was issued for Union Hosiery Corporation of High Point.
Twenty years ago the Parker Paper and Twine Company planned paper box manufacture. Billy Brokaw of New York to supervise Fairview Ken Nels work. High Point Retail Merchants Association to hold annual meeting in Sapp building tonight. Also Allen Austin to address Wo man's club social service department about High Point Juvenile Court at Elks home. Donald Headon spent Sunday in Greensboro with friends. C C Robbins attended Republican convention in Greensboro. News briefs note dry towns in Texas and Meuse front fighting near Montdidier. Miss Margaret Wilson to visit cantonments in France and sing to soldiers. A Trenton rooster killed by washing machine. This is a Young Republican year. Senator Bridges of New Hampshire mentioned. Poets deemed rare in civilization history. Dr H A Lappin of D Youville College noted. Japanese and Chinese seemingly set to licker each other.
New York columnist notes the Little Church Around the Corner as a quiet yet iconic wedding venue behind Fifth Avenue, with about 78,000 couples married there. He profiles pastor Dr. Randolph Ray, writer Hendrik Willem Van Loon, and figures like Maud Gonne MacBride and Lew Lehr, highlighting gossip and colorful anecdotes from Broadway, publishing, and theater circles.
Jack Glenn and his wife Althea of Houston celebrate the birth of son Joseph Christopher. The piece notes Texas’s large contingent in New York journalism, citing Charles McLendon Walter Lister Stanley Walker Ed Angly John O’Reilly Asa Bordages Burton Davis and others from Fort Worth Dallas Houston and the World-Telegram Sun Herald-Tribune Post and related papers.
A sizable group of former Omahans form a New York state club network with one prominent Kansan society and Brock Pemberton among its leading members. The Kansans publish a thick directory listing former Kansans in New York.
A narrator in New York scans the Manhattan directory for a familiar name and lands on Wichita club. After a rough phone call and a mishearing, the caller is told the Tammaney district club is not in Kansas and that is the end of the exchange.
Personal reflection on career being marvelous because it requires sacrificing pleasures such as bridge and dull women's club meetings. The quote underscores renunciation as a sign of professional commitment.
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