Fragmentary Gospel Quotation Inspires Quiet Spring Hope
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
4
High Point hydroelectric ruling narrows city’s options
The North Carolina Supreme Court today ruled the High Point hydroelectric project does not turn bonds into city general debt and that the city cannot condemn public roads or land for the dam site without a certificate of convenience and necessity. The decision preserves injunctions while reshaping the project path and raises questions about Utilities Commission action and state law exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftate Supreme Court
High Point
Superior Court
Hoyle Sink
Supreme Court
Power Commission
Stacy
Yadkin County
Federal Power Commission
Yadkin
Federal Commission
State Utilities Commission
Utilities Commission
Winborne
Duke Power Company
Freshman Engineer Builds and Markets Kant Warp Tee-Square
William M. Harris, born 1919 of Urbana Illinois, created a warp resistant tee-square from translucent plastic to solve common problems with standard tools. He marketed it at campus, won third in a state contest for $75 and a trip, and earned $715.89 last summer selling the product. He expects to finance college through the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
William M. Harris
West Elm Street
Urbana
Ilinois
William
Nick
William Harris
New York
Start Your Success Scrap Book Today
A brief prompt encourages readers to cut out columns and paste them into a scrap book as a personal study text on success. It invites starting a success scrapbook now for ongoing review and learning.
Labor Leader Warns On Job Displacement By Machinery
Phil Murray says Congress lacks interest in the issue and that automation lacks political appeal. He argues job displacement from machinery affects workers and calls for scrutiny of policy by lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Murray
New York Judge Rules Petting in Parked Cars Legal
A New York judge rules that petting in parked cars is legal and may impact youth social norms, leaving the generation to interpret the ruling and its implications for dating and consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nightclub Woes and Street Scene Echoes Across City
Nightclub owners sigh over cooling costs while poolrooms sit empty. In the Plaza Hotel district hacks groom sad-eyed horses as chorus girls draw attention. The Bronx subway fills with fans heading to ballparks as Brooklyn shines in sports pages. Pottery sellers and striped awnings appear on Sutton Place as police note pale blue uniforms. Penn Station buzzes with trains bound for Belmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaza Hotel
Bronx
Brooklyn
Barrymore
Jancey Street
Sutton Place
Penn Station
High Point Alumni to Meet Tuesday Night
University of North Carolina alumni from High Point plan a Tuesday night gathering. City Manager Knox spoke at the Kiwanis Club about the needs of the city while Good Friday services were held jointly at First M.P. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
University of North Carolina
Kiwanis Club
Knox
First M.P. Church
Springtime vignettes fill New York city scenes
A playful montage of seasonal rituals and vivid urban images. The piece notes straw sombreros for hotel doormen, Sab bath breakfasts near the Prometheus statue, a child asking for new skates, and a busy marriage bureau turned hive. It references Lindys and Reuben’s foods, ice cream cones, Cafe de la Paix, Hotel St Moritz, and colorful fashion touches like red pocketbooks and gloves. It mentions Good Humor carts and Nick Kenny with white socks as part of the city tableau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biltmore
Rockefeller Center
Pride and
Marriage Canteen
Lindy’s
Reuben’s
Cafe de la Paix
Manhattan
St. Moritz
Long Island
Nick Kenny
White Sox
Easter Guests Visit Spartanburg Notables
Miss Sarah Denny spends Easter holidays in Spartanburg South Carolina as guest of Miss Elizabeth Jennings. Miss Virginia Hart of Appalachian State Teachers College visits family for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Denny
Spartanburg
S. C
Elizabeth Jennings
Virginia Hart
Appalachian State Teachers College
Portraits and Scenes of City Life Reported in Brief
A collage of quirky urban vignettes from New York scenes includes bachelors with cornflowers in lapels pigeons in Pershing Square and boys and girls parading in Central Park. Mentions of streetwear mint juleps at Ralphs and waterfront activity near 57th Street appear beside routine city observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing Square
Jimmy Cromwell
James J. Walkers
Betty Compton
George M. Cohan
Bugs Baer
Central Park
Third Avenue
Ralph’s
45Th Street
Albany
N. Y. University
Washington Square
57Th Street
Census Taker Visited Athens Home. Child Named Census Tooken
A census taker visited a Negro household in Athens Georgia this week shortly after a birth known as the stork visitation. Upon completing his duties the household announced the child would be named Census Tooken. The report also notes a harmonious GOP convention in Charlotte and aWeather forecast predicting clear Easter weather in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
G.O.P
Charlotte
Washington
City quotes and wry takes on local issues in a dated pages
A collection of quips from local leaders and commentators. The remarks touch on street name plates and entertainment for veterans in High Point Greensboro and Winston Salem and a pun on Carpenter from France. Jerome Frank critiques gilt edged securities in a satirical aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro
Winston- Salem
Carpentier
France
Car-pen-teeau
Spring Arrives in City with Bandana Maids and Open Roads
A lively city scene with open-roof cabs and bandana clad maids signals spring. The town buzzes as midtown penthouses bloom near Gimbels while critics recall the original revue and new spring editions appear at nightclubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gimbel
Army
Navy
Coney
Don Wahn
Spring Reservations Rise for Flights from Hollywood
A busy note describes advance bookings for incoming planes from Hollywood as spring begins. A quirky scene shows smug fishermen and sunlit bookmakers on side streets while reporters face renewed sick days at the zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
The
Herald Tribune
Star
5Th Avenue
Public debt dollars to cover nearly a third of the U S
A speculative line suggests that if every dollar of the public debt were laid flat it would spread to about one third of the United States. The remark frames debt size as a striking visual measure and hints at a larger discussion about fiscal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Byrd Expedition Members Admire Bathless Life
The passage notes that Byrd expedition members get along without baths and connects this to a young boy’s dream of becoming an explorer.
New York Spring Scene Packs Nightlife and News
Al Smith appears in polka dot scarves as shooting galleries buzz on 42nd Street. Broadway buzz from Riviera to Dave’s Blue Room with crowds, dances, and burlesque scenes. Eleanor Roosevelt tours the East Room cleanup as reporters note crowding and city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Smith
42Nd Street
George Abbott
George Washington Bridge
Holland Tunnel
Hudson
Hatcheck
Burlesk Theatres
Ben Marden
Riviera
Dave
Blue Room
Ben Bernie
Spring's Dual Veil: Violets and Roses Turn to Violence
The line between gentle blossoms and harsh reality blurs as spring brings serenity in one view and turmoil in another. Vivid imagery contrasts peaceful gardens with conflict ridden scenes.
Promises and perks flare in spring city chatter
Edsel Ford rails at the German people’s car plan while wealthier riders drift near Wall Street. ASpring mood lifts with river boat rides offered for a dollar and seaside club weekends. Pickets thicken as politics blend with social flair and fading radio choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3Rd Base
el Morocco
Atlantic Beach Club
Crossleys
Tom Collins
Springtime politics and city tales on Riverside Drive
A brisk spring mood frames urban life from Riverside Drive to Central Park West. Observers note romantic lures and the Stork Club’s new ceiling motif while barnyard banter, seaplane arrivals, and Tahiti talks color the scene with eccentric city chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Riverside Drive
Palm Beach
Stork Club
Central Park West
Barny
Tahiti
Bruce Catton In Washington CUT IN RESEARCH MAY CRUSH NLREE'S STEEL VICTORY
Bruce Catton reports that the Labor Board faces a funding cut that could derail the Little Steel case finding. The research division plans to set up five sub regional offices and process back pay and job equivalency claims for thousands of strikers. If funds fail, the lengthy implementation of the ruling collapses and up to 10 000 applicants await determinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NLREE
Washington
Congress
Labor Board
Supreme Court
Bruce Callon
Republic Steel
Republic
Divison
Dies Committee Faces Red Sleuth Clash Over New Deal Ties
The piece argues the New Deal is the central player in the feud between the Dies committee and Communist groups. It notes the committee’s drive to expose party membership and actions is fed by belief that Communists enjoyed New Deal favors. It says Chairman Dies has strong tips but faces noncooperation from Communists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
G.O.P
Roosevelt
Congress
Dies
War Wisdom Echoes from Sherman and Haakon
A compact reflection notes General Sherman’s stance on war and suggests King Haakon may weigh in on neutrality, tying historical views to ongoing international positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Haakon
Census man spotted again selling brushes in town
A census taker, previously seen selling brushes months ago, was observed in town again, prompting residents to note his familiar appearance and activity.
Hollywood Woman Earns 125 From Loaning Fish to Film
A Hollywood woman reports earnings of 125 dollars by loaning a stuffed fish to movie productions. She notes this income is modest next to the high prices paid for hams in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Trotsky’s Status Amid Modern Nations
The phrase man without a country still applies to Trotsky in past contexts, yet in today’s world many nations offer him position and safety. His exile history colors how he is perceived across eras and borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Trotsky
Resignation Stir In Democratic Ring As Election Prep Stalls
The note suggests a resignation within EE ENTS and a tense wait for candidates in the Democratic camp as talks of policy fade. A diner table allegory compares waiting for a meal to voters awaiting a clear plan, with soldiers in new uniforms illustrating shifting political terrain and lingering appetite for leadership.
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