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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1939
Page
4
A compact juxtaposition of two famous lines. Luke 6 27 urges loving enemies and doing good to haters while Schiller notes a fallen foe may rise but a reconciled foe is truly vanquished.
A 1919 editorial recalls the April 28 1919 German assembly at Berlin and the Versailles talks. It argues for reasonable terms toward peace, critiques secret Allied engagements, and notes Italy’s dispute with France over open covenants and the Kaiser’s fate. The piece emphasizes treaty humanity and the need for open negotiations.
Governor Hoey announces release of 2.5 million dollars for state highway work and reiterates that no highway funds have been diverted to the general fund under his administration. He notes the approaching midsummer period and hints at financial steps before July 1 to cover a 2 million dollar diversion within a possible seven million pool for the next fiscal period.
Officials debate highway fund transfers under the Hayden Cartwright act. The governor defends not diverting state highway money, while two million dollars remain in the general fund from 1935. A potential federal cut of North Carolina aid looms if diversion increases. The piece weighs fiscal policy and international questions.
The piece assesses Hitler testing neighboring states and provoking fear while awaiting Roosevelt's speech. It notes Hitler's perceived genius in shifting international politics and suggests small nations may deny fear yet feel pressured. The article frames the Roosevelt address as pivotal to democracy and peace.
Legislation to ease immigration limits faces scrutiny as advocates seek entry for persecuted Europeans. Critics warn against overturning a stable system amid U S unemployment and integration challenges while urging humane responses to refugees.
The speech extols Robert F Wagner a New York senator and advocate for Social Security Civilian Conservation Corps and other programs. It frames his rise from a poor East Side teen delivering newspapers to elected office as evidence that self determination and public speaking can lift a person from obscurity to leadership.
Senator Dennis Chavez of New Mexico accuses the WPA of political manipulation and asserts that Harry Hopkins failed to shield the WPA from political entanglements with the local populace. The quote frames WPA as vulnerable to partisan influence in the state.
The passage cites Senator Robert F. Wagner and Harvard's Lothrop Withington Jr as it critiques factional labor strife and minority opposition to labor rights. It frames labor act opposition as a unified threat and underscores activist tensions in political debate.
Robert Strickland of Atlanta warns that appeasement may resume if world affairs change or a 1940 victory occurs, signaling possible future punishment. L. R. Richardson of Montana notes cows prefer fast gentle reels old-time music and flag songs over Chopin and Liszt after two years of radio music experiments.
German officials scramble over potential gifts for Hitler en route to his 50th birthday as a birth date alone proves significant. A US air corps reserve marriage ban has been postponed until next year since several cadets have already promised to marry, making paternity of uniforms a factor in decisions.
In New York on April 22 a column recalls President Roosevelt strolling near Central Park with family and officials, noting visitors recognize them. It also covers a Nelson Eddy Metropolitan Opera concert drawing a young, star-struck Diamond Horseshoe audience and quirky backstage impressions.
Local news notes the Johnny J. Jones exposition to open in High Point tonight at Central Friends Church. Rev Tom Alder man Sykes reflected on George Fox in mission work. A Plymouth Rock hen belonging to A J Blair laid a six ounce egg yesterday. Egg measured 8 1 2 by 7 8 inches. High Point students entered nine events in a Greensboro music contest.
In Wilson federal court Judge I M Meekins commends ABC agents for enforcing liquor laws while criticizing low local pay and community respect. He notes one officer as among the best he has seen and urges better compensation to attract honest, capable local enforcement.
Lin Yutang a gentle Oriental philosopher cancels a social engagement over the phone. His hostess pleads for a visit as he explains he is in a dither and rushed preparing an essay on The Art of Relaxation for a magazine tomorrow.
Composer Ira B. Arnstein described music as a language in sound during a copyright trial, likening it to Latin or French as a linguistic framework for composition. The remark highlighted the broader debate over originality and expression in musical works.
A reader notes concern over government control of an active business while acknowledging political support for the policy. The statement references Senator Cotton Ed Smith and implies a broader legislative stance on public involvement in private enterprise.
Quote from Andre Philip stating France would cede Corsica to Italy a day after the United States restores Louisiana to France. The remark frames a speculative, political exchange linking two major territorial issues in a US-France context.
Jerome Frank of the SEC argues that because the NRA existed it should not be condemned for mistakes and implies caution in judging related actions or entities. The remark frames accountability as nuanced given historical context.
A series of quotable remarks covering crime bravado defense industry and public service. The thief warns of noise threatens to scream while a Boston apartment encounter is described. Harry Hopkins praises decisive action and Roosevelt lauds national defense efforts. Celeste Holm’s traffic fine case prompts a magistrate to urge public morale.
Mr and Mrs N W Vail return from New York while Roy Johnson and family visit J W Johnson in Charlotte. Mrs Frank Wineskie and Alberta head to New York. News briefs note spring storms in the Midwest causing 32 deaths. In labor and politics, Harry F Sinclair must serve three months in a Washington jail for refusing to answer a congressional committee as ruled by the Supreme Court.
Twenty years ago the local W C T U surpasses its state fund drive quota while the city fire department fights a morning blaze near Vail and South Main. The dwelling owned by T F Wrenn and rented to a Mr Jones suffers about 300 in damages. Former Congressman Robert N Page of Biscoe is set to speak in the Victory Loan drive here. Reverend Charles P Coble, known as Charlie Coble, tears were shed as his congregation presents him an automobile.
Miss Clarice Newlin spent Easter in Winston-Salem while Miss Pauline Simmons returned to Salem College. J. W. Pike resigned from Hart Drug Company to join a leading drug firm in Concord. W. L. Hepler returned from Fayetteville today, and Wilbur Strickland a 30th division veteran, has returned to this city.
A brief notes a supposed overthrow of the Hungarian Soviet government and reports the U S government resuming control of child labor oversight. It also mentions alleged German concealment of contraband.
An elderly lady, asked by a child if she was young or old, answered with wit I have been young a very long time. The Montreal Star records her graceful aging and enduring youth in spirit.
A satirical item notes President Roosevelt warning about abuses in parole and payroll systems. A whimsical line about a duck entering a car and a game warden’s license inquiry is playfully described, attributed to Der Angriff, a Nazi newspaper, in a mock news fragment.
Bruce Catton reports on the National Youth Administration seeking 125 million for next year to expand aid to about 650000 American youths. Williams notes four to five million aged 16 to 24 need help. NYA supports 275000 high school students and 125000 college students with modest monthly stipends and work programs.
Reports recount new sightings of sea serpents along Oregon coast renewing old legends once thought extinct. Local observers and divers describe unidentified large creatures prompting cautious investigations by maritime authorities.
Brazil vows not to tolerate foreign countries seeking extra territorial privileges. The regime asserts it will resist attempts to undermine sovereignty and warns adversaries that it will be hard to crack, likening the challenge to cracking a Brazilian nut.
A roster of top earning newspaper staff highlights cartoonists among leaders in pay. The message urges learning drawing skills to also secure a lucrative salary in the industry.
Movie studios push patriotism with lip rouge on stars as a new stylistic trend. The mix of lipstick and stage makeup signals evolving gender presentation while tackling the challenge of performers knowing national anthem lyrics.
Lam phrey P. Marlin Jr, a Harvard student, kissed 133 fish while Radcliffe College girls watched, a bizarre scene that drew attention on campus.
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