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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1940
Page
4
Hon A J Maxwell told a Charlotte audience he can rebuild and expand North Carolina roads in four years with no borrowing, predicting 75 million available vs 50 million claimed. He urged amending state law to remove provisional diversion of highway funds to prevent using road money for general needs.
Complaints split into citizens not filling census blanks and those claiming no visit from enumerator. Evidence suggests the census round is incomplete and a thorough job is not being done, signaling a need for renewed cooperation between residents and officials.
The Enterprise urges citizens to ensure they are counted before work ends, arguing Britain's failure to honor the debt pledge signals a decline in its global dominance. It contends much of Britain's power relied on international confidence in its undertakings.
The North Carolina Supreme Court blocked High Point from completing a 6.5 million dollar hydroelectric project on the Yadkin River, a move the Raleigh paper calls a blow to progress. The decision questions condemnation power over public property and contrasts public aid with private firms.
Dale Carnegie explains how James Kern Kyser of Rocky Mount North Carolina transformed personality into wealth and fame. Born shy he built stage presence at UNC and college orchestras then radio and Hollywood fame. He became Kay Kyser at 34 advising readers to practice personality development as a key asset.
The piece argues that wartime expenditures in Britain, projected at over 2.6 million pounds for the year, would cover the US war debt in a normal year, highlighting that many nations effectively repudiated postwar debts. It notes Britain owes about five billion dollars, roughly half its yearly capacity, underscoring bleak financial prospects.
A collage of remarks and wry asides from figures like Senator Adams and Archbishop Stritch. The collection touches on danger to the nation, charity, politics, and social manners, interwoven with a Minnesota preacher and a jail escape.
A Montreal correspondent reports Canadians react strongly to Walter Winchell’s American preparedness stance. Readers deride anti British bias and warn against U.S. entry into global conflict.
Local leaders discuss city wages as Councilmen Horne and Holton form a committee. Harvey F. Moore seeks city council approval for a bus franchise in parts of the city. A local alum supports loyalty funds and private university contributions.
Mrs. Farrell Gray returned from Greenville after Easter visit with relatives. Carter Dalton Rodney Snow and families spent Easter at Gold Medal Orchard Wilkes County. Thomas Gold Jr Carolina student stayed with parents. Snow and freezing weather hit North Atlantic States breaking 50 year low records. Sen F M Simmons filed candidacy for re election. All Monroe banks closed today. Charlotte plans a large hotel 18 to 21 stories.
Local merchants sponsored a successful Dutch Supper in the chamber of commerce rooms and voted to close stores for today’s ball game at Welch Field. Citizens back Southern Power Company’s Greensboro franchise bid to sell current directly to consumers, challenging North Carolina Public Service Company.
Mrs. D. C. Johnson of Trinity visited here yesterday. Worth Burgess departed for a business trip to Southern points. Mrs. A. S. Caldwell returned from Washington D C after attending the D A R national convention. Mexico asked the U S to send warships to protect American interests. New York railroad managers refused strikers demand for old jobs with full seniority. Seven colleges in the state endorsed the good roads movement.
A translated exchange contrasts Jacques Maritain’s warning about Nazi disguise and extortion with a German reply arguing for expansion as a national necessity, urging a reevaluation of state relations and American history.
Bruce Catton In Washington reports Taft narrowly outmaneuvered Dewey in Maryland GOP primary. Maryland factional fight centers on ex Governor Bruce Catton and ex Baltimore Mayor Broening over Senate control. West Virginia polls show Taft backers optimistic while Dewey avoids a contest. Dewey’s presidential bid faces growing GOP opposition and whispers about him as vice president.
The list of candidates shows many promising figures embracing disciplined study as a path to leadership, echoing the old adage that hard work earns high office. Observers note the striking ambition across parties and regions.
Cleveland catcher Rollie Hemsley says he resisted the temptation of alcohol for a year. He describes fearing two hot tips from No-Hitter Feller and not knowing which to choose.
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