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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
4
A compact quotation item presents a byline style line referencing William Penn and a biblical verse about truth sanctification, highlighting a succinct moral inscription. The piece reads as a brief, stand-alone motto suitable for a civic or religious page.
A speech by Lindbergh in New York sparks clashes as he denounces American appeasement and urges stronger aid to Britain. The speaker argues that the United States must stay faithful to British needs and not be deterred by isolationist pressure while confronting harsh wartime realities.
Marshall Field & Company plans to exit the house renting business selling about 1,500 tenant houses at four industrial centers in the state and Virginia to a real estate operator. Occupants get first chance to buy on reasonable terms, in a move critics call a step away from industrial feudalism. The item notes a past similar offer by a High Point firm and reflects on labor politics and party support in nearby elections.
The article surveys company housing in Southern manufacturing, noting firms built villages for workers who could not build or hire fair rentals. It calls Marshall Field’s move to abandon such villages indicative of a broader trend, amid contrasting defenses and condemnations.
The article surveys British sentiment toward Churchill amid wartime strain, noting digressions on potential peace by negotiation, and discusses implications for U.S. strategy in hemisphere defense. It cites editorial musings on public mood and possible government change if negotiations gain traction.
An editorial in the Greensboro News praises Rotary International during its 189th District session in Greensboro. It contrasts Rotary’s democratic spirit with Nazi regimes, stating Rotary upholds goodwill and resilience as Europe faces conflict and a “new order” cannot endure without such principles.
Virginia Woodin, once a Washington DC high school teacher, bought a Volendam doll in Amsterdam and expanded her hobby into a vast collection that filled her Arlington basement. Her passion grew into a career as an authority on dolls, leading to lectures, exhibits, and leadership of the International Doll Collectors. Her life shifted from teaching to doll philanthropy and commerce as knowledge broadened.
A brisk, gossip-filled walk through New York party circuits and stage doors. Notables like Moss Hart, Margot Stevens, Jerry Roosevelt, Broderick Crawford, Joe Ann Sayers, Alice Faye, Doris Dudley, Carl Sandburg, Harold Ross, Sherman Billingsley, and others appear in quick vignettes at clubs, hotels, and theaters. The column riffs on arrivals, gossip, mischief, and the era’s social scene with playful humor and sharp City Controller McGoldrick notes.
A vivid collage of Broadway shows at Lyceum and Metro plus club turns from Copacabana to Lindy’s. An iconic street scene follows a lost French boy on 57th Street, aided by police and passersby as chatter and gossip swirl around late night venues.
W C Hammer of Asheboro was elected president of the North Carolina branch of Woman's Work, M P Church, at First M P Church in Asheboro. R H Sechrest, fourth ward council candidate, gains a new distinction after his recent vote tally tied to his residence number 2154. The column also notes Waynesville visiting relative, Eva Griffith in Charlotte Sanatorium, Betsy Yow recuperating at her parents’ home, and a Greensboro eye injury suit for 15000 dollars. Various quotes from officials and writers conclude the round-up.
Peter Edson reports from Washington on President Roosevelt’s press conferences. The piece highlights his deft handling of tough questions with humor and evasive replies, noting his use of gestures and timing to steer inquiries. It also touches on the Oval Office setting, the crowd of correspondents, and the atmosphere surrounding wartime issues.
A compact quotation attributed to John Erskine, noting life as a lovely tragedy. The remark appears as an authorial line reflecting on existence and art. No additional context provided.
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