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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1936
Page
4
A devotional reflection contrasts sacred shield and gentleness, citing Psalm 22 56 and Francis de Sales. It frames gentleness as a form of real strength and guidance for character and faith.
In a flood of peace talk leaders push for sanctions and restraint while clashing over colonization and arms. Eden openness to war aids sanctions policy. Roosevelt rejects aggression. Nye pushes munition nationalization as protests surge. Schools restrict student demonstrations while utopian phrases clash with power.
Harvard University rejects Senate resolution praising its 300th anniversary and issues its own invitations, with secretary Jerome D. Greene stating only government representation is welcome. The spat reflects tensions between academia and federal officials over ceremonial recognition.
The Sunday French elections show a deeply divided Chamber of Deputies with a large Communist vote and no clear path to stable government. Runoffs on May 3 may tilt Leftist advantage, while observers warn of continued muddling and political quibbling amid hopes for recovery and potential devaluation.
The article argues daylight saving time brings an extra hour of daylight for leisure and recreation. Seventeen states adopt the change effective at 2 a.m. Sunday, lasting until the last Sunday in September with a temporary time halt. It praises sun-based health, productivity, and richer living, while noting North Carolina is not yet an early-riser state.
The Inter-City Industrial baseball league began on Saturday with three opening contests drawing well over 2,000 fans. The league aims to regulate fast semi pro play among leading local industries and should grow in interest as competition increases. It serves as a valuable recreational agency for players and fans and deserves strong support.
Jack Dempsey suggests Primo Camera pursue wrestling, noting fans are accustomed to seeing the Alp on the canvas and implying a switch in sports could suit his appeal.
The article notes a future government success at preventing topsoil erosion from dust storms while highlighting an emerging challenge for a golfer nicknamed the dub. It frames environmental policy alongside a personal sports figure in a concise brief.
The piece attacks the old gag that slum families store coal in bathtubs. New York City Housing Authority findings show no tub coal storage in 1300 tenements. The author argues such jokes distract from real suffering and hinder slum elimination efforts.
The article notes that after six months of undeclared war on Ethiopia, Mussolini states the campaign will continue until Ethiopia’s fighting force is annihilated. It argues the world doubted Italy's stated aims of civilization and vengeance and sees imperialist motives, warning European diplomats about threats to collective security.
The Senate fights proposed Justice Department cuts, warning a $250,000 reduction could trigger more crime. J Edgar Hoover warns the move may invite a new wave of kidnapping and increase lawlessness, while Hoover asks for $6,025,000 in funding.
Washington reports reveal a rare slice of Roosevelt backers fear a landslide victory would harm both the president and the nation. They prefer a slender, sobering win to temper bold measures and safeguard sound finance from overflowing government spending.
A newspaper chain editorials regret a strong Roosevelt showing and urge a tougher Republican fight in Congress. A private confidant to Roosevelt warns a large win could embolden punishment toward business leaders and publishers, with the president personally restrained from outbursts toward them.
New York writer reports on Hollywood’s party culture with sharp humor. He recalls Gene Fowler’s public rebuke of flippant cinema world habits and notes celebrity antics, fashion obsessions, and quirky anecdotes from actors and writers amid a lively, gossiping tone.
The era’s leaders claim a people backed continued New Deal direction rather than a hard return to national solvency, emphasizing public mandate over fiscal restriction.
The passage notes strong personal ties and party loyalty among Roosevelt’s closest allies who distrust his wisdom and aims. They support him for expediency and faction reasons, not faith in his leadership, fearing a free rein if elected and preferring a weaker administration.
A New York physician asserts stutterers are less able to commit crime and would be interrupted by police before they can say a dangerous word. The remark frames stuttering as a deterrent to criminal acts, implying police response would thwart such offenses.
Ray Street school baseball team piled up 10 hits including three doubles to defeat Elm Street lads 8-6 in a hard fought contest at Mechanicsville grounds yesterday afternoon.
The poem traces the rise and fall of the silk hat as a symbol of elegance and leadership. It notes how the once grand headwear faded from fashion after a swift cultural shift, yet argues the hat’s iconic presence should remain a balance for public figures and discourse.
President H. W. Chase of the University of North Carolina was the principal speaker at an Alumni Association banquet at the Sheraton. In a nearly hour long talk he described UNC's rise to national prominence and its contribution to North Carolina, and he reassured the audience about student morals.
A day of numerous realty transfers across Guilford County saw High Point and Morehead townships tied for the largest number of deals. Both townships filed the same total by close of day, signaling a tight race for the top spot.
William Stewart director of the United States Bureau of the Census favors High Point as a possible location notice to Frank Wilema of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania urging consideration based on his favorable impression of the city.
The Crescent Limited, Southern Railway’s deluxe Pullman train between New York and New Orleans via Washington and Atlanta, began service in 1925. In its first year it arrived on time 865 days out of 366, with northbound runs reaching Atlanta on schedule.
Mrs W M Dickerson was elected president of the Philathea state convention which convened in Salisbury April 22 26. She is a member of the Philathea class of the First Baptist church.
From Raleigh the Merchants Bank and Trust company of Winston-Salem closed the morning by the state bank examiner with capital stock of 200000. Demand deposits stood at 574055.59 and time deposits or savings at 614476.76 as stated to the state banking department.
In a poste script he notes Hollywood parties’ quiet elegance contrasts with scenes at Jack Bleek's Herald Tribute bar. He returns from an 80 hour parity and avoids detailing its excesses. The night blends Beaux Arts ball glamour with Harlem drag and Armistice Day chaos.
A fragment reflects Richard Le Galienme's Paris garret view of rue Montmartre and a back alley near the Panth eon. It contrasts soot and poverty with the odd charm of a mendicant and a street scene where sous commerce still persists.
The text presents a jumble of lines about a disreputable house in a Burlington Arcade setting, fashion details, and theatrical memories. Names like Clark and MacCullough appear alongside a revue titled Chuckles, with scattered references to Lond and Broadway contexts.
Vague diary style note describes a visit to a city salon on a high floor, paying respects in a Grand Central area. The piece mentions unlisted doors, hidden figures, and a gentle derby with a jutting jaw, conveying confusion and observational mood.
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