Blessed are the poor in spirit quote
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1940
Page
4
Dare County Vote Hinted Split Amid Governor Bid
The piece discusses Dare County politics in the Democratic primary with Max Maxwell's high bid and proposed projects. It notes local figures Melvin R. Daniels and Sheriff Meekins as campaign managers, suggesting limited Dare influence and a cautious split among voters. It also comments on national figures including John L. Lewis, Cordell Hull, and Roosevelt era third term speculation, hinting at broader strategic moves rather than a decisive outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Dare County
Alligator River
Croatan Sound
Dare
Highway Commission
Melvin R. Daniels
Manteo
Horton
Meekins
Broughton
Strings on the First Lady of Power in North Carolina
A North Carolina news report alleges Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt is bound for thirty days of no public appearances, escort details from the NYA, and a Raleigh area visit after a Asheville lecture. It notes party lines and a Huey long alignment within state politics. There is mention of a Third Term committee resignation by Mrs. J. B. Spilman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Weekly
Texas
Garner
Hull
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Franklin D. Roosevelt
North Carolina
Asheville
N.Y.A
Raleigh
North Carolina Unemployment Compensation Commission
J. B. Spilman
Huey
Political Faith and the Ladies in Suffrage Debates
The article recalls early arguments against women voting as whimsical and unfit to follow leaders. It notes decades of universal suffrage show women vote as independent actors and can be as regular and ruthless in parties as men. It argues women are stakeholders in society and should vote accordingly.
Goebbels quote on war blamed on German people
The Charlotte Observer endorses the view that World War II was forced on Germany by Hitler and his followers. It calls Hitler and his regime solely responsible for the conflict and notes the need for a stark moral reckoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Hitler
Goebbels
Europe
Germany
St. Helena
Once More The Trick For Tom Poulter In Polar Feats
Dale Carnegie profile recounts Tom Poulter later known as Dr. Thomas C. Poulter and his drive to free a 30 ton drainage machine stuck in Iowa in 1915. His motto once more guided his polar work including Byrd expeditions and a 1938 congressional medal for scientific achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Iowa
Tom
John Poulter
Tom Poulter
John
Admiral Byrd
Thomas C. Poulter
Dr. Poulter
Start Your Personal Success Scrap Book Today
Readers are encouraged to paste uplifting columns into scrap books. The column promotes reviewing the text as a classroom style success guide and invites readers to begin their own success scrapbook now.
Oysters Said to Show Sex Based Size and Elusiveness
Observers note female oysters grow larger than males and appear more elusive, a finding shared during an oyster house discussion about shellfish biology and market observations.
Can Dictators Win The Battle For World Power
Editor forecasts the rise of three dictators and a northern confederacy sweeping south toward the British Empire. He claims destructive warpowers, Italy’s push into the Mediterranean, and strategy against Israel while urging belief that the battle is the Lord’s and will fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enterprise
Nimrod
Abraham
Earth
Israel
House of Israel
House of Judah
Israel Commonwealth of Nations
Russia
Germany
Italy
Mediterranean
Africa
Egypt
Palestine
Earthquake Felt Across Region With No Damage
Report notes several shocks felt Tuesday night before ten. Buildings jarred but no destruction occurred. The Charleston quake of August 30, 1886, was felt widely across the Atlantic and Gulf states, but Charleston alone reported loss of life or property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Enterprise
Atlantic
Gulf States
S. C
Wetmore factory in Thomasville rented for tobacco work
W E Johns & Co rent the Wetmore factory a large three story building in Thomasville for tobacco stripping and ordering. An experienced tobacco man will run the business. W W Guyer of Welch's livery stable reports five dollars stolen by a Black man who also worked there and fled after the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. W. E. Johns & Co
Wetmore
Thomasville
W. W. Guyer
Welch
Plowman’s rheumatism tale warns farmers on crop risk
A professional man living nearby suffers rheumatism and has taken up plowing as a cure for his illness. The piece notes the disease may be curable but cautions that relying on plowing for a wheat crop could lead to failure, preserving a farmer’s risk if misused.
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Here
Lottery linked to pari mutuel bets eyed for NYC hospitals
The New York City lottery tied to pari mutuel betting is urged as a potential revenue source for city and private hospitals. Bronx President James J. Lyons argues the Irish Sweepstakes model supports hospital funds, while overseas reports reveal charities wary of gambling funded donations and questions about the real share going to hospitals.
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Christian Science Monitor
New York City
James J. Lyons
Bronx
Quote compilation on civilization and press control
A pair of quotes discuss how barbarism threatens civilization and critique Huey Long for seeking press control. The lines attribute thoughts to Lewis Mumford and James M. Thompson, publisher of the New Orleans Item-Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huey Long
James M.thompson
New Orleans Item-Tribune
Cairo-born Chicagoan claims to be 129 years old
In Egypt we live better. We pray five times a day, which is restful and helps rebuild body tissues. Sayed i Miehren of Cairo origin says he practices daily prayer and lifestyle routines that maintain his longevity claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Juvenile in Illinois Jail Case Quoted About Slugging
A 13 year old, William Jackson IV, from Chitawa Illinois, speaks from a jail cell about being slugged and losing memory. He recalls the incident happened recently and mentions his grandmother as a victim in the backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jackson IV
Chitawa
Ill
Investor rates spark a tease at Cleveland forum
Alexander Sachs, economist, told a Cleveland College forum that the progressive lowering of interest rates has become a tease for investors, signaling cautious optimism and potential shifts in market behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandar Sachs
Cleveland College Forum
Grass Eating Gains as Mowers Rest
The trend of livestock feeding on mower clippings grows, reducing mowing and conserving yard space. Gardeners report greener patches and fewer clippings, as this sustainable practice spreads through neighborhoods.
Incomplete Note on Leopards and Inheritance Tax
A fragmented aside discusses black leopards and fear versus meekness with a quip about inheritance tax. The tone hints at caution about investigating traits while linking tax concerns to keeping them calm.
Iron chancellor nickname swap hints at war pressures
The piece contrasts Bismarck's nickname with Hitler's, noting unexpected humor in calling the Fuehrer the scrap iron chancellor as Germany faces rising tensions and mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Germany
Hitler
Fuehrer
Ickes Sees Alaska as Holder of Talent and Idealism
Secretary Ickes suggests Alaska would profit by absorbing talent and idealism cast out by other nations, urging the territory to capitalize on overlooked human resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Ickes
Voting is your own business notice to WPA employees
A terse directive from Commissioner Harrington asks WPA personnel to keep voting private. The fragment also cites a contentious quote by Sigrid Undset about Norwegians and land, plus a remark on an old-timer recalling the McNutt for President boom.
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WPA
Harrington
Fragmented quotes on war policy and charity debate
A collage of opinions on liberty organization and policy from figures like Ogburn Shotwell and Morrison. The text contrasts calls for humane aims with critiques of war funding, civilian risk, and the merit of a proposed charity lottery amid postwar tensions.
Bruce Catton in Washington on WPA and looming farm debts
Bruce Catton analyzes FDRs WPA plan and the political risks of a near term appropriation. He outlines the Commodity Credit Corporation holdings including 6.6 million cotton bales and 91 million bushels of corn valued at about 370 million dollars, plus large loan commitments. He notes storage costs and potential futures for selling or losing government assets amid price swings and debt-limit pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FDR
Congress
W.P.A
White House
Sam
Commodity Credit Corporation
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
England
Social Security funds eyed for next year
Congress may scrutinize social security finances next year as payroll tax receipts for old age and unemployment insurance total about 1.3 billion dollars. Of this amount roughly 740 million will be paid as benefits while the rest replenishes reserves. unemployment reserves could rise about 360 million unless conditions worsen. There is expectation of pressure to cut the program due to concerns it may be deflationary and hurt business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Germany Eyes Puppet Regime in Norway Berger Seat Questioned
The remark claims Germany would appoint a puppet regime in Norway with a government seat at Berger. It invokes a Charlie McCarthy style impersonation as part of the rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Norway
Berger
Charlie McCarthy
Birthday Scrap Metal Gift Sparks German Ration Debate
On Hitler’s birthday the German public presents piles of scrap metal in a nationwide gesture. The campaign highlights a proposed solution to the wartime used razor blade shortage with metal recycling efforts expanding industrial programs.
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Hitler
Germany
New Jersey Man Misses Train Crash By Stopping to Marry
A New Jersey man avoided the train crash by stopping off to get married, while others would have chosen the train. The incident highlights how life events can alter travel plans and fate.
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New Jersey
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