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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1936
Page
5
A selection from Molinos cites Judges 10 14 urging prayer to chosen gods during trial while noting the wind of tribulation reveals the wheat from the chaff within the soul. The excerpt frames divine testing as a clearing force.
Attorney General Homer S Cummings told a North Carolina social service conference that crime must be countered by scientifically conceived, broadly based national programs. He cited Senate tribute to the FBI and urged continued pressure on organized crime and corruption as young Americans increasingly revere law enforcement.
A passage notes the rule of the gangster stems from a failure to provide the means of tracing him wherever he appears, highlighting the challenge of locating the target. The remark underscores enforcement gaps and the need for reliable detection across jurisdictions.
Lenoir Rhyne college gains control of Howell Manufacturing through a 150000 dollar preferred stock legacy from D. E. Rhyne and sufficient additional stock to secure working control. The move may profit the college but raises questions about mission and trustees’ duties.
Amid sparse funds a request urges Greensboro area residents to meet the tornado relief quota. Direct donations to the stricken Greens boro region are noted as surpassing National Red Cross allotments, while officials hope for full fulfillment of the requested cash.
Congressman William B Umstead told North Carolina officials and federal agency leaders in Durham to honor trusteeship to the people and report wasteful government management promptly. He cited favorable North Carolina trends under New Deal operations with marked gains in agricultural income bank deposits motor vehicle registrations income tax collections payrolls and building construction though noting some waste and overlap.
The text highlights Congressman Umstead warning administrators to resist unnecessary growth of government during prosperity. He argues emergencies like the New Deal spurred new agencies, but vigilance is needed to avoid open ended expansion and preserve usefulness of public administration.
The Winston-Salem Journal notes many North Carolina towns, including Asheville Charlotte Concord Durham Chapel Hill Greenville Lenoir Morganton and North Wilkesboro, have approved local school supplements to restore efficiency and improve opportunities. New additions and pending votes push toward nine month school terms and broader educational democracy statewide.
Bruce Catton argues unemployment is America’s true waste, not WPA or dole benefits. He notes 40 million capable Americans exist, yet a quarter are idle, wasting human potential and costing public funds, suggesting abolishing WPA won’t end the core problem.
Washington reports a growing rift among Roosevelt insiders. Professor Raymond Moley, once close adviser, attacks New Deal policies in editorials and a California Hearst interview, while General Hugh Johnson harshly criticizes administration actions, signaling a split at the top levels.
The third incident recounts Dr. Moley's Friday New York address condemning housing policy relief policy business attitude and lack of coordination. The piece notes Moley’s anti New Deal stance and questions whether a loyal supporter can stay with Roosevelt long term citing a list of defectors.
A narrative hints at Professor Tugwell kept in hiding in a subcellar for political expediency while his loyalty to the president remains unwavering. The bond between them is described as strong and intimate despite concealment.
The article sketches General John J. Pershing in New York at age 76 seen among leisurely shoppers on Park Avenue. It recalls a wartime anecdote at Fort Hamilton with two soldiers failing to salute and Pershing’s calm remark. It also mentions Arthur J. Burks and other cultural figures connected to New York society.
The text portrays Franklin Roosevelt as likely to win election and Herbert Hoover era critic Rex Tugwell appears to rise, directing grand New Deal programs. Tugwell is described as hiding behind a "stooge" who writes a hostile column against dissenters while detached from the ARA payroll.
Twenty seven states report wildlife declines tied to food scarcity amid harsh conditions or possible cover charge impacts on habitat management.
A recent poll found children expressed interest in art careers before news that four Cleveland officers saved taxpayers 109000 dollars on a 3600 dollar salary.
The clean shaven figure would stay unidentified for now as observers note a possible glimpse of his silhouette behind a veil, prompting speculation about his true identity and intentions.
Reynolds of Asheville, a Democratic candidate for the U S Senate against incumbent Overman, toured High Point. He said he felt confident of nomination, citing favorable conditions and strong support from friends and supporters observed yesterday afternoon.
T Wingate Andrews superintendent announced today that High Point schools will close for the summer. Commencement exercises will begin May 30 and continue throughout the week, officials said.
A wedding of wide local interest was solemnized this morning at the parsonage of the Friends church on West Green Street. The contracting parties were Karl Reid Shaw and Miss Deborah Marguerite Hayworth, both of this city. Miss Birdie White was
Miss Marie Stevens of Statesville is the week long guest of Mrs W H Slane at her Parkway home. Mr and Mrs H W Parker and daughter return to Asheville after visiting Mr and Mrs W Johnson and Mr and Mrs Walter White. Mrs Parker and Mrs Johnson are daughters of the Whites. Miss Doria Gold celebrated her eighth birthday with spring flowers and a party featuring ice cream cake and candy.
A humorous slice lists New York figures Edmund Breese Lucius Beebe Dene Aylesworth and Strangler Lewis amid quirky morning habits. Bob Davis indulges a lavish weekly fry up of wheats bacon eggs potatoes and coffee topped with maple syrup and fried bread.
A Charleston reader describes Alexander Woollcott as "a Parker House troll with spectacles" in a colorful, clipped account. The remark reflects playful local commentary on the famed critic.
The city notes no remarkable high roller in Wall Street or casino halls as the era lacks a standout figure like John W. Gates.
A fragmented account profiles Sherman Billingsly as a leading impresario in Enid Oklahoma with ties to furniture ventures and a claimed $8 000 annual income. The text hints at stage magazine mentions and a $12 800 concession tied to rent, plus unresolved bankruptcy and dealer concerns affecting customers and staff.
Monta Bell, the newspaperman turned director, plans a three month shoot in the heart of India for a long elephant story. He prepared for travel to America and began a tour in Mysore as health measures included typhoid, smallpox, and cholera vaccinations.
A 1934 newspaper excerpt recalls Gene Crawley discussing oil camp hiring. He notes the test of a candidate as a “clock watcher” and clarifies he avoids inside work, describing himself as a whistleblower figure in Oklahoma oil days.
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