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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1936
Page
4
The speaker notes tears are sacred and powerful, not weakness, conveying deep grief contrition and love. Citing Job 16 20 and Washington Irving, the text asserts eyes shed tears as eloquent messengers beyond words.
Ex kidnaper Lynn Karpis begins life sentence at Alcatraz after pleading guilty to the Hamm kidnapping to avoid murder charges. The piece praises federal parole policy and urges discretion by parole boards to keep dangerous criminals off the streets.
A new figure emerges as Joseph Dunninger builds a business around hunting ghosts while offering services and demonstrations. The piece outlines the rise of paranormal work as a professional field and its appeal to clients seeking evidence and assurance.
The piece jokes that ghost hunters fail to capture phantoms despite high stakes and TV offers. It notes believers see ghosts to stay alive in belief, while a detector often reveals mere reflections or familiar objects rather than real specters. The amateur sleuth outpaces professionals by examining why a sight occurred.
High Point considers adopting Greensboro style ordinance applying all traffic laws to bicyclists to curb red light violations and nighttime riding. Officials warn riders and drivers face increased danger as bicycles grow common in city streets.
Georgia tobacco markets opened with prices higher than last year as farmers bring in the early crop. Analysts attribute the rise to improved weed quality, with buyers noting similar quality differences as seen in cotton. If drought effects are not damaging the quality, satisfactory prices are anticipated.
Prices on nearby markets will be watched closely during the next few weeks as traders anticipate possible shifts. Analysts note there may be renewed volatility amid evolving supply and demand signals.
Debate on Gov. Landon centers on a 1920s Kansas incident. Officials say the militia was sent at the request of a sheriff and county officials to prevent loss of life, not at mine owners' urging. The governor instructed troops to stop fighting without halting meetings.
The piece notes flattery from supporters of the President over Landon's 1933 and 1935 speeches showing he was not anti New Deal then and favored certain Administration policies. It questions the use of past utterances to attack his current acceptance speech and Republican platform. It argues consistency is rare in politics as Roosevelt supporters likewise contrast words and deeds.
The piece argues that Governor Landon is not created or controlled by Mr. Hearst. It notes Hearst supported Landon due to opposition to Roosevelt and sees Landon as the best available candidate, not beholden to Hearst.
The excerpt asserts Hearst’s decisive influence in Roosevelt’s 1932 nomination path. It argues Hearst built Garner as a candidate, secured California’s delegation for Roosevelt, and shifted the California vote to Roosevelt, enabling his nomination and vice presidency.
The text notes Hearst supported Roosevelt through the campaign and visited him in the White House. It claims editors and representatives shared this stance, suggesting near universal printing of certain facts across papers at the time.
United States officials debate property protection under international law and dry forces activism. Quotes cite Eric Wendelin, Cale Burgess, M P Baldridge, and Upton Gilson praising or opposing political strategies as North Carolina voters head toward a crucial year.
The furniture manufacturing industry shows signs of a revival with strong orders from Chicago and High Point markets. Local plants in Lexington and Thomasville employ many people and rely on regional lumber suppliers, offsetting recent industrial setbacks such as the United plant fire. Textile gains also reflect broader economic improvement in Davidson County.
Bruce Catton reports the Ohio State Civil Service Commission will extend the merit system to county government, placing at least 10 000 jobs under competitive examination. The move aims to remove politics from administration and extend taxpayer protections to county offices nationwide.
The text argues Roosevelt welcomed Hearst support before and after his nomination, but Hearst ultimately broke with Roosevelt. It dismisses claims of Hearst as a Landon liability and mocks fuss over the Kansas labor incident and Landon speeches. Landon supporters defend their responses as adequate.
A vivid column of social sketches and gossip from New York on August 7. The writer riffs on Madison Avenue shops, society figures like Ruth Bryan Owen, Barbara Hutton, and Lily the Jersey Lily, along with radio personalities, fashion obsessions, and the tangled world of high society.
Reports from registrars indicate 1,079 people registered for the August 15 bond election to improve streets, 251 more than those who could vote in the March 7 election. The item notes local travel by several residents to Winston and Salisbury for visits and events.
Rev L W Blackwelder announced his resignation as rector of St Marys Episcopal Church effective next Sunday after the 11 oclock service He has served since January 1 1915 The church feels stronger numerically spiritually and financially since his arrival at Highons Seen Scotland Neck the firet
Rev F L Fiddler presents resignation from West End Baptist Church effective about November 1. He plans to devote full time to evangelistic work, a field in which he is eminently fitted.
J. W. Streetman of Marion, employed at Main Drug for several months, resigns his position and leaves this afternoon for home. He will probably enter college this fall. Shelton Woodson has succeeded Mr. Streetman.
The many friends of Miss Mary Green of Thomasville will be glad to know she has recovered from her illness and hopes to resume her usual activities soon.
Russian forces advance on a wide front south of Brody in northern Galicia capturing strong positions along the Sereth and Gravorka as the Teutonic Allies face renewed pressure in the region.
The Southern opened its temporary bridge over the Catawba River for traffic this morning. The first train to cross was an eastbound freight, signaling the completion of the initial crossing milestone.
President Wilson arrived back in Washington after a weekend cruise down the Potomac aboard the Naval Yacht Mayflower and was driven straight to the White House.
Republican presidential candidate Charles B. Hugh es declares the tour the greatest campaign journey as he begins travel across the country. He vows to campaign vigorously across multiple states and rally support for the party.
The article notes Charles Dillingham's $23,000 hotel bill at the Hotel Astor where he stayed for years. The account was canceled after his death, with staff having previously told him he could stay without charge while alive. It references pensioners and other aged patrons who remain in hotels despite financial strain following the Wall Street crash.
In Central Park near the old Casino site a tree lined cul de sac serves drivers and wildlife alike as cars and feeders gather in the evening glow. A vendor recalls a life shift from bank teller to relief work and back to earning anew.
A clippish sketch recalls Frank Case of Algon, famed for tales, and comedian McIntyre clashing over playful hotel remarks. The exchange centers on an actor’s brag and a settled bill, with casual jabs about stars and showmanship. A later note hints at fish from the tropics and Midwest lake forecasts.
A fragmentary line reflects a debate about Gibraltar and a prophecy-like statement on how the rock might be undisturbed if circumstances favored it. The text hints at political tension and nationalist sentiment surrounding the territory.
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