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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1936
Page
4
A devotional note reflects on peace as the evening star of the soul and virtue as its sun, citing Hebrews 12 14 and Colton to urge holiness and peace with all men. The date August 12 1986 anchors the snippet as a values paragraph in a religious column.
In June 1936 Senator Pat Harrison and Representative Brooks Fletcher introduced identical bills to fund public education through federal appropriations up to 300 million dollars. The plan allocates money per state by youth population, requires 160 day terms, audits, and no federal interference. It notes state spending comparisons and cites projected allocations for New York North Carolina Virginia and Nevada. The piece also critiques national waste including crime costs and consumer spending.
The bill would shift funds from New York to North Carolina based on population replacement rates after 1943 using the 1940 census and the next decennial count. Copies of the bill and speeches by Senator Harrison and Representative Fletcher are available from Williard E. Givens of the NEA. The piece argues 300 million dollars is modest for education given past federal spending and urges stronger state education programs.
The Greensboro Record quotes a reader's pet peeve about girls and boys gossiping about handsome people after vacations. The piece argues jealousy is inherent in human nature and cannot be changed.
New York hour by hour notes that jazz popularity endures as orchestras like Paul Whiteman Fred Waring and Guy Lombardo command top money. John Chapman cites steady demand for recognized dance leaders with 5000 to 25000 audiences drawn from wide areas and broadcasts boosting value.
Or McIntyre on Long Island notes a barber who travels with elite clients and frequents famed hotels from Racquet and Tennis Club to Shepheard's. He cites celebrity autographs including a gift from Jerry Day alias Gary Cooper, and mentions Cooper's Hollywood standing and loyalty to Sam Goldwyn. The piece contrasts Rothstein's old racketeer persona with his quiet, guarded conduct.
From a Steinway Hall elevator on West 57th Street the glass door bears frosted box-car letters spelling Eddie Cantor. The note hints at the serious business behind a career in stage and radio comedy.
A family hotel on New York City's upper West Side hosts a quiet lounge scene. Patrons share a genteel service, a three piece orchestra plays mid Victorian tunes, and guests rise for The Star Spangled Banner, a nostalgic glimpse into a past tempo.
A Variety note recalls a theater moment where an actor leaped to view the stage and a back-firing opera hat popped off under a seat. The incident, described as a humorous behind-the-scenes flare, reflects show business's lighter side in 1936.
Noted New York barber Charles de Zemler expands his practice to a Rockefeller Plaza salon. He previously served royal duties including trimming King Edward when he was prince, signaling continued prestige and high-profile clientele.
Gloria Baker a 17 year old debutante, daughter of the late Raymond T. Baker and Mrs. Margaret Emerson, has become the social center as younger men chase her, with Alfred Vanderbilt among the notable admirers.
A Hollywood actress and her husband sparked a possible mob scene after being berated as Mr Polly Moran and Messrs Jean Harlow. The incident hints at tension during a public appearance and suggests a volatile reaction from onlookers.
Hopkins Minnesota proclaims itself the raspberry capital of the nation, challenging Washington DC which had held the rank for months.
County officials met at the Commercial club rooms to organize Guilford's Good Roads Day in honor of the opening of the High Point Greensboro highway. The publicity committee includes Editor Godbey of Greensboro News and Manager Wiley of The High Point Enterprise.
An Indian ruler reportedly has shot his 501st tiger and signals willingness to negotiate with any group of disgruntled Detroit fans, reflecting a dramatic stance amid tensions.
Washington reports the war department orders twenty five thousand additional state troops to the border today.
Mrs W G Bradshaw and daughter Edith have spent several months in Newark and will return tomorrow night. Miss Edith Bradshaw attended summer school at Columbia University. Miss Alma Headen and her brother Donald, once ill with typhoid fever, are well and expected to be out next week. Miss Cora Barker left this morning for Washington DC.
New York reports express optimism that within two weeks negotiations for a 26 million dollar loan to Great Britain will be completed. Raleigh notes a 22.2 inch rainfall at Alta Pass, Mitchell County, in the last 24 hours, claimed to set a U.S. record.
Persistent German efforts aim to halt the Allied push on the Somme as London reports no success achieved by enemy counterattacks.
The National Association of Master Bakers urged Congress to impose an embargo on wheat to prevent bread prices from rising beyond the reach of the average consumer. Their appeal targets both the House and Senate for swift action.
A satirical editorial mocks Col. Frank Knox and Republican promises while lampooning 1930s political figures. It notes educational tax defeats in Chair-Town, concerns about state of schools, and a biting aside about Doctor Town. The piece closes with remarks on the moonshiner crop outlook and a snide reference to Peltier's comet.
A letter from editor claims space in The Enterprise and discusses religious reflections. The page includes a Seattle wives contest joke and a political essay on 1936 economic conditions, New Deal impact, and Roosevelt reelection prospects with references to labor, unemployment, and taxation.
Authorities consider repurposing a leaning statue in Albany New York as a monument honoring the Works Progress Administration. If approved the statue would be transformed to commemorate WPA workers and projects.
Dust storms pose risks to farmers as neighborly disputes flare during games. The bottle-throwing suspect in a major league umpire incident remains at large despite Baseball Boss Sandia offering a $5,000 reward.
A St Paul judge states that kidnapping is one crime the American people will not tolerate, narrowing the focus of public safety concerns to a concise list of offenses deemed unacceptable.
The piece argues that many business leaders oppose a second term for Roosevelt contending his policies are punitive to business and would threaten future prosperity. It suggests they prefer change and see the New Deal as obstructive to the economy despite some perceived improvements.
Unclear fragment mentions an Olympic swimmer and evading rules in a road course context. Names and specifics are missing, leaving the main event and outcome uncertain.
A fragment discusses how children bring dirt during play and questions how to ensure punishment fits the condition, reflecting concern about discipline without excessive harshness.
A Budapest professor discusses listening to radio broadcasts as a political issue grows amid public debate. The fragment suggests discomfort with political figures courting favor through media access and notes a clash between science and public influence.
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