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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1941
Page
4
A brief clipping presents two quotes about life and faith. One cites a biblical verse urging mercy and judgment, while another attributes a sentiment on human life to Charlotte Perkins Gilman, reflecting on mutual service and care.
Editorial argues that democratic government relies on delegated authority and highlights recent Anglo Soviet talks and a planned tripartite conference with Stalin. It urges trust in leaders while warning that decisive wartime choices rest with those in command, shaping potential entry into war and future peace.
The panel expresses the view that refunding the bonded debt is preferable in the current market rather than raising the tax rate. Auditor Willis Booth’s judgment is cited, suggesting a willingness to proceed with refunding to stabilize finances this year, and to avoid higher general taxes.
A religious essay contrasts God’s supremacy with mortal wickedness, arguing that moral law guides nations and individuals. It discusses Darwin, Hitler, and Biblical themes, urging repentance and reliance on divine mercy, citing Psalms, Moses, and Josiah Royce to frame eternal truth. The piece links scripture to modern history and personal faith.
The county faces high debt service and a large budget with officials debating tax rate juggling. The belief is funds were used for extra-governmental purposes, creating new obligations and raising bond requirements. An auditor may recommend refunding to cushion taxation against shocks.
A collage of light notes and quips touch on winter’s return, costume hats, the cost of fashion, the flea’s luck, Kentucky moonshiners and a revenue bell, plus health, a moth riddle, a Whitting contest at an Illinois fair, and a bishop's call for education to forge freedom in America.
Walter Winchell discusses American voices and national defense as he introduces his new song We're All Americans. He cites Mary Esther Wheatley and a pilot’s tragedy, then highlights Knoxville’s power conservation efforts using TVA electricity and oil lit displays. He honors Ignace Paderewski as a globalist patriot who aided Poland amid hardship.
A nostalgic account recalls 19th and early 20th century rural wash days along the Plank Road. Women made soft soap from ash-alkali and animal fat, boiled clothes, battled them by hand, and rinsed in clear waters while old beech trees bore love inscriptions.
In a personal column from The Enterprise, W Armins recalls reencounters with old acquaintances in High Point, notes how readers engage with headlines and comics, and reflects on seven years of writing about people, life, and resilience. He credits influences from Andre Maurois and Wordsworth, cites a pivotal 196 for his proofreading role, and ends with thoughts on hope amid changing times and a mention of Hitler’s perfidious game as reported by Fritz Thyssen.
Jan Valtin recaps life events that led to Out of the Night and its aim to expose totalitarianism. He recalls escaping Germany, arriving in New York, finding freedom, and writing while juggling odd jobs. He emphasizes the struggle against propaganda and terror and the joy of being in America.
A Reader's Digest article by Fred eric Southern Jr reviews advances in U S naval weapons and techniques, highlighting naval aviation speed, gunnery superiority with demer marization range, and new devices like submarine listening gear, torpedo planes, speed boats and magnetic mines.
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