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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1938
Page
4
A pithy biblical and theological reflection contrasts Jeremiah’s admonition against exploiting labor with Lavater’s ideal of perpetual generosity and justice. The text links ethical conduct in labor to moral standing before heaven.
The piece questions the value of the Kellogg pact as nations ignore pledged words. It notes Japan's stance toward China and argues postwar statecraft undermines international agreements. A critical editorial tone treats the anniversary as a sterile celebration.
The article notes Governor Hoey plans a broad goodwill tour across the state before the end of his administration. It highlights his 48 hour travel from Currituck to Cherokee, participation in the Albemarle Sound bridge dedication, and a Democratic rally at Murphy.
The governor, slightly past 60, remains tireless in seeking public contact. He thrives on meeting new people on Raleigh streets and during travels across the state. His stamina challenges followers as he continues to cover the entire state he governs.
Winston-Salem Journal notes the transfer of the final survivor from the Old Soldiers Home in Raleigh to care by friends. The piece reflects on fading memory of war heroes and ongoing tax-supported remembrance as later conflicts arise. It mentions Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt possibly watching The Lost Colony with Elizabeth City Advance endorsing the idea.
The Gastonia Gazette suggests textile industry recovery as fall approaches while the Charlotte News urges adults to reexamine behavior after reporting three juvenile murders by 14 year old Black youths in the Queen City. The piece ties youth violence to adult responsibility and asks for better guidance.
Local youths James Moffitt and Garland McPherson narrowly escaped injury when the eighth car of an express train derailed in New York killing 16 and injuring over a hundred. They related their graphic account on returning home. Citizens plan to attend the Winston Salem airport dedication Saturday.
A reader recalls arriving in New York and feeling overwhelmed by the vast city crowd. He finds comfort in a Wichita newspaper memory and the idea of home-town hospitality amid the urban sprawl and fleeting encounters with strangers.
A reader asks Mr Carnegie whether spanking a child is harmful or helpful. A grandmother argues for corporal discipline citing tradition and obedience, while the writer notes lacking parenting experience and seeks guidance.
A mosaic of celebrity quips and quiz questions lampoons Hollywood figures and Broadway, noting opinions on Communists and flattery, with a playful intelligence test featuring Zanuck in Europe and onstage mini puzzles about film and theater icons.
Heywood Broun recounts negotiating a Connecticut Nutmeg donation from Westbrook Pegler. Broun says Pegler gave a piece after it was rejected by the Saturday Evening Post, with George Bye involved as an intermediary and on the board. Rye comments on the sequence and attribution.
People Misses Mary Drew and Caroline Dalton near Camp Toxaway expected home Wednesday. Mrs. Herman Abels and son Kenneth return from White Bear Lake Minnesota. Mrs. A R Edwards returns to Charlotte after visiting Mrs. Paul J Myatt on Farris Avenue. Misses Ruth Hepler and Mildred Crowder spent the week.
Fifteen nations have signed the Kellogg Briand peace pact renouncing war. North Carolina leads a rise in tax payments to the federal government. Al Smith returns to New York after a weekend in Spring Lake New Jersey. The American Legion in session at Charlotte rededicates itself to the peace cause.
The Lexington Dispatch recalls Bailey’s 1936 primary sway among North Carolina Democrats toward Roosevelt, then notes some press voices now questioning his opposition to the president. It also mentions Bailey’s own willingness to speak openly to New England readers.
The piece urges hiring older workers when qualifications match young applicants and cites Governor Wilbur Cross of Connecticut as a parallel example. It also reflects on Elbert Hubbard’s wisdom that true friendship grows from giving, serving, and appreciating friends throughout life.
Lorenzo Cerruti of Mountain View California detonated a bank four years after it foreclosed on his property. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in foreclosure disputes and raises questions about motives and legal consequences.
An amused Central Park tale ends with a police chase after a limping squirrel that bites a officer. while in stock trading circles a broker commits suicide after a rule violation and a dramatic gift box intercept.
A clipped column reviews Margaret Halsey new book click quoting critics noting satire on England may spark debate. Corrigan and Bay actor remarks appear, while Dewey and Pecora are referenced in political matters. Page 5 continues the discussion with quips on Europe press and a teaser line.
Local exemption board received three calls for draft registrants yesterday. The men will be sent to cantonments for training. Daily trains on the Southern Railway between Washington and Atlanta will handle express shipments starting September 1. A big patriotic meeting is planned in the auditorium Sunday afternoon September 1, with a community sing scheduled for Thursday evening at 8 o clock.
People Marshal T. Loflin arrives safely overseas. A family reunion took place at Mrs. D A Fuller’s home. Miss Clara Holmes Gurley to wed Oliver Causey of St Louis Mo this Thursday Aug 29 at 6 pm. Claude Kernoodle returns from a visit with his Burling-ton parents.
British forces report a break in the Hindenburg line at one point. German Lt Schweiger, linked to the Lusitania sinking, has been captured by French troops. An American submarine chaser near Philadelphia was mistaken for a German sub and sunk by a merchant ship. the 17 crewmen are missing.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull cautions that wholesale chaos could grow gradually as current trends point toward increasing disorder in economic policy and international relations.
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