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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1938
Page
4
A religious excerpt quotes Hebrews 12 14 urging peace with all men and holiness. It states true holiness lies in conformity to God's nature and will as explained by Lucas.
The Salisbury Post contrasts Senator Carter Glass and Secretary Harold Ickes noting their blunt, uncompromising styles. The piece likens Glass to early reformers and praises honest, outspoken conviction over modern cautious politics, urging steadfast independent voices.
The council notes a 22 percent drop in fatalities in the first seven months of 1938 from 1937, with an estimated 4,520 lives saved. Total deaths reached 16,030 the lowest since 1933, reflecting publicity, calm driver appeals, better roads, and removal of dangerous curves.
Edwin M. Gill NC Commissioner of paroles urged communities to support parole reform as part of a broader social justice movement. He warned against complacency and stressed that parole success depends on community sympathy, understanding, and cooperation to reduce recidivism and improve public safety.
In 1938 German authorities expelled Bishop Johann Sproll from Württemberg after he abstained from voting in the Austrian Anschluss plebiscite. Propaganda officials claimed actions protected the bishop as demonstrations grew, while the church denounced violent attacks. The piece questions the true meaning of benevolence toward citizens.
The NYT editorial argues that the real coercion in Central Europe is the suppression of majorities rather than minority oppression. It cites Stockholm's European Minority Congress and notes vast minority counts while warning Germans and Italians face internal suppression at home.
Discussion highlights the shortcomings of parole boards and parole officials. The piece notes criticism of prisons and reformatories while urging examination of underlying failures and remedies.
A Davenport duo sold papers with genuine thanks, founding a 43 store cigar empire by applying a simple customer care principle. They warned rivals to emulate the method now, and recent witticisms tie in with jokes about George Washington and a train marriage in Oklahoma City.
The column catalogs a flood of Entertainment News items from Walter Winchell on Broadway including marriages separations divorces and impending settlements. It mentions Loretta Young Zanuck ex G Man Melvin Purvis and other celebrities with hints of romances feuds and financial deals across Hollywood and New York in a rapid clipped style.
A Democratic rally is planned at the American theater tonight at 8 oclock with George Penny as a speaker. Grammar school students in the city will register next week and the city council will meet to consider relief for High Point college on light and water bills until it can become self supporting. Mrs W L Payne visits Norfolk and Miss Hazel Shipman returns from Greenville NC while Mrs H L Cook comes back from Wrightsville Beach. Dr James McAnally from Philadelphia spends vacation with his parents. Mr and Mrs Geddie Strickland and daughter Phyllis Joan stay a few days at Paradise Point.
In a Richmond Borough vignette, the writer contrasts Staten Island with Manhattan and other NYC boroughs. He notes Staten Island’s size, population, marshes, dunes, and country houses, describing local fire plugs, ferry trips, and glimpses of old towns absorbed by New York since 1898.
Senator Joe T. Robinson addressed a large crowd in Hot Springs Arkansas accepting the Democratic nomination for vice president.
Twenty years ago Cornelius Brown father of Charles M. Brown city editor of The Enterprise dies at his Greensboro home. A Springfield church meeting aims to boost school home cooperation with Superintendent Foust speaking. Wesley Memorial church to present two service flags and two national flags. Soldiers abroad Eli Auman and Howard M. Hicks arrive safely overseas. Haig forces break Hindenburg line Combles captured Peronne threatened. Gasoline banned for leisure driving Sundays. London bobbies strike for higher pay. Uncle Sam targets blockaders. Raids seize 486 stills 200 moon shiners arrested.
The student pursued a political career but his ambition faltered as his speech and denun ciation skills lagged. His eye remained fine, yet public oratory proved the decisive hurdle in the path to office.
The piece sketches St George with winding crooked streets above the water, noting old cemeteries, churches, and nearby Staten Island institutions. It compares the area to Amalie in the Virgin Islands and mentions private funding for museums, libraries, and historical buildings. The author visits museums and libraries and meets Art Hedquist at the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce.
A fragment notes Frank the Times Square barber leaving for a vacation. He claims a neat look wins customers and warns against chasing trends or poor choices in business.
An Ontario man says he caught a fish using gum as a lure. He reportedly drew the fish by making a snapping noise to imitate a bite.
A fragment cites Sikora from Chicago discussing a murder claim or motive described as the other man. The terse line notes a personal stake and alleged motive without further specifics.
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