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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1939
Page
4
A biblical verse from II Samuel 12 12 proclaims a deed done openly after secret acts. The quote contrasts prudent secrecy among capable men with the secretive cunning of the weak.
Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt endorses liberty of expression and political activity. The piece contrasts liberal ideals with moments of repression and rising sentiment for curbing dissent, noting debates over communist bans and the tension between liberty and security. The First Lady favors preserving freedom while the President enforces limits at times.
Readers criticize the city’s December 1 Santa Claus welcome in High Point, conceding the effort fell short and pledging to improve any future events. The letter asserts organizers agree and will strive for a better spectacle.
A parade led by a high school band honored Captain J A Nichols, who helped plan the High Point Asheboro railroad route, as passenger service ends and motorists now complete the trip in about half an hour. The piece recalls Nichols 1888 visit and the lasting impact of the route on local industry and commuting. It also notes a new court decision affecting oil land actions and the broader effect on Mexico US trade relations.
The piece discusses George Bernard Shaw's controversial view on U S influence over Finland and its resistance to Russian pressure. It notes a broad reaction that honors Finland's resolve while questioning Shaw's doctrine that might justifies actions. It emphasizes Finland's sacrifice without blaming Western governments or peoples.
Mexico's Supreme Court upholds the expropriation of oil properties from American owners. The State Department notes no challenge to nationalization but urges prompt compensation as part of due process. American firms claim about 400 million dollars in losses with little prospect of recovery. they may pursue further legal avenues.
In a conversation with Dale Carnegie, Shirley Temple, the child star of Blue Bird, shares how she stays natural despite fame. Her mother Mrs Temple applies flexible parenting, rejects blind obedience, keeps promises, and tailors guidance to each child while modeling calm, positive traits.
Authorities increase penalties as blackout restrictions broaden, while public attention shifts to measures for eye safety during the curfew.
Princeton students survey shows Adolf Hitler tied for first as the world’s greatest man, with Father Divine excluded from the top spot. The provocative result reflects campus debates on power and charisma during the era.
In Canada and England a growing number of marriages is reported as national duty themes spread. The piece notes England expects every man to wed or face social pressure to marry.
U S Ambassador Anthony Biddle says 698 pieces in his 700 piece China collection were damaged before he could depart Warsaw. The remark hints at damages to cultural assets to be noted ahead of the war debt conference.
A terse statement declares that football will cease in Germany and that killings are to occur only in battle. The remark implies a drastic shift in rules or norms governing sport and conflict.
Celebrity brief notes cover Al Capone denial of paresis via diagnosis. Lou Gehrig’s health worsens. Bert Wheeler and Grace Gillen plan a honeymoon. Polly Warren linked to Charles Dow. Fritz Kreisler injures hand. Vanderbilt dynasty slated for December feature in Town and Country. Eddy Duchin disputes, Will Oaklands divorce, and royal-tinged reform rumors swirl around Duchin and Meredith Howard. A 70 year old woman reportedly seeks to adopt a 29 year old man. Fritz Kuhn faces potential citizenship revocation.
An election has been called to authorize school bonds. The Salvation Army plans a Christmas funds can vass tomorrow. Local Legionnaires are organizing a circus fundraiser to raise money for a post home. Within the community, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Walker are in New York at the St. Regis Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gordon and Mrs. H. C. Gordon with their son High departed yesterday for Knoxville Tennessee on business.
A German woman in Washington DC unsettles guests and officials with remarks claiming Germany will not be happy until Hitler is assassinated. Viewers debate whether she is simpleminded or seeking favor with influential people.
Star Mary Martin departs for Hollywood soon after a local engagement. She complains New York offers no suitable coin and says her buildup was rushed. The piece notes marital changes and rumored social intrigue involving designer Fritz Mandl and widow Laura Drain Edwards.
The piece traces a 31 year old who shifts from a $18 weekly messenger job for Mike Meehan to buying a Stock Exchange seat for $81,000 in Sept 1934 and selling it in Sept 1939 for 61. It notes his four months as a $22.70 weekly iron foundry laborer in Bessemer Alabama and hints at ambitions toward a future role at U S Pipe and Foundry Co. The narrative frames his disillusionment with Wall Street and political sentiment, as he seeks authentic American experience.
The piece notes Gene Tunney drawing cheers at Madison Square Garden amid gossip about box office stars Garbo and Dietrich drawing crowds. It mentions possible restaurant venture fronted by Jimmy Walker and Jack Dempsey and steel issues for a Columbus Circle building amid new local laws. Ben Marden seeks 24 show girls for a Havana venue.
A British merchant visiting New York lamented heavy wartime taxation in England. He said the 95 percent he must give back to the government leaves him with little ambition to earn, and listeners expressed sorrow, referencing the Royal Oak tragedy.
The season’s debs will select the year’s Glamour Girl, a process seen as proper. Coq Rouge plans a forthcoming poll. U.S. Attorney Wm. P. Maloney and Dorothy Crocker near a merger. Last year Broadway actors were 73 percent British, now hardly any. Opening night DuBarry tickets priced around $70 at the Stork Club. If audiences heard the press checkoff names, few would attend.
John Philip Sousa seen with Virginia Thornton in Washington on the 22nd. Audrey Sutherland linked romantically to a New York ad exec amid a pending legal separation. Dewey’s dental work aims to improve screen presence while salaries reveal the district attorney earns 18000 dollars. Bob Cochran and Travis Lander connected to Universal Newsreel projects. Dorothy Thompson reportedly invested in a planned gazette. The Cafe Society doorman is said to be a former Austrian nobleman.
Blanche Brewer a government worker will wed Jesse H Knight president of American Colombian Corp in Barranquilla during Yuletide. The Bob Toppings event is expected at Drs Hosp within ten days. Reports from war zones claim a Canadian pilot in a Yankee plane is the best fighting combination. The McNutt campaign rumored to have support from Philippine interests. Farley supporters label McNutt The Heir.
A New York studio fire today killed ten people and damaged the facility. In Washington, senators oppose America's entry into the World Court. Meanwhile, Newfoundland fishermen swept 540 miles at sea were rescued by a steamer and brought to New York.
Mrs H A White hosted the Literature Department of the Woman’s Club of High Point for an afternoon. The discussion centered on Jacob Riis The Making of an American and Mary Antin The Promised Land. Miss Etta Lee Sullivan and Horrell Macy Brown were married last evening with Rev. J M Hilliard officiating.
Mrs. W. W. Ellington and Mrs. W. L. Tabb with Mrs. Homer Wheeler and Mrs. W. L. Plummer spent yesterday in Greensboro. Miss Edith Moore plans to return home within two weeks after serving overseas where she ran a hospital in Coblenz and visited Rome and other Italian cities.
Lt Belvin W Maynard a North Carolina native known as the flying parson faces possible court martial over claims wrecks in a transcontinental air derby were caused by drunken pilots. President Wilson sends thanks to John L Lewis for ending the coal strike with patriotic action.
The itemized clipping notes San Francisco likely hosting the Demo Convention with a $250000 offer. It mentions Minnesota Senate hopeful ex-Justice John Devaney on a liberal ticket if FDR or Farley leads, and references Hollywood gossip about baby talk, Art Arthurs, Jessica Pepper, and Artie Shaw. Barbara Hutton reportedly heads to a Palm Beach divorce.
Washington reports that sugar policy fights next session may hinge on whether sugar prices rise. The article details quotas, processing taxes, subsidies, and the rivalries among beet and cane growers in the United States and offshore producers in Hawaii Puerto Rico Cuba the Philippines. It also explains the quota system and how remaining shares are allocated among the Philippines Cuba and other countries.
The article outlines how quotas set in the sugar act restrict refined sugar imports and favor domestic refiners. It notes Cuba’s large allotted share, tariff shifts when quotas lift, and past limits on refined sugar from Puerto Rico Philippines and Hawaii. President Roosevelt criticized the restrictions as aiding seaboard refiners.
Peter Sabbatino, Kuhn’s counsel, cites high regard for Eleanor Roosevelt and compares public figures’ love affairs to illustrate personal conflicts. He argues a married man may fall for another woman, framing Kuhn’s situation in a broader context.
Earl Browder spoke at Yale University and noted surprisingly little hostility during his remarks, describing the campus reception as restrained. He did not elaborate on security or protests and emphasized his broader political views.
Representative Hamilton Fish of New York argues that the ability to impose an embargo on Japan amounts to a de facto war declaration and strips Congress of its constitutional authority.
A Colo Senator argues that the United States should actively seek to import raw materials it already has in surplus, urging policy action to utilize overabundant domestic supplies.
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