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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1939
Page
4
Promises and Performance in Texas Governorship
Texas Governor Lee O Daniel faces criticism over unkept campaign promises amid rising deficits and pension cuts while pursuing a tax proposal. He gains praise for some appointments but shoulders blame for a hostile legislature as he balances the budget. High Point prepares Handel's Messiah with a 100 to 125 voice regional chorus led by Janet Russell Owens, highlighting local talent and a notable civic event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overnor Lee O'Daniel
Texas
O’daniel
St. O’daniel
Wesley Memorial Church
George Frederick Handel
High Point
Janet Russell Owens
High Point College
College Glee Club
Josef's Mistake and Russian Views on American Communism
A Moscow report cites a Russian paper urging Americans to thwart war plans of imperialism and claiming the American Communist Party pursues its historical task. Jay LovestoneTestified that Stalin believed communism was near in the United States ten years ago. Horace Horse cites a quip about waking from sleep after the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Communist Party
Jay Lovestone
United States
Dies Committee
Stalin
Russia
Stal
Tolerant Attitudes Toward Alien Plotters and Security
The text argues that American tolerance of alien plotters correlates with the public sense of security and hints at the potential personal outcomes of efforts to fulfill a historical task.
Observer celebrates seventieth anniversary edition in strong praise
The Charlotte Observer's seventieth anniversary edition is lauded for its faithful regional identity and robust enthusiasm for capitalistic progress. The piece highlights the paper's tradition, growth, and forward look for North Carolina, calling the edition a rich tome and valuable reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Observer
North Carolina
Noisy Derrick Disturbs New York Couple
The James C Lewisses of New York won a sleep remedy from a judge after complaining their Monday night stay at The Waldorf Astoria was disrupted by a noisy derrick. The judge ordered a cure and a construction company covered the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
James C. Lewisses
New York
Associated Press
Lewises
Frills in education criticized as too far
The Martinsville Bulletin argues that progressive education could obscure essential basics. It says reading writing and arithmetic must stay in the curriculum, suggesting Dallas teachers may be right to favor delivering these rudiments straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Dallas
Tex
Astrologer predicts Hitler overthrow in April or May 1940
Professor Edward Douglas, renowned astrologer and analyst, visiting Pinehurst, told Pinehurst Outlook that Adolf Hitler would be overthrown sometime in April or May 1940. The interview began the expected discussion of world events and political forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Douglas
Pinehurst
Why We Should Not Sever Ties Over Finland Crisis
The Fayetteville Observer argues against cutting diplomatic relations with Russia over Finland. It contends the United States should balance avoiding wartime fear with duties to Americans abroad, and notes past responses to Mussolini, Hitler, and Japanese aggression. The piece urges liberal nations to oppose aggressors and pressure them publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Russia
America
Finland
Moscow
Mussolini
Abyssinia
Albania
Hitler
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Japan
China
With Dale Carnegie With Dale Carnegie Author Of
Dale Carnegie figure highlighted in a feature detailing his methods and influence. The piece surveys his books and lectures shaping business communication and self improvement across organizations.
Gae Foster Turns Free Time Into a Dance Career
Gladys Foster later Gae Foster, a Los Angeles comptometer operator, saves lunch money and walks to learn dance. She lands a job in a Hollywood chorus, then joins Fokine’s Aphrodite in New York and later produces dances for Fanchon & Marco. Her success inspires others to use free time to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Gladys Foster
Gae
Gae Foster
Albertina Rasch
Michel Fokine
Pavlova
Fokine
Roxy Theatre
New York
United States
Walter Winchell on Broadway Highlights New York Scene
Walter Winchell sketches a bustling Broadway social page listing Jimmy Walker Milton Berle Albert Einstein and other celebs at iconic spots around Fifth Avenue Columbus Circle Madison and 50th. The piece notes Gertude Lawrence Betty Bronson and the Corby Sisters among a crowd of performers and fashion figures in Harold Teen era nightlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Walker
New York
Fifth Avenue
Milton Berle
Albert Einstein
Hitler
Princeton
Columbus Circle
Aline MacMahon
Kate Smith
Madison
50Th
Stork Club
Ringsiders
Gertrude Lawrence
Skylark
Noel Coward
Betty Bronson
52Nd Street
Broadway
Corby Sisters
Jane
Eagle
Ruth
Women’s Wear
Sis
Radio Rogues
Hair
Sallies In Our Alley from a mocking Berlin visitor
A Nazi returning to Berlin praises Americans and New Yorkers in a satire about a fantasy travel spree. He describes a luxury street scene where a driver offers a lavish night out and Atlantic City weekends, prompting a skeptical Hitlerite to ask if it happened to him, to which the reply shifts to his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Atlantic City
Memos of a Midnighter and Showbiz Notes
Memos reveal James Montgomery Flagg’s longtime pet model Ilse Hoffman eloping to Manassas with Vincent Callahan, artist of Pro Menade Magazine. Other items note Craig Thompson and Allan Raymond teaming on a New York gangs book for Dial Press in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Montgomery Flagg
Ilse Hoffman
Manassas
Vincent Callahan
Promenade
Craig Thompson
Allan Raymond
The
Times and
Trib
New York
Dial Press
Barbara Stillwell
Jan Savitt
Fain
Kabal
Royal Palm Club
Miami
Babs Beckwith
Orson Welles
DuBarry
L. Holtz
Jules Glaenzer
Cartier’s
Vignette of Two Families Plane Charter to Montreal
A family at Floyd Bennett flying depot chartered a plane for Montreal while another family followed with a similar request. After customs and refueling the groups learned their sons, who were both en route to Montreal, had collided in Montreal and one boy died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigtown
Floyd Bennett Flying Depot
Montreal
Broadway Gossip Sparks Rumors and Plans
Dorothy James denies engagement rumors with Bill Ludigan of Warners while Warners hints its actor may propose. A December 15 date is floated as tax day. The Ink Spots begin at the Famous Door next week and Fiesta on 42nd Street nets $6000 for the coatroom. Hoover and agents head to Miami to inspect mob activity as the Committee of 100 invites cleanup. Mike Best questions a Nazi claim, Ruth Etting’s ex groom contends higher courts may reverse and a newsreel executive admits stealing $185,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy James
Bill Ludigan
Warner's
42Nd Street
G-Man Hoover
Miami
Feds
Mike Best
Munich
Ruth Etting
Lindgites
Fred Waring
Dave
Broadway Lothario saga shocks midtown society
A Broadway star known more for offstage liaisons than onstage causes a stir by romancing a married man’s wife at a cocktail party. The husband confronts the philanderer with a gun, denouncing betrayers, then storms off as rivals and friends sort the fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Midtowners
Paying Father Time Paying Father Time
Deep River Friends quarterly meeting will be at Central Friends Church in this city tomorrow An indoor circus by the American Legion December 18 24 Three persons killed in motor accidents in this district during the past month Mrs James Lyon visiting relatives in Durham Welch Harriss returned from New York The ladies of St Edwards Catholic Church will hold their annual bazaar tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep River Friends Quarterly Meeting
Central Friends Church
American Legion
James Lyon
Durham
Welch Harriss
New York
St. Edwards Catholic Church
Senate bars Ware on fraud claim in Pennsylvanian race
William S. Ware, a Pennsylvanian, is barred from Senate seating by a 58 to 22 vote amid fraud allegations in his U. S. Senate election. Debate over tax relief stalls as tariff bill remains pending in the Senate. A Ford Lake trimotored monoplane is shown at the Greensboro airport exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Ware
U. S. Senate
Senate
Greensboro
Mayor Stanton Pushes Lighting Fuel Reform
Twenty years ago Mayor D. A. Stanton faced public pressure to restore order amid chaotic light and fuel restrictions. The High Point Rotary Club formed with 20 charter members and elected Carter Dalton as president S. H. Tomlinson as vice president J. R. Peacock as secretary and treasurer. Memorial services for Mac Kinley Pritchard of Asheville will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM by the Elk’s lodge with remarks by Pritchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Stanton
High Point Rotary Club
Commercial Club
Carter Dalton
S. H. Tomlinson
J. R. Peacock
The
Elk's Lodge
MacKinley Pritchard
Asheville
Community Notes On Local Visits And Appointments
Clyde Farley departed for Richmond last night. Mrs. L C Furgurson visits relatives in Danville Virginia. Rev J E Lanier has arrived as new pastor of Green Street Baptist Church. Miss Bessie McCain spent yesterday in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Farley
Richmond
L. C. Furgurson
Danville
J. E. Lanier
Green Street Baptist Church
City
Bessie McCain
Lexington
President Wilson Signs Bills Amid Health Update
President Wilson, showing some health improvement, signed several bills today. In Russia, the man responsible for the execution of Czar Nicholas and his family in June 1918 has been executed. In the United States, men who raise fuel prices during the current shortage face punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Nicholas
Russia
America
Cannon Ball Found On West Coast Golf Course
A ten pound cannon ball was discovered on a west coast golf course. Authorities probe how such a heavy relic ended up among greens as golfers speculate it was placed by a golfer unable to hit standard balls.
Sino Japanese issue calm reports after game of checkers
Reading through a playful jumble of items, the column notes Japanese girls in California playing Chinese checkers prompting talk of a Sino Japanese settlement, Iowa relief clients needing taxis, and a street scene around West 46th Street with Stage Door Johnnies. It closes with a wit-filled quote about flattery and a chorus girl’s gaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Stage Door
West 46Th Street
Distilled Spirits Institute pushes reform code
In Washington on December 6 Dr. Wesley A. Sturges, executive director of the Distilled Spirits Institute, unveils a reform code to curb secret rebates and political influence. The plan imposes five year contracts with penalties, funds field investigators, and forms citizens committees in several states to enforce fair practice and oppose corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yale
Wesley A. Sturges
Sturges
Dr. Sturges
Sturge
Connecticut
Maryland
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Distilled Spirits Institute
Dies says no invasion danger from foreign armies
Representative Martin Dies of Texas dismisses claims of imminent invasion by foreign forces and criticizes warmongers and propagandists for spreading fear. He asserts the United States faces no current invasion threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Martin Dies
Dem
Tex
British War Leader Praises New Mine Weapon
Sir Samuel Hoare argues the new mine will backfire on Hitler, predicting the submarine threat will be outmatched and that the weapon will ultimately harm the Nazi regime more than it harms Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Hitler
Sir Samuel Hoare
Finnish Soviet Ties Questioned as Internal Affair
Quote from Premier Vyacheslav Molotov stating that relations with the Soviet Union are an internal Finnish matter and that other powers have no right to interfere. The remark frames Helsinki-Moscow ties as solely for Finns and Soviets to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
Survivor Harry Moore Calls for Harder Action After Ionian Sinking
British Ionian survivor Harry Moore urges decisive action after the mine strike sank his ship. He condemns passive photo coverage and advocates sustained hard hits to prevent further loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Moore
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Horace Horse
Stanly News and Press
Lin
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Dewey
Shakespear
King Lear
Dale Carnegie
Carnegie
Walter Winchell
New Yorkids
Ella Logan
Columbia
Kavelin
Jane Bryan
Paul Muni
Music Hall
D. Seed
Lyman
NBC
Destry
Frankie Meadows
Ella Fitzgerald
Decca
the New Yorker
Manhattan
RCA
Radio City
Hanson
51St Street
7Th
Hobo
Madison Square Garden
Museum of Art
44Th and
Iowa City
Bruce Catton
Catton
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