This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1939
Page
4
Historian A R Newsome argues North Carolina did not join the Federal Constitution without the Bill of Rights being drafted and ratified. He notes the amendments were not part of the Constitution at first and affected the state’s stance during the founding era.
The piece discusses former President Hoover urging a break in diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. It notes Republican voices criticizing recognition and argues the U.S. delayed recognizing the Russian government, while acknowledging valid reasons on both sides for severing relations now.
Opinion pieces weigh American stance on Russia and peace alongside city issues. The Extra Compensation section reveals a $25 monthly car allowance for city officials and calls for a payroll review to curb hidden costs and ensure fair wages.
The Enterprise will receive and forward Finn ish Relief Fund contributions to Hoover N Y headquarters. High Point residents are urged to participate quickly in support of Finland, whose fight against Russia reflects a steadfast wartime debt payment and shared political ideals. Help Finland today with donations and be part of the American response.
In a New York Central Fifth Avenue Special train dining car, a steward offers varied potatoes and condiments with genuine courtesy. Ellis Gimbel Jr and corporate leaders stress that lasting success hinges on service driven by character and the art of winning friends, not just profits.
John Temple Graves argues for South diversification to curb ruinous competition with other states. He notes South livestock income surpassed cotton revenue last year, urging broader industrial growth and a move away from a one crop system while warning against relying on imports for beef and other livestock products.
President Roosevelt urged Russia to refrain from bombing non combatants in Finland as the Soviet premier foreign commissar made pointed remarks during a tense exchange. The exchange highlighted wartime diplomacy amid growing tensions and public concern over civilian casualties.
In New York Dec 9 bill Adams famed for a Roosevelt likeness faced protests as audiences criticized his radio impersonation. He hired a voice coach to alter range and pitch hoping to escape the jinx and regain acting work after suppression of his Roosevelt style.
The piece cites M. Molotoff decrying an appeal as pointless while noting Soviet air raids on Finnish towns and countryside. It contrasts international reactions with Roosevelt's broadly endorsed call, and predicts Stalin will replace Molotoff, labeling him untrustworthy.
Brief quotes from notable figures touch on restraint in criticizing Finns Germans and Americans. Lord Lothian questions anti Finn sentiment while Dr Willard Sperry critiques propaganda as ineffective. Col Hubert Julian praises leaders who reform behavior and recover stolen goods in wartime discourse.
Paul McNutt of the Federal Security Administration calls for united efforts to provide every man woman and child a real chance to realize American traditions and ideals.
Principal L. R. Johnston reports High Point High School is unconditionally admitted to the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Sylvia Fola Dowdy marries Junius McKinney with O L Ruth officiating. Grady Frank of Mt. Airy, nephew of Mrs. Fred Ingram, earns Rhodes scholarship. World Court protocol signed. three children killed by a New York bombing. Hoover invited to speak at King’s Mountain 150th anniversary.
Twenty years ago a fund drive aimed to buy a car for the Salvation Army post in the city. One hundred trucks participated in a parade with bands and a large crowd viewing the new displays. G M Buck left for Chicago, H L Beck of Lexington visited on business, and Miss Lucy Neal Carr was expected to arrive from Fassifer. Attending court in Greensboro were Chief Welch, Desk Sergeant Ed Mungo, Officers Sullivan and J O Wood. The coal strike was expected to be settled within 24 hours and the Mexican situation remained with President Wilson.
The piece argues 666 marks both ecclesiastical Rome and modern commerce as the dragon power. It traces Roman governance to seven forms, noting John’s vision and the rise of Papal Rome replacing pagan rule, then claims Protestantism has fallen to wealth temptations.
The planned surprise opening of the Smith committee investigation into the National Labor Relations Board was postponed. The hearings will begin December 11 in Washington in a routine manner with January California visits planned after Chairman Howard Smith recovers from flu.
Paul Truitt, a new head in the Industrial Economies Division of the Commerce Department, leads Harry Hopkins drive to remove interstate trade barriers. James M. Landis faces the Bridges deportation decision after hearings and briefs filed, with Perkins able to overrule if needed.
Dr Townsend and Senator Sheridan Downey draw large crowds during a Pennsylvania tour. A 3000 attendee event in a 2500 seat hall prompts a Republican county committeeman to remark on the mass appeal. The duo plans to broadcast Townsend plan programs four times weekly via 20 radio stations through election day.
A quip contrasts a concerned young father asking when children stop worrying with an old man replying his oldest is 65. The exchange highlights enduring parental anxiety and generational humor.
A speculative claim links Stalin to a war with Finland over ice cube shortages in Russia. The item notes Fritz Kuhn faces a sentence between 2 percent and 5 years and hints the Dies Committee could locate him when needed.
A newspaper note claims Indians in New York state now outnumber what existed 244 years ago, warning the fact might provoke calls to cede the country to Native peoples. The remark frames the issue as sensitive and potentially provocative.
An anthropologist notes Pueblo women controlling homes differ from Protestant church life which has become worldly. The piece contrasts living churches with a lamb like appearance yet speaking as a dragon denying scripture.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.