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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1937
Page
4
The excerpt reflects on the divine name Jehovah as the most high over the earth and urges aligning the heart with the place God holds in the universe. It cites Psalms 83 18 and a Joubert quote about honoring God's status in life and belief.
The piece notes farmers favor crop control, manufacturers push wage controls to curb unfair competition, and labor seeks a minimum wage law. It argues no agreement on provisions yet, but fair administration could limit future demands if laws are impartially applied.
North Carolina farmers sold tobacco on state warehouse floors totaling 133 million dollars through December 1. The piece argues that lack of diversified farming lowers per capita wealth and notes Representative Boileau's amendment to the Crop Control bill would deny benefits to farmers switching from soil depleting crops to grasses for cow feed. It urges broader diversification despite the amendment.
A North Carolina historian notes ongoing debate about whether Peter Ney a former schoolteacher and Marshall Ney of Napoleon are the same person The piece cites Legette Blythe and Capt S A Ashe as contributors and mentions Mecklenburg Declaration date discussions and Ashe's latest chapter on Marshal Ney.
A man claiming to be the teacher’s son dies in Indiana at 100. He had English origins and earned an MD from the College of Philadelphia before leaving a statement linking him to Marshal Ney of France. Captain Ashe notes Ney’s son lived in Paris with Ney’s widow, challenging the NC teacher theory.
Pennsylvania railroad introduces a new end to end signaling system in the engineer cab and caboose. receivers and transmitters operate like a telephone eliminating the need for flag and whistle signals once done by flagmen on cold nights.
Bruce Catton notes a 1920s incident where U S marines wrecked a Managua newspaper office and were later paid damages by the U S Treasury. He contrasts expansionist criticism with U S efforts to redress balance, mentioning Mexico and the Gadsden Purchase and Spain.
A reflection on how each era shapes success with examples from Helen Hayes Lindbergh Amelia Earhart George Gershwin and Vincent Bendix. A Central Park grass incident prompts a lesson on training a child to obey the law and respect others. Elbert Hubbard notes close with a moral on effort and payoff.
The piece notes the Philippines and Cuba gaining freedom, Alaska bought earlier, and millions spent aiding dispossessed Indians. It argues the era of dollar diplomacy ended, with mixed motives of greed and conscience shaping foreign policy actions and land grabs.
Universities sue to recover federal amusement taxes on football tickets arguing football is essential to state functions. The piece questions whether taxation can be justified for a sport that is professionalized, profitable for schools, and not clearly part of education.
A father recalls his daughter’s growth from infancy to a hoped for future triumph. The poem traces moments from tiny feet to dolls on the floor and envisions her rising to success and wearing her crown, fulfilled by a father’s prayer.
Day by day New York hotels especially deluxe inns like the Waldorf Ritz St. Regis and Pierre provide costly embossed stationery and sometimes mail services to non guests. The practice fuels petty theft and a social pretense problem as desk staff and ca rders aid pseudo nobles.
The text notes Lillian Gish retreating from public life like Garbo and Maud Adams, appearing mainly at first nights and select venues. It mentions her occasional presence beside George Jean Nathan at openings, where she sits largely immobile, described as a statue in chalk, with possible brief exchanges in whispered dialogue.
Twenty years ago Mrs. H A Mills hosted Delta Tau club members. The Priscilla club gathered at Mrs J F Hayden's home. V A J Idol recovers at home after illness. A counter revolution in Russia was reportedly suppressed by the Bolsheviks. Gaston B Means trial nears a close in Concord. Emperor Wilhelm II accuses Allies in Christmas message. Cleveland faces coal shortages causing work stoppages.
The article recalls Percy Hammond as a silent observer who never jotted notes yet offered complete critiques. It contrasts Ee win C. Hill’s recallable interviews with long quotes and Frank Ward O Malley’s accuracy without notes, highlighting distinctive reporting styles of past critics.
The article lauds Herbert Bayard Swope as the outstanding reporter of his era before his rise to executive editor. It notes his avoidance of note taking and highlights his most brilliant work on stories that were passed over or overlooked.
Washington columns describe a foggy economic outlook amid a shifting balance between government aid and private capital. Critics note mixed signals from Roosevelt advisers, NC manufacturers, and Congress as debates over tax changes, New Deal framing, and housing policy unfold. Concerns over a potential third term and political maneuvers color the national scene.
A senator who spoke at 250 words per minute is described as shaping phrases to coin ideas, with speech praised as silver in tempo and impact.
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