Sunday Mornings High Point Enterprise Publication Details
The High Point Enterprise lists R B Terry as president and D A Rawley as secretary and treasurer with Hammett Cecil as general manager. It notes subscription rates for daily and Sunday delivery, carrier policies, and office payment guidance. The Associated Press is credited for news dispatches and the paper recognizes standard post office classifications. The issue is dated December 16 1987.
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High Point Enterprise
R. B. Terry
D. A. Rawley
Sec’y and
Treas
Hammett A. Cecil
Macr
Hi Point
C. Reix
Associated Press
High Point
N. C
Honor thy Father and Mother Quotes
A compact note attributes biblical and literary proverbs to Moses and Shakespeare. The cited verse from Mark 7 10 echoes Old Testament law while Shakespeare’s line upholds parental authority as divine authority. The pair frames respect for parents as sacred guidance.
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Moses
Mark
No Place for Petty Differences Here
Wilmington Mayor Thomas E. Cooper urged Governor Hoey to investigate alleged inefficiency in the State Highway Patrol during the search for J. Bowling Byrd’s companion. He condemned interference with city police and stressed that Borden and Payne’s capture is vital for all law enforcement agencies, not personal glory.
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Ayor Thomas E. Cooper
Wilmington
Hoey
State Highway Patrol
J. Bowling Byrd
Wimington
Byrd
Bill Payne
Jack Borden
Wash Turner
Cooper
Highway Patrol
Borden Or
Payne
Borden and Payne
North Carolina
Borden
Why Compulsory Surplus Control Debate
The Rural North Carolina profile is given with a focus on agriculture dominance and rural population. The Progressive Farmer editor questions why compulsory crop control is needed to curb surpluses when voluntary action suffices for manufacturers, arguing leverage due to the state's agricultural makeup.
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North Carolina
Progressive Farmer Express
Congress
Crop controls battle over fairness in allotments and farming
The discussion argues that cotton farmers face a vicious cycle of rising surpluses and falling prices. It criticizes unfair acreage allotments under Bankhead Kerr Smith acts, urging new legislation to prevent one crop domination by regions and to ensure fair state and county allotments.
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U. S
Solomon
Bankhead
Kerr-Smith
South
Republicans Choose 200 for Principles Drafting Panel
GOP leaders pick about 200 members to draft a new declaration of party principles. They caution against overrepresentation from Maine and Vermont, seeking a broad Republican mix while avoiding too many from those states.
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Maine
Vermont
Hobbies That Demand Skill and Intelligence
Dale Carnegie praises purposeful hobbies on Dave Elman’s show Hob by Lobby. He cites Os good Perkins, Benjamin Franklin, Lowell Thomas, Albert Einstein, and Richard Reynolds as examples of individuals who pursued useful hobbies such as painting, music, softball, poetry, and authorship, rather than mere collection.
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Dave Elman
United States
Osgood Perkins
Washington
Susan and
God
Benjamin Franklin
Gulf Stream
Lowell Thomas
Albert Einstein
Pasadena
Richard
Reynolds
Glen Cove
Long Island
New York
Reynolds Metals Company
Wall Street
Small minds condemn large ideas
The writer recalls La Rochefoucauld and his line that small minds are the first to condemn large ideas, noting the quote remains true today as when it was written.
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la Rochefoucauld
McNaught Syndicate
Cabinet Reform Idea Earns Support in Congress
Bruce Catton notes Congressman Maverick of Texas proposes a British style cabinet accountability plan. Cabinet officers would debate on the House floor and face questions three days weekly while Congress is in session. The proposal aims to inform Congress and align department policies with the public will.
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Bruce Catton
Maury Maverick
Texas
Maverick
Congress
House of Representatives
Executive Branch
Slum Dwellers Rent Cuts Considered by Federal Housing
Federal Housing Administration contemplates drastic rent reductions for new slum clearance housing. Nathan Straus says rents must be low enough to house slum dwellers rather than white collar tenants, even if the government writes off part of its investment to fit affordability. General Franz Von Epp notes Germany’s colonial actions created “have nots” through robbery.
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Bruce Catton
Federal Housing Administration
Nathan Straus
Mr. Straus
Germany
Franz von Epp
Ruth Claims Beating Montague Four Times
Babe Ruth says he has defeated John Montague the so called wonder golfer four times, noting his own luck in the clashes.
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Babe Ruth
John Montague
Vanishing man about town marks a new era in society
New York social notes recall the once mighty 90s crowd led by Ward McAllister and Stanford White. Frank Crowninshield laments the change as the "man about town" shifts to less refined figures with bold camera shots and nightclub conquests. Local items mention a proposed $1.45 tax rate, Meredith the artist, and a motorcade plan from New York to New Orleans. News briefs note Civil War flags returned, a Soviet consulate raid, and Wake Forest selection Hal Weir as captain.
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New York
Frank Crowninshield
Ward McAllister
Herman Oelrichs
Oliver H. P. Belmont
C. Oliver Iselin
Stanford White
Sydney Smith
W. K. Vanderbilt
Reginald Rives
Crowninshield
High Point
New Orleans
First Presbyterian Church
Rines Brothers
W. A. Davis
J. V. Sechrest
Greensboro
L. B. Heilig
George Coggins
Amigo Bridge Club
Zilch and Spelvin Run Hamburger Stand Tale
A capricious hamburger stand near Jack Dempsey's is owned by Joe Zilch and George Spelvin. The names appear over the entrance, with Spelvin noted as a theatre term for an actor who plays a second role. The piece uses these fictional New York figures to lampoon anonymity in public life.
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Joe Zilch
George Spelvin
New York
Spelvin
Sime
Variety
Zilch
Notable Ye Olde Star Likeness and Dine Dates in Texas Tales
A reminiscence from 1937 recalls names like George White Ann Pennington Montagu Love and Henry Fonda, noting cinema and theater ties. The author shares a humorous ranch encounter with Bill Hogg and a cowboy insinuating a joke about a straw hat and a niece, reflecting light gossip and showbiz chatter of the era.
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Almondbury
Yorkshire
George White
Ann Pennington
Montagu Love
Lee Orwell
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Art Kudner Agency
Henry Fonda
Texas
Bill Hogg
Hogg
McNaught Syndicate
Draft draft delays spark family physician advice commentary
In a retrospective from December 17 1977, editors note that questionnaires deter many hesitant to heed doctors' advice about the draft. Uncle Heck quips that a bail on the stove is worth two on the neck as the major leagues postpone opening by a week, with three big clubs not starting last season.
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Old Uncle Heck
Meat Prices Spur Bold Dining Taunts Across Towns
The piece recalls a spike in meat costs provoking taunting menus in eateries while noting a New York influence. The author reflects on interviewing George Arliss in a Cincinnati dining room where steak priced at 45 cents astonished him and his monocle.
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Frank Case
New York
George Arliss
Cincinnati
Governor Lehman and Dawes Noted as Political Celebrity Smokers
The article highlights Governor Herbert Lehman and Charles G. Dawes as prominent political figures known for their pipe smoking. Lehman reportedly spent long outdoor sessions and lengthy parade reviews, using up tobacco and matches, illustrating his public persona. References Burgess Meredith as a rising theatre figure conclude the fragment.
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Herbert Lehman
Charles G. Dawes
Washington on anti monopoly plans and Looming Roosevelt issue
The administration remains without a concrete anti monopoly bill despite hints from President Roosevelt and Attorney General Jackson. Analysts expect a Roosevelt issue tied to high living costs for 1938 campaigns, possibly a graduated tax on corporations exceeding industry thresholds. Vermont Governor Aiken draws comparisons to Alf Landon but is not seen as a presidential contender. Col Lindbergh dodges photographers at Carnegie event while Chief Justice Hughes engages with Red Cross governors.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Robert H. Jackson
Justice Department
George D. Aiken
Vermont
Alf Landon
Kansas
Landon
Aiken
Gibson
Charles A. Lindbergh
Carnegie Institution
Lindbergh
Poland Balloon Inflation Hopes Lift by Congressional Visit
Report suggests a congressional delegation could help finalize the plans for Poland's giant stratosphere balloon by promoting the project and smoothing political hurdles. The strategy centers on securing support and public backing to advance the endeavor.
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Poland
Michigan fires coach Kipke after Big Ten verdict
The Michigan athletic board dismissed Harry Kipke citing Big Ten caliber concerns, ending his tenure as Wolverines coach with abrupt action and no delay.
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Michigan Athletic Board
Harry Kipke
Great gulf between Ely Culbertsons over valued assets
The text contrasts how value is subjective with a noted divide between the Ely Culbertsons, highlighting a gulf in what each considers valuable and a lack of common ground to bridge their differences.
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Ely Culbertsons
June Irwin Faces Paralysis Doom
A 21 year old named June Irwin is described as doomed by paralysis and declares resolve to beat the condition. The report presents her attitude amid her health crisis with a focus on personal defiance against disability.
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June Irwin
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