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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
4
The fragment cites John 3 3 where Jesus says a man must be born again to see God and adds an odd line about heaven in me and heaven in havean attributed to Stanford. The text mixes biblical quotation with a misattributed slogan.
A historical column argues that American diplomatic posture toward Japan over China hinges on preserving rights and privileges in the East. It frames Japan’s aim as market capture, with military force as a means, urging firm U.S. policy to deter imperial domination and protect economic interests of all citizens.
Stills in swamp and mountain fastnesses lose bootlegger income as licit distilleries fill demand. North Carolina dry counties are neither dry nor advancing moonshine, per the state alcohol board director. Kentucky and Ohio distillers are supplying many dry counties with goods similar to those sold legally to wet counties. False way-bills aid protection against liquor violations, complicating enforcement and undermining the drys’ argument that relaxation would curb bootlegging.
The piece notes rising whiskey consumption in North Carolina counties despite public distaste and legal limits. It warns of illegal bonded warehousing and other lawless alcohol practices under current whiskey control. A state wide vote now could show a stronger dry sentiment than last year.
The article argues Hungary and Finland are making token payments on war debts to project good will and credibility. It contrasts England’s prior default with broader lessons about honoring contracts and the link between domestic resolve and international obligation.
Striking sales girls parade before New York five and tens as Barbara Woolworth heiress relinquishes American citizenship. The owner’s identity and actions barely affect the vast Woolworth fortune and its profits. Big business remains impersonal with leaders like Henry Ford shaping the industry.
The text argues that ownership in broad stock holdings is shared by policy-makers with unknown names and states that Countess Barbara may renounce citizenship. It contends her fortune, created from American labor, should stay under American sentiment and law, and links striker indifference to her departure to logical rights.
Lanely philosophy speaker Claiborne Rhodes told High Point Rotarians that six emerging industries auto, telephone, motion picture, aviation, rayon and radio drive employment and excitement. He warned against neglecting spiritual growth amid material progress, urging a balanced path and noting invention may still be far from spent in shaping the century.
A radio interview with Henry C. Link and quotes from Ernest Lawton emphasize personality as a decisive hire factor. A homely talent with piano can outshine looks, and firms reportedly screen about ten percent as truly “possible” from 160000 applications yearly. Vic Donahey adds the farmer’s knowledge of soil mirrors governmental insight.
Thoughtful column surveys New York celebrities from actors to editors, notes on aristocratic Eve ning social life and luxury apartments including a Ritz Carlton note. It recalls Rob ert MacAlarney city editor and the Carpathia Titanic landing assignment narrated with humor.
Local News reports City Manager Murphy ordered school closures due to coal shortages. High Point attorneys named as advisors to registrants for the army. Red Cross Christmas seals case set to begin in High Point. Mrs A T Wishart and Miss Genevieve Moore attend Greensboro visits. Dred Peacock also visits Greensboro. News briefs note delayed US recognition of Bolshevik government. Gaston B Means acquitted in murder case. Eleven ships sunk in North Sea by German forces. New York coal famine crisis said to be broken.
Washington dispatch reports government economists estimate more than 1.6 million job losses and 1.7 million people working reduced hours, with 2.475 million previously employed workers likely out of work by mid January. Forecasts warn of further layoffs after Christmas as WPA rolls rise toward two million and Congress debates new relief.
The remark likens legislative battles to pulling teeth as Roosevelt faces tough battles with Congress and pressures from grassroots support to push issues forward.
In a year marked by bold claims of firm stances for rights, several sitdown leaders faced public contradictions as their actions clashed with earlier pledges. The discourse reflected shifting alliances and reevaluated commitments across movements.
An observer notes that the ny nese are not naturally warlike but could win the threat prize for best imitation on any international amateur night, highlighting a humorous contrast between nature and performance.
In a local film reel, Dewey declines a racket busting role amid talk that catching the criminal in the second reel of the serial proves futile.
Report notes a fifteen percent cut in the butter ration for Christmas. The text also alleges some younger Nazis suspected of overemphasizing Santa Claus as part of the propaganda.
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