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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1934
Page
4
A biblical verse from Isaiah 66:8 speaks of a blessing in the cluster, urging not to destroy it for the Lord’s sake. A quote from Sir Philip Sidney notes we become willing servants to the good through the bonds their virtues lay upon us.
The piece argues utilities must prioritize public welfare over profit, urging Edison Electric Institute and Southern Bell to accept that factors beyond what traffic will bear should shape rates. It contends government commissions deserve fair treatment unless proven otherwise and calls for socialization of private enterprise to protect public welfare.
Clara Bow, now Mrs. Bell, welcomes an eight pound baby and says motherhood changes her outlook. She steps away from youthful fantasies toward a more grounded life, suggesting a shift from sex as self glamour to plain, mature realities.
The passage notes the Bell heir lacking a name and jokes about calling the bouncing baby “It” until a proper name is agreed upon. It comments on the contrast between life’s finite facts and cinematic illusion and hints at the subject’s potential shift to deeper roles.
Five year old Donna Mavis Shaw of Muskegon Michigan faces cancer and may not reach Christmas. Doctors warn of possible death before the holiday. The Veterans of Foreign Wars presented a toy automobile she cannot ride in, resting beside her bed as a hopeful, final gift.
Washington reports say Emil Hurja, chosen by Chairman Farley, could become Democratic National Committee chair if Roosevelt sought to separate party and office. Hurja allegedly resents Tennessee influence awarding minister to Finland, aiming for that post. The piece warns hate can corrode judgment and derail capability for higher office.
A table, drawn from W. J. Sadler in The State, shows average salaries for North Carolina's 34,000 state employees in 1933–1935 across 17 occupational groups. Superior Court judges lead at 8050, Supreme Court justices at 8000, UNC professors at 1440, teachers and admin staff at 570, and laborers at 612.
Nightly traffic danger comes from unlit bicycles ignored by many riders especially youth employed by telegraph companies. Law requires lights but few comply, posing risk primarily to the riders though motorists face concern as well.
The article notes accidents result from lack of lights on bicycles and argues the law must be followed or riders be removed from streets until compliance is achieved. It emphasizes prudent behavior without coercion but supports enforcement to ensure safety.
In a reader letter from High Point North Carolina dated December 15 1934 Charles and Stuart argue that postwar bitterness stems from brutal World War I tactics and propaganda. They compare Union blockade and Sherman to German and Allied wartime tactics, condemn censorship and radio propaganda, and warn such.powderkegs may ignite another civilization crisis.
Anne Cannon Reynolds Smith, engaged in Philadelphia social welfare work, shows keen interest in the afflicted. The piece suggests she could aid humanity more by directing support to North Carolina and joining any settlement of Smith Reynolds' estate for the Smith Reynolds Foundation benefiting local children.
A poem describing the timeless route to Christmas and the manger. The road is lit by a star and followed by shepherds and wise men. It speaks of paths to Christ, peace, and goodwill that remain for all people.
Observers worry Roosevelt’s creation of a profit regulation panel for war goods could trigger Senate probes. Baruch, longtime proponent of mobilizing industry, may face questions over what counts as a reasonable profit. Critics fear nationalizing industry in peacetime vs. preserving defense readiness. Hoover praise and New Deal tensions frame the risk and politics.
James McMullin reports New York observers see the President’s plan as a strategic move to neutralize calls to nationalize the arms industry. Insiders believe the Nye Committee headlines are being steered to advance a milder program for abolishing war profits. Bern ard Baruch and his commission are said to be crafting a universal draft bill within weeks.
New York Day By Day reflects the waning era of road shows once led by figures like Ziegfeld’s roving managers and stars such as Katharine Cornell and Sarah Bernhardt. The piece recalls notable advances, tours, and bold productions, including Monte Cristo and Way Down East, with anecdotes on venues, signage, and industry legends.
The War Department plans a broad mobilization laid out over ten years with voluntary industrial participation. President Roosevelt faces potential conflicts over labor conscription and wage limits while business backs preparedness. The Stock Exchange Council advisers are to shape reforms as Kennedy's law committee drafts trading regulations.
The fifth Terhune joins the renowned writing family as five of her six first short stories have sold briskly. Her debut appeared in Good Housekeeping and was considered for the Henry Prize. An unnamed editor, meeting Miss Terhune at Fanny Heaslip Lea’s tea, urged her to write fiction.
A London style spy story recounts Bruno an Epicurean writer hosting guests at a foreign venue. He personally appears in the kitchen wearing a chef cap while cooks reportedly terrify the salt. New York cooks Bob Davis Ted Eler Karl K Kitchen Walter Ler Jr Rube Goldberg and R Brinkerhoff are named. Wong the Ching laundryman explains tariffs.
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