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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1937
Page
4
A reflective verse fragment contrasts caution with speech from Psalmist and Boileau. It ponders avoiding sin with words and notes that fools rush to noise while the wise heed restraint. The lines juxtapose sacred instruction with classical aphorism.
A local Democratic group carries a civil service bill to Raleigh led by Walter E. Crissman. the measure aims for merit based municipal staffing and faces mixed views from city council members and the American Business club. Supporters urge a trial with possible revisions to broaden consensus and improve city personnel.
The letter argues for minority party representation and a non self perpetuating commission. It supports allowing current city employees who pass the exam to retain their jobs rather than forcing top three rankings. It calls for discretion on political activity and stresses the need for a commission of honest, conscientious men to protect against partisan use.
The passage argues that civil service reform is necessary to improve municipal administration and reduce patronage. It notes the spoils system is obvious and calls for a basic improvement to attract capable, nonpolitical professionals who avoid the stresses of job hunting and political activity.
Mrs May Thompson Evans moves from a state position to become associate director of the women’s division of the Democratic National Committee. The High Point patronage issue is set aside as she advances within the party structure, noted for her political career and handling of responsibilities.
Pennsylvania state secretary of welfare says the best way to keep youth from crime is providing jobs matched to training. At the Pennsylvania Prison Society, he cites the old adage idle hands are the devils workshop and urges education and vacation programs to steer youth toward lawful paths. Such preventive work, he adds, benefits society and business alike and should be pursued for a generation.
Brig Gen Hugh Johnson argues in the New York World Telegram that business trade associations should appoint a small group of leaders to meet with the President to craft a plan for honest cooperation. He cites bellwether industries and a few dozen execs who could determine if voluntary action can ease unemployment or if Congress must act.
The passage cites twelve powerful industrial names including Pierre du Pont Walter Chrysler Eugene Grace Owen Young Andrew Mellon Walter Gifford John D Rockefeller Jr John Hartford Louis Kirstein J P Morgan Henry Ford and Clay Williams as a representative panel. It questions reliance on a traditional cadre and suggests exploring a cooperative solution to labor strife lawsuits and constitutional upheaval while noting the influence of industry leaders.
In Baltimore a pigeon blocked traffic by walking under a trolley car until an officer freed it with an umbrella. The bird was safe overnight at the police station. In New York a federal land grant aids migratory birds in Montezuma marshes near Cayuga Lake. Airlifted swallows head to Venice after rescue by volunteers.
The Wall Street Journal notes the appointment signals growing emphasis on labor relations in big business. Sloan, previously linked with textiles, is praised for industrial statesmanship and the push to address labor costs across industries.
Bruce Catton notes Congressman Hamilton Fish seeks a congressional move to end formal social rites at the capital. He cites presidents and peers who thrived despite etiquette, arguing democracy survives rough edges. Former NY Mayor James J. Walker adds jocular support.
Washington sources say a broad post flood plan may launch a federal effort to control floods conserve resources and expand cheap power. Aimed at high dams on headwaters of the Ohio and other rivers the plan would sustain WPA PWA CCC-level payrolls and boost federal purchases to steady wages amid unemployment while pushing for public power development and a new Ohio Valley Authority concept.
New York critics and players clash over theater quality as reviews threaten to end many shows. Despite harsh notices, a few productions endure like Taroviteh and On Your Toes. The piece notes critics’ honesty to readers and highlights dancers Vernon Castle Clifton Webb Ray Bolger and performers Harry Frans Ernest Truex for rhythm and grace on stage.
Critics blame agoraphobia the fear of open spaces for a problem facing large hotel dining rooms. Patrons avoid the vast halls, preferring bars and night clubs with tiny dance floors where the air is stuffy and loud music crowds the ears.
The narrative depicts old style dining rooms like Delmonico's and Sherry’s turning intimate. A busy Midtown block above West 50th Street near Fifth Avenue becomes densely lined with narrow bistros and small snack bars. Entertainers remain the familiar act with strolling musicians and acrobats as a Frenchy flavor lingers.
An elderly Black man warned that heavy rain may persist for 40 days signaling locals to prepare. Arthur Harrison reports after attending a General Board meeting in Washington D C. The Oak Hill school building opened with Lloyd T Wilson speaking. M Hauser and daughter Margaret traveled this morning. News briefs note a Great Smed park advocacy and Henry Ford’s billion dollar plan for a new bile plant. Taxpayers face proposed tax increases by the general assembly in Raleigh.
The piece humorously contrasts New York left-leaning city life with veteran shopkeepers near Grand Centre. It notes polite, slightly deaf salesmen who escort customers to the door with a cheerful farewell and recalls Maurice Barrymore once being approached by a champagne agent seeking name recognition in cities like Cleveland Cincinnati or Chicago.
Twenty years ago a mass meeting was held in Greensboro for selecting a site or plan for a new courthouse. Miss Leora Doras was introduced as the new assistant voice teacher at the Normal. Master M White returned to his home after a hospital surgery.
A terse notice reports no action from U S officials after a declaration of submarine warfare. In Chicago a blast in a tenement building killed forty people and damaged the area.
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