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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1940
Page
5
Puzzle clues reference a horizontal entry about the late actor Douglas with a face described as ever present. The list includes several vertical and horizontal positions such as Portico Snaky fish Wrath and related terms like knotted and thoroughly proficient across a variety of lengths and historical measures.
A fragmented puzzle style clipping lists numbered clues and translations. It references a film star and screen imagery with terms like haure a heroic on the screen and a great star of the screen, alongside alphabetical and numeric hints.
Hollywood correspondent notes the Pasadena Community Playhouse as a chief pathway to screen careers. Auditions every Sunday draw about 200 hopefuls from diverse backgrounds, with two paths to training including a two-year program costing around $1,000 or $600 first year tuition plus possible second year.
In a waterfront drama Dan declares plans to marry Marie La Porte despite his father Mike Donovans opposition. Bat La Porte, Marie's father, defends his bargeman daughter as Mike confronts him on Pier 6 leading to a heated argument. The feud tests family ties as Dan seeks certainty about Marie’s feelings amid tension with his father.
A classified item lists foreign envoys accredited to the United States. Names include Vladimir Hurban, Prince Ascanio Colonna, Count Jerzy Potocki, Ralph William Close, and Count de Saint-Quentin, with government affiliations to be filled.
A reader notes on proper word choices and pronunciation. It explains that death should replace cease except in legal usage and highlights mispronunciations of paralysis. It offers synonyms such as regret and remorse and urges daily vocabulary growth, with depicted meaning example.
The piece discusses talent scouts and their patient methods, noting actors who started with bit parts at the Playhouse then moved to stardom. It cites Robert Preston’s early walk-on roles and lists alumni such as Tyrone Power Anne Shirley Victor Jory Gloria Stuart Randolph Scott Douglass Montgomery Onslow Stevens Lloyd Nolan Stuart Erwin John Carradine Wayne Morris and Michael Whalen.
The article reviews war related anxiety and hysteria, noting that since 1918 attention has increased on anxiety states. It explains symptoms from profuse sweating and weakness to tremors, loss of voice, or paralysis, and cites emotional shock as the major factor. It also discusses bombing’s role and urges rest and reassurance as key steps in recovery.
Pulse from 130 to 140 beats per minute. Francis Scott Key wrote The Star-Spangled Banner. A regiment is commanded by a colonel. Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector. The Gu l Stream flows in a northeasterly direction.
A varnished clear shellac finish prevents candle drips on surfaces. For rust on painted surfaces lightly sand the spots rather than repainting over them. To refresh a stale loaf, dampen with hot water, cover with a damp cloth, and heat in the oven.
A compact minute overview captures a rapid sequence of events as a world in motion unfolds. The piece emphasizes dynamic change and timely reporting during a fleeting moment.
A historical report notes Japan sending three pounds of explosives to mines each minute in its homeland and Manchukuo as part of a vast industrial effort. It also cites New York cab drivers’ rapid earnings and mileage, plus broad claims about railroad freight car unloading and Canada’s per minute Mothers Allowances payments.
A reader shares a letter claiming warned events and Bible prophecy. The note questions solar eclipses and astronomy while predicting a Kaiser return and future wars, contrasting beliefs with scientific facts about solar eclipses and planetary transits.
Accordion is played with a pack of 52 cards. After shuffling, turn up cards left to right forming a row. When a pair of adjacent cards or cards separated by two can match in suit or rank, move the rightmost card pile onto that pair. The goal is to stack all 52 into one pile. Choices guide future moves. example shows how matching queens and hearts consolidate piles.
Residents in the Franklin Street area were urged to secure and observe their dogs after word surfaced that a dog on that street had been found to have rabies. The dog’s head was to Raleigh for testing.
The walnut tree believed to furnish rifle stocks was traditionally planted at the British military camp Aldershot. Chamberlain, wife of the prime minister, conducted the planting ceremony.
A secretary should not open envelopes that appear personal. Parents should send engraved announcements by written note or verbally. Red geraniums symbolize a tendency to love.
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