Quotes on Temptation and Hypocrisy
A biblical verse from Matthew 22 18 condemns the Pharisees for tempting Jesus. A Shakespeare line adds that temptation is one thing and falling another.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1939
Page
4
Taxing Public Securities Might Spur Investment Reform
The article debates federal taxation of public securities, arguing indirect effects could boost revenue by shifting investment from tax exempt bonds to productive activity. It notes North Carolina would face penalties due to debt, but current plans tax only new issues, avoiding deep penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Benes Poise in New York Interview Highlights His Vision for Czechoslovakia
The former Czechoslovak president Benes arrived in New York for a university lecture series and spoke calmly about his country’s future. He avoided blame, expressed confidence in Czechoslovakia as a nation, and dismissed imminent European war. The piece contrasts his resilience with broader pension debates, noting North Carolina may gain federal help for Confederate widows as wartime pensions shift onto national funding.
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Benes
Czechoslovakia
New York
Hitler
North Carolina
South
Raleigh
Death of the Pope and the Vatican’s stubborn resolve
The pope’s death marked the end of a era of stability and militant leadership. He opposed modern apostasies and refused concessions to dictators while assisting Spanish rebellion, guiding a church of 350 million Catholics with strong moral stance. A successor from among Cardinals is anticipated to carry on his legacy. The Wilmington Star questions North Carolina highway fund misallocation and calls for tax relief for automobile owners. The Raleigh Times praises the University of North Carolina for enduring poverty and efficiency, urging no further budget cuts that would harm its work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Hitler
God
Vatican
Mussolini
Achille Ratti
The
Wilmington Star
North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Raleigh Times
Roosevelt Letter Sparks Senatorial Courtesy Clash
The piece critiques President Roosevelt’s letter to Floyd H. Roberts amid Senate resistance by Virginia Senators Byrd and Glass to Roberts for a federal judgeship. It argues the exchange reveals tensions between executive power and Senate confirmation norms.
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United States Senate
Roosevelt
Floyd H. Roberts
Byrd and
Glass
Virginia
Senate
Roberts
White House
Congress
John Albok The Tailor Who Became A Photographer
John Albok, born in old Czechoslovakia and the eldest of eleven, pursued art against heavy odds. He turned to photography as a substitute for painting, worked while toiling as a tailor, and built a nine by four foot shop in Madison Avenue. His photos earned eleven prizes and a special exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York after a sponsor urged him to enter contests.
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John Albok
Old
Czechoslovakia
John
America
Madison Avenue
New York
New York Daily Mirror
John Albck
Fifth Avenue
Museum of the City of New York
John Albick
Lamour on Herbie Kay Career Talk in Hollywood
Dorothy Lamour explains that if her husband Herbie Kay were in Hollywood he would simply be Mr Lamour and urges him to forge his own career.
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Hollywood
Mr. Lamour
Dorothy Lamour
Herbie Kay
Blacksmith Legislator Attacks Governor O'Daniel Message
W. S. Galbreath of Texas labels Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel's message a stink bomb. The blacksmith legislator criticizes the governor's policy approach in a sharp public remark.
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W. S. Galbreath
Texas
W. Lee O'Daniel
Munich pact critics ignore trench casualties
A satirical note recalls the Munich pact main flaw about war casualties while lampooning a senator perceived as anti peasant measures and behind on fashion news.
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Milady
Vegetable Luncheons Tie In To Meals
Vegetable luncheons meet a great need in the scheme of things and contribute much to the enjoyment of the next meal. The idea highlights how simple meals enrich daily life.
Walter Winchell On Broadway satirical column highlights mix of gossip
The column notes on Broadway lampoon public figures including Walter Winchell and President Roosevelt era topics. It references responses to press critique, socialites Evie Robert and Wingy winnings, a Lincoln Room question at the White House, and a Nation reply on Kennedy coverage.
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White House
Lincoln
Col. McIntyre
Secr
McIntyre
Damfino
The Nation excerpt on Winchell and editors
The February 4 issue notes Walter Winchell’s bold claim about the editors of The Nation who have checked... The piece frames a clash between aggressive media voices and a principled editorial stance, reflecting press dynamics of the period.
This Minute by Howard Merrill
A brisk narrative captures events in real time as a world in motion unfolds. The piece frames sixty seconds of global action through vivid, compact reportage.
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Earth
Minute by minute world commerce and life facts
A compendium of per minute statistics from 1938 outlines Montreal grain exports, Burma jade shipments, German tourism, London police costs, Italian mortality and birth rates, Indian opium tax, U S bran production, corporate dividends, California horse racing revenue, match tax, and medical instrument spending.
Attorney General Brummitt to Speak at Green Street Baptist
Raleigh attorney general Daniel G. Brummitt will address Green Street Baptist Church tonight. The city advances funds for a new stadium as workers seek donations. High Point hosts the 53rd annual state YMCA convention on February 20. Elks Lodge observes Exalted Ruler’s night Thursday. Havana Telegram notes Col John D. Langston of Goldsboro and Major Bruce Craven of Trinity, distinguished visitors and lawyers with U.S. Army reserves commissions.
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Daniel G. Brummitt
Raleigh
Green Street Baptist Church
High Point
Y.M.C.A
the Elks
Havana
Goldsboro
N. C
Bruce Craven
Trinity, N. C
U. S. Army
Bruce Catton In Washington Washington profile and politics
Bruce Catton profiles Edward Taylor Colorado Democrat a self made lawmaker in Washington noting his long service since 1909 his non campaigning approach and belief in usefulness. The piece also details Mrs Sheridan Downey balancing social duties with senatorial protocol and seniority rules in Washington society.
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Washington
Edward Taylor
Colorado
Decrat
Washinton
Lor
Congress
Theerful House
Bruce Catton
Col
Taylor
Green couple visit in Thomasville with relatives
Mr and Mrs J A Green spent Friday in Thomasville visiting relatives. Dr W L Jackson is in Atlanta and Jacksonville Fla Mrs O E Kearns and Miss Alice Johnson plan a visit to the west coast of Florida. King George rests at Crailwell House as a royal update and Mexico City reports the execution of De Leon Tarral by firing squad.
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J. A. Green
Thomasville
W. L. Jackson
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Fla
O. E. Kearns
Alice Johnson
Florida
King George of England
Crailwell House
Gulf of Mexico
Dixie
de Leon Tarral
Obregon
Mexico City
Doughton bill split over big business income tax
Representative Tom Gold of Guilford backs a General Assembly plan to tax big business incomes at 6 percent arguing that major firms avoid taxes while individuals like Gold pay taxes on modest earnings.
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Tom Gold
Guilford
General Assembly
Cosmetics Baroness Leads Russia’s Fish Industry Move
A Russian lady commissar known for cosmetics and perfume is to head the fish industry. Attar of herring is expected to become a Moscow product under her supervision.
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Russia
Moscow
Congress to Ride Soon on Moving Sidewalk In House Passage
The piece notes underground connections between Capitol facilities and mentions a proposed moving sidewalk in the House passage to ease travel for lawmakers. It recalls old subway cars used by Senate and House staff and jokes about past maintenance issues and rough congressmen.
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Congress
Iena
Capitol
House
Senate
Quotations on Independence and Hardship From City Figures
A collage of remarks from Col Batista in Mexico City praising Cuba’s stance if independence is at risk, Nathan Straus urging a return to traditional American values, and Tony Lento commenting on the harsh realities of preparing for a fight with self denial.
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Cuba
Col. Batista
Mexico City
Nathan Straus
Tony Lento
Romance rumored garlic bite marks Windsor pair
A quirky note reports Benjamin Gaylord Hauser from Vienna claims the Duke and Duchess of Windsor started eating garlic. The item also hints at a Doorno birthday and speculation about a May 1 anniversary tied to Hitler.
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Benjamin Gaylord Hauser
Cialist
Vienna
Tf Duke
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