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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1939
Page
4
A religious quotation from I Corinthians 6 10 states that thieves covetous drunkards revilers and extortioners shall not inherit God's kingdom The text adds a hymn line about paradise being found in a world made fair by God and beauty beyond compare
The article notes Germany seeks to exchange manufactured goods for American wheat and lard worth tens of millions, while offering farm machinery poultry netting and barbed wire. It argues barter could reveal true values but warns of imbalances and the need for a fair balance benefiting public while maintaining employment.
The piece argues the pay raise for teachers hinges on the governor, claiming legislative approval and funding will follow with less taxpayer pain than diverting highway funds. It notes Japan's occupation of Hainan for military reasons and critiques Lincoln’s legacy, then reports a tragic high speed crash near Youngsville with three critically injured.
The piece argues for higher pay for teachers, criticizing current state funding and comparing it with other states. It notes that teachers earn about 2.71 dollars per day while others receive higher daily wages, urging the legislature to raise teacher pay despite North Carolina’s low per capita income. The editorial also cites driver safety and references the News and Observer farm edition praising agriculture’s role in the state’s economy.
A tale contrasts trust and betrayal at Sing Sing as a long trusted dock worker and two accomplices attempt a prison breakout. The warden warns that treating crooks with respect may elicit honesty, while the narrator ponders travel and the enduring joy of youth, inspired by Ibanez’s Italy journey.
Walter Winchell critiques Hitler Stalin Mussolini and Goebbels noting famine censorship and abuse in Germany Italy and Russia. He mocks dictatorship propaganda and highlights trials religious and minority oppression while contrasting American institutions and freedoms.
A compact reflection on global events as they unfold in real time. The text frames a minute as a window into ongoing happenings across earth, highlighting rapid change and interconnected destinies.
About 75 farmers and business men met at Springfield church with A E Tate presiding Delos L James of the U S chamber of commerce and J A Gawthrop of the Greensboro chamber spoke The High Point Furniture Manufacturing plant owned by L R Terry and the Carolina Wood Carving plant owned by Charlie Pope were burned last night with damage estimated at 50000 Also Mrs R H Wheeler heads to New York Doris Pope visits Frances McRae... C E Harbinson hosts stag dinner Maury Cralle hosts Wednesday Bridge Anne Morrow sister Constance says Lindy engaged and wonderful The N C Austrian ballot bill passes the Senate The European cold wave death toll estimated at 300000 Moran gang members executed by rival gangsters
Bruce Catton notes that American military and commercial aircraft are widely exported and in demand. He cites licenses for billions of dollars in exports to Britain China Netherlands East Indies Argentina and France and reports on German and Soviet purchases of engines and planes. He argues American designs favor reliability and versatility, with radial engines preferred for transport and combat use despite European speed raises.
A 1938 Esquire feature uses rapid-fire stat bursts to link daily actions with vast costs and life choices. It notes drug spending, Red Cross costs, flood losses, and crime, then pivots to personal moments from marriage to friendship as time accelerates.
A Cincinnati conference of furniture men presided by C F Tomlinson aimed to coordinate all branches of the industry. The National Council of Furniture Associations was organized. The High Point Insurance and Real Estate Company was formed with authorized capital of 100000 dollars.
Baseball celebrates its hundredth year as a sport while noting that some umpires have long careers, with reports of centenarian officials guiding a season. The piece highlights enduring figures and the sport’s historic milestone.
A 1939 vaudeville style scene shows a suitor praising a woman while a phonograph record chirps a chorus line “you tell that to all the girls.” The moment highlights social flattery and public performance in entertainment.
A British company is installing colored glass brick panels to line railway coach interiors. The project aims to improve aesthetics and light diffusion, replacing prior plain fittings with durable decorative walls.
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