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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1938
Page
4
A biblical verse warns to fear the one who can cast into hell. The quotation then presents a proverb on fear as the conscience’s tax for guilt, attributed to Sowell.
The Federal Power Commission indicts municipal operation on one count and notes private producers offer cheaper power for small usage. In Asheville and Raleigh a first 25 kilowatts cost 1.25 dollars, in Greensboro Charlotte and Winston Salem 1.55, and in High Point 2.10. The paper argues High Point charges the highest rate among cities over 25,000 and calls for tax-relief and efficiency without raising ad valorem taxes.
In the Eighth Congressional District a first bid for the seat came from John Y., editor of the Moore County News in Carthage. Beasley, linked to his uncle R. F. Beasley and a Monroe journalist, briefly entered before stepping back, with other observers noting the family ties and media influence shaping the candidacy.
The text asserts Lambeth would be an excellent successor in Congress, noting his distinct capacity for administration and dependable nature, implying strong district support if he wins a seat.
Without a dissent the Supreme Court repudiated a circuit ruling aimed at curbing a state’s ability to regulate motor vehicle sizes and weights. The unanimous decision reinforces state police powers, with Florida cited as harmed by potential misalignment with nationwide truck limits. Shippers seek uniformity for interstate movement affecting about 60,000 of 4 million carriers, while operators argue for coherent national standards.
Ernest Hunter returns from the Charlotte Observer news editorship and L. C. Penry resumes a sales role with Ludlow Typograph Company as they rejoin the Greensboro press. Hunter previously trained under Larry Stockton at the Greensboro News, showing notable success in news gathering and editing. Penry will supervise the mechanical side of publishing for the two papers.
The piece surveys government and business pressure on pricing, recalling a year of rhetoric about overvaluation and a later claim that prices are too low. It questions whether firms will raise prices in response while reflecting on supply and demand theories and the variable value of ice in different contexts.
The excerpt argues that the law of supply and demand is imperfect and a regulated economy is sought to address inequities. It notes that no one aware of the ebb and flow of labor benefits can fault the proposition, yet Congress has not provided a satisfactory substitute.
An anonymous London dateline piece recalls John Williamson of Detroit receiving a devastingly polite rejection from Chinese publishers. It contrasts with Kalamazoo and Chautauqua showmanship in fundraising, urging readers to adopt bold, dramatic tactics. It cites Edison and Emerson insights on learning from others.
A collage of remarks from Harry McNeil in Los Angeles to Dr. Z B T Phillips and Ernest W Burgess. The excerpts cover life improvements, marriage, statuary at the Golden Gate Exposition, peace insurance, national defense, and future family plans by Crown Princess Juliana.
New York Day by Day notes Mrs. S. Stanwood Menken as the top photogravure figure of masquerade balls. She wears extravagant costumes including an electrically lighted gown, with yearly outlays around 25000 dollars. Elsa Maxwell is another name in the scene, while the writer reflects on salon habits and the gambling fever among social circles.
The narrator admits succumbing to many vices yet never played gambling games seriously. He recalls poker and betting on horses as minor, and notes no urge to join at Bradleys in Palm Beach or Monte Carlo. He finds amusement watching a Black person craps game under a railroad trestle.
Two women from High Point in Yadkin county were arrested yesterday on charges of transporting whiskey. A chamber survey of High Point and surrounding areas will cover history churches schools social agencies industries and business. Nady Cates expected home tonight from Hot Springs Ark. Charlton Torrence of Gastonia attended a party hosted by Mrs. Alexander Rankin Jr. Welch Memorial Church hosted a Valentine party at Archdale road home of Mr and Mrs B C Royal. Dr W L Jackson returned from the tri state medical meeting at Virginia Beach. Rev Thomas F Pardue testified at Wentworth in the Mrs Alma Petty Gatlin murder trial, claiming Gatlin confessed to killing her father to save her mother. Carl J Salisbury of Hamilton collapsed from a heart attack. A jury is being selected in Los Angeles to try Hickman. Tobacco crop last year nearly matched the state’s best on record.
U D Bowers argues that the Sabbath remains Lord's Day, citing Exodus 20 and Luke 4, contending Sunday observance changes and that Jesus instituted the seventh day at Sinai. He asserts the law's immutability and calls for adherence to the ten commandments across Christian practice.
Ida M. Tarbell, in her eighties, remains active with sharp writing and social work. The piece recalls Pop Gershwin, push cart vendors at Paddy's Market, and preservation fights as the Lincoln Tunnel plan threatens 200 livelihoods. The author notes old race track fans and a life lived amid changing urban order.
Raymond G. Tweffort of a national tailors association predicts vivid colors for men's clothing this year. James Kight of New York City, arrested for speeding to a bedside, was released.
A Rochester New York driver Abram de Smit with 25 years behind the wheel shares his view that 35 miles per hour is fast enough and recounts his accident-free record.
An estimate dated February 1 places total weight at 4,580,300 pounds with an average price of 0.23 dollars per pound.
The Harris place of 160 acres between High Point and Thomasin will be auctioned on the premises. Captain David Fallon, WWI veteran with French forces, will speak on war thrift at Wesley Church Sunday at 3 30 p m. Dr D A Stant visited Greensboro and is on the medical advisory board for draft fitness. John K Wood of Asheboro is a city guest of Mrs Charles Long. M C Futrell, recently at Lee's Hospital Greensboro, is improving. M C White and two children returned from Richmond Virginia.
A news brief says President Wilson may intervene to end a strike among workers in Atlantic coast shipyards. A separate report states a submarine attack on Dover England this morning was repelled by shore batteries with light property damage and under a dozen casualties.
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