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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1939
Page
4
A short reflection cites Ezra 7 18 about using wealth in accord with God s will. It adds a view from J Rutledge that good deeds with money stamp God s image on it and render it as heavenly currency.
The editorial urges using a twelve percent discount to ease the street assessment backlog of three to four million dollars. It stresses not forgiving assessments but promoting development and subdivision to spur home building and improve city finances in 1939. It also argues for consolidating state regulatory boards to reduce overhead and bolster revenue.
Discussions in Raleigh consider combining the parole and probation systems to reduce overhead. The two agencies perform similar work and some lawmakers favor merging. observers doubt immediate action and advise cooling the debate. Bruce Catton notes political heat affecting presidential travel decisions.
Report notes the president's two week absence from Washington during a trip described as inspection and fishing. The potential lull could prevent explosions or shocks to the ongoing European situation.
A Wichita Lab uses exposure to treats a boy obsessed with matches. Dr. Edwina Cowan shows mothers how saturating a child with the forbidden activity can dispel the urge. Sammy lights, enjoys, then loses interest as the habit becomes a bore. The method extended to adults.
A collage of quotations and tidbits features remarks on democracy art education and public life. It includes Dr Oswaldo Aranha in Washington praise for active citizenship and comments on aging dancing boundaries of mind taxation of bachelors and a light jab about fashion and merchants.
Walter Winchell surveys Broadway first nights and radio variety, noting Lenox Avenue casting for Black birds Lena Horne and The Little Foxes reception. He cites critics praise and concerns about Americanism in theatre and lists upcoming songs, stage personalities, and a Lincoln birthday radio tribute.
A bird dog cherished by M. J. Wrenn returned yesterday after a three year disappearance. The dog was in good health and eager to ride in Mr. Wrenn's car for another hunt. The High Point College Choral club and orchestra plan their first public audition tonight. Dr. W. J. McAnally attends Tri-City Medical Society meeting in Greensboro. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Millis and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunsucker return from Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Mrs. W. L. Warford of Lexington visits relatives in this city.
A rapid facts portrait shows per minute world fish catch at 68000 pounds and sugar cane production at 700000 pounds. Canada buys 100000 newspapers each minute while air freight dominates. Oil wells in the US deliver about 2000 barrels per minute. New York meat intake reaches 3000 pounds per minute, highlighting global activity.
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh arrives from Constantinople where she has taught. She will discuss Lindy’s engagement to Anne Morrow with him in New York. Herbert Hoover returns to Washington from Florida. Heavy European floods replace winter harshness.
Twenty years ago the Piedmont Building and Loan association directors report $57,400 loaned to fifty individuals from the first matured series. A full chamber meeting is set for Thursday night February 20 to discuss a proposed hospital near $100,000 to memorialize World War II servicemen.
Bruce Catton reports WPA work hinges on local planning and funding. Communities must identify needed projects, supply labor costs, and oversee plans to maximize genuine benefits. Major projects include school and road improvements with strong sponsor backing. failures cited as lessons rather than WPA flaws.
In Nebraska a fatal incident occurred in a cornfield involving two women. Authorities have not released all details but confirm the deaths. Further investigation is expected to identify causes and any preceding events.
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