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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1940
Page
4
Question of the Altmark rescue stirs neutral waters debate
The incident in Norwegian waters over the Altmark rescue drew sharp diplomatic protests. Britain asserts action was necessary to prevent prisoner abuse, while Norway and Germany dispute neutrality and legality. The episode risks wider blame in the ongoing wartime neutrality crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Berlin
Bergen
Altmark
Russia
Rotary show Anchors Aweigh promotes Crippled Children Fund
The Rotary club's Anchors Aweigh production is underway with ticket sales managed by diligent volunteers. Proceeds to the club portion will fund the Crippled Children's Fund, underscoring the group's long standing charity commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Aweigh
Rotarians
Rotary appeal funds clinic for crippled children
The article highlights a city clinic for children with crippling diseases or injuries and urges support for Rotary's fundraiser tickets. It emphasizes childhood treatment preventing adult handicaps and appeals to volunteers to fund the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Dramatic Maryland lynching rescue tale questioned
The report cites four State patrolmen rescuing two Black women from a mob in Maryland with minimal injuries. It notes the mob likely consisted of volunteer manhunters enraged by crime and questions the dramatic rescue narrative and implied danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
High Point Democrats Pick Board Candidate After Skirmish
A Saturday clash within the High Point township Democratic executive committee ended with their man elected to the county board of elections. Greensboro votes and county support backed the outcome, while the county chairman faced implied accountability for his actions. The High Point chairman received the county vice-chairmanship in recognition of the area's population. Chairman Hoyle admitted he did not know the committee’s preferred choice when he first recommended the elections board. He acknowledged access to the information upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Township
Democratic Executive Committee
Greensboro
County Board of Elections
High Point
Hoyle
Elections Board
The Good Shepherd and Leadership Through Sacrifice
The discourse contrasts Jesus as the good shepherd with hirelings. It notes David and the 23rd Psalm, Jesus’ death as sacrifice, and leadership failures from pharaohs to pastors. It calls for renewed Christian leadership following Jesus’ example and promise to be with followers always.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Jesus
Calvary
Pharoahs
Egypt
Assyria
Babylonia
Persia
Greece
Rome
John Milton
England
America
War warning voices from senators and ministers
Senator Wal ter F. George warns that war is staged, not sudden, as Balkan powers grow stronger and more united. Foreign Minister Shukru Saracoglu predicts collective action if attacked. Governor A. Harry Moore declares intent to exit politics and speak frankly to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shukru Saracoglu
Turkey
Goebbels Attitude Echoed in Nazi State Position
Hitler repatriated 326 Germans driven out of East Africa by the British at war onset. They may be allowed to express gratitude by dying for the Fatherland, reflecting the stark link between public opinion and state policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Goebbels
Hitler
East Africa
Walter Winchell On Broadway Memo Notes From A Columnist
Walter Winchells Broadway column offers jotted comments on Life weeks sales bootleggers and showbiz. It names Artie Shaw Meyers Ferry The Ravena Records Martins Ferry Times and notes actors directors and performers with light gossip and local ties. The column teases Niem to come page continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life
Newsweek
Martins Ferry
Ohio
Ravena
Artie Shaw
Bankhead
Dies Committee Wins Another Year In Congress
The Dies committee survives into another session despite House doubts over the chairman’s claim that he changed his shirt. Members debate the panel’s future as Congress weighs its mandate and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies
Congress
Representative Hook
Snow and Cold Weather and Garden Life
A seasonal essay weighs snow insulation against frost risk for bulbs shrubs and fruit trees. It notes buds bloom is driven by air temperature not soil cold and compares snow to rain for delivering nutrients. Insects and diseases endure cold, while forecasts warn vegetation may stay delayed depending on weeks ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
China
New York State
After Thoughts on Memory Lapses and World Leaders
The writer recalls personal forgetfulness from mailing letters to condemns memory lapses. He warns against neglect and highlights sympathy for Germans, Russians, and Finns while condemning Hitler and Stalin. He contrasts compassion with the cruelty of totalitarian regimes and reflects on forethought.
Keeping out of jail as criterion of getting along
A columnist reflects on social behavior and self understanding. The author muses that many crimes are plotted in thought but not carried out and argues that moral inner canker drives crime more than outward actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Ellis
Cal Lehr
Russ Morgan
Mgr
Edwin Emerson
Emerson
Daphne Straight
London
Miami
Jack Whitney
Sympathy and the hard road to better days
The author contrasts sympathy for an alcoholic with aid for the unemployed and rebellious, noting personal restraint from whiskey shaped by a strict father. He argues such people need a helping hand from those who have walked hard paths and found better days to guide them toward usable talents.
Coming of Age and Gratitude for Work
A reflective note on aging, work, and gratitude. The speaker argues that purpose comes from effort and service, not retirement, and praises Providence, parents, and friends for what they have given. It cites John Wesley and a call to thank the Maker through continued labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
Dewey Calls For Competence In National Government
Dist Atty Thomas E Dewey of New York argues seven years of bungling have harmed the nation and urges urgent restoration of government competence while noting Earl Browder's four year sentence and college presidents' relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Browder
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Unity Mitford kin spark Miami socialite clash
Miami report notes the Unity Mitford family drawing headlines as the Romillys visit the Brook Club and face rejection. A restaurant window touts no society people, while plans for Harry Richman and other show business figures unfold amid Palm Beach style intrigues.
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Unity Mitford
George Ross
Miami
Unity Mitty
Hitler
Mond Romilly
Wins Churchill
Miami Beach
The
Sun
Warrenra
Gimbels
Bec
Daytona
Florida
J Frost
Savannah
Laurence Schwabs
New York
Washington
Radio City
M Hall
Roxy Girls
Gotha
Earle
Capitol Theatres
Roxye
Capit Rhythm Rockets
Gae Foster
Roxy
Union Station
Jim Farley
Rocky Mount
N. C
Kay Kyser
Rocky M
Kay
Ginny Simms
Is Israel and Israelite identity split from biblical to modern terms
The writer argues Israel and the Jews are distinct entities citing biblical and historical splits after Solomon. He notes the Northern Kingdom exiled by Assyria around 721 B C and Judah’s later captivity, suggesting modern references conflate the terms. Baltic states may seek treaty relief.
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Israel
Encyclopedia Britannica
Jacob
Judah
Joseph
Solomon
Benjamin
Reboam
House of J
Abijah
Rehoboam
Jeroboam
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