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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1935
Page
4
Dr Carleton Simon a New England criminologist argues national reform of marriage laws. He calls for public marriage notices alimony limits changes to divorce grounds and federal jurisdiction to standardize laws across states. He notes alarming trends and impact on crime rates.
A short reflective verse echoes Psalm 137 and Moore about sorrow and healing through faith.
The state Senate nears ratifying a bill outlawing gaming machines in North Carolina. The editorial questions broad prohibitions aimed at moral issues, arguing they may fail to curb harm and invite more restrictive laws while spending public money to save money for those who oppose the machines.
The 77 year old senator known for his pep gives a single word reaction to the Supreme Court gold decision. He replies with Hell expressing strong feeling as Better English Week begins.
Some lawmakers oppose the banking bill due to its use of "'and-or' in the pending text" sparking concern among purists who argue the phrase demeans language. The debate centers on whether such form should be accepted or rejected despite its frequent use in modern discourse.
The piece notes a looming duel between Huey Long and Jim Farley as federal patronage shifts influence. Long attacks Farley’s tactics while Farley returns from Florida to Washington to face Long and Ickes. Both leaders are described as shrewd, combative, and prepared to escalate as power resumes.
Dr. T Wingate Andrews addressed the Kiwanis club criticizing North Carolina public schools. He argued the state lacks adequate facilities and forces for compulsory high school completion and warned that dropping out harms social conditions and the state’s future.
The article notes Britain plans tele vision broadcasting soon while the United States remains unready for change. It mentions a Russian surgeon stretching a midget's height by six inches and predicts Japanese reactions to these threats.
Citizens of Pickett Mill Village commend Chief Friddie for dispatching an officer for a special duty last Saturday. They report good results with no drunks or disorderly conduct and express belief that one good turn deserves another.
The writer objects to a Monday headline claiming two women were headed for being spies against the Socialist state. He argues there is no Socialist state in Germany and that National Socialist is a misused term by Hitler to mislead workers and suppress sentiment. he signs as G. A. Ruddock State Secretary Socialist Party.
Column notes odd news twists from a street revival to a beaver gnawing a hermit’s leg. Reports cover a Brooklyn church theft, a Texas relief census, governors, airmen, and a Wall Street mood amid NRA debates. Bruce Catton and George Durno provide satire and labor warning notes.
In Alabama a man attempted to kill himself by headbutting a brick wall but failed. The item also notes debates over distributing a large federal fund and mentions Huey Long in a political context.
Plans are laid to transfer the headquarters of United States Steel Corporation from New York City to Pittsburgh as part of a broad program to simplify Big Steel's structure. Company officials indicate the move will modernize operations and reduce overhead.
New York writers and performers spark a joyous feature on stage humor. Joe Moore Frasier Hunt Otis Ralston Paul Whiteman and Mary Rogers are noted for their infectious mirth. Mary Meintyre reports on lighter Broadway chatter and the fast pace of writers like Jack Lait and Albert Payson Terhune.
The plan consolidates numerous unit companies into three major entities with New York offices for the chairman and key officials. Officials expect sweeping administrative economies and centralized management, noting a prior failed bid in Judge Gary’s era. Observers warn of internal resistance and foresee a broader government push to simplify holdings, hinting at many executives seeking new jobs. Shrinking New York rents follow weaker metro growth and migration trends.
Banished nobles and their retinues in New York stage ball nights reviving the old pomp. Grand Duchess Marie leads as titleholder while Prince Matchabelli builds a perfume business. Some become cafe operators or daytime models as the exiled royals return to their vanished empire at gatherings. Adela Rogers St Johns earns top journalism honors.
The text notes rising retirement costs push people on pensions and small incomes to seek cheaper and more attractive places to live, signaling a likely ongoing migration as this trend grows.
The captain of an Australian cruiser in the South Pacific misjudged a distress call from the Seth Parker, mistaking it for a radio news broadcast. The deception hinged on the broadcast-like tone of the plea, leading to a delayed or unclear response.
The passage lists several writers and their idiosyncratic writing positions including David Gra Phillips at a high desk with short pencils Frank Ward O ley seated on one leg Arthur Somers Roche avoiding eye shade Rupert Hughes with his wife nearby and Mark Twain drafting much of his work in bed.
A tall stranger in a gray hat greeted a passerby at 3 p yesterday near The Madison. The startled man stepped off the curb and, amid confusion, rushed to shake the hand of the nearest person.
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