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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1937
Page
4
The piece argues against a proposed bill titled For the Furtherance of the Freedom of the Press that would force publications to publish any criticized agency or official reply and to show deletions. It warns of penalties and questions lawmaker understanding of journalism and press freedom.
A London writer dubs Hollywood marriage a racketeering in romance. He claims publicity agents steer newlyweds into unions, then profit from weddings and later divorces, with parsons and lawyers cashing in as couples split in Mexican or Arizonan courts. Gretna Green is cited as a green indication.
A legislative committee on penal institutions probes the Caledonia prison farm escape of seven convicts last Monday amid hints of smuggling and bribery of guards. Details remain sparse as investigators pursue possible complicity and systemic failures.
A prisoner quotes the difficulty of recruiting capable guards for low pay and notes a gun entered the prison camp aiding seven convicts in their escape. The escape prompted costly re captures and calls for reforms to prevent future breaches while questioning the role of bribe influenced honesty in guarding.
A Thom asville citizen condemns a nearby Davidson book for its brutal realism and dirt laced prose. The letter praises one side of local life while urging balance to avoid antagonizing and nauseating the town’s citizenry.
Amsterdam committee cables Washington warning against possible taxes on foreign investments in the United States. It recalls centuries of Dutch savings backing America and warns against penalizing Dutch and Swiss investors amid financial tensions. A British professor uses horses to teach gambling folly as a teaching example.
A Kent dentist and former American resident argues for freer trade and migration postwar. He warns against fascist rule and urges world federation to curb poverty and prevent renewed conflict, endorsing an international colony concept under democratic protection. Signed R Weynell Pearson, January 16, 1937.
The writer reflects on influenza experiences from 1889 1920 and 1918 describing symptoms mood swings and the toll on families. He recalls staying up to care for sick relatives and notes the epidemic’s grim human cost and possible lessons drawn from the suffering.
A meditation on illness and resilience cites a typhoid patient who vowed to be a better church member if he recovered. It also recalls Kagawa's tuberculosis trial who turned illness into a life of service, then notes six percent of anti flood funds for pest control and a rising marriage trend complicating baby disappearances.
The LaPollette committee probe reveals industrial spies were feted at a champagne party. The article hints the spies may have been partly drunk at sunrise as tension grows among workers planning a sitdown strike.
Charles R. Gay, head of the New York Stock Exchange, cautions that the exchange does not want another great boom. He stresses prudence amid market enthusiasm and signals possible risks ahead.
The remark quotes Blapar F. LaGuardia saying taxpayers deserve the best. The line emphasizes public funds should secure top services for the community.
A traveler expresses confidence in guiding visitors around Schoenbrunn and knowing the area well enough to lead tours even in dire circumstances. The remark emphasizes familiarity with local routes and surroundings.
An afternoon scene on Monthieu avenue features Dr. D B Carrick, a horticulturist and daffodil specialist, mulching bulbs with pine needles and leaf mold. A passerby jokes about pine needles, then a blasphemous quip is met with a witty Latin remark about tastes and smells. The reminiscence shifts to Enrico Caruso and a brief anecdote about a visit from Mr. Oruscoe.
An appointment to a local church governing board prompts reflection on a past event in a segregated congregation. A newly ordained deacon explains his status, noting the presence of a rough element representing that crowd. A Ker nel brother jokes about a veneer firm and rippling business among the Un fair Sex, hinting at resurfacing work.
A brief note on life and death contrasts, citing Anna Laetitia Barbauld and her poem Life. The piece recalls recent deaths in the community and honors Barbauld for her serene philosophical spirit and the enduring question of life’s parting.
A broad survey of mid-century literary figures and works by Alexander Black reviews Adventures With People and Print. It covers his career, camera experiments, and memories of writers like Lafcadio Hearn, Kipling, Pulitzer, and Wells, with sharp anecdotes and vivid portraits. It also surveys detective novels and poetry by various authors, noting tone and impact.
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