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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1939
Page
4
A compact reflective note cites Luke 6 36 on mercy and Beaumont and Fletcher praising mercy as the greatest heavenly trait. The passage links divine mercy to human behavior and ethical conduct.
The Blue Ridge Parkway project through North Carolina raises local entry issues as the State Highway Commission convenes a special meeting to discuss difficulties for nearby residents. Federal right of way work widens parkway land, prompting questions about access and daily life for generations long tied to the soil.
Chip Robert of Georgia faced a slander suit after a confrontation in the Georgia legislature over PWA work fees. He claimed his resignation was voluntary and in good standing, and the suit was later withdrawn with his vindication noted.
A Washington commentator notes Georgia figures remained wary of slander risk from party ties. Ickes reportedly disliked ties between a Georgian Democratic national committeeman and Roberts firm for the PWA, though the President reportedly did not share that view. The Georgia Tech football star nicknamed Chip could benefit from White House favor through a lucrative business arrangement if speculation holds true.
The North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development seeks photographs and likenesses for a World’s Fair display. Officials want a typical Tar Heel plus typical businessman, farmer, and industrial worker. The challenge is defining the blend of color, facial traits, and other attributes in a single representative portrait.
Raleigh expects 1938 income tax receipts to total about 8.78 million dollars, a sharp drop from the previous year’s record 11.30 million. Officials cite conservative budgeting to cover potential shortfalls as a subcommittee reviews revenue projections.
Despite pressure, officials refuse to ban a Bund gathering in New York City. A Congressional inquiry into un-American activities is urged to follow Mayor La Guardia’s example of fair play and free speech. The piece argues letting Bund members air views may strengthen opposition to Nazism.
An American traveler recalls visiting a Paris clock factory and an early wall telephone amid a cluttered storeroom. He describes prying a plug into a wall, the operator's shouts, and a loud miscommunication followed by repeated attempts. He notes the night closure in a Paris haberdashery and ends with gratitude for ice water and American telephones. A Rochester man reports a supplier urging him to diversify orders, hinting at a fading business relationship and a note on office mistakes.
The letter argues that biblical verses refer to language as tongue before Pentecost, noting terms translated as unknown tongue arose from translation needs. It discusses Genesis, Psalms, Isaiah, and Acts 2:8–11, asserting King James Version introduced unknown to aid readers. Continued discussion promised on page 9.
Walter Winchell discusses George Washington as more than a hero, praising his moral courage from Fort Necessity to the Constitutional Convention and noting his global legacy. A separate anecdote recalls a playful impostor claiming to be Dick Watts of the Herald Tribune at a Versailles on 50th Street.
A reader jokes that Edna Ferber's book A Peculiar Treasure is misnamed as A Precious Treasure. The critic notes proofreading oversights by the New York office while in transit fifteen hundred miles away. The piece lampoons the title mix up and defends the book as valuable.
John Wheeler describes a February gathering in Miami with golfers, statesmen, scribes, and film and radio figures. Wheeler cites Billy Evans on umpiring hours, noting the sun shines for all attendees.
Joe Frisco and pals pool $1.90 to buy a turkey then hear of a winning horse at Santa Anita. He borrows a dime and bets $2 on the nose but the horse finishes last. Back at the hotel the group asks where the turkey is as Joe stutters the line.
A brief meditation on time and events as they unfold in real time. The piece prompts readers to consider what a single minute on Earth contains from motion to destiny and how reporting captures fast moving moments.
A comic essay notes zirconium as a key radio component and cites rapid imports. It states Americans use food, horse shoes, and arms licenses at high-minute rates, with taxes and complaints fueling daily costs. Gracie Allen reportedly flaunts new jewelry in a Hollywood note.
The state Y M C A convention closed with a Wesley Memorial church banquet while High Point Y W C A members prepare for the Southern regional conference in Birmingham Alabama next week. Snow and sleet disrupt travel as temperatures drop to 22. Local updates include homecomings and social visits, with weather improving ahead. A bank robbery in Atlanta and fatal fires in Pennsylvania are noted in brief.
The city manager Thomas J. Murphy will resign effective March 1. Two absent city council members have left the field, delaying choosing a successor. V A Idol departs tonight for Raleigh to join an executive committee meeting of the North Carolina Bankers Association. James A. Gray presides as committee head with Idol as a member.
Bruce Catton discusses the WPA program's vast scope in Washington, arguing the line between worthwhile and wasteful jobs is blurred. He details five project groups from arts to product programs, noting millions served and questions about value, efficiency, and impact on American life.
Mary Pickford allegedly gave Buddy Rogers a station wagon in San Francisco described as a bold, affectionate gesture amid Hollywood gossip.
Harkins unveils a program titled a ment aimed at aiding business growth and easing enterprise challenges. The announcement outlines objectives, leadership, and initial rollout steps for local firms seeking guidance and support.
Assembl yeaux of New York denounce the New Deal saying banks, if informed in March, would have remained closed today. The statement frames opposition to federal policy and criticizes economic measures reflected in the era.
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