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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1937
Page
4
A thought from Absalom laments desiring to be judge for all disputes. It compares judgment to watches, noting no two are alike yet everyone claims theirs is correct, reflecting on fairness and subjectivity.
A two percent sales tax with no exemptions faces resistance as lawmakers weigh the political cost of breaking promises tied to a three percent tax with exemptions. Officials warn exemptions breed confusion, while discussions on revenue and building materials push for a higher rate. The joint committee will decide next.
Senator Lepark predicts Duke University and the University of North Carolina will soon boast the finest library of state documents in America. He notes a joint collection system with Duke gathering from some Southern states and UNC from others, building a vast source material archive.
The South will not be distinguished in the new library program. It aims to provide students with composite knowledge on individual states or all states. It is a service the American university must render to fulfill its democratic obligation. The state system offers many experiments and equipment for studying social advantage, with the best ideas rising to the top.
Edwin M. Gill, commissioner of paroles, states that nine out of ten parolees in North Carolina are rehabilitated. He cites analysis of 5 500 parole instances since the clemency office began 12 years ago and urges continued effort to improve the system for both the state and individuals seeking renewed usefulness.
High Point hosts Robert Pyle of West Grove Pennsylvania, rose pioneer and former American Rose Society leader, who will present slides and speak on municipal rose gardens. A luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel and an 8 p.m. lecture follow, with invitations extended to Garden Club members and the public.
Scientists debate the nature of coal while a practical view suggests janitors add lumps to the furnace bit by bit. The exchange frames a contrast between theory and daily labor in managing fuel.
A report notes that U S child marriage findings provoke no reaction in Canada as a key marriage proposal remains unsettled and ignored by the involved party.
The Enterprise editor endorses the Rotary Club petition to name the local high school Wingate Andrews High School. He praises Dr. Andrews for vision and work, notes a past suggestion to name the athletic field after him, and urges honoring his memory by naming the school after him.
A letter from A. A. Lowermilk of Seagrove North Carolina dated February 18, 1937 discusses Mississippi history, a failed constitutional amendment on land ownership, and ongoing farm tenancy. He argues for tax relief on small farms to boost home ownership and criticizes state and national policies as inadequate for a machine age.
Dr. Louise Pound notes that the word death is avoided and lists slang references from the past two centuries. She observes people rush toward danger and material gain while shunning direct mentions of death, using euphemisms like lamp of life flickered out and coffin as a wooden overcoat.
A poetic fragment attributes devotion to a beloved, with lines about love and divine purpose. The text shifts to a government bureau urging home repair, notes on Ohio Valley scrapping barnacles, a remark on Franco near Madrid, and a quip about One-Eyed Connelly and a 16 old men plan. The piece closes with a jab at a Townsend-like Supreme Court reform.
Washington dispatch notes a fierce split over Roosevelt's plan to add justices, pitting older senators and judges against younger supporters. The piece cites age gaps, retirement terms at 70, and political loyalties shaping the debate with figures like Borah, Johnson, Glass, Norris, and Maverick prominent in opposition and La Follette, Black, Byrnes, and Wagner among Roosevelt backers.
Cordell Hull argues that a robust revival of international trade could be the strongest force to reduce political frictions and prevent war. He stresses economic links as a path to peace.
Lou Gehrig commits to playing every day possible and giving his best to his employers and to the fans who pay to see a topnotch performer. The statement reflects his dedication to maintain high standards for the New York Yankees.
A Jackson Michigan boy swallowed a quantity of glass but suffers no ill effects beyond slight panes.
Editorial argues Washington’s greatness depends on the people who follow him not on the past leader alone. It urges self examination of current citizens to match 1776 resolve, courage, and intelligence, and to adapt Washington’s spirit to modern challenges without overestimating any single leader.
Diary notes show Dreiser in a heavy coat, meeting Lee Orwell and recounting mountaineer tales. Crowded with friends, flowers from Col. Henry L. Doherty, banter with Roscoe Pea cock and Lois Long, plus a dinner with several acquaintances. Mentions National Security Act chilling gangster world and a card system impacting racketeers. Also notes Johnny Green as a rising orchestra leader.
Local Friends church members at the high school auditorium decided to rebuild the damaged structure. Doctor W L Jackson and D A Stanton returned from Durham after attending the Tri State Medical Society. Mr and Mrs M L Pollard depart for Tampa Florida to reside there. Elizabeth Welch visited Greensboro as a guest of Mrs G T Penny. News briefs note submarine sinkings and a state governor recommendation reform.
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