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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1938
Page
4
A Thought notes the Yankees struggle to sign top players as Roosevelt also faces signing trouble. The piece highlights friction when both parties contend with the Washington Senators, underscoring ongoing roster and negotiation tensions.
Senator Tydings argued during a tax relief debate that the heavy national debt will be funded mainly through drafts on the average citizen. He described rich, moderate, and small taxpayers, emphasizing that the "small man" bears most of the load while plutocrats escape tax costs.
Mr Ickes argued communism and fascism are hostile to democracy and that totalitarianism cannot coexist with democracy. He used the address to criticize external threats and to urge the United States to bolster its capacity to sustain and defend the New Deal amid international tensions. He noted America lags behind England in social measures.
The editorial weighs Secretary Ickes remarks as a push to humanize democracy to ensure its survival. It notes prior denunciations of big business and ponders whether the President shares or disavows the sentiment. The piece views the timing as a moment of national alert to danger in capitalistic structures.
The piece weighs two versions of England regarding treaties with small nations. It notes Berlin’s view that Germany could subdue Czechoslovakia, Czech German minority leaders’ boldness, and Paris fearing Britain’s policy. It argues pious autonomy commitments are gone and imperial powers aim to seize. It suggests U.S. may be better off not meddling as others redraw Europe.
Hitler declares direct insult to Russia in a three hour address. He argues for territorial yield or conflict, eyes the Ukraine as a core eastern land. The German war machine is built against Bolshevism and democracy, with Russia potentially pressed by armed power.
A crowded Municipal Court session highlights strain on housing and ventilation for a 50 000 plus community. Jurors and attendants increase during trials and several attendees faint from congestion. The city faces health hazards from overcrowding and delays in the system.
The city and county dispute rent terms for transferring the Municipal court to the new county building. The city hall courtroom has been inadequate for years, and the new county room offers a better public use for the Municipal court with a prompt, modest transfer suggested.
Dale Carnegie recalls Florence Griswold of Old Lyme Connecticut who opened her home to artists, lent money, and supported creativity without demanding pay. In Volendam Madame Spander hosted guests with art on drab walls, and welcomed him despite money troubles, showing generous humanity. The piece honors selfless women and contrasts daily kindness with petty criticism.
A collection of quotes spans aviation psychology and political ideals. Michael Gromov questions flight reporting from Moscow to California. Dr A J Carlson notes limits of imagination in testing insanity cures. Leon Blum warns of dangerous zones in international affairs. Prof Mary B Gilson emphasizes union rights for democracy.
James W. Gerard praises the U S delegation noting there wasn t a knocking knee or a bandy leg among the representatives at the coronation in London. The remark highlights their well turned knee breeches and formal dress.
Dr. W. A. Shimer, general secretary of a national honor fraternity, argues that allowing women to run the world would prioritize children and peace, while male leadership would favor warfare and conflict.
New York Day by Day surveys Howard Sturges and a swirl of high society figures. It notes Sturges entertaining elite from Manhattan while officially resident in Providence. Eleanor Sears Louis Bromfield Lady Mendl Earle McHugh Adela Rogers St John and Irvin S Cobb are tallied with anecdotes and career highlights.
Local news notes the High boys beat Reidsville 28 to 16 last night. Officials say many schoolchildren lack shoes and cannot attend class, prompting a drive for shoes and clothing. Rotary speaker Rev. T A Sykes praises fellowship and global outreach.
Dr. Charles A. Beard, noted historian, states that a route from Siberia to Singapore holds little value compared with American sacrifices. The quote underlines a critical wartime perspective on global geopolitics and military costs.
An accused driver begs officers to take him into custody for safety after a traffic crash, leaving ordinary citizens to face blame and risk at street crossings.
News Briefs report a Shelby hotel fire with three deaths and $750,000 loss. The page also includes a long reader letter on Sabbath doctrine, arguing creation week, the seventh day, and the law of God as eternal. The missive cites Genesis and First John to defend keeping the Sabbath.
A terse call to arms signals mobilization by Republican leaders in Ville as tensions rise over political action. The message outlines urgent steps for supporters and hints at upcoming mobilization plans.
Local census work continues with Sunday canvassing. The Guilford council purchased stamps and selected J W for solicitation. Shubal Kirkman, US Navy, arrives from New York to visit relatives. Mrs. Florence Bush hosting a benefit recital for Red Cross February 28. Wheat price rally forecast at 2.20. Capt. Richmond Pearson warns against whiskey. German Baltic raids continue. Spanish ship Mar Caspio sunk by a submarine. crew rescued.
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