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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1937
Page
4
A religious excerpt cites I Corinthians 15 56 noting death as sting of sin and the law as its strength. It adds Luther’s line that recognizing sin begins salvation.
The farm tenancy measure is seen as central to political maneuvering over reform of the judiciary. Critics warn tampering with the court could endanger the Constitution and the New Deal, while supporters cite independence for farmers and broader social aims.
Mussolini’s mission to civilize Ethiopia is praised while a brutal act results in the execution of 100 native citizens. The piece condemns Italy’s claim of civilizing mission and denounces the sacking of Ethiopia as a major modern crime.
The piece criticizes government attempts to compel steel makers to prioritize navy contracts under the 40 hour work week Henley act. It mentions alleged collusion but supports private plants bidding freely, while disapproving Secretary Perkins’ pressure on the industry.
The piece rejects using tariffs to punish rivals and argues tariffs must consider broader factors than government convenience. It warns against bureaucratic meddling that harms steel users and workers, and cautions that Sis Perkins’ implied plan to withdraw protection could invite others to patch differences rather than resolve them.
Speaker Bankhead warns Congress may run through the summer with little progress. He calls for resolution of the Roosevelt program to curb business unease and notes the marathon sessions slow growth as Washington battles a heated national legislature.
The Russell Sage Foundation study labels the garnishee racket a national menace. Today magazine editors warn wage earners that racketeers flee hot spots for states like North Carolina where laws bite, urging strong action to keep the state from becoming a haven for such operators.
The house refuses to recognize merit in revised election laws and rejects recommendations from the state Democratic Executive committee and the Board of Elections. Proposals to move the primary date and extend poll hours are discarded, despite strong endorsements. A senate committee hearing on the matter is set for tomorrow to hear interested parties.
The text argues reforms may be salvaged and passed by the current legislature but warns that continued abuses will bring personal crisis to a party whose election chances rest on honest and fair conduct. It emphasizes the link between integrity and political success.
The Daily Worker editor A Hathaway will address the Human Relations Institute in Chapel Hill next month. Critics warn this invites radicals but others note speakers span politics, including Stanley High John G Winant and Harper Sibley, with no inference of a radical University.
A Charlotte News item critiques the Presidents push to rejuvenate the Supreme Court by shadowing any justice over 70 with a personal agent. It notes 1937 executive orders delaying retirements of civil servants, including a DOJ attorney benefiting from the latest order issued January 29, 1937.
The Sunday Times argues against delaying aid to Eastern Europe and warns that division weakens peace efforts. It says war is unlikely this year, but urges prudent action and focus on essential issues to keep peace for the foreseeable future.
In the Mattson case police request the woman with red hair last seen by officers. A separate item reports a national address by the President on Great Plains reform and notes on dust storms slowing, plus a Flint sit down possibly turning into a walk about beating arms scenario.
Victor P. Hammer writes on life and the value of truth, steady effort, and choosing a noble path. The verse urges guiding stars, timely deeds, and steadfast friendship as one travels life’s road.
Washington observers debate if Roosevelt's court proposal strengthens democracy or risks a dictatorship. Allies say expanding presidential power protects economic stability, while opponents warn of a potentially rubber-stamp court and loss of minority rights.
William Green notes that a broad union unity across the United States and Canada is essential in response to the General Motors strike. He emphasizes nationwide worker solidarity as the key lesson from the dispute.
Senator J. W. Bailey of North Carolina argues that men who spend public money should have real experience managing a dollar to avoid waste and poor financial choices.
A lurid New York street incident at Broadway and 48th where a young woman, abandoned by her escort, caused a tense crowd to form as she tore at her clothing inside a taxi. A nightclub constable struggled to intervene while onlookers watched without police involvement.
Hotels report a rising problem with banquet goers throwing food during toastings. The assault sometimes uses gravy soaked meat and butter pats splashing onto shirts. Two large hotels now require up to a 1500 dollar deposit to cover possible damages.
Peggy Fears from Dallas dominates the winter parade as a versatile entertainer. She has worked as a night club performer, chorus girl, revue singer, dramatic star, producer, playwright, and film actress. Her high tempo life includes marriage to A. C. Blumenthal and steady presence at openings and prize fights.
The Biltmore Hotel commemorates John Meek with a Bowman Room as a tribute to a renowned hotel builder. Bowman is celebrated as the era’s greatest hotel designer, with a career that began in an unusual way as a rider.
Nearly 150 women attended two cooking school and nutrition clinic classes held today at the YWCA building under the American Home Department of the Women’s Club and the local PTA council. Postmaster O. R. York will depart Friday for Washington to petition Congress for a new High Point post office and building funds.
Lois Virginia Tucker arrives Feb 22 at 407 Willow Brook. Nell Clinard a student at NCCCW attends the International Relations conference in Atlanta, Ga.
Briefs report the Australian ballot bill killed in the state house. Britain plans to send a battleship to Nicaragua. A new stadium is under construction.
A prominent hotel figure, described as a powerful, stamina driven man who worked long hours for years, eventually cracking under strain at his desk. The note credits C. 1997 McNaught Syndicate as the source.
Direct descendant Mrs. Mellichampe of this city claims direct descent from William H, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and has photographed the Hooper family lineal descendants, including herself.
About People-W. A. of Spartanburg now recovered from appendicitis and expecting to return home tomorrow. C. EB Wegner of Greensboro visited the city yesterday. Misa Kilgo, daughter of Bishop J C Kilgo, is the guest of M Florenes Baxter on South Street.
A transport vessel carrying ten soldiers bound for Saloniki has sunk with all hands. Reports indicate two men perished and Major Frederick D. Funston attended a funeral in San Francisco for his role in capturing Philippine leader Aguinaldo.
The anti saloon league's superintendent Rev. R.8 Tinnon said Jary W. Gaston was dismissed after his arrest on drunkenness in Un City. Tinnon commented that Gaston “slipped,” noting the incident led to his removal.
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