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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
4
The excerpt cites 1 Corinthians 7 27 urging singles to remain free if bound not to seek a wife and warns that any man who marries to match this standard sacrifices liberty. The fragment frames marriage as a potential loss of personal freedom.
The capital city rezoned an undeveloped parcel near the new high school for an apartment project worth about 385000 dollars. Promoters seek quick construction while opponents urge thorough study, and a broader discussion on future area use continues. The editorial also weighs Indiana booster Paul V. McNutt’s presidential prospects amid Roosevelt’s possible third term.
An advisory committee urges the federal government to spend 855 million dollars over six years to finance public education via an equalit fund similar to North Carolina’s earlier program. The plan would be state administered, strengthening educational systems as legislators weigh a shift in alcohol laws and a potential dry majority in the next House.
The piece discusses opinions on federal versus state aid for public education, arguing for a minimum national standard while permitting local and state levels to fund higher programs. It notes a political climate influencing spring elections and mentions the Wilmington association leadership change over disagreements on governance and policy, signaling tensions ahead in 1939.
The story recounts Grant Thorburn moving from a New York grocery to become the citys first florist after recognizing a market chance. It highlights how he bought leftover geraniums and seed, brokered a deal with a seed seller, and built a thriving business attracting customers from markets to his shop. The piece invites readers to spot opportunity today and contrasts with Napoleons solitary exile.
A Dallas speech by E. E. Blake, Prohibition party chairman, drew five attendees as he urged firm action against liquor. Also quoted are thoughts from Dr. William A. Eddy on human conflict, Rev. Joseph F. Kiefer on political systems, and Alexander Thompson Sr. criticizing business trust. James A. Johnston, Alcatraz warden, is noted to reject hourly updates on Capone.
A long reader letter from Mrs G D Cloer requests publication of a family poem on the social page or editorial page. The piece includes scriptural exposition on the old and new covenants, Sabbath observance, and citations from Exodus, Romans, Hebrews, Deuteronomy, Ezekiel, and Genesis, concluding with W G Lowry’s signature.
A Greensboro letter by R V Lundy challenges the view that the Sabbath began with the Exodus. The writer argues Genesis 2 3 and Exodus 20 11 show God blessed and sanctified the seventh day at creation and made it holy for man to keep from the first week of time.
A 1938 letter argues against Exodus based origins of the Sabbath. It questions the timing of Jewish identity and division of tribes, noting Judah and Benjamin formed the early Jewish nation. The author challenges the idea that the Sabbath began with Exodus 16, citing biblical verses and the Israelites' recent manna experience.
Washington observers note President Roosevelt weighs steps to lift consumer demand as unemployment climbs by about 3.6 million by February 1 and likely grows further this month. Officials expect heavy use of RFC and PWA funds, with $8 billion highway plans and self liquidating projects under consideration to spur recovery.
Local youth and a UNC senior known as a Carolina Buccaneer figure in community notes. The U S Army band under Cap W J Stannard will perform at the city high school tonight. A sermon and centennial church campaign are noted in Baltimore and here. Hoover backs flood control and a St Louis bank raid yields 30000. Lindbergh says he has retired from the spotlight.
A Saturday paper excerpt notes Russia would face invasion today if not for evasion. It comments on temperance, a man named Bull losing a suit against Southern Railway in Greensboro, and a humorous remark on women’s fashion with a low cut one end and a high cut the other.
A dated note cites sanctifying the seventh day up to the exodus period with a metaphor of a father delaying a suit for his son from age five to twenty one, signed by J. L. Shuler.
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