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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1939
Page
4
A quotation from Ecclesiastes on generations and the eternal earth contrasts with Tyron Edwards’ counsel that a faithful Christian life in this world best prepares for the next. The excerpt presents religious reflection on mortality and spiritual readiness.
The article discusses a proposed solution to Mexico's expropriation of oil lands by retaining title but leasing to former owners on long terms. It considers royalty arrangements, market access, and potential benefits to both Mexico and U S investors, stressing the need for a peaceful, fair resolution.
A cautious section notes the conclave of cardinals will elect the next Pope without absentee ballots. The cardinals are secluded and observed as a democratic process unfolds, though many are potential contenders for the papal throne.
The article assesses the odds of an Italian pope amid strong secular influence on the conclave. It notes non Italian candidates are unlikely, cites possible Portuguese or French Canadian compromises, and stresses cardinals’ seasoned political experience. It questions whether the new pontiff will mirror the courage of the prior pope.
The article notes growing efforts in forestry and soil conservation across North Carolina. State extension forester R. W. Graeber reports 158 farmers have ordered 432,667 tree seedlings including longleaf loblolly shortleaf pines black locust cypress yellow poplar red cedar and black walnut.
A Charlotte banker notes growing softness in society, citing a fox hunt era when open cars carried men 100 miles and endured harsh cold. The Observer argues modern inventions ease hardship, though American farmers remain comparatively rugged and self-reliant.
Residents say everyday patterns and small habits persist despite scarce coverage. Local memories of routine events reveal how daily life continues with little attention from major outlets.
Harold Mast of Swift & Company in Columbus devised a bold sales stunt by staging dog shows for ordinary mutts to promote Pard dog food. The events drew crowds, earned front page notices, and boosted Mast to become the nation’s top dog food salesman. By 1938 there were 130 Matt Shows nationwide and Mast sold 42 percent of Columbus dog food.
Greensboro letter from GEO L STANSBURY clarifies that as whole time chairman he receives only the fixed salary. He notes board discussions since December and that the salary is the entire compensation, denying per diem or car allowance claims.
A Florida youth increasingly engages in gasoline sniffing episodes often described as gasoline jags. The report notes repeated scent exposure and asks a rhetorical question about his tolerance or mood boosts.
Despite the destruction of the old Honeymoon Bridge last winter, a commission announces plans for a new bridge at Niagara with the hopeful slogan Love conquers all.
Hollywood report notes a waning film star declared this is absolutely my last picture during a sneak preview. The scene drew enthusiastic applause from many in the suburban audience despite sound equipment troubles and cut sequences that worsened the show's reception.
A compact fragment describes how in sixty seconds events occur worldwide while readers watch. It frames reporting as immediate and dynamic as the Earth keeps turning. The tone implies rapid, global change occurring in real time.
Shirley Ross asked Bob Hope and Frank Scully to take her to lunch. Scully fumbled, Hope was embarrassed, and the line failed the first take. The director ordered a louder reply. Hope yelled Lunch and hungry extras rushed to the commissary in a stampede.
A 1938 Esquire summary shows how quickly U S government costs accrue per minute. It cites payments for state maintenance of stations, Congress salaries, Weather Bureau operations, Capitol upkeep, Library of Congress, highway safety projects, labor and securities commissions, and veterans benefits. It notes banks’ bond investments under federal influence and competition among 34 lending agencies.
Victor Young later Sen Yung, San Francisco born Chinese actor, joins the Charlie Chan series replacing Keye Luke as the younger son. A UC Berkeley economics major and former chemical house salesman, he aims for a law degree and China return. Luke departs over contract terms. Jerome Odlum, a restless ex-newspaperman, is also profiled.
Quote from Sanford Bates, executive director of Boys' Clubs of America, praising justice over harsh punishment as a guiding principle. The remark frames reformist youth work and governance ethos.
A former newspaper man, Odlum, quit his job and spent cash freely while writing. He completed half of Each Dawn I Die in six days, but a man seized his rented typewriter. He sold the initial chapters, then finished the book in four days and Warners bought the story for a film.
City officials report Knox and H A Millis urged civil service for the High Point police force. A large turnout from local posts and the American Legion will attend the state Legion conference in Greensboro Friday. A cooperative poultry car is loaded for Reidsville and New York marking first regional pooling of poultry resources.
In Washington on Feb 27, a spirited clash looms over continuing Roosevelt's emergency powers. Republicans plan to challenge extensions set to expire next June, with Rep. Jesse P. Wolcott leading a committee to assess each case and push for broader congressional jurisdiction.
The senator objects to a West Virginia board appointment, arguing the nominee lacks the required twenty years in state service. The article notes the Rush and Californians remark as part of the contentious backdrop.
A speculative note suggests placing parking meters in the biosphere as a means to balance the federal budget. The idea is not presented as policy but as a humorous or hypothetical possibility.
A garbled line hints at industry leaders and labor board dynamics tied to collective bargaining. The fragment mentions Standard Oil and a quotation by Ivan L lis, suggesting corporate voices pressuring or affecting regulatory outcomes in labor relations.
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