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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1940
Page
4
New Year Optimism As 1940 Opens
The piece looks back on 1939 as not all bad for the nation and highlights war looming in Europe, but notes a rising US hopeful spirit. It speaks of emotional solidarity, improved living conditions, and cautious belief that 1940 may bring peace with strong, energetic hope for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Maturing Social Security Pensions Begin February First
The social security system matures now and payments will start February 1 for insured workers aged 65 and up seeking retirement. Two and a half years of old age assistance were available, but benefits require earnings of at least $50 monthly and six quarters under the law in force three years. Estimates from Washington indicate about one million will qualify this year, with expected expansion toward broader security for the elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maxwell Announces for Governor in North Carolina
Former candidate Allen J. Maxwell reenters the gubernatorial race in North Carolina. He contrasts his 8 year ago stance on a sales tax with a new call for a stabilized tax system to be maintained as a fixed state priority amid rising revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Allen J. Maxwell
Mr. Maxwell
Maxwell
Public figures and education in a dynamic North Carolina scene
The piece surveys Governor Maxwell, road funding aims, and a campaign stance, along with notes on education and self-improvement. It cites Mussolini, Giannini, Wright, O Henry, Andrew Johnson, and Wallace Ford as examples qualifying that success comes from persistence and self-education rather than formal schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harold F. Clark
Teachers College
New York
Mussolini
Amadeo Peter Giannini
California
San Jose
A. P
Orville Wright
Greensboro
North Carolina
O. Henry
Andrew Johnson
Ingelow
Manitoba
Canda
Wallace Ford
Heaven
Blue Ridge Parkway to Open Mountain Section Next Spring
The Blue Ridge Parkway will open 140 continuous miles from Bent Mountain near Roanoke to Linville in North Carolina, with Boone Blowing Rock and Mount Mitchell in between. In 1939 more than 290000 people visited the scenic road, including 130000 in 43000 cars along the NC stretch between Boone and the Virginia line. The Hickory Daily Record notes prospects for 1940 look bright as over two thirds of the 480 mile route will be in development stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Bent Mountain
Roanoke
Boone
Blowing Rock
Linville
National Park Service
Virginia
Mount Mitchell
Hickory Daily Record
1940 Dark World Tactics Amid Global Tensions
The fragment notes a grim view of 1940 with Japan pressing China to cooperate and Hitler reportedly planning a blood bath to purge the British. The tone hints at wartime anxieties and global stakes as nations maneuver to reshape power.
He Said It War Of Neutrals As Much As Belligerents
Foreign Minister Grigore Gafencu of Romania characterized the current conflict as a war that affects neutrals as much as belligerents, underlining the global stakes and urging cautious diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grigore Gafencu
Romania
War and peace era quotes from British and Finnish leaders
Engineer Vice Admiral Sir Harold Brown notes factories can switch from peacetime to war production quickly. Finnish consul Kalle Aapro, en route to join troops in Rio de Janeiro, hopes for allied help within months, except possibly Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Harold Brown
British Ammunition Production
Russia
Kalle Aapro
Rio de Janeiro
Social Security Act proven and goods demand urged
The need and effectiveness of the Social Security Act are proven beyond question says Arthur J. Altmeyer, chair man of the Social Security Board. Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins argues against relying on destruction abroad to spur demand and advocates fostering demand at home for the benefit of all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Altmeyer
Social Security Board
Secretary of Commerce
Harry Hopkins
Fourth year of marriage described as the hardest period
The report notes the fourth year of marriage as the toughest, saying strain tends to build around that time and couples may feel increased wear.
Wisconsin Thief Steals 19 Used Mailboxes
A Wisconsin thief stole 19 used mailboxes, ending a petty crime spree that suggests a jump from stamp collecting to more valuable targets. No injuries reported. Local authorities investigate the string of thefts and urge residents to report similar activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
The First Nights: Four new entries and one refugee
Critics' blockade scuttles four new dramas and a variety show piece. Folies Bergere is labeled fare for Hick towns. We Are Married by Priestley. British Mishap. Carroll's Kindred puzzles reviewers. Christmas Eve praised for nimble performance but called terrifically strong for some tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick
John Anderson
Paris
Priestley
Watts
Paul Vincent Carroll
Critics’ Circle
Katherine Locke
Beth Merrill
James Rennie
The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Other Film Notes
A critique roundup covers The Hunchback of Notre Dame with C Laugh ton as a dim bell ringer and Maureen O Hara providing relief. Swanee River profiles Stephen Foster with D Amech, while Algernon Jolson delivers songs in a punchy style. An Ambitious mix includes The Citadel of Silence An Entente Cordiale and The Night of Nights with Olympe Bradna. The New York Cinema Critics crown Wuthering Heights best of the year.
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Notre Dame
C. Laughton
Maureen O'Hara
Swanee River
Stephen Foster
D. Amech
Algernon Jolson
Annabella
V. Francen
G. Morlay
Hollywood
Olympe Bradna
N. Y
Gone
Wuthering Heights
The King’s Christmas Message and Radio Critics
The piece contrasts the Kings dull radio address with lively Sabbath songs from Finnish troops and notes a quiz on language. It recalls classic broadcasts and editorial stunts like Yes There is a Santa Claus by Fay Bainter, praising better reading over the audio fare.
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Stalin
N. Y
Fay Bainter
Half Brother of Lepke Kills Self With Wile
Report notes Trib headline about Lepke’s half brother ending his life with a suicide during a coded wartime flare up. Moscow papers hype Nazi sympathy over Spee scuttling and claim British sea victory denial while Soviet editors promote retreating narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wean
the Trib
Lepke
Moscow
Spee
Wordage by Broun on doubt and self criticism
In his remarks Heywood Broun argues that progress relies on admitting errors. He notes pacifists falter in pressure and ridicule targets Christians. He observes that sophomores view beer as adventure and social signals shape behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heywood Broun
Don Juan
The Story Tellers and Celebrity Poses in Life
Anecdotes about Helen Hayes and remarks from Kaufman Ferber and Woollcott, plus notes on Judy Garland Kay Aldridge and Anne Lindbergh. Life magazine front cover appearances and reflections on writing and public speaking appear amid humorous lines and literary quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hayes
Benjamin Franklin
Helen
George S. Kaufman
Edna Ferber
A. Woollcott
Kaufman
Hendrik van Loon
Judy Garland
Kay Aldridge
Anne Lindbergh
Reader's Digest
Stars Sayings and Snippets on Independence and Fame
A collage of celebrity quips from Lana Turner Ida Lupino Jeannette MacDonald Carole Lombard Loretta Young and Loretta Young plus public figures. The remarks touch independence success sincerity politics and criticism while lampooning Hollywood vanity and media culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana Turner
Ida Lupino
Dearie
Jeannette MacDonald
Carole Lombard
Loretta Young
Lissen
Sir John Simon
Charles Hanson Towne
New Year Brought Mild Hurts and Local News
Paying Father Time marked the reception of New Year with lighthearted humor. Only two people were hurt in the celebration. The Woodmen of the World local camp plans to install officers tomorrow night. High Point issued building permits totaling over a million dollars for 1939. Grover Kester is reported to be recovering at home after illness. Alberta Hofmann has returned from a visit with friends in Burlington. Mary Armfield Coe married Arthur Ernest Fidler on December 31, 1939 in Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvane
Associated Press
Allews
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
High Point
N. C
Woodmen of the World
Grover Kester
Alberta Hofmann
Burlington
Mary Armfield Coe
Arthur Ernest Fidler
Greensboro
Prosperity Predicted in 1930 News Briefs
News briefs note optimism for 1930 with wets seeking repeal of the 18th amendment and dries calling for stronger law enforcement. A mother was killed and several others injured in Seat Pleasant Maryland by an infernal machine sent in a Christmas package believed delayed in the mails.
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Seat Pleasant
Growth of High Point Schools Faces Rapid Demand
Twenty years ago High Point grew faster than its schools and Superintendent W M Marr warns 1920 will push education to meet the increasing needs. Census enumerators begin work tomorrow with J J Farriss aiding local efforts to select about ten enumerators from applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
W. M. Marr
United States
J. J. Farriss
Miss Helen McCrary Guest of Miss Nel lie Muse
Lexington social circles note Miss Helen McCrary as guest of Miss Nel lie Muse. Mr and Mrs T B Bennett attended a Spencer banquet last night. Mr and Mrs W H Slane joined a Greensboro country club dance event yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen McCrary
Lexington
Nellie Muse
T. B. Bennett
Spencer
W. H. Slane
Greensboro
Chicago Sees Wet New Year’s Eve At Cafeteria Whiskey Service
Chicago reports heavy rain to cap New Year’s Eve while a cafeteria style whiskey service appears. France plans to restart industry but notes it will take years to recover from war scars. Production and high prices menace the American economy at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
France
America
Mystery boat Gone With the Wind vanishes from mooring
The vessel named Gone With the Wind disappears from its mooring as owners scan for any suspicious winds or activity along the waterfront. No debris or occupants reported.
Businessmen Seek Tax Red Tape Removal and Tax Cuts
Business leaders urge government action to simplify tax reporting and reduce taxes. They crave streamlined forms and fewer compliance burdens while hoping fiscal relief through lower tax rates and exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Finland Raid Observers Learn Finnish Swear Words
Reporters describe how foreign correspondents in wartime Finland during Soviet air raids collected local curses and heard new names for Stalin. An unrelated note mentions a wheelchair lawn mower perfected by an Oregonian and a wish to raise storm windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Joe Stalin
Quote on humanity and time from Pitkin remark
An excerpt emphasizes the phrase man as the classifier of time and humanity. It attributes to Professor Walter B. Pitkin the claim that man is the noblest of all animals and notes readers will see humans determine classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Pitkin
Social Security fights loom as Congress opens
Bruce Catton reports from Washington on the January 1 forecast of a stormy winter session. The Connolly amendment may reappear to boost federal matching for old age assistance, the Townsend plan renews battle, and proposals to sell government old-age annuities face likely resistance and delay despite President Roosevelt's interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Connolly
Townsend
Senator Downey
California
House
Senate
Wagner
Roosevelt
Wagner Plan Spurs Fight Over Medical Care Reform
The Wagner proposal for a state federal health insurance program costing 800 million dollars a year clashes with the AMA push for a government health agency and local care for the poor. The President favors cheap hospital expansion as an alternative, leaving both plans uncertain and the fight ongoing.
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Wagner
American Medical Association
AMA
Pompeii Walls Show Pig Latin Scribbles By Ancients
Archaeologists report Pompeii wall inscriptions in Pig Latin style suggesting playful or coded messages. Researchers note the find illuminates daily life and language quirks of ancient residents.
New York Sanitation Removes City Refuse Barriers
The New York sanitation department removed refuse cans and other impediments that could be heated by New Year's Eve revelers. The Normandie and Queen Mary were also securely tied.
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New York Sanitation Department
Detroit Police Return 24-Year-Old Stolen Watch
Detroit police recovered and returned a watch stolen 24 years ago to its owner. The article jokes about investigators misplacing historic collar buttons from 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
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