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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1940
Page
4
A short meditation contrasts I Peter 5 5 urging submission and humility with Confucius praise of humility as the basis of all virtues. The quotes present a cross era view on virtue and character.
A look at Britain mobilizing to 3.5 million soldiers, with implications for spring battles. The piece compares WWI drafts and notes Paris speculation on Hitler possibly ceding chancellorship, Goering as president, and shifts away from extreme Nazism and Moscow ties. It discusses German internal strains, allied peace efforts, and warnings about Asiatic conqueror ambitions while clarifying a county fire protection funding dispute and authority questions.
Oliva Dionne's infant quintuplets face transition after Dr. Dafoe resigns guardianship. A new residence is planned with the doctor overseeing the children's health while questions loom over continued progress and exposure to illness from siblings and community children.
The News-Argus previews a showdown as Goldsboro aldermen must vote yes or no on a proposed local Housing Authority. If approved, leaders should appoint capable businesspeople who prioritize civil improvement. if rejected, private initiative and capital must drive living-condition improvements. The piece links civic welfare to government aid and notes responsibility lies with community leaders. It also quotes the Christian Science Monitor on milestones and decade shifts and discusses Jackson Day dinner expectations for Republicans and President Butler’s view of the GOP’s nonexistence.
George Baker, later mayor of Portland, Oregon, cannot find work during a job shortage. He takes a shovel and proves his grit by joining road laborers, finally earning wages when a foreman notices his initiative and adds his name to the payroll.
Bruce Catton outlines key issues shaping early 1940s U S congressional battles including war profits taxation bills such as Bone and Lee proposals, ship transfers to Panama, and potential loans to European nations amid isolationist opposition. The piece notes friction over Johnson Act loopholes and anti trust funding as Attorney General Thurman Arnold faces strong AFL opposition.
A New Year reflection from The Little Mission in High Point North Carolina urges turning to God for true peace in 1940. It questions material hopes and emphasizes spiritual guidance and helping others find lasting peace through faith.
A curfew on wrestling in Philadelphia marks the first attempt to legally limit homicide time. The item notes varied odds and ends including Borah on Japan trade and a Welsh schoolmaster who cannot read or write after 40 years of teaching.
A New Year's Eve column reflects on American rights and duties while a Beachcomber Bar crowd indulges in late night scenes. The piece mentions the Vernons dance act at La Martinique, La Conga Cuban shows, and a Danish performer Puk in midtown venues with social captions and names like Sky Kudner and Burgess Meredith.
Yolanda cites a sprained ankle to explain leaving the French Casino after the premiere performance. The excerpt also notes culture chatter about the Calypso Singers, Mary Steele dieting, and various 1940 era references including Prohibition, the Stork Club, and a broadcast west of the Rockies.
A night of editorial consensus foresees Hitler's collapse as two major alliances emerge the Western Hemisphere pact and a Mediterranean bloc led by the Pope. Paris Moscow and Berlin updates outline propaganda rebuttals as Finland Finland defense collection rises with labor support while Poland remains the flashpoint.
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company has leased the Rankin home lot at Church and Main to construct a retail business house. Sears Roebuck adopts a 13 month calendar with four Mondays through Sundays in each month. Notables: Miss Mary Hoke travels to Raleigh after visiting Mrs C M Waynick. Mrs George Lowe returns from Orangeburg SC for holidays. Miss Ethel Kramer of Durham visits Miss Elizabeth Jones.
Josiah William Bail ey of Raleigh will oppose Furnifold M. Simmons for a seat in the Senate this year. Stephen C. Clark, Emerywood builder, was presented a silver loving cup today by the Rotary Club of High Point in appreciation of his unselfish service to the city.
Local news notes a mass meeting of High Point citizens set for January 26 to discuss a township high school. Other items include John A. Holmes joining Welborn Furniture on January 5 and a large realty transfer on Centennial Avenue from E. D. Steele and wife to H. W. McCain.
In a stark warning, Premier Edouard Daladier says yielding to injustice imperils freedom and independence for nations and people, stating that tolerance of injustice invites the harshest historic trials. He emphasizes collective resolve to prevent such outcomes.
Prof J O Hertzler of the University of Nebraska sociologist comments that dictatorships, whether constitutional or unorthodox, arise as a pattern of control driven by crisis conditions and applied to governing people.
In London two weeks ago reports claimed German General von Brauchitsch died by his own hand while Christmas Day radio broadcast his speech. British papers that announced Goebbels death are cited, and the piece notes a weariness with wishful English commentary despite concern over wartime propaganda.
Congress may send a Hatch style ban to states this winter as Senators Hatch and Neely push to bar political activity by state officials. Expect heavy opposition from lawmakers who benefit from state machines and fear disrupting their infrastructure.
Three researchers analyze lions to learn about feline traits and behavior. The article suggests the parallel to Daniel’s story could save time by guiding their interpretations.
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace argues that allies must be prudent to counter Rome and Moscow for clear reasons. He emphasizes careful diplomatic conduct in guiding postwar strategy and preventing escalation.
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