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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1935
Page
4
A short, reflective note cites proverbs about judgments and discipline, contrasting self praise with distrust of God. It includes a dated quotation from H. Bonar on unbelief and its two faults, offering a moral takeaway on humility and faith.
A critical editorial urges caution toward powerful lobbies and blocs seeking public funds. It cautions that adamant public posture harms their cause, notes public scrutiny under the New Deal, and advises President Roosevelt to stay engaged to the end, highlighting his strong public backing as an ace in the hole.
A Federal Trade Commission study shows Southern cotton mills led textile profits in the 20 months ending August 31, 1934, with cotton mills remaining the most profitable among wool silk and rayon. The report warns against overcapitalization and urges balanced growth to avoid harming the region’s industry.
News dispatches from Washington indicate the Seventy Fourth Congress convenes today to back the President’s plans with few exceptions for political expediency. The piece notes agreement that emergencies justify swift action in governance.
A discussion argues for urgent action and internal party criticism of President Roosevelt's policy. It contrasts American politicians with English judges, noting that English justice is separate from politics through staged examinations, while urging reforms to raise the American bench above political influence and reduce scandals like Seabury.
Democratic lawmakers from the South seize leadership posts as Burns of Tennessee becomes Speaker and Bankhead of Alabama named majority leader. Robinson of Arkansas is reelected Senate majority leader with Pittsman of Nevada as president pro tempore, signaling rising Southern influence in Washington.
Bruce Catton argues that American judges are too often selected through political campaigns and influence. He cites New York’s Seabury investigations as a cautionary tale and praises England’s method where judges must meet standards beyond political calculation, suggesting reform to restore public confidence in the judiciary.
A column argues happiness cannot be bought by ending hunger alone. Personal tragedy persists despite economic fixes, illustrated by a aviator and parachute jumper case. The piece reflects on money, security, and enduring life’s dark balance. Washington notes by Theorge Durno follow.
A labor dispute in Ohio led to a 200 person mob abducting union leader Okey Odell. He was later sentenced to 90 days for brandishing a gun when returning to town, while the mobsters faced no action, highlighting perceived injustices in labor relations.
A fragmented sentence hints at a joint juxtaposition of Leon Trotsky and J Edgar Hoover in a retirement themed exchange. The odd pairing suggests a satirical note on ambition and safety in Russia versus American domestic life.
A celestial object is reported to be brightening, yet it trails behind the glamour and fame of Hollywood stars. The item notes public interest in unusual skies and compares it to affection for cinema icons.
A Nebraska man received a canary as a Christmas gift, but after the bird sang “cheap, cheap,” it was revealed to be a yellow painted sparrow rather than a true canary.
A professor cautions about betting on college football after suffering losses from Michigan and Southern California. The warning frames gambling as risky in the era of high profile programs and fluctuating results.
New York circles question the terms of the RFC loan to the Denver Rio Grande. The plan included a $10 million loan to acquire minority stakes in the Denver and Salt Lake at $155 a share, advanced in the last two months as the government prepared to assume control. Denver Salt Lake earnings peaked in 1929 at $12.20 a share.
Greenwich Village twilight reveals a gray bearded sculptor at work in a basement studio while shadows of artists on window blinds hint at the area’s artistic life. Separately, analysis notes rail deficits and government risks, with debate over federal ownership and taxation losses, alongside reports of coercion in labor deals and a revival of classic songs fueling New York cultural interest.
Fresh interest spreads as magazines push Royal Mounted Police romance with Ottawa murder case series. Plays and a Rex Reach novel explore relentless pursuit through bleak barren lands. Radio skits join the theme as productions trend northwestward.
The article notes the recurring revival of the Castle Walk dance style, returning to dance palaces as part of an ongoing cycle. It comments on the stiff legged nature of this fashion and hints at broader social patterns in dance venues.
Inland Steel, praised for recent strong performance, offers paid vacations to its factory workforce. Wall Street insiders suggest the move aims to bolster company unions amid Federation activity, with no indication Federation members will be excluded, though some expect potential uneven treatment.
A kaleidoscope of scattered notes mentions Roy W. H traveling 60 000 miles in a year Richard Field’s former manager Mare Ly’s father Jimmy W earning 60 pounds weekly in London Gilbert Seldes reading the funnies Gen Tobin as H G Well s favorite on film Harry and Warner Janssen longtime neighbors in Flushing Hemingway liking Key West as a hangout Gatti Casazzi preferring cold spaghetti for breakfast.
A fragmented editorial line mentions a theatre figure and a coughing accomplice with a literary allusion to Oliver and a 1935 copyright. The odd wording hints at satire or critique, but the full context is unclear from the snippet.
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