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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1935
Page
4
The Roosevelt address to Congress shifts from mere formality to a national event. Public interest surges past trials and political feuds as citizens and Congressmen await every word, signaling a growing governmental consciousness and Washington as the nation’s center of life.
President Roosevelt asks Congress for 4 billion dollars to quit relief and put 3,500 unemployed to work. The piece notes a shift in American view after five hard years, from blaming the unemployed to seeking systemic solutions and recognizing the scale of the crisis. It highlights the break from charity alone and the search for responsible federal action.
In a defense of federal relief, the author argues FERA and CWA offered only emergency aid. A four billion dollar public works program is proposed to provide lasting jobs, restore morale, and build permanent social welfare, while condemning mere charitable relief as insufficient. The piece urges reform through new procedures and ongoing education.
The widened English street, a gateway from the west, now allows safer, smoother traffic and signals a major forward step for the city. Citizens thank donors and supporters who provided land and rallied neighbors to approve the project, joining residents in celebrating a credit to the city’s progress.
The Farriss Bible Class of First Baptist Church hosts a reunion, hailed as a landmark in High Point's religious life. The article credits it as the city’s first organized Bible class and notes its influence since 1907 1908 while urging future growth in adult education.
A reflective piece invoking George Washington as a Revolutionary Character. The author laments modern intolerance and political fanaticism, contrasting Washington’s courage to think independently with today’s pressures to conform. He questions what Washington would do amid nationalism and calls for steadfast faith in living convictions.
The Law Revision Committee proposes equal rights for wives who may still rely on the traditional role at home. The plan suggests broader legal equality while acknowledging enduring domestic expectations.
A reflective musings piece invoking John and Charles Wesley and the hymn And Are We Yet Alive. The author discusses unity, human kindness, collaboration across professions, and lifting spirits in daily life to keep humanity warm and connected as the new year begins.
The piece treats starting a new year as a financial and social reset rather than a calendar event. It notes Congress and state legislatures must fund emergency programs, improve school pay, roads, and liquor policy in North Carolina, with references to Prohibition repeal and regional liquor dynamics. A Farriss Bible class service at First Baptist Church Opens the year.
Marie Abhrighito Peary presents her life from Greenland born during Robert E. Peary’s expeditions to the United States, detailing Eskimo traditions, Peary exploits, and the family’s courage in a vividly illustrated memoir aimed at youth.
The piece notes Bell used a human ear to study sound and recalls Vance’s exchange about hearing. It urges listening for religion and wisdom amid noise, cites Fosdick’s sermons, and contrasts light entertainment with deep, eternal truths worth hearing and holding.
A rambler questions street safety and curbside rules as he notes stop lights, cane users, and public attitudes. He cites frequent traffic fatalities averaging 35,000 yearly and urges extending safer streets beyond English Street to protect lives.
President Roosevelt urges every American to perform his duty, stressing action before more talk. The message comes as the General Assembly prepares to meet in Raleigh, with a call to act now rather than delay.
A terse remark suggests using Justice Department agents to pursue a search for prosperity if it does not arrive by the upcoming summer. The line hints at federal involvement or enforcement as an option.
Col Theodore Roosevelt backs a smooth transition of party leadership to younger members and suggests acting soon before he becomes part of the older generation.
Florida residents and visiting northerners faced unusually cold conditions prompting complaints and refunds requests. Local merchants reported mixed impact as shoppers adjusted plans and some sought compensation for weather related disruptions.
A playful reflection on literary prizes and editors, noting prize fits and misgivings about a certain cup of coffee reference. The speaker admits luck in winning, praises printing of items, and expresses relief at avoiding a controversial Esquire blunder.
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