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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1941
Page
5
A religious reflection urging self humility and forgiving others. Luke 14: il. The text counsels finding favor with God and peace with men by being low in one's own eyes and forgiving others generously.
A newspaper piece notes Roosevelt's State of the Union view that aiding belligerents is not war, while acknowledging debate on the act’s nature. It discusses cash and carry’s shift, U S support for Britain, and a push to fund a mobile kitchen unit for England amid blitz conditions.
A Charlotte Observer report by Cot trell shows Tar Heel candidates posted modest expense accounts in the general election. Bonner spent 25 dollars while Doughton admitted 1300 dollars. in the 1st district Grissom spent 3250 dollars to unseat a Democrat and the victorious Congressman 450 dollars. Politics remains costly despite economy.
An essay recalling Lincoln first inaugural words as the nation nears the eightieth anniversary and considers war’s costs and resilience. It cites President Roosevelts radio message to eighty million listeners and notes immigrants joining the American fabric amid global tensions. References to Harry Hopkins and parallels to Colonel House are drawn.
Grace Downs Walter, lacking funds and formal training, builds The Hollywood Model School and Agency at 105 West 40th Street. She wins a six month free office via a gamble, trains about 2,000 girls yearly, and has reportedly secured jobs for 20,000 models with 15 employees. The story blends into a UK ad closing note.
Walter Winchell muses on high society moves and scandals from C V Whitney to Myrna Loy. Notable figures such as J W Gerard Frances Ronalds and Ruth Foran surface amid marriages divorces and club intrigue. Rumors touch Broadway nightlife politics and wartime industry with sharp, society culture notes.
A kaleidoscope of mentions spans Morrie Ruskind funding Wilkie’s campaign, FDR considering Morris Ernst as a State Dept counsellor, Dana Dale’s divorce, Petain staffer Merrillon in Miami, a Spartanburg plane crash, Tony Canzoneri’s bankruptcy, a New York nightclub brawl, a New Year’s bet parley tale, and a note on King Features boosting 508 papers.
Bruce Catton reports that France Forever, led by Eugene J. Houdry, builds support for de Gaulle's free France in the United States. Ambulance planes are prepared for shipment, and a plan for mass production of warplanes is drafted. The group seeks to sustain 36,000 troops in Equatorial Africa by creating steady U.S. support channels and radio programs.
A top Hollywood producer recently divorced allegedly financed munitions smuggling into Mexico for the Almazan revolution, which failed. Nino Matini and Eleanor Labrot are mentioned amid gossip as film figures. Selznick plans screenings of Scarlett O Hara tests at events in New York.
Senator Pepper urges Governor Holland to seek Hoover era G-Whizzers aid in cleaning Florida sections. Rumors about Paul Douglas and Paul Smith swirl while Eve Curie may wed. Dewey probes milk rackets with federal interest. Women’s clubs plot against Paulette Goddard as J J Walker rumors fade in the Miami Beach sun. Violet Halling Walker’s claim raises eyebrows about Betty Compton Walker’s identity.
Local owners petition for relief from interference as the council considers requiring grounding of motor operators and electric refrigerators. Also notes 1931 business forecast by N H Silver and Company and renovations contract by R H Stewart and Son.
Greensboro cotton broker R H Latham spoke at noon to the Rotary Club. Miss Edna McGehee and Miss Elizabeth McGehee of Reidsville returned home after visiting Dr W J McAnally here. Thornwell Haynes, former superintendent, named U S consul in Berne Switzerland. Mr and Mrs Paul McFarland plan moving to Wilson this week.
News briefs report the mid winter meeting of the State Press Association ending in Charlotte. Skiles Hoff man, a city native, donated blood recently to save a life.
Harvard sociologist Dr. Pitirim A. Sorokin argues that increased tampering by economists, political scientists, and sociologists with economic conditions governments and families worsens problems. He claims reforms produce disintegration of the family as a consequence of meddling.
Julius Hockman of the Ladies' Garment Workers' Union comments that more capable individuals show greater readiness to adopt innovative approaches. The statement echoes a belief in continual professional development within labor leadership.
A collection of quips and quotes from public figures and commentators. F D R is referenced with sparks flying in chats while optimism about the Republic is noted. Miscellaneous lines touch on luck Friday the 13th in 1941 and calls for better dialogue.
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