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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
4
A compact reflection noting Proverbs 8 18 about riches and honor and a claim that the rich are outcasts of society. The piece suggests special missions should address them, attributed to Norman Macteon and framed as a moral observation.
The speech draws a Jacksonian parallel, arguing Roosevelt’s 1930s agenda against elites mirrors Andrew Jackson’s populist approach. Roosevelt casts history as repeating with renewed citizen knowledge and government action, urging continued public empowerment and decisive leadership.
Governor J. M. Ehringhaus used the Guilford County Jackson Day dinner to praise democracy and challenge critics. He urged specifics as President Roosevelt did, rebuking those attacking his administration and urging Democrats to stand by the party locally and nationally.
Senator Bailey backs a cash bonus payment amid low interest rates and political maneuvering. The President signals support for a negotiated bonus with House and Senate, while debate over funding and Supreme Court hurdles rises. Public credit expansion worries many as the bonus moves toward resolution.
The governor urged opponents to drop generalities and be specific in their attacks as he defended the New Deal. The unexpected declaration energized the Greensboro affair, adding spice to a stale election year and reflecting a Tar Heel pride in hearing strong leadership.
An editorial argues for permanent license revocation of drivers deemed incompetent to operate vehicles. It asserts removing such drivers would reduce highway danger, curb reckless behavior, and protect the public from exposure to dangerous driving.
A newspaper portrait depicts J. P. Morgan as upright and cheerful during the munitions committee probe, countering claims of corrupt influence. The narrative emphasizes Morgan's wit and ethical stance while critics allege vulnerability in the House of Morgan.
The Raleigh Times notes Morgan speaks plainly and truthfully, countering critics and pacifists alike. He dismisses resentment at neglect, recalls drafting a personal statement before the war, and suggests investigations have strengthened his public image and the family’s firm reputation.
The Informer places third in Film Daily critics poll, a rare achievement for a film not in top box office. Reviewers praise its faithful portrayal of Ireland and Dublin during the war of independence, calling it a landmark drama and a potential classic.
From The News and Observer feature Under the Dome the piece recalls Colonel Waitetill Avery a Princeton graduate who dueled with Andrew Jackson in a courtroom a misfire led to Jackson firing in the air and Avery missing preserving Old Hickory for future fame. Chairman Capus Waynick recalls Jacksons challenge in Chapel Hill with a photostatic copy kept in a law book.
The piece argues Roosevelt’s final budget message is politically framed as a balanced budget despite a large deficit. It notes Supreme Court ruling overshadowing the budget, assesses optimistic revenue estimates, and describes the budget as a hollow campaign document ahead of reelection.
In a column by editor Carraway the Enterprise argues for immediate action on old age pensions. It urges Congress to fund $15 monthly for each pensioner and calls North Carolina to set aside matching state funds to provide $30 monthly, asserting amounts below $80 fail to meet basic needs.
New York traffic swarms for Carrie Jacobs Bond on a Rudy Vallee show as fans flood the city. The 72 year old songwriter has faced loss, crafted more than 200 songs, and her hit The End of a Perfect Day sold five million copies. The piece also notes Barbara Hutton’s phone habit and praise for James Montgomery Flage amid a gallery of famous personalities.
Captain Bruce H. Carraway of High Point argues that NC must join national old age pension plans. He notes 225 000 residents over 66 and only 30 000 with support, calling for immediate legislative action to prevent elder destitution and compare to highway and school funding. January 8, 1986.
Representative Walter M. Pierce of Oregon urges Congress to consider a bill barring straw ballots on political questions from the mails. Pierce, a Democrat, argues such polls distort public opinion though critics say many voters follow bandwagons regardless. He notes straw ballots rarely alter the clear trend before election day.
A national effort in England seeks the inventor of the collar stud, with the added challenge of locating the actual stud itself. The story highlights the mystery around the device’s origin and its elusive physical example.
The 200 inch mirror is intended for an observatory rather than for Paul Whiteman. The correction reassigns the massive optics to astronomical use instead of a misattributed musical plan.
A critic recalls his dread of constant calls once faced during a city editorship. He notes a citywide surge in phone contact, with each misstep risking a formal summons and blue envelope, shaping his view of phone usage as a form of self punishment.
A city hall reporter misled by a call to confirm a park planning project missed the mayor’s ouster news. Rival headlines soon announced the mayor’s loss of job while the editor recalled only a routine assignment.
The piece lists Charlie Chaplin Boris Karloff Jeanette MacDonald and Dorothy Parker as owning Bedlington terriers. Wrestler Danny O Mahoney calls dancing tripping the light fanatica. Jack Benny surpasses Will Rogers as top earner. Roy Howard is trusted by Philippine president Manuel Quezon. In Birmingham twenty three colored children are named Octavus Roy after Octavus Roy Cohen.
A January 2 column misstated that Clifton Fadiman joined the Communist party. It clarifies Fadiman is not a member nor Communist, and that he identifies as Confusionist. It also states playwright Clifford Odets denies Communist party membership.
A brief aside mocks the New York brand of sophistication as boring and overconstructive, labeling it a hoot at every turn. The remark captures a sharp, humorous take on urban pretension from a 1935 syndicated voice.
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