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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1939
Page
4
Is It Maturity or Meddling in Foreign Policy
The passage debates whether the United States is maturing into a more active, less isolationist role. It notes firm government refusals to yield to Germany and Japan, hints at a presidential address to Congress, and asks if the nation will bear the risks of adult international involvement without losing core security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Japan
United States
High Point Tax Rate Fix Not Yet Determined
High Point faces delays fixing ad valorem tax rate due since October. City hall cites need to determine financing for railroad track lowering project. Federal commitment on a petition or increased WA funds may be received, enabling rate establishment soon. City council duties and business burdens noted as year ends approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
City to set firm rate after period of doubt ends
Taxpayers have relied on the presumption that the $1.50 rate will continue and have discounted payments accordingly. The city council should resolve the uncertainty and establish a firm rate promptly.
UNC clash over graduate opportunities for Negroes mirrors state policy
Governor Hoey declares North Carolina will not tolerate mixed schools and social equality. President Frank Graham supports equal educational opportunity and notes no clash with liberals at Birmingham. The piece argues higher education for Negroes is deemed inevitable and stresses qualified preparation for Negro professionals and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of North Carolina
Supreme Court
Hoey
North Carolina
Frank Graham
Graham
Birmingham
Mooney Granted Full Pardon for 1916 San Francisco Bombing
Tom Mooney walks free after a full pardon signaling Governor Olson's view of his innocence in the 1916 street bombing. After 22 years behind bars, Mooney remains a potent symbol of a turbulent era and a figure debated in a changing America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mooney
San Francisco
Mooney
Olson
America
California
Durham Herald Commentary on UNC Admissions Policy
The piece argues the state delays in meeting educational obligations to Black citizens and criticizes timing of a Negress applying to UNC graduate school. It notes a Supreme Court decision and urges timely action to expand modest graduate opportunities for Negro citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Herald
University of North Carolina Graduate School
New York
Supreme Court
North Carolina
The Arthur Murray Story How a Dance Teacher Made a Fortune
A dancing teacher in Atlanta named Arthur Murray built the world’s largest dance class and, after a failed self focused ad approach, hit on a mail order strategy that spoke to the other person. He borrowed every cent and launched ads about you. The idea drew massive responses and made him a millionaire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Arthur Murray
New York
High Point Hydro Debate Sparks County Clash
The Enterprise reports High Point aims to build a hydroelectric plant with federal support at a Yadkin River site while Yadkin and Forsyth counties oppose displacement of residents. A court fight looms as lawmakers weigh the two dam locations amid strong political and regional dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Enterprise
High Point
Washington
Supreme Court
Duke Power Co
Yadkin River
Dan River
Yadkin
Yadkin County
Forsyth County
Walter Winchell On Broadway Gossip and Weddings Update
Walter Winchell reports on Hollywood and society chatter. Wars, marriages, engagements, and rumors swirl around stars like Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Taylor, Bette Davis, Loretta Young, and Jayne Mansfield, with notes on venues, trips, and industry tensions.
Swing couple heads to Philly for live act next week
The piece notes Mildred Bailey and Red Norvo, called Mr and Mrs Swing, head to Philadelphia for a bachelor-style live show next week. It also references the Sir Malcolm Campbell-Lady Campbell breach and a speedster ad claiming no responsibility for his wife's debts, with Sophie mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swing
Mildred Bailey
Red Norvo
Philly
Malcolm Campbell
Lady Campbell
Sophie
Gustav Froehlich Not in Camp Says He Is in Hiding
Gustav Froehlich husband of Lida Baarova is in hiding under protection of Goering who urged his friends to inform Goebbels as reports claim. Page Six continuation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Froehlich
Lida Baarova
Goering
Gustav
Goebbels
One Minute World in Motion Across Nations and Goods
A rapid tally shows global activity in sixty seconds with London water use, Vega’s drift, Canada paper output, Japan fishing, U S toy sales, China rice, Latin American trade, and Bible distribution. It highlights rapid production and exchange as the minute passes.
Local High School Erects Bicycle Shed
A bicycle shed has been erected at the local high school and cyclists are rejoicing. The annual Central Friends church choir dinner was held in the church annex with about 25 members and visitors present. Health among city public school children is reported near normal. John Marsh will be initiated into De Molay tomorrow night. Wilfred Sechrest leaves for Washington DC on business. Garland McPherson, UNC student and Carolina Buccaneer business manager, stayed overnight on his way to Atlanta for publication work. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Foy of Reidsville visited their son Gratton Foy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friends Church Choir
John Marsh
Mysteries of
de Molay
Wilfred Sechrest
Washington, D. C
Diary of a prisoner writer hosts friends amid dog lore
Charles B Driscoll recounts a day confined at home as he hosts cartoonist Frank Beck and his wife for dinner in Yonkers. He describes hearing “tornadoes” in his head, a long post dinner drive, and indulges in dog stories and new poetry books while noting Beck’s bloodhound Schnozzle escaped during a car mishap and was later found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Becks
Yonkers
Beck
Becks
California
Cyrus Wicker
Miami
Florida
Amon Carter
Fort Worth
Texas
Aletheia Garrison
Kansas
Oklahoma
Putnam's
Albert Payson Terhune
Diana Thorne
Frank Beck
Terhune
Frank
Windsor
S. C
Benjamin Duke dies in New York at 73
Philanthropist Benjamin Duke aged 73 died in New York yesterday. His funeral will be held in Durham tomorrow at 11:30 AM. The Duke family, led by Washington Duke and James B. Duke, gave away more than 90 million dollars. Major John Coolidge will escort his fiancée Florence Trumbull to her father’s inaugural ball. The Kellogg antiwar treaty enters another Senate debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Duke
New York
Durham
Washington Duke
James B. Duke
John Coolidge
Florence Trumbull
Senate
Local News and Military Relief From War News
Jacob E Auman located alive in Germany after months of presumed death or captivity in France, member of Battery B 17th Regt 4th Div. his mother Mrs Anna Allman resides locally. Influenza reported gone in town. cradle roll aid to reduce infant mortality. public notices of visits and business trips. university fire destroys three fraternity houses at Chapel Hill causing $15000 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob E. Auman
France
Red Cross
Germany
Auman
Battery B
17Th Regt
Anna Allman
High Point
Bureau of Infant Hygiene
State Board of Health
New York
Chapel Hill
New Year Broadcast From Goebbels Praises Der Fuehrer
In a New Year radio address Paul Goebbels, German minister of propaganda, offers prayers for Germany and proclaims long live Der Fuehrer as a patriotic exhortation during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
der Fuehrer
Paul Goebbels
Propaganda
Il Duce Might Grow Mustache If He Slips Says Source
The remark suggests a last resort by Il Duce if his grip weakens. Analysts note a symbolic act tied to his image and leadership style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Il Duce
Beck and the Swamp Dog Ransom Tale
A narrator recalls a week in a small town exploring swamps and a clean hotel. Rumors spread that his dog Schnozzle is held by interior swamp-dwellers, leading to a midnight delivery and a five dollar payoff. He then faces a radio MC offer while coping with a grip and fluctuating mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
Schnozzle
Colonel Harrington Poses With City Leader Before Cameras
Mayor La Guardia refuses to pose for photographers with Col. F. C. Harrington WPA administrator, noting that the colonel outranks him in the chain of command during the wartime publicity moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor la Guardia
New York
Col
F. C. Harrington
WPA
Quote from Mrs. Earle on plane crash wisdom
Mrs. Earle the Governor Earle’s wife says any landing you can walk away from is a good landing after a plane accident. The remark captures a pragmatic view of aviation mishaps during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
Actor Jack Haley Reflects on Tin Pants On Film Set
The performer recalls wearing the famous tin pants while filming on a Hollywood lot. He notes the unusual costume and the reaction it drew from colleagues during production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Haley
Hollywood Lot
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