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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1936
Page
4
A short reflective quotation contrasts enduring trouble with the vast differences among people. It cites biblical and literary motifs to suggest deep divisions between the best and worst, likening them to heaven and hell.
City manager told Rotary that weather will not delay lowering railroad tracks through the city. March 1 is targeted for completion of engineering work before bids. High Point looks to remove dangerous grade crossings with state funds and railroad support to reduce traffic hazards and prevent fatalities.
The piece laments the disappearance of local nursery schools once run here. It notes their value in conserving children’s early education, the support from civic groups, and the national recognition they earned, highlighting the hardship for mothers who relied on them while working.
The article notes a demand for more and better WPA projects focusing on education and parent involvement. It calls for identifying the obstacle delaying acceptance and ensuring prompt, full understanding of the blocking condition, which worsens if not addressed.
Dr. T Wingate Andrews critiques the belief in a superior past and the lure of nostalgia as a trap for present improvement. He notes that people romanticize earlier eras while citing examples from Noah to Roosevelt, arguing that the good old days are often memories of youth and senile illusion.
The piece notes Philadelphia was chosen for the 1936 Democratic National Convention as a strategic move for votes and fundraising. It predicts strong profits from the convention and Jackson Day dinner, aiming to reduce debt and launch the campaign, while acknowledging the gamble for both party and city.
James A. Farley warns the Democratic Party that the forthcoming national campaign will be acrimonious and dirty, signaling a harsh political contest ahead for party organizers and supporters.
The piece critiques Mr. Farley and other parties for political propaganda and mudslinging. It notes voters see no party holds righteousness and politics descend into vicious rhetoric. It mentions women entering politics briefly stabilizing discourse before a renewed backslide.
A taxpayer argues that school safety patrols should not replace police presence. He cites a Chicago PTA meeting stance and a January issue urging patrols stay within school grounds. He urges local authorities to limit patrols to the school and focus on teaching safe street crossing.
Bruce Catton warns that Uncle Sam’s commerce secretary touts rising wealth but questions what to do with it. He lists risks from urban overbuilding to land speculation and foreign loans, urging careful choices to avoid repeating past prosperity mistakes. He ends by asking if history will repeat itself.
Washington observers note Mr Farley faces criticism for soliciting $50 tickets for a Jackson Day dinner where Roosevelt spoke. The piece argues the main issue is Farley owed $41,141.99 to a telephone company since 1932, a debt tied to his committee's travel and calls, with potential impact on public utilities policy.
A local furniture maker showcased a bed fitted with a typewriter as a novel room feature. The display drew attention for blending traditional furniture with writing tools to spark creative use of space.
In the description of an air raid scene, the cross that marks the spot appears to be a real cross. The depiction highlights the stark realism of battlefield signage amid destruction and casualties.
A Californian was thrown into the air by a car and landed on its roof, highlighting a trend of increasingly careless driving.
The puzzling situation of a deceased Canadian still showing breath has drawn comparisons to legal standards set by the NRA. Analysts note that the strange case highlights questions about medical definitions and precedent in modern law.
Around this period Jim Farley famed for postal surplus enjoys a buoyant mood over his domestic Christmas accounts.
The article notes that while 1936 offers a break for girls, pedestrians face ongoing challenges. It contrasts personal calendars with public safety concerns and hints at seasonal issues affecting walkers.
A New York diary notes cultural figures and anecdotes from a stretch on West 67th Street. References include Warfield, Hoag, Farrar, Brown, Drake, Kaufman, Drayton, Vallee, Kahn, and La Guardia. The block houses studios, a blacksmith shop, a lumber yard office, and the Hotel des Artistes amid a writers and artists milieu.
Government figures from Postmaster General Farley show a $5 million net surplus for the year if subsidies to ocean carriers are ignored. Including subsidies, the department spent about $70 million, complicating the judgment of its profitability as a government service.
A man in North Carolina grew nervous while being shaved prompting police to suspect a kidnapping. The unnamed individual then mentioned a group of 61 sanctioners amid the incident adding confusion to the claim.
Eastern subject offered an alibi claiming the act was as far as he had gotten in Houdini's escape. The incident involved a staged kidnapping and subsequent self binding before fleeing the scene.
The public is doubted to care about a revival of the Louis Baer act even if the comeback includes a formation called The New Baer.
The professional division at the Wisconsin bars show featured contestants with no politicians or golfers among the entrants, surprising attendees and prompting questions about qualifications.
The report notes France and Britain pursue peace by demanding rights over Ethiopia's lands, signaling a resolve to secure settlement even if it costs vast territory. The stance highlights international pressure shaping Ethiopian affairs amid rival interests.
A 150 pound cheese recently arrived in Washington has been eaten, a light anecdote suggesting it could dissuade some ambitious congressmen from pursuing seats.
Society women raise potatoes to defy the federal potato act while some youngsters consider taking part if a federal wild oat act existed. The playful riff hints at resistance and youth involvement in legislative themes.
The actor James Cagney reportedly exits the film payroll unless allowed to pick his own stories. He may favor a change of pace with the lead in He Who Gets Slapped as a new project option.
A new film titled The Man in the Black Hat premieres while New York reports hints of an 1986 revival themed around The Man in the Brown Derby. Experts note cross franchise nostalgia and potential crowd interest.
Charles Dana Gibson stays away from New York winters, sometimes arriving mid winter. He keeps a summer home near Dark Harbor Maine called Indian Landing on Seven Hundred Acres. For seasons he has painted coastal people and scenes along the rocky shore.
A group of Grade A artists led by Flagg Brown and Patterson judged a New York beauty eyes contest featuring show girls from current hits. The event unfolded in a large Broadway drug store with judges perched on a high platform, while a wag in the crowd heckled from below.
Margaret Horan hires a car by the day to travel between studios. Each morning she leaves home with a suitcase of costumes and, with blinds down, makes quick changes from sportswear to evening gown enroute.
May Wilson Preston and Mrs Arthur William Brown sailed to Florida by boat and were caught in a coastal storm. During the first night Mrs Preston asked what she would eat for breakfast while Brown shivered and lamented their return tickets.
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