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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1938

Page

4

Deuteronomy Verse Warns Against Theft Among Israelites

A biblical verse from Deuteronomy 24 7 condemns theft among the children of Israel and asserts the thief should face death to purge evil from the community.

Southern Furniture Market Opens Amid Optimism for Demand

The Southern Furniture Market opens with cautious optimism as new home building and wholesale demand hint at a healthy year ahead. Analysts expect immediate deliveries to dominate purchases while federal home-building aid may boost construction and employment in 1938.

Senator Gold files for renomination in state race

State Senator Thomas J. Gold Sr. announces his candidacy for renomination, promising continuity and experience in Raleigh. The piece notes regional differences in attitudes toward incumbency and leadership, highlighting Guilford County and eastern and rural western counties.

Thomas J. Gold Gold Guilford Piedmont Jen

Debt and Spending Promises Shape New Congress

A North Carolina perspective warns that federal revenue measures may push Congress toward a sales tax to fund operations. It notes historical shifts to sales taxes and argues spending reform is needed as profits and growth wane. The piece also discusses potential outcomes if China and Japan escalate diplomacy and war, affecting regional markets.

Ways and Means Congress Doughton North Carolina China Japan

President to outline reform aims at White House conference

The article predicts a Wednesday White House conference where the President will push for specific reform of the economic system while Congress grows more conservative. It notes his ideas are hazy and stresses he must be precise to win support and unite his congressional following.

White House Congress State of the Union

Casey Stengel's Long Ride From Clown to Beantown Boss

Casey Stengel endured traded moves and public laughter before landing a managerial contract with the Boston Bees. The 1936 feature notes his ups and downs, late career vigor, and renewed faith in himself as he returns to Brooklyn and finally to Boston.

Casey Stengel Casey Dodgers Babe Ruth Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants Boston Braves Braves Mall Carey Stengel Yankee Stadium Boston Brooklyn Boston Bees Egg McNaught Syndicate, Inc

The Pacification of the Far East

A historical view suggests Japan aims to be Asia's pacifier. It touts successful pacification of many Chinese and notes the remaining vast population. It recalls a saying about the Chinese marching and never passing a gros point, highlighting the scale of challenge.

Japan Asia Gnc

Observation on political figures and reformers voiced by contemporaries

A quotation contrasts a Communist standing on a soap box with a Fascist hiding in a cellar. Samuel Dickstein of New York is named as a U S congressman. Charl wood Dunkley of London critiques prison reform and the deterrent effect of crooning in prison.

Samuel Dickstein U. S New York Charlwood Dunkley Londony England

Orioles Manager Comments On New Dead Ball

Jack Ogden, Baltimore Orioles general manager, comments on the National League plan to use a new dead ball. He predicts the changed ball will affect play and potentially boost defense across games.

Jack Ogden Menager Baltimore Orioles

Armstrong on Money in Boxing: A Featherweight Champion’s View

Henry Armstrong, the featherweight champion, argues money drives boxing and frames the sport’s purpose. He states there’s nothing else worth fighting for beyond earnings and titles.

Henry Armstrong

U S Interest in International Law and Order

Dr Charles G Fenwick of New York emphasizes that the United States retains a vital natural interest in upholding international law and order.

United States Charles G. Fenwick New York

Notable Personalities and Arts News in New York Day by Day

An array of cultural notes from New York Day by Day features Billy De Beck and others sending oranges and citrus to tastemakers, J P McEvoy inscribing his book Father Meets Son, and James Whitcomb Riley cited. It notes radio figures Ted Husing Graham McNamee Rudy Vallee and others contemplating retirements as well as portraits of John Murgatroyd and Meredith Nicholson.

NEW Tok Billy de Beck Ryley Coopers Griffith Karl Carroll James Woods Paul Whiteman Eddie Peabody J. P. McEvoy Chester Marsh James Whitcomb Riley Atitches Theodore Dreiser Lorraine Manville Holland Mr. Dresselhaye Lucius Beebe Beth Leary Jas. Farley Ted Husing Heigh Ho Graham McNamee Rudy Vallee Trivel

Exemption Board Advances 122 Registrations in High Point

Twenty years ago local news reports progress by the exemption board classifying High Point township registrants. After a four hour session, the board passed on the merits of 122 cases. A merchants association banquet is planned January 24 with J Norman Willis of Greensboro to speak on the credit system.

High Point Township Merchants’ Association Confederate Veterans’ Hall Gilbert Clark J. Norman Willis Greensboro A. B. Huff Thomasville F. J. Sizemore Washington City George T. Penny Florida Ogleo Ogburs Winston-Salem Stephen Clark Parkway Uriefs Garfield High Point Ruseslens

Roosevelt Seeks Keynote Role in Roosevelt and Big Business Talks

Washington report notes Roosevelt dominant in talks with Alfred P. Sloan Ernest Weir M. W. Clement Lewis Brown Colby M Chester and Donald Richberg. He asserts he can out demagogue critics and asks if government and business should stop trading barbs. The article contrasts pro and anti monopoly stances amid mood and recovery hopes.

Washington Roosevelt F. D Alfred P. Sloan General Motors Ernest Weir National Steel Corporation M. W. Clement Pennsylvania Railroad Lewis Brown Johns-Manville Corporation Colby M. Chester General Foods Donald Richberg

Chorus Man in Decline Reflects Theatrical Era

The article notes chorus men are nearly extinct as agencies reduce staff due to few calls. It recalls peak times with 6,000 chorus members and cites Oscar Bhaw and Jack Whiting as prominent examples. Chorus men are described as meticulous dressers with bleak lives, modest wages from 35 to 50 dollars weekly for about six months, living in shabby rooming houses or automats.

Oscar Bhaw Jack Whiting

Chorus Man’s Tiring Role Amid Triumphal Miller Days

The photographer recalls acting under a harsh supervisor during Marilyn Miller’s peak era, describing the chorus man as an exacting Simon Legree figure in a demanding, triumph-filled period.

Ziegfeld Marilyn Miller Eld Simon Legree

Violinist Wade Smith To Play Here With Stradivarius

Catherine Wade Smith, a brilliant American violinist with one of the few authentic Stradivarius violins in the country, will give a concert here Thursday night. The instrument bears the date 1755 and is valued up to fifty thousand dollars in some cases. The city budget for 1927 28 has been adopted with a large increase for schools from 69 000 in 1926 27 to 100 000 requested for the present year. News briefs note Coolidge’s Cuba trip and firebugs in Washington. High Point party at Paradise Point reports 45 fox hounds 10 foxes four deer injured and many birds and ducks observed.

Catherine Wade- Smith Miss Wade- Smith High Point Paradise Point L. Davis

British Owner Forecasts Energy Shift Ahead of Elections

A British owner predicts a surge in fuel supply as elections approach. The note mentions conga elections and an inexhaustible fuel supply, signaling a party or movement amid political rhetoric.

Ev. & Soon

Buffalo Scientist Pitches Castor Oil Facial Creams

A University of Buffalo researcher markets face creams derived from castor oil for general use. The aim is safer cosmetic options to ease parental concerns about children ingesting unsuitable products.

University of Buffalo

Chicago University scientist predicts wage work for married women

A Chicago University figure forecasts half of the nation’s married women will be employed by 1962 amid concerns about rising unemployment, prompting questions about the labor market and economic policy.

Chicago University

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