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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1940
Page
4
The article notes Roosevelt may seek home rest and personal time at Hyde Park’s Roosevelt Library. While he appears unlikely to run, his name remains a strong possibility on the list of likely candidates. A separate note mentions a Russian over-ice raid feared by Finland as Gulf of Finland waters freeze creating a tense border scenario.
The piece discusses Dr. Frank P. Graham's political stance amid debates on US aid to Finland and Russia's influence. It notes his alignment with democratic faith and the hints about President Roosevelt's possible stance on a third term, inferred from John L. Lewis's remarks and private conversations.
The piece argues that the 1911 trade treaty cancellation between the United States and Japan reveals how commerce shapes war and peace. It warns that stable peace requires fair domestic economies and balanced trade, noting Japan seeks US markets for goods and critical war materials, while dictators feed on economic distress.
Two years after Huey Long’s assassination the Long organization clings tighter yet. Yet recent elections hint at eroding control with Earl Long facing a February runoff and a legislature shown to reject many Long policies, signaling a possible collapse of the Kingfish’s grip.
Dale Carnegie profiles Brooks Brothers in New York as 121 years old with many longtime employees. The firm uses a straight salary to avoid sales pressure and offers pensions for elderly or ill staff, while valuing tradition, patient courteous service, and customer loyalty across generations. Carnegie notes customers appreciate elder staff for judgment and taste. The note promotes a Scrap Book idea and announces Carnegie's February 1 lecture in High Point.
A mellow collection notes Vernon Pope's rise from bus boy in Des Moines to editor at Look. Morals urge doing well. News Guild memorial for Heywood Broun set for Feb. 12 at Manhattan Center with Herbert Swope and others speaking. Morris Ernst to take a civil liberties case pro bono amid anecdotes about Miami and public figures.
Bruce Catton in Washington reports the Civil Aeronautics Authority will decide whether American Export Airlines may operate a Rome route, potentially ending Pan American's trans Atlantic monopoly. Pan American seeks six weekly flights and $6 million in new planes, while American Export plans three new four motor aircraft enabling non stop Europe service. Hearings concluded. final CAA action pending.
The column reflects rumors about John Jacob Astor and his editor pals while noting Sun Valley Florida absence and unfounded gossip. It mentions James J. Walker testimonial lunch at the Astor, Ambassador Kennedy's illness, Sonja Henie earnings, Fritz Kreisler citizenship tale, Broadway closings, Matty Malneck, New York Heartbeat, a Broadway play World Premiere, Catholic responses, and a tax total of 177600 dollars.
Quote heavy brief spans include Taft warning war could threaten democracy more than German dictatorship. Mentions women in France and Eve Curie, Frank R. Stayer comments on actors, La Follette on resources, and a San Francisco wedding service offering all wedding needs for 75 dollars with a humorous note on the groom’s duty after the ceremony.
Column notes Browder conviction praised but questions four year sentence. Reports from Lt Comdr D Smith show 587 college trained enlistment responses and 144 from NY Times coverage. Mentions Toscanini, Hitler links, and the garbled origin of the Wasp corset name. Arthur Budd gravely ill at Bellevue Hospital.
A reader-friendly excerpt notes a lyric line “Someone to bless me when I sneeze” and praises the listening experience. The piece mocks “crack patriots” and reports forthcoming federal action, including revocation of mail rights and bans on soliciting funds. It cites G Man Hoover and John Spivak noting a book Secret Armies as background.
Statesville Daily argues Congress fears action despite public sympathy for Finland. The paper questions whether Congress would approve or abandon the proposed loan while Josef and Adolf are mentioned as potential outcomes. It frames public sentiment as heavily pro Finland yet uncertain about final steps.
The piece notes possible Bermuda removal from trans Atlantic itineraries if Britain meddles with U S mail. It questions Prime Minister Chamberlain’s knowledge of penalties for tampering with mail and hints at a penitentiary offense for opening someone else’s mail.
The passage recalls Hedy LaMarr among sophisticated crowds and Norma Shearer’s onstage antics. It notes Congress cutting the WPA theatre, calls charity for theatre workers a waste, and contrasts Finland relief as the theatre’s urgent summon. Snub Mosley at Queens Terrace is praised for eleven suits in a night.
Local reports note school bond election books closed with 2223 citizens registered. The High Point Township Sunday School Institute opens at Central Friends Church today. City council votes to extend East Russell Street immediately. In travel news Mr and Mrs J P Crowder depart for Blackstone Virginia and Elizabeth Hayden plans Florida visit with Cuba trip. Mrs Louisa Fraser of Spartanburg visits Stirewalls. France and Italy near naval accord. Byrd party fears eased with promised aid. India Independence Day celebrations spark concern over nationalist mood.
Local page notes the Teddy Bear Girls singing and dancing troupe appearing at the Orpheum today in The Man of the Hour. It also reports C E Nabors the Southern Railway yard master snatching a child from a moving train last September and the Carnegie Hero Commission not yet naming the child. Dave Stanton leaves for Richmond after a city visit. Mrs H A Millis visits Statesville with relatives. Marguerite Kirkman attended a Greensboro concert January 24. Mr and Mrs Charles Ben return from Charlotte. News Griefs notes a treaty compromise.
The Securities and Exchange Commission faced purchase rules over $12 rubber gloves used with special inks. Congress did not authorize the gloves until this year's appropriation bill provided the amount. SEC officials initially paid out of pocket before funds were allocated.
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