Thought for Tuesday January 28 1936
A devotional line quotes Job on knowing the balance of the clouds and praises nature as the image of God with perfections and defects, reflecting on creation as a reflection of divine knowledge and wisdom.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1936
Page
4
Fear Complex Balks In War On Peace
A British naval officer denounces wartime leadership and fear driven restraint. He argues strategic overcaution at Dardanelles and Jutland cost years of war and urges overcoming trepidation to advance world disarmament efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Dardanelles
Jutland
Jellicoe
Germany
Roger
Letter 10 Yards Catches Sultan’s Palace Gaffe
A 10 yard long note found in Biamboul palace mocks a youngster who believed Santa Claus inhabited the royal residence and plays on the idea of a seasonal joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biamboul
Santa
Bonus Pledge Saves Jail Sentence in Bond Action
Report on Bill Brown who avoided jail due to a bonus bill passage surrounding a $310 delinquency on a support order. The nontransferable non negotiable Roosevelt bonds become cashable after June 15, with potential changes in attitude toward bonus conversion. Also discusses slot machines, legality, and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Brown
Philadelphia
Bill
Brown
Roosevelt
Sam
Local Masonic Lodge honors Burns birthday in praise of the poet
The Burns anniversary celebrated by the local Masonic lodge drew an appreciative crowd despite bad weather. R K Stewart narrated as Burns admirer, praising the Scottish poet for his folksy appeal and simple, enduring themes that resonate with everyday life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Lowell
Robert Burns
R. K. Stewart
Is Law Bum Coin on Slot Machine
A scattered report tracks slot machine activity across locations including Whiteville Augusta and New York. It notes frequent openings near court terms and scarce machines at times with authorities unsure on arrests. A World War captain in Augusta allegedly uses a hammer to crack pots and share proceeds for charity amid lax local laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Bum
Whiteville
South Pole
Augusta
Sheriff's Office
New York
Why Mourn There’s Work to Be Done
Henry Ford argues in a magazine piece that America must stop dwelling on troubles and focus on work. He says production is high but under distributed, and urges leveraging the nation’s resources, markets, and leadership to keep busy and prosper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
American Magazine
Ford
Utopia
America
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Alumni duty in UNC governance urged by Kirkman
In a January 28 1936 letter Editor O Arthur Kirkman argues UNC policy and athletics disputes affect all North Carolinians not just alumni. He urges alumni to separate issues scrutinize each on its merits and defend the university as the state educational keystone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Enterprise
University of North Carolina
North Carolina
Carolina
Arthur Kirkman
California Governor Plans 70th Birthday Wedding
A 70 year old California governor announces plans to marry, drawing attention to age and personal life while political circles weigh implications for the state and party. Florida satire links the idea to centenarian Barkis as a contrasting note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Florida
Barkis
Public mood turns on shelved Senate munitions fund
The town voices disappointment as the $125,000 Senate munitions appropriation is halted for now. A noted public figure recalls a controversial first appearance involving a ventriloquist act, prompting debate over past entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Morgan
Dentistry Dismissed: Prewar Magazines and Questions Banned
A harsh quip mocks dentists who hindered progress by clinging to outdated practices and posing questions during procedures. The speaker condemns the era when dentistry was paralyzed by obsolete ways and calls for decisive modern methods.
Smith Speech Signals Democratic Doubt on Roosevelt
Washington observers report that Smith’s Saturday night speech voiced broad rank and file Democratic concern over Roosevelt’s 1932 promises. The speech frames endorsement of the Roosevelt record as hypocritical and unpatriotic, signaling a potential shift if the administration fails to deliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Washington
Jan
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Nomination Question Sparks Democratic Split Talk
Mr. Smith signals a movement within the Democratic Party to secure a sizeable minority of delegates at the convention. The aim is to voice a strong no to Roosevelt while acknowledging he cannot be blocked, seeking to offer an alternative vote against his record and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Farley
Anti Roosevelts Split Deepens Democratic Rift
The piece argues an anti Roosevelt tide could yield about 200 delegates, with Louisiana and Georgia already showing anti Roosevelt slates. Maryland and Virginia likely won’t back Roosevelt, and New York's Mr Smith will be a delegate amid broad dissent from all New England states. The split mirrors the Bryan era and widens after Smith's speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Georgia
Maryland
Virginia
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Smith
New York
New England
Democratic Party
Bryan
Attacks on Smith Highlight Effort to Undermine Speech
The piece notes varied preemptive moves to discredit Smith, including White House invitations and the Schnellenbach speech, with covert actions by White House aligned journalists. It suggests claims that Smith is embittered and driven by personal motives, tying his indictment to property versus human rights debates.
Smith Speech Roasts Roosevelt and Democratic Policy
The piece argues Roosevelt’s critics will exploit references to the Hoover era and claim the Roosevelt administration is socialist in influence. It contends Smith’s charge that Roosevelt repudiated promises weakens his campaign and boosts opposition. It notes Senator Robinson will deliver the official reply, with views that he is influenced by publicity staff and lacks New Deal credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Smith
Hoover
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Robinson
National Committee
New York Society Orbit Shifts Toward Marion Braggiotti
New York society scene crowns Marion Braggiotti of the Fray and Braggiotti piano duo as the latest flash in leadership. He headlines at the Casino with a crowd rivaling Sid Solomon era tastemakers. Braggiotti, from a distinguished Italian American family, blends European training with Eddie Duchin style improvisation while directing from the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marion Braggiotti
Fray and Braggiottti
Tony Biddle
Sid Solomon
Braggiotti
Heidelberg
Sorbonne
Fray
Eddie Duchin
Duchin
Leo Reisman
Bragglottis
Excess Gold Reserve Debate Sparks Federal Bank Tension
Analysts warn that flight of foreign funds could threaten U S financial stability if conditions abroad improve. Proposals range from locking part of reserves to using devaluation profits, while officials await a decisive policy on excess federal reserve holdings amid capital exodus fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
Save Our Soil A Warns On Erosion Losses
The administration seeks an AAA substitute while soil conservation gains focus. H. H. Bennett of the U S soil erosion service warns that 100 million acres of cultivated land have been destroyed by man made erosion, equating to about 625000 farms of 160 acres. He adds 350 million cultivated acres. 126 million have lost soil, with another 100 million eroding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
United States
H. H. Bennett
United States Soil Erosion Service
Ohio
Illinois
Maryland
North Carolina
Bennett
Washington
Senator Robinson Faces Widely Held Criticism Amid Reelection Bid
The administration floor leader in the Senate is expected to agree with Mr. Smith on all points apart from his run for reelection this year. Critics claim Robinson would support much of Smith's positions if not constrained by his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mr. Smith
Robinson
Alice Roosevelt Longworth in Cincinnati Garden Memory
A narrator recalls meeting Alice Roosevelt Longworth at the Longworth home in Cincinnati soon after her marriage. She was visiting and smoking a cigarette, nicknamed Lady Alice by the press, an event the author recalls with vivid blushes and nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Longworth
Cincinnati
Lady Alice
Savannah note on dialect you all and hoilty toily nothings
A Savannah columnist recalls regional speech comparing New York hoilty toily with southern you all and notes Longfellow used you all in prose. The piece contrasts dialect forms and regional identifiers in a light, observant tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
New York
Longfellow
Perfume Trends Reach Notable Figures in History
William Gaxton faces potential stage withdrawal due to a successful perfume venture aimed at men with a light departure scent resembling barber shop notes. J. P. Morgan and J. Ham Lewis are cited as fragrance fans. Flo Ziegfeld reportedly used expensive scents in his office. King George admired a honeysuckle fragrance once favored by Queen Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gaxton
Gaxton
J. P. Morgan
J. Ham Lewis
Flo Ziegfeld
King George
Queen Victoria
Houston social figure houses famed perfume collection
Mrs Mike Hogg of Houston owns a vast perfume collection said to be among America's most complete. The set was gathered by an expert in France over many months to fill a typical shop. Clara Bell Walsh is noted for a large private New York collection. Peggy Joyce reportedly spends more on perfume than any other woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ths
John
Margaret Case Harriman
Mike Hogg
Houston
America
France
Clara Bell Walsh
New York
Peggy Joyce
Boots and Saddle Longing Echo in Radio Crooner Verse
A radio crooner pleads for boots and saddle to return him to the range as Henry Sell muses by the fire about obtaining a pair of boots. The exchange hints at a rustic, western mood with a touch of whimsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sell
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