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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1940
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes show Terry Rawley with MBTT A. Cecil holding positions as President See and Treasurer General Mer on a Wednesday dated January 31 1940.
The article surveys tariff policy from Jackson to Hull, critiques the Smoot Hawley act, and warns that tariffs rarely raise real wages while benefiting capital owners. It discusses the U S labor board amid CIO AFL clashes, advocacy for direct subsidies, and Britain's oil strategy toward Germany with caution about Russia.
Dr Louis Bisch outlines six methods to induce a marriage proposal including quitting, dating others, raising marriage for discussion, spotting neurotic traits, changing personality through appearance and behavior, and even proposing oneself. An editor notes Dale Carnegie will speak at High Point Senior High on February 1 sponsored by the A B Club Charity Fund.
City officials call attention to Section 17 of the Building and Zoning Ordinance prohibiting ground signs or commercial advertising that do not relate to the premises or business on the property. Officials note widespread posters detract from the city’s appearance and lessen potential revenues, urging compliance and improved aesthetics.
Senator Norris sees no match for Roosevelt if he runs again while John L. Lewis foresees defeat. Both doubt the strength of organized power and overlook independent voters in pivotal states. The article notes uncertainty over Roosevelt's third term decision.
A church writer defends Mormon chastity citing census figures and Roosevelt to counter claims of plural marriage. He notes Utah’s illegitimate birth rate is lower than national levels and asserts Mormons live by high moral standards.
Walter Winchell On Broadway reports the Teddy Bear Girls were arrested last night at the Orpheum theatre on indecent exposure charges. The city endures a cold wave with temperatures well below freezing. The Southern Furniture Exposition approaches its mid winter close. Miss Mildred Young of Charlotte attends the Wilson Baylor wedding tomorrow evening. Dr. C E McManus attended a Greensboro dental clinic Wednesday night January 29. Mr and Mrs L H Robbins hosted friends on English Street last night.
A reporter arrives in mufti to interview an Administration hero in a hotel suite and frets about appearance while the host greets him in no coat. James Keeley’s strict naming rule is praised as vital, with anecdotes from Washburn and a set of newsroom maxims on accuracy and ethics.
A collage of gossipy vignettes and quips about Hearst journalists mob ties Steinbeck and Grauman's Hollywood rivals Sir John Simon and other public figures. The column preserves playful anecdotes and sharp lines from early press personalities in Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
News brief notes a hitch in the naval conference in London. It also reports the Farmers Bank of Greenville closing its doors and Congressional Candidate A. F. Sams of Winston-Salem planning to set up his headquarters in Greensboro.
Local notes report census taking progressing with expected completion in two weeks. City council holds a special session on the flu situation and allows public gatherings for now.
A collage of remarks from critics and writers. Bugs Baer mocks fashion faux pas while John Anderson questions the heroism of a stage heavyweight. An anonymous critic hints at a sugary revenge review, and a note recalls Hitler’s vow and the Nazi use of masks.
In Washington January 31 a rumored Dies resignation as Dies committee chair is dismissed as a plant. Joe Starnes would take the helm but Dies plans to return soon. A new Berlin ambassador is reportedly desired by FDR to set up a peace move. Sam King notes Hawaii snow and cold weather in his district.
Weather Bureau experts say heavy snow does not guarantee floods next spring. Floods depend on melt rate and ground absorption. Normal thaw allows water to soak in. heavy rain or ice jams can trigger local floods when rivers break up.
A lighthearted note describes a New Yorker who wants to lease land 25 miles from Tampa for honeymooners, hoping a chance to visit with his wife will ease any sting of social limits. The column then shifts to a Czech agriculture Ministry ruling that bees are domestic animals.
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