From Judges 3 21 and Fane on self-murder
A biblical verse describes A Thought and Fhad drawing a dagger and stabbing themselves. Fane condemns self murder as a infernal crime despised by all the gods.
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Fane
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1937
Page
4
Earhart Flight Scrutiny and Public Disquiet Over Stunt Flying
The paper questions Amelia Earhart and navigator Frederick Noonan’s Pacific voyage dubbed a world tour in an $80,000 flying laboratory. It notes widespread government search costs near Howland Island and urges caution against publicity stunts while expressing concern for the aviators' safety.
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Amelia Earhart
Howland Island
South Seas
Frederick Noonan
Earhart
Noonan
Pacific
Officials fear hazard as onlookers crowd rail work
Contractors clearing a new grade for railroad tracks appeal to police after spectators crowd the site twice in one day. Despite fascination with moving dirt, officials warn that crowding risks death and strict measures may be needed to prevent tragedy.
Roosevelt Aims to Steady Ground of American Democracy
President Roosevelt spoke impromptu at Mount Vernon New York church festival to defend democratic institutions and contrast them with dictatorships. He urged the newer generation to hold to the country’s fundamentals and poise as the nation keeps its feet on solid ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Grounded Hope Amid Debt and Taxation
The piece notes fluctuations in national structure and President Roosevelt’s assurances that the country remains on solid ground, though fears rise about debt and taxation threatening stability. It emphasizes fate and opportunity while questioning whether the ground may give way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Lady Eleanor on letting the world stew in its own juice
Lady Eleanor warns that allowing global trouble to fester in silence is a dangerous stance. She asserts individuals and nations must engage rather than shrug off looming crises. Her remark underscores a call for proactive responsibility beyond isolation.
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Eleanor
Pictorial reporting touches new high
John Lindsay’s photograph Working on the Levee wins first prize as the best news photo of the past year. The National Headliners Club notes this was a year of exceptional photography with the Hindenburg crash mentioned but ruled out as staged. The Lindsay shot is hailed as a classic of American pictorial reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lindsay
National Headliners Club
Hindenburg
Lindsay
A Good Fourth Marks Safer Fireworks Era
The editorial praises a safer Fourth of July with only two fireworks deaths, noting nationwide warnings reduced tragedy. It warns that automobile accidents drownings and other causes lifted the holiday toll toward 500, urging eternal vigilance on all fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
James Keeley
Keeley
Critics Laud and Question Raleigh Prison Reform
The Raleigh prison administration faces scrutiny as a reform program tests the system. Critics praise some changes while arguing dissatisfaction stems from political motives, despite support from the governor and state leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Hoey
State Prison
Rendezvous of Death on Narrow Bridges Warned By Greensboro Enterprise
The Greensboro Enterprise and High Point newspaper columns decry deadly gaps on the Greensboro Burlington highway. They cite frequent fatal crashes at narrow bridges and demand state highway department action to remove “death traps” and improve safety along curves and bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Burlington
High Point Enterprise
Tracdy
Enterprise
M. T. Hof
State Highway Commission
Winsteon-Salem
High Point
Greensboro-Summerfield Road
Private detectives
Bruce Catton argues detective magazines alert private readers to wanted criminals, highlighting a gap in police work. He notes the arrest of Robert Irwin shows readers' memory aids justice and urges intercity police cooperation to recognize faces without centralized national administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Catton
Detective Story
Robert Irwin
Martyr to Politics William McAndrew Chicago schools chief
The death of William McAndrew, former Chicago schools superintendent, is linked to a notorious chapter in Chicago politics. Mayor William Hale Thompson accused him of being a British stooge after a campaign clash over the so called British menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McAndrew
Chicago
McAndrew
William Hale Thompson
Thompson
George
Footwear Expert Loses Shoes at Convention
A Los Angeles footprint expert reports his shoes were stolen during a convention, leaving him alert and on his toes. The incident highlights security concerns at the event and the expert’s quick reaction to the loss.
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Los Angeles
Ink for every pen tests post office competition
A firm promising a filling of ink for every pen sold raises questions about potential competition with the post office. The note explores how such a policy could impact mail services and related government functions.
Spinach Raisers Suffer Setback After Circus Elephant Death
A Detroit circus tragedy linked to an elephant’s death raises concerns about spinach contamination from suspected sources. Investigators probe possible plant-born toxins as growers assess losses and safety protocols amid public alarm.
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Eand
Detroit
France’s mass paintings tied to Blum’s year-long premier tenure
The article attributes France’s mass paintings to Blum’s continued premiership lasting a full year. It notes this political success as a driving factor behind widespread public art efforts and reflects on the broader cultural impact of his leadership.
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France
Blum
Science spending and a steno’s reports
A Yale professor notes spending on chewing gums for science. The piece questions how science aids a stenographer with 5 PM reports. It jokes about bridge philosophy and a police chief doubting identity and fingerprints. It mentions bean-ball pitchers and Grandma’s duster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Hail in July Rattles Farm as Storms Sweep Cabin
A July hailstorm pounds the farm scene with blue-black sky and gusts striking the pine and oak while a weary farmer and wife observe the damage. The narrative centers on a plow in furrow and a weary team as a sudden bright boom lights the cabin. The passage ends naming Charles Eb McCandless.
Behind the Scenes at Washington's Labor Split
The article outlines the rise of the C I O as a rival to the A F L and its transition from a coordinating committee to a national central labor organization. It notes ongoing disputes, chartering of local and industrial unions, the unofficial 3,000,000 member claim, and the lack of a formal constitution or convention schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Organization of Labor Unions
A. F. of L
Co. I. O
Cc. I. O
U. F of L
National Labor Federation
John Lewis
Sidney Hillman
IL. O
Industrial Union Councils
Cys. O
United Textile Workers
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Steel
Textile Workers
Inland Steel
SWOC
TWOC
Federation of Labor
Congress must line up or patriots face unruly youth
If Congress fails to act promptly, patriots fear a generation of incorrigible youths who refuse to grow up and assume the presidency, signaling a political rite of passage in a dramatic warning.
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Congress
Youth and the old order in a restless era
In New York on July 6 a columnist argues youth rebellion is a recurrent phase and contrasts sensational critiques with quiet workers. He highlights a student couple and other boys who balance work, tuition, and modest family life, suggesting they form the future democratic backbone.
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New York
Jersey Hills
Elsa Maxwell Brings Charm to Paris Ri vera Crowds
The social impresario Elsa Maxwell captivates Paris and Riviera society with lively masquerade pranks and playful games. Her act transforms grownups into children, as expatriates react with amused enthusiasm to her whimsical welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Maxwell
Paris
Riviera
New York
Hollywood pay stifles genius say psychologist
A psychologist argues that Hollywood stars, raised to high salaries, lose drive once wealth and fame arrive. He notes acting needs challenge and artists may grow soft and bored, citing Robert B. Sherwood who left a high paid job believing pay can lessen ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Berlin
Hollywood
Robert B. Sherwood
England
Hairdresser Praises Celebrity Coiffeurs in Fashion Note
A hairdresser with no local clients declares the most attractive hairstyles come from Kay Frances Miriam Hopkins Ina Claire Genevieve Tobin Mary Boland Mrs. Walter Chrysler Mrs. William H. Hays and Mrs. Anna Roosevelt Boettiger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Frances
Miriam Hopkins
Ina Claire
Genevieve Tobin
Mary Boland
Walter Chrysler
William H. Hays
Anna Roosevelt Boettiger
Yates elected North Carolina DeMolay mas ter councillor
Beverly J. Yates of High Point was elected master councillor at the North Carolina DeMolay conclave. He has served three times as senior councillor of the local chapter. The city council voted a 5000 dollar appropriation to equip and maintain the Tri City airport at Friendship. Local notes include Julia Marsh attending a house party at Lake Waccamaw and others returning from parties in Wilkes County Winston Salem Rocky Mount and Florence South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly J. Yates
High Point
North Carolina
Yates
Tri-City
Friendship
Camaw
Frank
Alvin Parker
Chase Idol, Jr
Wilkes County
Eleanor Idol
Louise Salsbury
Winston- Salem
Margaret Seiwers
J. H. Neuschafer
Rocky Mount
Washington
Florence
As taire shapes film image while Patsy Kelly defies looks
The era’s male star image shifts as Fred Astaire redefines screen presence with a harried look yet strong box office appeal. Patsy Kelly proves personal charm outshines looks in drawing audiences and securing success.
Bustanoby to Open New Bustanoby’s This Fall
Jacques Bustanoby once known as Sherman Billingsly and Jack Kriendler plus John Perona plans another Bustanoby’s restaurant this fall. He ruled the Castle Walk era when Diamond Jim entered the Domino Room with a Dolly sister on each arm, the era now called the good old days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques Bustanoby
Sherman Billingsly
Jack Kriendler
John Perona
Bustanoby
Diamond Jim
Dolly Sister
Taft Prefers Court Over White House on Birthday
William Howard Taft, nearing 70, says he would rather remain chief justice than return to the White House. At Owen Sound Ontario, the city’s largest industrial parade in history occurred during old home week with Fred and Albert Tate of High Point serving as judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
White House
Owen Sound
Ont
Fred and
Albert Tate
High Point
Noted visitors from several cities arrive for events
Twenty years ago expected tomorrow by Mr and Mrs Frank J Sizemore are Mrs Sizer and mother Mrs D G Craven of Winston Salem Mrs M C Horton and son of Raleigh and Henry Jenkins of Hannibal Mo Misses Louise and Margaret Sloan of Statesville are visiting Mrs Ed Kearns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Sizemore
Sizer
D., G. Craven
Winston-Salem
M. C. Horton and Son
Raleigh
Henry Jenkins
Hannibal
Louise
Margaret Sloan
Statesville
Ed Kearns
Civil War Breaks Out in China
Fourth of July reports note quiet among American troops in France as the conflict unfolds. U S expert officials press to prevent German food shipments from entering the country.
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China
France
U.S
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N. C
BE. Katz
Agency General Office
New York City
Mussolini
Spain
Hitler
Tom L. Girdler
Jack
Charles Eb, McCandless
Rodney Dutcher
Enterprise Washington Correspondent
NEA Service, Inc
Diogenes
Oldtimer
WSSIA
Appin
McAntyre
Julia Marsh
Lake Wac
George Clark
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