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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
4
A reflective note centers on drawing near to God and trusting in Him. The speaker cites Psalm 73 28 and expresses devotion while allegorically referencing Macduff. The passage frames faith as a guiding, protective force in uncertain paths.
The article discusses President may use vast funds for larger ships, with Congress delegating armament discretion. It notes uncertainty over whether ships will be built, concerns about naval power standings with Britain and Japan, and questions if delays reflect calmer investment judgments or retreat from a naval arms race.
The region wide probe examines irregularities in multiple counties including Sampson, John, and Mecklenburg im after primary elections. Recounts proceed as officials press for a thorough inquiry, while former Governor Ehlinghaus and his son anticipate a Raleigh law practice partnership amid reflections on Pasquotank history.
The piece argues for stronger election safeguards to prevent fraud and bias in ballot access and polling place control. It also notes railroads and cities funding grade crossing eliminations, with railroads seeking state participation and cost protections amid highway expansion pressures. The discussion references Greensboro and New Deal policies shaping infrastructure funding.
Eastern counties with legal whiskey shops cut property tax rates to balance budgets. Wake County lowered its rate by ten cents per hundred dollars of property for 1938, while Guilford kept 75 cents by using $50,000 in economies. The piece argues whiskey profits influence tax relief and shore up support for maintaining legalized whiskey in wet eastern counties.
Gastonia Gazette quotes editor lamenting about 11 million Americans dependent on government aid. He argues for a fresh declaration of independence and a shift away from dole. The piece condemns widespread dissatisfaction and the lack of decisive leadership to lift the nation from despondency.
New York debates strike of the constitutional half cost rule for grade crossing elimination. Governor Lehman opposes the move while railroad supporters press the stance. North Carolina statutes and some city ordinances upheld railroad cooperation to cut crossing hazards in various cases.
The life of Harold Bell Wright is traced from early hardship and his mother’s death to work in a house of prostitution, then painting, preaching in Missouri, and a near-fatal mountain accident. Under a tent he wrote and produced world famous novels, overcoming illness and setbacks to become a widely read twentieth century author.
Prof. Lennox Gray of Teachers College New York discusses how fantasy and reality intertwine, portraying New York as a compelling backdrop for imaginative narratives and plausible scenarios.
Tommy Dorsey argues swing music stems from deep blues roots and instinctive play. He highlights pivotal figures like Sidney Bechet Louis Armstrong and Bix Beiderbecke and defends rhythm as essential while praising melodic improvisation and inspiration driving lasting swing mastery.
High Point Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No 62 to install officers Tuesday night in the lodge hall led by Kester Burrow as noble grand T H Bates as vice grand J R Young as recording secretary W J Brown as financial secretary and George R Henderson as treasurer Police place red tags on cars without city license tags The Pointers beat the Raleigh Capitals 6 to 2 in Raleigh yesterday.
Charles B. Driscoll reports on a case where an innocent housewife jailed for carrying a pistol sparked criticism of New York gun laws. The piece argues laws deter criminals, cites a taxi driver’s wrongful punishment, and notes possible policy changes while profiling Katharine Cornell’s father, Dr. Peter Cornell, a physician and theater figure.
Governor McLean cautions of a coming downturn as Republicans confer with Herbert Hoover. A Florida seizure nets 60 sacks of liquor. Raleigh reports a charter fee of 44,272.96 dollars from Cannon Interests. Kannapolis completes a nine mill consolidation.
The Enterprise defends Col Theodore Roosevelt while noting some harsh wartime remarks. It lauds the Roosevelt family for service. Theodore Jr and Archie are cited for bravery and decorated with the French war cross, Quentin later killed in action, and it rebukes uncalled for personal attacks.
A stitched quote section notes President Frank Kingdon of Newark University saying democracy provides security or it will fail under bread and butter demands. It also cites Bishop Francia J. McConnell of the Methodist Episcopal Church urging the difficulty of preaching to rich men and their tendency to rationalize.
Katharine Cornell born in Germany with traveling parents becomes wealthy. Guthrie McClintic thrives on Broadway. A columnist rejects memorial fund for Buddy the Seeing Eye founder, cites plans to discuss a fund with Seeing Eye associates. Friendship with Henry Ware Allen inspires through adversity. Also notes New York bookies wiring bets and Fred C. Kelly collecting autographs. Senator Borah offers isolationist optimism.
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