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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1941
Page
4
A compact reflection on righteousness and peace guiding actions. It emphasizes harmony, prudent conduct, and thoughtful leadership aligning with peaceful outcomes. No specific event, place, or person is identified. the piece reads as a moral aphorism.
The piece argues Hitler’s breach of solemn pledges explains his defeats and warns Turkey’s stance toward Germany reflects cautious, strategic restraint. It cites Refik Saydam’s July 4 speech praising the Turkish German accord and mocks Turkish claims of genuine friendship amid wartime diplomacy.
From the start of the British attack on French forces in Syria the Allies showed reluctance to push for a decisive result. Now Britain proposes terms for surrender while General Dentz, the French commander, is said to be determined to fight to a finish.
The article contrasts British restraint in Syria with France's perceived opportunism. It alleges France, while opposing England, aids Germany and aims to profit regardless of the outcome. It argues Syria, under a frail mandate, is vital to British defense and criticizes France for acting ruthlessly and hedging its bets with Hitler.
The article notes officers exploring civilian methods to soften military service training, warning that easing camps may erode trainee self-reliance. It speaks of efforts to reduce harsh discipline, the pushback against “Use your initiative,” and a decline in public enthusiasm as attractive civilians brighten military spaces.
D B Carrick notes extended rainfall breaks drought in North Carolina, saturating soil and reviving hydroelectric energy. The surge in rain is framed as building kilowattage for industrial needs rather than immediate crops. The piece links drought relief to national defense through replenished streams and power generation.
The Christian Science Monitor questions Hitler’s pledge to shield the Baltic states, likening it to a rich man’s saving of a drowning debtor. The piece weighs whether such rhetoric signals genuine restraint or a calculated political maneuver.
The Raleigh Times notes that even high officials are not above the law. It recalls Governor Ehringhaus’ era when a motorcyclist ran a red stoplight in Albemarle and the governor, in a following car, faced charges but paid promptly and praised the officer for duty.
A fragment from a 1911 tale about Charles M Schwab at an Edgar Thompson steel mill. It contrasts his mastery of dealing with men with formal power, citing his practice of greeting workers with a cigar to avoid firing and to foster goodwill. The piece urges readers to remember names and faces, take honest interest, and start a success scrapbook.
A wild Midtown gossip column catalogs a torrent of socialites actors and politicos in a restless week. Items span Noel Scaffa Brenda Frazier Irwin Shaw and Charlie Chaplin intrigues to scandals lawsuits marriages and rumors with names like FDR LeHand Jolson and Haymes appearing among the salacious snippets.
A scatter of showbiz rumors from Broadway and social pages. H James crew wedding talk and a shadowed rich wife scheme mix with Danny Kaye and Beverly Bogart chatter. Washington VIPs, G men in Texas, and a Lyndon Johnson race fallout are linked with wartime intrigue and nightlife notes.
The War Department defends aviation status while arguing air defense is overseen by a single air officer. General Marshall and Secretary Stimson insist aviation gains momentum, yet concerns persist about autonomy. West Point limits under 21 cadets in aircraft prompt criticism amid British war-ruled skies.
In Washington a column notes Britain style iron railings donated by Oxford and Cambridge colleges. Wadham removed its railing years ago for aesthetics. The piece then discusses Congress funding SMA and the food stamp plan, noting reduced appropriations and potential for expansion, plus political hurdles and public reactions. It also includes a closing panel on views about defense and labor.
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