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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1935
Page
4
A devotional collection presents two lines on courage and conscience. The first cites Psalms 3 6 about fearlessness before many foes and the second attributes true bravery to obeying conscience by J F Clarke. The tone is reflective and exhortatory.
The Cumberland county board of education dismissed an assistant superintendent, replacing him with the chairman’s son at a 20 percent higher salary. Critics call it nepotism and political maneuvering. The chairman faces a trap set by his enemies, and the board may reconsider. The dismissed official has a 40 percent higher offer elsewhere. The piece questions the candidate Franklin Averitt’s qualifications and urges refusal of the post if it is tied to political work.
The piece argues Booth Tarkington overstates past joys of boyhood and that happiness may hinge on individual exuberance rather than the transport of youth. It questions whether youth’s best days are tied to horse and buggy or the automobile age.
The United States declines to intervene in the Ethiopian Italian conflict, urging evacuation instead. Secretary Hull’s reply accompanies a note that the matter rests with the League of Nations, of which the U.S. is not a member. The Ethiopian message was timed to coincide with Independence Day celebrations in the U.S.
The author urges courageous US support for Ethiopia while acknowledging the risk of involving the nation in a delicate situation that could trigger world war. The piece argues restraint now could yield greater future aid and emphasizes Haile Selassie’s possible willingness to face conflict with the US behind him.
The report covers 31 counties and shows 46 highway fatalities in the first half of 1935, more than two thirds of the 1934 district total. It urges motorists to respect laws and others rights and calls for a change in attitude toward public safety and life.
The piece notes two flames as a sign of improved weather and celebrates Helen Wills Moody’s comeback victory over Helen Jacobs at Wimbledon. It recalls Moody’s 1933 retirement, the sportsmanship debate, and Jacobs’ gracious reaction as the match clears her name and the game’s image.
Victor Meekins edits the new Dare County Times aimed at upbuilding the county as tolls drop. The paper is launched amid celebratory notes about Dare’s historic roots in 1584 and early aviation in 1903, with wishes for a flourishing community publication.
The Asheville hosiery manufacturers voted to stay under the original code from the Supreme Court ruling and to re enact it without federal enforcement. The piece argues voluntary compliance can fail if some refuse to follow, weakening the collective commitment and revealing the code’s weaknesses.
A humorous piece notes Huey P. Long visiting the Gettysburg battlefield and quipping that he could have guided General Lee. The writer muses how Long’s presence might have altered historical turns from Thermopylae onward and muses on sharing his influence with the past.
A witty quip notes that marrying a movie actress often turns into a personal rivalry as she becomes a formidable rival in life. The line implies humor about celebrity marriages and ego dynamics.
A historical note suggests that artificial skin tones or cosmetics could label women as the varnishing race, reflecting 19th century biases about appearance and race.
The Matanuska Valley newcomers face critique of their settlement progress as observers label them semicolonists and question their fit as true colonists.
The notice suggests a looming coal strike may extend into winter, affecting shoppers and suppliers as coal peddlers prepare for potential price and supply changes.
A lull in Milwaukee crime ends as a new homicide case emerges after months without fatal violence. Police investigate and the community weighs safety and resilience amid rising tension and urban dynamics.
A playful ad line contrasts touchable skin with skinflints, suggesting a lighthearted product or lifestyle message aimed at tactile appeal and frugality. The wording implies a contrast between indulgence and thrift without detailing a specific item or brand.
A humorous note critiques small hats worn by women, framing the scene as a playful cultural jab. The piece observes fashion quips and social reactions, highlighting a lighthearted clash between style and satire.
Government announces a plan to put the nation’s youth to work as part of economic policy. Commentators note skepticism from parents about feasibility and impact, while officials press urgency for early implementation.
A Washington roundup notes a stalled probe into the holding company lobby after Senate passage and House opposition led by Taber. It cites Brewster in Passamaquoddy intrigue and Carl Glass on banking bill influence, with hints of looming 1936 strategy and a $20 000 synthetic oil push.
The article discusses opposition to AAA amendments centering on empowering the Secretary of Agriculture to fix prices. It presents the provision as a constitutional substitute for licensing powers, with focus on the political battle this week in New York.
The piece charts a diaristic stroll through New York life with notes on friends, writers, and curiosities. It mentions William Lyon Phelps, Faith Baldwin, Neysa McMein, O Y Kay M D, Kendall Banning, Gelett Burgess, and Frank Stockton among colorful asides on literary culture. It ends musing on book royalties and trends in sentence titles.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes a young man and a 17 year old girl arriving together. The narrator recalls a charming girl and mentions a letter with quoted slang. The text ends with an aside about a book and a Socrates essay, then a pause.
The draft shows opposition to the AAA amendments with Senator Harry Byrd leading a Senate fight to kill the plan. Farm groups resent revised terms, pressed to show support while preferring silence. John F. O'Connor faces a hard reelection battle as Roosevelt loyalists vow to defeat him.
A clipped remark suggests the Wagner labor relations act’s success may relate to arranging employment for relatives. The comment hints at influence over who gains work and how.
Report notes a French senator was hit on the head by a thrown bottle as protests flare over national debt. The incident underscores rising public anger and political tension during demonstrations calling for debt relief and policy changes.
Observations on Edison carrying a horse chestnut and a raw potato in his pockets and notes about cures for rheumatism. Walter Trumbull recalls a man who treated rheumatism by hourly water intake. Mentions Kipling Tarkington Fields and Norris as having small handwriting.
This note ponders why many write tonite and alright and muses on names with Zs. It humorously cites Zona Gale, Zoe Akinsemnd Beckley, Douglas Z Doty, Francis X Bushman. It toys with punning and literary wordplay.
A fragmented exchange praises lettuce while contrasting French wilted greens with American dining underprivileged hearts. The speaker argues the vegetable’s true flavor only emerges on an empty stomach, hinting at cultural contrasts in cuisine.
The writer notes long hours with a makeup artist and teases topics from republics and elephant joints to weighing after death. He recalls a medical student named Louis in the Ecole de Mémoire quarter and muses on where Louis and his dreams lie.
A poetic musing on awakening and attempts at sleep, listing names Adele Blood, B Carmen, Claud Duvall, David brood, Elsie Ferguson, Faith ney, and ending with a personal stance on rest, dated 1935 McNaught Syndicate.
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