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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1935
Page
4
A religious notice presents a devotional verse from I Corinthians and a Horace quote. It emphasizes self denial for broader salvation and spiritual profit. The two lines offer moral guidance rather than news or events.
The piece reflects on John D. Rockefeller Sr at his 96th birthday and contrasts his vast wealth and philanthropy with the call for broader wealth sharing. It notes his transformation from despised tycoon to humanitarian, and questions modern critiques of wealth redistribution alongside the costs of aging and loss of personal assets.
Bowman Gray, a devoted North Carolinian of immense wealth, refused to flee his native state when death loomed. He stayed to share his fortune and footprint with the communities and institutions he served, marking a lasting impact on the state.
The speaker commends Mr Gray for returning to North Carolina after outside business success. His industrial and civic service is praised as enriching the state and inspiring others to seek leadership at home rather than abroad.
The article discusses Judge Lewis E. Teague's frustration with frivolous warrants and prosecutions. It notes his cautious stance on bond for appearance, fearing injustice if abused, and praises his patience and fairness toward complainants and those misusing the system.
Publication lists 165 Southern furniture manufacturers as signers to the basic hours wage and trade practice clauses of the furniture code. The May 3 pledge framed the industry’s commitment to retain code provisions and support the President’s Reemployment agreement, influencing market stability amid NRA doubts.
A comment praises an honor roll of ethical manufacturers and asks customers to shun dishonorable producers. The piece urges fair play and decent conduct in business, comparing chiselers to Scrooge and calling for their return under honest standards.
In Washington arguing over moving gold from coastal cities to interior vaults. The piece suggests Fort Knox as a vault site and even proposes Mammoth Cave as a potential new national capital for safety reasons.
An appellate court rejects the New York reporter’s appeal after a contempt conviction for refusing to reveal sources. The piece argues laws protecting reporters are unlikely and urges stronger press confidence measures to force backroom officials and lawmakers to heed investigative journalism.
Report notes lawmakers delaying the president's scheduled time off as tensions rise over stalled legislation amid sweltering conditions. Observers expect continued break down of the stalled 'must' measure and heightened political maneuvering.
A concise note argues the activity is labeled stunt flying to avoid implying harm and growth risks, suggesting the term shapes perception and safety considerations.
A man involved in an accident grapples with financial worries over recovery costs rather than the timing of his convalescence. He weighs medical bills, insurance, and lost wages as he plans for the long road ahead.
Citizens may savor good weather while experts plan to resume duties after holidays. Forecasts and updates are expected to return as professionals rejoin the team.
A New York cleric argues music serves as worship inspiring men to spiritual exhortation. He states singing uplifts faith and is a valid religious expression.
A nostalgic poem recalls a grandfather clock, grandmother’s loom, and family relics as a cedar chest reveals Nellie’s packed gowns. The scene erupts when the harp strikes and the family awakens to shared memories, ending with Charles BE. McCandless.
A long profile links Felix Frankfurter to Roosevelt's inner circle, outlining his influence on taxation social policy and economic reform. The piece notes his two-week absence from Washington and recalls past warnings from political groups about tax increases and reform, with nods to Corcoran and others in the lobbying scene.
Well posted sources say the White House and Senator Glass clash over banking reform centers on fundamentals not public. Roosevelt argues concentrated money power in New York must move to Washington, while Glass agrees New York should not have it but favors moving it.
New York greets Billie Burke on her return after Flo Ziegfeld’s death. Tributes note her resilience as she resumes film work while her daughter Patricia grows, and the city observes a panorama of theatrical stars from Ellington to Waters and the era’s lavish lifestyle.
The piece discusses Senator Glass and the Federal Reserve Act reform aimed at national banking, noting Benjamin Strong's influence, potential shifts to Title II, and hopes for a monetary authority. Insiders expect passage with few changes, while boosters push for a broader monetary law concept despite limited White House interest.
The piece recalls Lenox Avenue’s nightlife echoing Broadway’s glamour, noting fading tides since the Cotton Club era. It mentions downtown slummers, Cab Calloway, Snake Hips, Gladys, and lingering but weaker night life as a once vibrant scene ebbs.
Adelaide Hall and Nicholas brothers headline the Harlem entertainment scene with top performances. A wandering columnist Ted Yates notes frothier social furore as Mrs W H Austin leads Strivers Row social life and Blanch Dunn stands as fashion plate. A Bohemian set gathers at The Temple of the Golden Walls cafe. The after theater rendezvous is the Alhambra Grill with a native spot, feat.
The excerpt notes Harlem jargon surpassing Broadway in color and originality. Terms like bender a smoker of marijuana and gum beater og appear, characterized as signs of talking to talk about and a flirtatious, “choice” gentleman, reflecting levee cotton field slang entering polite speech.
A man lurks near Rockefeller and Morgan mansions attempting furtive behavior while a private guard watches. He lingers behind trees and peeks around corners then yawns and asks if anyone is having fun, in a 1935 McNaught copyright vignette.
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