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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1936
Page
4
A devotional note cites a July 11 1936 date with a Bible verse urging thanks in all things. It frames cheerful hearts as pleasing to God and echoes a Plutarch quotation on thankful worship.
Lawmen advance the war on crime as the G-Men gain ground against organized gangs. Lawrence De Vol of the Karpis Barker group dies in Enid after trading shots with local officers, ending a career of murder and bank robbery. His capture and death underscore the tightening net on underworld violence.
Editorial laments three deaths from violence and multiple injuries over a few days. It questions blame, urges accountability for a hit and run, and notes a recent crime spike after months of improvement in traffic safety and crime reduction. It warns against a relapse and calls for renewed restraint.
A Geneva based discussion outlines how the Fourth Estate faces international scorn and propaganda. The piece notes criticism from various nations and suggests press independence is under threat amid global tensions and diplomatic pressure.
The passage portrays Haile Selassie’s reception at the League of Nations and criticizes journalists as proxies for government and industry. It cites Danzig Nazi leader Arthur Greiser and claims the Fourth Estate at Geneva serves propaganda aims, with Americans, British and Scandinavians as largely independent reporters versus corrupt French press and German influence.
The heavyweight boxing case saw Primo Carnera withdraw claiming an injured ankle as the bout ended in controversy. Critics question why a rule preventing head blows against his opponent was not applied.
The era of lasting influence for veteran politicians fades as new forces challenge familiar strategies. Observers note persistent calls for change amid shifting public priorities and party dynamics.
The piece argues Americans favor leisure over work in July and August, celebrating a restless, wandering spirit. It highlights travel to New England, the Great Lakes, West parks, mountains, and beaches, framing vacation as a national trait and potential salvation for a busy society.
Women increasingly work in jobs but face pay inequality with men for the same roles. Tradition limits earnings for many capable female workers. Women have fought for equality and deserve identical pay for equal work.
The piece argues breach of promise suits are rising as a shakedown and a pernicious gold digging racket. It notes justifiable cases exist but urges legal reform to outlaw or restrict such actions and labels it a legislative hot potato governments cannot ignore.
A disgruntled convict wounds Al Capone with scissors in a prison cell signaling a fall from his former fearsome power. The piece recalls Capone’s brutal past with Valentine’s Day massacres and bombings as he faces this fresh humiliation behind bars.
Philadelphia long sought the convention site with Franklin Field as the venue for the president's acceptance speech, highlighting the city's historic appeal for the event.
A Yeadon Pennsylvania girl asks police to locate her parents after they disappeared. investigators consider possible sightings, including the corner tavern as a potential lead.
Boxing promoter hails potential bout between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling as a million-dollar gate. Louis predicts strong ticket sales and high interest from fans and media worldwide.
A centenarian has false teeth carved from an elephant tusk. The teeth are very satisfactory overall but occasionally gnash toward a Democrat, adding an odd political edge to the unusual dental tale.
The article muses on material losses and gains, citing Biblical wisdom and Rothschilds. It recalls Herb Roth and Ray Rohn rescuing two boys from a Hudson River canoe incident. The writer grapples with modern ism and urges a middle path of simple contentment near spiritual faith.
Twenty years ago on July 14 1016 nine recruits left for Camp Glenn following city wide recruiting led by Second Lt. Billy Armstrong and Corporal Burton One more recruit ENLISTED and others expected as local effort aims to send a score or more to Camp Glenn Strong notes include R A Shipwash Ira Williard James C Spoon Cicero Jarrett Henry B Davis John T Willet Henry J Martin Robins W W York plus local civil engineer Bright Carrick departure and social visits Mrs A Bane of Reidsville visiting Thurston Street Editor Keener asks where was all the rain two months ago.
Fred Hull, former national bank examiner, said he is pleased with progress toward organizing a Morris Plan Bank branch in High Point and is hopeful the institution becomes a certainty there soon.
London reports capture of a position commanding the Somme valley and Russian forces pressing toward Kovel as Germany renews attacks on the British front in the west.
The report says President Wilson will probably be formally nominated by the Louis convention at Shadow Hill, his summer residence. It is understood that Mr Hughes will be notified on July 31 of his nomination by the Republican party.
Asheville reports flood waters cresting at 8.8 feet on the French Broad River gauge marking the high mark of the 1910 flood. Water levels are dropping rapidly after the peak.
The widow of famed columnist Eugene Field faced death amid financial woes similar to Field’s own past shortages. The column recalls his rhyme about being broke in London in the fall of 89 and the humor found in poverty amid hardship.
Clare Dwiggins, a York artist once among Twain admirers at the Twain home, now creates Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer cartoons for the Twain estate. Copyright 1936 McNaught Syndicate.
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