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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1937
Page
4
A brief reflection cites James 4 14 on life’s fragility and the fleeting nature of existence. It adds a pensive line about a single, brief gleam of life between two eternities, emphasizing impermanence and mortality.
The piece defends Senator Bailey against the administration's court reform plan, labeling the measure fundamentally unsound and arguing it risks stacking the Supreme Court. It cautions against New Deal pressure and calls for defeat, even by filibuster if needed, to protect liberties.
George Gershwin dies at 38, seen as bridging jazz and classical in American music. His Rhapsody in Blue and other tunes elevated him to a premier figure, though his early death leaves an unfinished symphony in his generation’s cultural landscape.
Six years into the Scottsboro affair the case is revived in Decatur Alabama. The text notes public disinterest and questions whether justice will show mercy to the involved negro defendants. It also credits the Supreme Court with softening harsh regional tensions in Alabama’s court procedure.
The column notes a publicity driven dispute between Mae West and Wallace over her earnings in California law. It hints at strong personal feelings behind the conflict and suggests Wallace’s legal claim to half her fortune is stronger than moral rights, predicting little sympathy for him.
A High Point citizen lamented wholesale slaughter on the highways while another urged action against speed demons. The exchange questioned whether capital punishment could deter reckless driving and if such measures would ever be used.
A caption in yesterday's LEnter prise titled China-Japan at a Glance hints at recent North China troubles and points to the complexity of understanding relations between the two nations. The remark implies deep historical tensions affecting coverage.
A city licensing commission delay signals burlesque will take longer to revive on Broadway. Observers expect the sector to revert to past patterns as demand for risqué performances resurfaces, with Gypsy Lee possibly returning to nudity once more.
Oklahoma farmers in Grady County claim ownership of a white melon design with restrictions on reprints, allowing only a consumer wearing the fruit pattern on a necktie. The unusual copyright raises questions about protection scope and practical use.
The Enterprise editor urges telegraphing Mr. Bailey to resign and leave the state, labeling him a traitor for backing the President. He complains of corporation lawyers in public roles, cites Roosevelt and Lincoln, and argues for constitutional change or overthrow if the government fails the people.
An editorial condemns court packing and executive influence in the Senate. It argues a bipartisan split risks constitutional liberties and warns that a Supreme Court under executive control could erode democracy. The piece urges citizens to appeal to Senate members beyond party lines to preserve freedom.
The essay argues that rising incomes and prices may reduce demand for goods. A 10 percent auto price rise could offset higher demand as wages in autos rose 14.6 percent since 1929 and steel costs climbed 18.4 percent, yet auto prices remain about 15 percent below 1929 levels. The piece questions how much price gains will offset supposed prosperity gains.
A Kingston Kingston event described as Father Divine staged Olympic games to keep his followers ahead of rivals. The account notes the gathering drew emphasis on discipline and unity within the sect.
A Philadelphian preached fencing for grace and poise, but the congressman faces a moral obstacle. The central issue is not navigation or action but choosing a direction amid a political tangle.
A Hollywood model and a patent medicine millionaire were trapped in a mine accident. Reports indicate they were exploring a new access route when the incident occurred, with rescue crews responding as conditions were assessed.
Rodney Dutcher reports on Roosevelt era quirks at Jefferson Island, including a humorous first name gaffe with Frank Roosevelt and a hog calling contest that boosts political color. The piece also relays a quirky postal history column noting free mail in the South Seas and peculiar post office tales.
New York day by day sketches profile Tippy Gray, a plump bachelor and globe trotter famed for coffee stops in Cairo and strolls through Shanghai, a bobsledder in Lake Placid, and a versatile pianist. The piece also notes changing tastes in eggs and contrasts park safety in Prospect Park and Bryant Park with nearby groups and crimes.
A humorous item recalls Little Willie resisting a sailor’s life after learning that rough seas and a spanking breeze are part of the day’s work. The quip highlights nautical toil with lighthearted tone.
A fragment notes the crossroads of the world pow located in Europe, referencing debris from smash ups as a criterion. The sentence hints at a broader claim about geographical placement and event remnants without specific dates or entities.
The Appian Way, linking Rome and Capua, remains in use today though paving was laid years ago with blocks of volcanic lava noticed by travelers and locals.
Local notes report High Point under Dan Boone in a 14 inning game against Rocky Mount Bucaneers result 9 to 11. Other items include travels of Mr. and Mrs. H R Broadhurst and a restaurant unpaid bill dispute prompting security checks, plus cartoons and hospital update for J L Chermault.
Commander Richard E B Byrd will sail from San Pedro California October 20 for an air trip to the South Pole. In High Point exhibitors and manufacturers anticipate the sixth annual mid summer Southern Furniture Market opening July 18 to 30 with high hopes.
Twenty years ago 381 people joined the Red Cross locally. The Public Service Company planned a second electric line to improve service. Next Thursday is Salvation Army tag day with 35 chaplains 145 huts 61 hotels 200 rest rooms 26 ambulances 608 officers and over 30 000 soldiers in the trenches.
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