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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1934
Page
4
A Thought on Faith and Duty in Samuel and Shakespeare
A verse from I Samuel 12 22 affirms God will not forsake His people for His name sake and the proverb notes it is not enough to raise the feeble but to sustain him after Shakespeare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Samuel
Weideman
Lemke
National Archives
Bloom
Disney
Wall Street
Will Rogers
Congress
Lozier
Jenkins
Snell
Tabor
Long Run View for Relief Program Faces Permanent Shift
The piece argues that direct relief has become a permanent federal burden and urges an accurate, long term accounting. It suggests modeling employment and relief loads to minimize administrative costs and maximize actual aid, while separating relief from unemployment and pursuing lasting social benefits.
Courtesy in Enforcing Traffic Laws
Western cities adopt a courteous approach to traffic violators using polite warnings instead of fines and tickets. Donald C. Stone says polite, firm conversations help citizens observe regulations without inciting anger toward police or law enforcement. Minor infractions are treated gently to encourage careful driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald C. Stone
Public Administration Service
The New Deal Belief in Better Times Persists
A historical note defines the New Deal as a strategy to sustain public faith in eventual recovery. It frames government programs as keeping citizens hopeful while normal economic improvement is delayed.
Move to Clean Up Pictures Gains Industry Support
The motion picture industry adopts a third voluntary step to purge films by allowing exhibitors to cancel contracts for any picture facing genuine moral protests. With prior efforts already producing clean titles, expect few cancellations, yet the policy is praised as intelligent and timely by observers.
Investigation Proposed Into High Gasoline Costs
A local civic club this week called for an investigation of gasoline prices in North Carolina. The group suggested state prices are higher than in nearby states, with some reports showing nearly double in certain cases. They believe an intelligent inquiry could clarify whether discrimination exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Republican Chairman Flet cher touts New Deal cost figures
Republican Committee Chairman Fletcher argues the New Deal costs are high to frame his $1,000,000 campaign fund as modest. He presents optimistic projections to supporters, suggesting a large fundraising goal will be achievable with broad backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Committee
Fletcher
Ohio onion growers face prolonged strike turmoil
Prolonged strike unsettles Ohio onion growers who confront logistics and supply concerns as labor stoppage disrupts production timelines and market flow. Local farms gauge impact on costs and harvest schedules amid ongoing labor disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Girlhood Sweetheart of Zara Agha Dies of Shock
A dramatic note reports the death of the girlhood sweetheart of Zara Agha, described as an elderly Turkish man. She died of shock upon hearing of his passing, stated to be 120 years old, making old age an unlikely cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zara Agha
Turkey
Sun spot discovery prompts new alibi questions
Philadelphia researchers reveal a sun spot measured at 12 0056 miles wide raising theoretical debates on applications. Critics ask how celestial features might serve as an alibi in investigations, though experts note no direct bearing on legal cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
France Reports American Tourists Drink Less Abroad
France notes a drop in liquor consumption by American tourists abroad. The shift reflects repeal era attitudes, reducing the enthusiasm that once accompanied drinking during travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
Wide shelter belt of trees proposed to combat drought
A proposed 100 mile wide shelter belt would run 1300 miles from the Canadian border to the Texas panhandle, alternating tree belts and farmland to reduce wind erosion and boost soil fertility across the plains. Charles Lathrop Pack estimates 75 million dollars and 10 to 12 years for completion with thousands of workers, framing it as a New Deal era conservation proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canadian
Texas Panhandle
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Charles Lathrop Pack
The
American Tree Association
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
Pack
China
United States
Hess Calls for Peace as Nazi Leadership Seeks Accord
The speech by Rudolph Hess is hailed as a surprising and valuable shift after Hitler's so called second revolution. It signals a recognition within the Nazi government of the horrors of war and a desire to spare Europe further bloodshed through amicable settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Hess
Hitler
Herr Hess
Europe
Moffett Funds Housing Drive and Puerto Rico Recovery Plan
Washington opens temporary executive headquarters as James A. Moffett forms a staff for a high speed housing program aimed at mobilizing at least half a billion dollars in construction and modernization by fall. In Puerto Rico a relief mission drafts a long range economic restoration plan funded by multiple agencies to lift living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James A. Moffett
Mr. Moffett
Roosevelt
Puerto Rico
U.S. Agriculture, Interior, and Treasury Departments
Pureto Rico
An Undesirable Collusion Among Chiropodists and Cobblers
A historical notice alleges a problematic alliance between chiropodists and cobblers in cahoots. The report highlights doubts about professional independence and speaks to public concern over this cooperation.
Bing Crosby and wife announce birth of twin boys
Bing Crosby and his wife reveal the arrival of twin boys adding joy to the family. The proud parents celebrate the new additions with welcome joy and media attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing Crosby
Bing
College Education Linked to Woman’s Suitability as Wife
The remark suggests education levels may influence perceptions of a woman’s readiness for marriage. It implies a social expectation tying intellectual development to domestic roles and marital success.
A Good Sport Defined as Calm, Unfazed by Loss
A good sport is someone who does not let defeat spoil the mood or affect future effort. The term describes a person who accepts results with composure and maintains fair play and gracious conduct.
Man of halves ends in close quarters quote
A compact aphorism notes that a person who does things by halves may end up in close quarters, warning against half measures and urging steady effort.
New Deal Shifts West as Roosevelt Johnson Lead Grows
The piece notes Roosevelt and Johnson ahead while Farley begins activities today signaling a Western-leaning tilt in New Deal politics. It highlights shifting influence and early campaign dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Johnson
Farley
Cross Roads Persist as Stores Struggle to Go Away
A quick read notes that while the once common cross road stores have vanished, the idea or presence of crossroads remains a persistent feature in American life. The article contemplates urban change and lingering local landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Color-blindness and patriotism contrasted in view of flag
A short opinion notes that color blindness is used to dismiss patriotism when one cannot perceive the red white and blue of Old Glory. It argues sensitivity to national symbols varies with perspective and context.
Man Gestures Vividly As He Struggles To Speak
A speaker uses broad hand motions while failing to articulate words clearly, illustrating the challenge of expressing thoughts verbally. The scene highlights nonverbal communication as a substitute for spoken language.
The Humorist Notes Dissimilarity in Similar Actions
A humorist compares similar actions and wordplay to show the gap between intent and outcome. The piece highlights how phrasing and repetition reveal nuance in everyday behavior and language.
One Lone Dollar Is Put Into The Milk Fund
The article reports a single dollar contributed to the community milk fund. It questions whether the donation is a genuine gift or a loaned amount awaiting repayment.
Come up and see me some time line echoes
If cleanup had started a year earlier the line would echo through American culture as a catchphrase to invite presence. It would surface in headlines films and comic dialogue shaping public memory around the phrase Come up and see me sometime.
W C Fields Eddie Grant and Silvers in Our Nearby Past
Our New York neighborhood twenty years ago felt exciting and alive. From a cubby hole we watched sedate brownstones housing Eddie Grant Dave Montgomery Alice Joyce and W C Fields nearby. Most poignant was Silvers the famous clown who found the laugh mocking and died by his own hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eddie Grant
Dave Montgomery
Montgomery and
Stone
Alice Joyce
W. C. Fields
Silvers
Through the archway of Room 121 memories resurfaced
In Room 121 a parade of old friends reconnected after years. Names include Bob and Lida Fife Jim Scott Frank and Nell Reilly Dr Hassler Eva Dr Kauffer Amy the Peils the Beechers Nan Rapp now Mrs W K Howard Dave Leonard the O Neills and Smitty the chatterbox clerk with a Cockney accent saying Blimey and Hi say old dear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Lida Fife
Jim Scott
Frank
Nell Reilly
Hassler
Eva
Kauffer
Amy
Peils
the Beechers
Nan Rapp
W. K. Howard
Dave Leonard
O'Neills
Smitty
Nightlife and Crime Echo Earlier Times in Room 121
The passage recalls waiting for the morning post in Room 121 and fleeting promises. A $28 check from Ainslee's appears amid a night of lavish table d hote experiences, a piano slot, and a purchase for a subway newsboy. A bold Morning World headline reports gambler Rosenthal's pistoling near the Metropole. The night feels tangled with glamour and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Post
Ainslee
A. m
Herman Rosenthal
Metropole
Authors mingle with readers at hotel concert
The narrator recalls a hotel concert featuring piano and violin where they attempted casual authorial pride. A voice urges readers to look for a small work in Ainslee's Short Ly, but the moment is interrupted by a caller across the parlor, Joseph Hergesheimer himself appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainslee’s
Joseph Hergesheimer
Disillusionment With Passage Through Time Reflected
In a sober, reflective musings on transition the speaker questions progress and the urge to look back at a world left behind. The tone blends sentimentality with critique as time reveals worn norms and faded enchantment.
United States Holds Lead in Total Highway Miles
The United States has the most highway miles in the world at 3 042 780, followed by Russia with 1 682 109 miles. The figures highlight U S dominance in road infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United States
Russia
State and Federal Taxes on Gasoline Rates Noted
State and federal taxes on gasoline sold range from 2 to cents a gallon, according to the report.
Look and Learn Look and Learn by A. C. Gordon
The quiz asks five questions on population, a beloved disciple, chain store share, nightingale song range, and Rome's founding year. Answers include 156000000, Saint John the Evangelist, one tenth, more than a mile, and 138 B. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Saint John the Evangelist
B. C
Modern Etiquette Q and A with Roberta Lee
A column of etiquette questions answers social protocol in a concise advice style. It covers who should call first when two women share a town, a man's obligation after a dance introduction, and when to remove silverware before dessert.
Imminent Disaster Prompted Warnings
Daily English lesson notes define imminent as threatening to occur and provide usage example. The entry emphasizes improving vocabulary by mastering one word daily and illustrates pronunciation and usage guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
How to remove stains and keep herbs fresh
A reader asks how to treat syrup and egg stains on linen and to keep parsley and mint fresh. Syrup stains dissolve in water. egg and similar stains respond to rubbing with soap. For herbs, store parsley or mint in airtight mason jars to extend freshness for several days.
Mirror Under Dashboard Aids Wiring Inspection
A mirror placed under the dashboard helps inspect wiring and electrical connections behind the panel.
Stolen Car Recovery Rate Reaches 89 Percent
National Automobile Underwriters Association figures show 89 percent of cars stolen in 19382 were recovered. The data highlight improvements in theft recovery across the industry and underscore the ongoing challenge of auto crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Automobile Underwriters’ Association
Estimate on Auto Theft Rate
The article states that active auto thieves are estimated to steal about six cars per month. It discusses the frequency of vehicle thefts and implies a pattern of recurring offenses among offenders.
Washington Letter mocks readership of the Congressional Record
A Washington Letter mocks readers of the Congressional Record and notes random speeches and titles found within. It highlights gibes about the New Deal, memorial addresses, and a humorous Rogers calculation of future money.
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Gore
Oklahoma
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