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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1938
Page
4
A fragment references Abijah son of Jeroboam falling ill and questions of healing and pain. It blends biblical phrase from I Kings 14:1 with a verse fragment about overcoming suffering and seeking relief in poetry. The text mixes religious quotation and a Shakespearean-like inquiry into recovery.
The Guilford grand jury completed its term and urged the presiding judge to review its powers amid concerns it overstepped by conducting investigations in secret. The editorial argues for a balanced jury, praise for its core function, and notes indictments in a precinct for the June primary as a sign of commitment to fair trials.
A jury cleared Cross of murder in the John case and acquitted Jesse and Walter C. Routh on related charges. The article notes acquittals of others tied to the case and highlights the upcoming Carolinas A A U championships at Jamestown Lake in High Point. It emphasizes local parks and playgrounds management and the free admission to a two day event featuring the 400 meter relay for National Junior teams.
The article critiques a three trial Fayetteville murder case, noting Judge Luther Hamilton set aside the verdict as to Rush and Routh. It ties the incident to broader themes of law, governance, and federal spending, referencing the Whisky Ring era and state budget strains amid President Grant era debate.
Reports from the Chicago furniture market are favorable with rising demand felt by leading producers as housing construction accelerates. The industry expects stronger sales nationwide amid easier credit and a home ownership push, citing a housing shortage that will drive further furniture purchases.
A Washington report dated yesterday estimates a federal funds shortfall for the current fiscal year of 3 984 887 600 dollars as the president traveled aboard a train bound for an on board event.
The article chronicles Bette Davis growing up in hardship, working as a waitress, and pursuing acting despite rejection. From Rochester to Cape Cod to Hollywood, she faced critics, earned a screen test kissing air, and rose to stardom winning the 1935 Academy Award for Dangerous.
People news notes list Mr and Mrs Shubal Kirkman staying in Atlantic City. Mr and Mrs Thomas Turner plan a two week stay at St Simon's Island Georgia. Parker Waynick trips to Blowing Rock for a week with friends. Matt Wall to spend weekend at Blowing Rock with Mrs Wall. Adelaide McAnally returns from Lexington visiting Nona Raper. News briefs report seven executions in Eddyville Kentucky and Germany signs a revised war outlawing treaty. Senator Norris declines Farmer-Labor presidential bid as Democrats map campaigning.
In New York Daily Day By Day, Theodore Dreiser is described beyond the harsh hype as a gentle, engaging writer. The piece recalls Dreiser’s youth in Terre Haute and Indianapolis, his St Louis days, and notes his growing age as autumn brings a slower pace.
The column critiques early 20th century views on pregnancy and birth, praising Walter Winchell for reframing motherhood as natural and wholesome. It contrasts Victorian restrictions with modern openness, noting a shift toward frank discussions and celebrating real motherhood today. Tomorrow's guest columnist is Bette Davis.
A motivational message encourages the reader to decide on a goal and persist with earnest effort. It acknowledges that success is not universal but asserts that progress may open a path to lofty heights and that there is value in the effort and the enjoyment of trying.
Thomas Lamont heads to a camping outing where tents feature both hot and cold water. The setup hints at a planned comfort beyond mere outdoor basics.
Charles C. Petti John of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America denies a movie kiss limit while noting rules apply like everyday life. Senator Byrd of Virginia comments that everyone favors government reorganization though methods differ.
Twenty years ago Charles Deviney arrived safely overseas. Col D H Milton visits Raleigh soldiers home for the weekend. S O Schaub returns from Atlantic City Elk convention. Lucille Sherrod visits Rockford. W E Hayworth heads to Newport News for government work. Mary Austin returns from Reidville trip. A news note says Marshal von Hindenburg is dead, a report likely exaggerated. Germany says Belgium will be used as a pawn in negotiations. Over 90,000 Americans have been sent overseas this week. Heavy rains hit the British front as allies push German lines between Ypres and Rheims.
Report notes that overcrowded conditions at Sing Sing have compelled some inmates to sleep in the corridors. Authorities describe the situation as a demeaning hardship, underscoring the harsh realities prisoners face beyond confinement.
Tomas Alberto Le Breton, the Argentine ambassador to Paris, asserts that a key trait is the absence of prejudices of any kind. The remark touches on national character and invites reflection on bias and identity in diplomacy.
A 100-year-old Scot who arrived in the United States as a child has taken out his citizenship papers. Canada reports a falling birth rate. A prominent social worker calls the American family a small democracy of its own, while noting clipping the paragraph won’t change personal circumstances.
A recent housing survey reports the typical living room contains two and a half windows. The statement playfully notes that five tenths of a window is the breeze source these days.
The piece notes Mayor La Guardia with NYC on his car while Cardinal Hayes shows H and FDR’s Hyde Park Ford bears 3. Governor Lehman has 1 and 2 along with a state coat of arms, Al Smith has 4 and 5 on two cars, and Dr Evan Evans’s car shows only E signaling a warning as politics circulates in New York.
Jimmy Walker clings to his license plate as fortunes wax and wane. Vincent Astor carries VA-1 and VA-2, while Tommy Manville flaunts 14-F amid his papers. Ed Wynn shows Y-2, K goes to William Kenny, and Joe Israels bears 40-6. State owned plates lack letters and top 10 000.
Herbert Swope, racing official and former editor, praised Stanley Walker after the Saturday Evening Post story “Symphony in Brass.” He noted he was not interviewed for the article yet offered details of other distinctions he has received. Publicity never drowned a Swope.
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