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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1938
Page
4
A Thought Absalom expresses, Oh that I were judge in the land, that any suitor might come to me and I would do him justice. The verse notes that justice discards party and friendship in judging matters.
The essay argues against ceding leadership on armament while defending American benevolence and readiness. It contends the United States may need a strong navy, questions calls for broad reductions, and notes Britain faces imperial pressures amid European rivalries as it weighs restraint versus defense.
An examiner at Buffalo notes attempts to inject era and southern production labor cost differences into the parity freight rate case before LCC were improperly handled. Northern parties argue the issue remains pertinent to the decision and may appeal to the commission.
The text argues for letting wage and parity evidence enter the record to compare southern and northern pay and its effect on production costs. It suggests lower southern wages and higher freight barriers raise inequities, and notes current price trends favor retailers over manufacturers, urging cautious stock buildup for potential economic recovery.
An article recalls the 1920 impressions of World War I’s end and the pivotal Allied push near Villers-Cotterets and Soissons. It notes the dawn attack twenty years prior, quotes leaders on lost initiative, and observes public confusion before the armistice clarified victory.
The Southern furniture show opens with heightened expectations as demand rises in North Carolina centers. Buyers arriving for two weeks may spur production, though manufacturers may remain cautious about commitments amid an improving yet uneven market.
A reflective talk on gratitude for unanswered prayers shows a couple learning from hardship, from cooking and sewing to family time. The column then vents lighthearted jokes about Paris gas masks, Ford saddles, and a two mouthed trout, all in a lively weekly mix.
Walter Winchell on Broadway features Morton Downey discussing marriage customs from around the world. He cites China Siberia Siam Barbary Turkey India and Europe noting laws practices and beliefs about marriage divorce and women’s status with aphorisms and anecdotes.
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Max Gardner to address voters soon. The Southern Market Association held its semi annual meeting. Hak the dog and Bill Strother the human fly visit High Point with Mrs. Barnes. The Pointers lose two baseball games to Salisbury Colonials 3 5 and 3 4. Archdale couple L J Marshall and family travel to Lake Waccamaw for a week. Statesville furniture show attendee T D Gilliam and Yanceyville resident Frances Giles visit. News: Obregon assassinated in Mexico City. Herbert Hoover's mother and father figure dies in California. Coolidge cautions Hoover on health amid grueling summer campaign. Asheville dry leaders silent on plans.
Charles B. Driscoll records a publisher day autographing copies of a forthcoming book. He notes Europe’s turmoil and mail from friends in Boothbay Harbor about Doc Rockwell and a new book The Rolling World. Ship Tustala heads to breakers. James A. Farrell of U S Steel owned and rebuilt her. Bert Melrose’s son Bert Dobbs plans law and journalism studies in Philadelphia.
Local Red Cross home service work is explained by M. G. Fulton of Davidson College. Two High Point Negroes are to be sent to A. and T. College Greensboro for technical military training. W. W. Idol will speak to the Merchants' Association on financing a business. Also notes on personal trips, overseas news, and Allied war updates from the Aisne front and Marne heights.
A chaotic scene at the Fitz-Carlton during a royal Swedish party as age of flagpoles embarrasses staff. Ambassadors from France Italy Belgium Netherlands Denmark Yugoslavia stay with Swedish and American colors briefly raised to appease multiple nations. Walter Reid, a New York and Washington adventurer, recounts his diamond trade years and a forthcoming two volume history. The John W Carey family worries over their aging dog, while New York police face numerous suicides since 1934 under Lewis Valentine and defend an honest, strict force.
Recent visitors to an Indian community in Delaware found the village almost deserted. They were told the Indians had gone to the pow wows, leaving the settlement quiet and empty.
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