High Point Twelve Months Six Months Three Months
A fragmented note from High Point lists a sequence of time marks twelve months six months three months and one month along with the week. Readable but unclear on context.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
4
A fragmented note from High Point lists a sequence of time marks twelve months six months three months and one month along with the week. Readable but unclear on context.
The piece recounts highway improvements cutting travel time between High Point and Winston-Salem with a celebratory June 27 barbecue at Union Cross. It reviews Dr. Ralph McDonald’s shifting role in North Carolina politics and analyzes Governor candidate prospects, ending with a quip about milk lifelines and Sanford’s arithmetic.
An editorial argues the United States is deeply involved in the European conflict, urging frank action and support for the Allied cause. It cites White House communications and diplomatic cables as evidence that neutrality is untenable and calls for prompt, effective help where national interest lies.
The piece argues that democracy slows reform as public opinion hardens before action. It cites Robert Quillen urging timely decisions without excessive notice, warning against protracted delays in addressing the common good.
The Mis souri born Nellie Tayloe Ross rises from farm life to Wyoming governor, then to national stature. Her success hinges on learning public speaking, overcoming fear, and guiding state and mint affairs under Roosevelt era leadership. Readers are urged to study her example for success.
Owen D. Young tells Syracuse University graduates that freedom's anchor and hope rest on their behavior, emphasizing citizen responsibility and national future.
A collage of clippings from a society page quoting Mr W on Joe Louis, Mussolini shipping hints, and a mix of contemporary cultural jests. It mentions Gloria Whitney and Joan Whitney, Cobina Wright with Burgess Meredith, Navy recruitment praise, Mexican revolutions affecting San Antonio banks, and a parrot vendor at the wholesale fruit market.
The feature notes the Worlds Fair ending with a playful goodbye to two Elmers, mentions local hat makers bidding to supply army hats, hints at Bette Davis and Bob Tap linger possibly marrying, and notes Ambassador Joe Kennedy shaping this year's Father’s Day with nine offspring. a mint tea ball tip closes the column.
Property owners in Camp Siegfried Yaphank claim the German American Bund leaders raised 6000 dollars to buy the camp mortgage but instead formed A V Development Co and use funds to take over the mortgage and eject owners. Ernst Mueller leads the opposition. Joyce Matthews and Phil Ammidown news also noted. Norman Kerry with Foreign Legion in France. Queen Elizabeth reportedly urged Belgium to dethrone King Leopold Regent prior to invasion warnings.
The Jewish War Veterans passed a resolution urging Congress to outlaw the Communist Party citing an editorial from The Mirror. The speaker praises George Britt of the World-Telly for his Fifth Columnists coverage and hints at future political support.
A press pass fails to gain entry to the Stork Club while a White House credential gets no special access. The Frenchy Bordagarays divorce case heads to Cincinnati. he played with the Reds and now Kansas City Blues. Carol Bruce signs for the Pierre Roof project opening June 11. The Sunday Times lists Gramercy Club radio poll winners, excluding a rival columnist. Editor remarks on Fifth Column criticism and calls for action.
A primary vote is in progress with results to be announced at Breegdhurst Theatre tonight. Dr Charles Haddon Nabers to be installed as pastor at First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. CN Bambalis undergoing treatment at High Point Hospital. Mr and Mrs T E Dodamead arrived from Knoxville to spend summer here. Ralph Weedon to Norfolk for government laboratory work. Prince Carol crowned king of Romania after a coup. Six deaths linked to Tong war in New York. Heavy rain dampens primaries in eastern North Carolina.
Citizens will meet tonight to discuss organizing a housing corporation for High Point. The Quaker Quartette will perform a song cycle at the high school auditorium tomorrow night. Clarence A. Smith Jr has joined Jefferson Standard Life Insurance in Greensboro. Mrs. W. A. Bass arrives from Baltimore tonight. Miss Madeline Hoover and Miss Emma Lee Hoover of Thomasville visit. News Briefs it is thought that...
In Washington on June 7 Assistant Attorney General Arnold and Mayor La Guardia floated a broad anti price manipulation plan to study food distribution costs nationwide. Funding is lacking as Congress trimmed the division’s appropriation. New York milk study work could reduce public cost. A national effort would hinge on Roosevelt defense funds. A preliminary report notes price control schemes and rackets in transport and state markets, aiming to prevent a future price surge.
Amid debates on the neutrality law isolationist senators receive abundant mail urging no war. pacifist groups map a conference platform urging Congress to stay and build national resolve rationally. The piece contrasts early antiwar sloganeering with current calls for patriotic training and mechanized invasion imagery.
Republican leaders discuss the upcoming national convention in Chicago with Gardner leading Morrison and Page in the race. The article notes dynamics among contenders and mentions General Sir John Pershing in a Who's Who reference.
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