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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1940
Page
4
A measured reflection contrasts humility with pride and notes humility as a virtue. The quote from Proverbs emphasizes choosing gentleness over division, while Thoreau likens humility to darkness that reveals heavenly lights.
Supreme Court reversal in Raleigh bounds ad valorem taxes on a 10 story Odd Fellows building. Taxing authorities face new test on exemptions for church and college properties and possible impacts on Guilford College. Dewey roils Winston-Salem audience urging Roosevelt to unify a nation split by politics and war by the New Deal against business.
A terse allusion notes that the European blaze yields little of lasting influence on the course of civilized society, implying futility in forecasting significance. The line reflects a skeptical view of the event's ultimate historical weight.
The piece argues that war threatens democracy by compromising liberal ideals and that excessive democratic mobilization can distort governance. It laments propaganda weakening public resolve in France and England, questions increased armament, and defends academic freedom amid wartime pressures while praising President Graham's forthright liberal stance.
A revised preliminary census count shows Charlotte gaining 17 000 residents over ten years from a population of 100 327. The revision hints at similar adjustments for High Point.
A quoted remark suggests Hitler and Mussolini seek the destruction of the British Empire while reflecting that human schemes are fleeting and easily dissipated like dust. The statement contrasts grand plans with the transience of worldly power.
The Burlington Times News notes President Graham stands firm amid critiques of liberal bias at the university. Graham denies any radical teaching and insists his personal views remain unaffected.
Dale Carnegie column highlights Hal Styles dubbed the World’s Fastest Talker who, while working as a radio man on the street, sparked a nationwide job-landing idea. After one interview led to eleven offers for a jobless pharmacist, Styles created Help Thy Neighbor with branches in San Diego, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Long Beach, and now New York.
Readers are urged to begin a Success Scrap Book collecting these columns for study and reference. The note highlights how clipping and compiling the material can create a practical text book on success for later review.
A collection of remarks by Hu Shih and Henning W. Prentis Jr stressing the link between liberty and education. Robert H. Jamieson comments on Hitler controlling Europe with mandatory hours and pay figures.
Professor Anton Haas of Harvard Business School argues that the global economy is irreversibly reorganized and cannot be fully reconstructed to its former state. His perspective emphasizes structural shifts and enduring instability affecting markets and policy.
Washington notes that Congress members discussed an oath to defend the Constitution. Rep. A. J. Sabath accused Rep. Jake Thorkelson of aiding Nazi propaganda figures William Dudley Pelley James True and Joseph McWilliams in the United States. Sabath cited May 14 1940 Congressional Record pages 9601 to 9605.
Mrs Gerald Winrod wife of Reverend Winrod of Wichita testifies in court that his Nazi propaganda and activities frightened her and children. She says he favors Hitler over the government and spoke of a Wyoming hideout when revolution comes. The report notes his prior Senate bid and Republican repudiation.
Captain Otto Stennes, formerly Germany's chief agent in the Ruhr and Rhine regions, lands in New York, prompting government agents to quickly determine his purpose amid recent sabotage activity.
In Santa Monica California George Britt reports a series of articles noting workers in California airplane factories are told by management that to keep their jobs they should take courses in broken English. The claim highlights language training policy and labor trends on the West Coast.
In Rex Hall, the Mario Lonzini Society, an Italian American group, met to oppose Fifth Column activity in the U S The Italian Consul General Vecchiotti praised Fascism prompting Axis salutes From the conference Pantaleoni who heads the Italian Tourist Information Office resigned to rally Italo Americans against Italy joining the war He accused Italian publications of spreading Goebbels propaganda.
Defense Fund Committee of The Communist Party adopts a rush slogan hoover and dies have come to our city urging action. The party plans a new campaign across the Americas with Down with Yankee Imperialism as a next motto. News notes cite Nazi clubs, German propagandist links, and queries into Browder and Pelleys terms.
Jonathon Elwood Cox II will finish work at Westtown School tomorrow. A High Point City Band has 40 members. Registration for Summer sessions at High Point College is underway. Alexander Rankin Jr visits Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs C F Tomlinson visit Chapel Hill. Mrs Wilton Barnes of Lumberton visits Edgedale Drive. Josiah William Bailey nominated for Senate asks Democrats to unite. Governor Max Gardner receives LL D at State College commencement and is now a three time doctor. Carol of Romania says he forgives his enemies.
Twenty years ago greetings arrived for the new YWCA in this city. A brilliant concert by the Quaker Quartette was held at the high school auditorium on Monday night, June 8. The local chapter of the D A R closed its work for the 1919 1920 period.
Guests include Miss Gladys Ge rome of Hertford and Miss Annie Mc Kay of Wilmington. Miss Strickland to be married today. Herman Bryant recovering from surgery at the local hospital. Dr. F. G. Woodruff returns from six weeks in New York and Philadelphia. News briefs note Eastern Star to hold next convention at High Point and Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Commercial Club. A League of Nations plank drafted for the Republican platform. A hail storm is reported out west with stones larger than oranges. Florida reports marbles in the mix as well.
An odd collection of overheard phrases reveals friction within government circles and local groups. References include Herr McWilliams, Fritz Kuhn at Dannemora Prison, and a mocked up United Party.
In Washington on June 10 Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins named seven veteran conciliators to monitor labor matters in U S industries. The Roosevelt administration aims to avoid strikes by expanding voluntary mediation as Britain bans strikes and lockouts. John R Steelman notes defense program boosts union settlement efforts and predicts a peaceful period ahead.
The speech argues for government handling of future labor troubles and praises curators appointed to seven key industries as a first step to maintain a stable, good situation with more to come.
Mrs Charles Poletti wife New York lieutenant governor urges nations to dedicate themselves to Ame lca reborn in peace and productive task. The remark frames a vision of a renewed America as a serve task rather than mere tranquil existence.
The country turns military minded after reading a corrective editorial quoted by the president. It argues for a national system of universal compulsory training and reflects on past wars. The speaker notes Civil War lessons and questions the need to shout about war.
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