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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
4
A reflective quotation notes that liberty promised by rulers is hollow when corruption dominates. It argues corruption enslaves, drains vigor, wisdom, and authority from the constitution, and cites II Peter 2 19 and Burke to warn against moral decay fueling societal decay.
Editorial notes strong optimism at the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association semiannual session in Caring Gap North Carolina. A steady two year rise in orders and home furnishing demand boosts trade expectations, with better prices and value as residential construction grows. The piece calls for confidence as markets tilt toward sellers.
Dr. James M. Mathews of Babson Institute told furniture manufacturers to focus on the coming decade rather than past gains. He described a dynamic economy and urged a planned, inter‑related business structure beyond mere fair trade code concerns, outlining stages of competition from chaotic dog eat dog to more cooperative policy.
A discussion on ethical advancement contrasts with dog eat dog policies as industry leaders consider a cooperative, closely allied association under scientific planning. The speaker warns that no business group will parent this new competitive economic birth, urging birth under cooperative inquiry to save local and global business.
Dr Mathews and others highlight buying power as key after Brookings Institute. Furniture leaders argue price and wage cutting caused chaos and bankruptcy, urging mass production for a large market at low unit cost. The sector seeks to recapture ground from autos as home emphasis strengthens.
The piece notes furniture manufacturers face a 48 percent rise in social security taxation this year. It warns of further increases affecting not only labor costs but also raw materials as industries pass the tax onto prices. The looming burden is linked to broader cost pressures on furnishings.
Paul W. Casey manager of the Southern Furniture and Rug Market attends sessions with many industry leaders. Casey is enthusiastic about the semi annual summer showing opening July 20, which will mark the market's fifteenth anniversary as a leading national furniture market.
J. T. Ryan, secretary treasurer of the association, delivers a thorough analysis of the furniture industry and its prospects. Members feel fully informed about the association and industry through his clear study, graphs, and insights, praising his long record of service and judgment.
A reader notes a common schoolday illness dubbed X-ray sickness that youngsters frequently catch. The terse description suggests it is readily identifiable and widely recognized among pupils.
New York State conservation department reports increased squirrel attacks on residences throughout Buffalo. Officials note unusual activity near urban areas and urge property owners to secure entries and report nesting behavior. A separate line mentions confusion over a Black Lion center, not explained.
The piece argues the old dream of government noninterference is dead as both major parties embrace active policy. It notes disputes over intervention in the economy, cites the farm problem, and urges recognizing limits on individualism amid growing government.
June 12 Cleveland analysis of how voters view the platform and campaigns. It discusses simplification of issues, waste and relief funds, and the contrast between Republican and Democratic messaging to appeal to ordinary citizens. Mentions Landon Roosevelt London and key advisers.
The article highlights Premier Blum's plan for a French NRA like that of the United States. It notes a 40-hour week paid vacations and collective bargaining as core aims. France faces industrial and economic problems similar to America, with Blum’s three point program testing labor principles.
Support for the St. Lawrence waterway grows as the National Seaway Council forms to press early ratification of the treaty. Farmers, power groups, harbor associations, and chambers of commerce back the plan, with cross party backing and broad public interest.
Fragments from a torn page discuss US population figures and labor laws under the Townsend plan with large unemployment, pension, and minor work restrictions. A historian notes a son of Eric the Red among early continental explorers while Representative Hamilton Fish faces limited recourse.
The report notes growing chatter about Dr Townsends OARP among people leaning over a boat rail, signaling rising interest or speculation.
New York columnist notes public figures in radio and show business from Al Smith to Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway. The piece observes fashion in the city and social attitudes, including Harlem reception to Amos n Andy and youth views on modern negro satire.
Ten years ago Pointers won two games at Welch park defeating the Raleigh Capitals 11 to 9 and 11 to 7. The double bill showcased strong hitting with timely contact and steady pitching throughout both games.
Governor McLean promised a fixed budget within income. The North Carolina treasury reports a surplus of 2,824,395.66 dollars after 11 months of the 1926 fiscal year, despite expenditures totaling 12,084,280 dollars from July 1 to May 31.
From Durham, a medical research fellowship has been established by local health institutions to support scientists in translational studies and clinical trials. The program aims to fund graduate researchers, collaborate with hospitals, and advance patient care through targeted research initiatives.
London and Cambridge students seek removal of a long standing restriction on phonographs within university bounds and nearby river areas. Lovelorn couples across England favor music on canal or punt rides during sunny days, hoping for freedom to enjoy recorded tunes.
A violent electrical storm swept Chicago and northern Illinois last night causing three deaths and numerous injuries. The storm also wrought extensive property damage totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The July Virginia Quarterly Review marks the centennial death anniversary of Thomas Jefferson and the 150th year of American Independence as part of a national observance.
Descriptions of the northeast Central Park corner near 7th and Lenox avenues show heavy Black presence with youngsters playing on the grass and sailboats on the lake, reflecting neighborhood dynamics and social tensions of the era.
The passage argues the Democratic publicity machine aims to energize support while the League could pivot to oppose Landon. Republicans welcome if the League deems Landon unsuitable. The League is viewed as aiding Roosevelt and as a major asset to his appeal.
The narrator laments Central Park’s decline from a dignified green oasis to a crowded, carnival like space. He contrasts it with Fountainbleau and notes hoodlums roaming the Mall and a ruined Casino area.
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