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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1939

Page

4

Love and Neighborly Duty Quarles Quotation

A compact biblical quotation emphasizing that love fulfills the command to not harm others. It links loving God with loving one’s neighbor as reflected in Romans 13 verse 10.

Landon Questions New Deal Property Rights Concept

In a Boston University speech accepting an honorary degree, Alf Landon disputes the idea that the New Deal elevates user rights over property rights. He argues property rights remain foundational while acknowledging a shift to broaden human rights within constitutional limits.

Alf M. Lann Boston Niversity Landon Socratic Party Thomas Jeferson Theation Ple America

Ex-Presbyterian preacher Norman S tests Jersey City speech

An ex Presbyterian preacher and Socialist Norman S aired an advertised speech in Jersey City last night to test the institution. Mayor Hague's police presence aided by admonishing hecklers as the event unfolded. The scene echoes past clashes when similar figures were expelled.

Norman S Jersey City Hague Thomas

Library funding dispute tests city powers and presumed rights

The discussion centers on whether Jersey City and its county may suspend constitutional free assembly rights to address public library funding. The piece argues the library provides valuable educational service and suggests increasing public library appropriations while noting legal questions about using surplus funds from the electric system for library support.

Parking meters gain favor with merchants in cities

A Raleigh survey of Virginia city experiences shows parking meters, once condemned, now speed up trade by creating limited street use. Meters cost about 60 dollars each with the manufacturer taking half of the toll until recovering the cost. Toledo, Ohio cites substantial municipal revenue from the system.

North Carolina Goma Tetee Raeigh Virginia Raleigh Toledo Ohio

Residents Oppose State Prison Camp Near Greensboro Suburb

In Glenwood Greensboro residents oppose placing a State prison camp near their quiet home area. They urge officials to relocate to avoid negative impact on well knit community and property values. They argue zoning and community standards favor safer distances from private residences.

Glenwood Greensboro

Library tax vote tests ad valorem support in Charlotte

Public library trustees in Charlotte vote this afternoon on a three cent ad valorem tax to fund maintenance. Court ruling split authority between city and county over appropriations narrowing discretionary power. High court decision prompted the filing and debate over funding the library system.

Charlotte Mecklenburg County Supreme Court

Enterprise Wins Job For Ambitious Babson

Roger W Babson faced rejection after MIT graduation but persisted. He rode a dawn train from Gloucester to Boston, watched a box at the post office, and earned an interview with E H Gay & Company through bold initiative. The banking house hired him for his enterprise over stronger applicants.

Roger W. Babson Babson Park Mass Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston Tie Babson Gloucester Young Babson Banking E. H. Gay & Company, Bankers

The Eleven Ages of Man Menu Style

An experimental list maps life stages to meal items. It traces growing up through foods from milk and bread to duck and fine dishes like pate de foie gras and wiener schnitzel, ending with simple milk again.

British crew salutes US flag at Aquacade show

Walter Winchell notes an English warship crew at Billy Rose's Aquacade in New York. When the American flag rose, the British stood in salute, the orchestra swapped to God Save the King, and the crowd echoed the gesture. He also recalls royal toasts, Queen Elizabeth’s poise, and press coverage.

Billy Rose New York Berlin Hitler United States Mayor la

William Penn finals close with program tonight

The William Penn finals wrap up with a concluding program this evening. A list of numerous important cases appears on the June court calendar. Joe Turner plans to promote fights in the city. The Pointers beat the Twins 7 to 3 yesterday afternoon. Dr. A P Staley and Dr Nat Walker attend optometric lectures in Winston Salem. Miss Sophia String fellow of Shreveport is visiting Miss Elizabeth Hayden. Mrs J S Groome hosted a bridge luncheon yesterday at 11 a m honoring Mrs J B Cooper of Statesville.

Joe Turner Pointers Twins A. P. Staley Nat Walker Winston- Salem Sophia Stringfellow Shreveport Elizabeth Hayden J. S. Groome J. B. Cooper Statesville

Three French youths fly from Old Orchard to Paris in Yellow Bird

Three young French men fled Old Orchard Maine in the airplane Yellow Bird bound for Paris. President Hoover weighs accepting a July 4 speaking invitation in Asheville.

Yellow Bird Old Orchard Paris Hoover Asheville

High Point Building Association Advances 30 Loans Totalling 45000

Directors approved thirty loan applications totaling more than fourty five thousand dollars. Funds for the playground and swimming pool project move slowly. The Enterprise has received copies of the treaty of peace and the Covenant of the League of Nations, but the lengthy document will take time to read.

High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association League of Nations

Local Visitors and Outings Reported in Greensboro Area

Mrs. W. S. O'Neal visited Greensboro today. Mrs. Ben Moore drove to Greensboro this afternoon. L. B. Williams and Jim Welch fished at Fuller's Mill today. W. W. Burgess of Winston-Salem, former city resident, is in town on business.

W. S. O'Neal Greensboro Ben Moore L. B. Williams Jim Welch Fuller's Mill W. W. Burgess Winston-Salem

Allies Rewrite German Peace Treaty and Knox Plan Debate

News briefs note Allied efforts to rewrite the German peace treaty while U S Senate Democrats challenge the Knox plan that excludes the League covenant. Also reports the Baptist Young People's Union convention at Asheville and a honeymoon sighting by a royal couple at Niagara Falls.

U. S. Senate Baptist Young People’s Union Convention Asheville

Congress Heard Moscow Used Girls as U S Missionaries

A congressional committee was informed that Moscow allegedly ordered young girls to serve as missionaries in the United States. The report suggests a delay in an attack on communism until the girls’ actions were observed.

Moscow Theu. S

Picture 50 000 Flies Overrun Boye's 30 Acres Dish

A vivid account describes 50 000 flies settling in a vast soup dish at Boye's 30 acres, illustrating a striking pest situation and drawing attention to unusual agricultural conditions.

Boye

Chicago Tribune prefaces 1936 vote with days to save country

The Chicago Tribune ran a daily countdown on page one before the 1936 election, saying sixty days to save your country then stepping down to fewer as the year progressed. The era’s anti New Deal fervor is noted, contrasted by the landslide victory for F D R.

Chicago Trib Chicago Tribune Chicago Times Louis Ruppel New Deal

United Industries pushes plan for tax cuts to spur jobs

Bruce Catton reports that New York business leaders through United Industries propose a $500 million tax cut plan to reemploy 1 million idle workers. The program offers tax credits for hiring and allows up to one third of net income to be non taxable if invested in new labor‑intensive enterprises, plus other concessions. The plan seeks bipartisan support and a Senate Finance hearing later this session.

Washington New York United Industries Capitol Hill Securities and Exchange Commission Donald R. Cotton Henry Morse House Ways and Means Committee Congress House Committee Thomas H. Cullen Morse United Arthur H. Vandenberg Michigan Senate Finance Committee

Beesting Therapy for Wes Ferrell Rumored by Yankees

Report says Wes Ferrell, released by the Yankees, is trying bee sting treatment on his arm. The odd idea draws curiosity from fans and opponents alike, though details remain unclear.

Wes Ferrell Yankee

New York Escort Business Described as Very Serious Evil

The quote labels Ted Peckham's cash and early escort venture as a very serious evil, noting that its perception varies with the escort's gender. The remark underscores moral judgments tied to gender perspectives in the era.

Ted Peckham New York

Wheat Trading Is Nervous Despite Traders Caution

Wheat prices move with nerves in the market as traders weigh supply signals and demand outlook. Analysts note cautious futures activity and lingering volatility ahead of harvesting data and export expectations.

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