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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
4
A devotional note cites Luke 21 4 about true abundance in offerings and Lavater’s reflection that the giver's character is shown by what is given, not the amount. It emphasizes sincerity and sacrifice over outward wealth.
A federal judge bars four New Orleans residents on relief from suffrage, ruling they cannot financially contribute to government support. The decision, unprecedented in the judge's view, hinges on residency and citizenship fitness, with immigration officials limited to certifying residency and language knowledge. The piece notes debate among liberal and conservative journals and questions fairness in a land of opportunity.
Mr Samuel O Dunn of the Railway Age discusses attitudes toward business and government and urges restraint in using government to serve private aims. He notes rising expenditures from 1923 to 1932 and warns such misuse could cause widespread ruin across classes including business.
A speaker warns that dangers arise from misusing government taxing power and misperceiving duties. The remarks stress avoiding discouraging thrift and industry while recognizing potential suffering from authority abuse.
The piece lauds Fury as a significant cinematic critique of American justice showing a lynching, jail burning, and vigilantism. It credits the film with elevating decency and law enforcement while warning against mob impulses and superficial fame in boxing’s financial era.
A dated ribbing about a writer’s theory that machines would erase legs. The piece mocks the idea of progression and evolution in taste, noting that legs remain prominent. It jokes that advances in fashion and humor keep legs in the spotlight for a long time.
Joe Louis the Detroit challenger is favored in tonight’s bout with Max Schmeling the German titleholder. The anticipation centers on a decisive clash as both men bring a storied past and strong public interest to the ring.
The article notes a dramatic shift at the Cleveland convention as midwestern liberals challenge the long dominant Old Guard. Unlike 1924 when Coolidge led a powerful bloc, the 1928-like scene shows the Old Guard faltering and retreating, unable to counter modern industrial society with reverence for Lincoln and McKinley.
The row notes a power shift from the Old Guard to reformist men in Cleveland as Governor Landon emerges as a new kind of GOP candidate for 1936. He was nearly unanimously chosen by delegates before voting, signaling the party's readiness to adapt to changing conditions and avoid stagnation.
Report notes the Soviet constitution promises two elected parliamentary bodies by secret vote, equal suffrage, freedom of speech and press, and protection of private property. It views the document as a watered form of democracy, while highlighting its resemblance to the American constitutional framework.
William Allen White notes Landon’s rapid rise since the Cleveland convention and argues the test now begins as he must present his own case. The Kansan’s nomination created a familiar figure through modern media, but the true measure lies in how he represents himself moving forward.
Washington notes turmoil in the administrations publicity arm as friction, mixed signals, and inconsistent spokesmanship reflect a weakening of New Deal messaging. Critics say Farley and aides cannot take a sharp fight, with seven contrasting views on the Republican platform outlined.
The passage argues that a clear declaration about drafting was not secret yet provokes puzzling interpretations from Roosevelt supporters. It suggests agitation and notes that publicizing the National Committee has been controlled, though a slip could reveal Washington’s broader actions.
A New York reader writes from the Bowery about leaving a middle western city life with a mortgage paid home and a job to seek work in New York. He describes sleeping in lodging houses, begging for meals, and considering suicide while clinging to pride and hope. He denies intoxication and warns against politicizing the homeless.
The piece argues that exposure of incompetence and waste behind propaganda could significantly affect the upcoming election, shaping voter perception about the candidates and messaging. It emphasizes the potential impact of revealing hidden failures on public support.
The piece notes mixed reactions to Farley public remarks as newspapers friendly to the President attack him for being dull and losing Roosevelt votes, while John Hamilton, newly named Republican chairman, offers a sharp, well written critique. It argues the party may now have a real publicity director.
Ten years ago on June 18 1026 delegates arrived in High Point for the twenty eighth annual North Carolina Christian Endeavor Union session. The convention began at the First Methodist Protestant church with about 1600 visitors and an official welcome by A J Koonce as the program started this afternoon.
About 60 dogs killed by police over two days as authorities press a campaign against unvaccinated dogs and dogs at large. Chief Mc Ghee vows the drive to continue for several more days with widespread arrests.
Everett Marsh arrives in New York for business matters, meeting with local professionals and exploring potential commercial opportunities.
Miss Bessie Tesh with Miss Clara Henley of Charlotte has left for an extended visit to friends in New York City.
Mr and Mrs J H Grubb departed today for a weeklong visit to Virginia Beach and New York. They plan to be away about seven days.
Mrs. Matt Wall yesterday broke the course record for women at High Portt Country Club with a nine hole score of 47.
Mrs. J. W. Clinard Miss Ruth Clinard Mrs. Monroe and Miss Helen Clark will accompany the five winners in the California Tours. The names indicate a group linked to a forthcoming travel delegation and associated events.
The party will depart tonight and be absent for 21 days, planning a lengthy travel period before returning.
Governor McLean plans to return to Raleigh within days following visits to Valley Forge and Philadelphia. Greensboro reports three suits by song publishing houses against movie theaters ended with a non-suit order filed by R. L. Blalock in Western North Carolina. North Carolina elementary teachers schedule meetings at Chapel Hill from June 24 to 26.
Salisbury The Piedmont district farm agents and extension men opened a two day convention here yesterday focusing on agricultural methods and crop improvements.
Washington Kain is slated to visit sections of North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Alabama today as forecasts predict thundershowers across the southern group. The trip spans multiple states and aims to address regional audiences despite likely stormy weather.
Tucson and western Texas cotton growers warn of a wild race of bandit weevils moving from scrubby burberia trees in southern Arizona toward their fields. The pest could damage crops if it spreads beyond its usual habitat.
An official of a bakery men's organization in New York warns that American women's health suffers from excessive thinness. He advocates being just slightly plump as a healthier alternative.
The speaker recalls utility bonds failing, a firm collapse, job loss, borrowing cash that went to a bank explosion, a house fire five months later, selling a car for $200, and sending his wife and children to relatives. He then took $100 and moved to New York.
The speaker recalls a brief three day stint as a clerk during a clothing store bankruptcy sale. They describe hunger driving desperate acts and a fear of charity and relief, believing no one could be worse off, yet finding many others in similar plight.
A speaker recalls recent humility after recognizing neglect of those at the bottom. He admits past indifference toward others and acknowledges the value of encouragement. Despite Bleakness, he expresses relief and honesty about the life-changing insight.
A narrator recalls a town where the happy survivors kept to the thoughtful and kindly, while the arrogant faded away after the narrator left. The passage echoes a 1936 McNaught Syndicate copyright note.
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