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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1941
Page
3
A short excerpt contrasts freedom through truth with servitude, citing John 8 31 32 and a literary line about a freeman made free by truth versus others as slaves. The passage attributes the quote to Cowper, noting a biblical theme and moral contrast.
The article notes Japan’s unreadiness to force a break in talks with the Dutch over oil, rubber, and other war goods. Despite Chinese and Allied pressures, the negotiations end with no change in normal relations, leaving the East Asian balance delicate as fears of a broader clash rise.
Governor Broughton personally reviewed the last hour of the Calcutt parole petition, Fayetteville’s former slot machine king, seeking immediate parole or pardon. The move stood out amid North Carolina’s parole system where the governor often relies on the commissioner as his agent. Strong backing for Calcutt’s petition and rumors about his generosity fueled attention.
The article analyzes clashes between radio networks and the Federal Communications Commission over monopoly claims and the reach of government regulation. It praises the governor's refusal to grant pardon or parole, notes concerns about racketeering, and cites editorials from the Durham Herald and Philadelphia Record. It ends with a humorous anecdote about a pig case in Fort Wayne and a pig named Knuckles.
The Winston-Salem Sentinel argues that foreign subversion within the German embassy aided anti government activities during World War I. It warns that requests for more executive authority to speed defense must balance democracy and efficiency to avoid jeopardizing the nation. It cites France’s failures as a caution.
A tale from California recalls Noe S Perelman known as Noe, an information and complaint clerk who averted a charged confrontation between a harried mail carrier and a furious apartment resident. He reframed the situation, explained the carrier’s view, and persuaded the woman to drop her complaint. The outcome saved the carrier from punishment.
A collage of Broadway buzz notes highlights Babe Ruth at Yankee Stadium, Willkie’s enduring respect, Yvonne Bouvier at Moulin Rouge, and Lombardy era chatter. The column catalogs theater folk, press agents, critics, and social scenes with quick vignettes on stars, shows, and nightly nightlife.
On Broadway venues brokers introduce Jean Louie to a quiet Chinese man in their group. They tease him about not speaking English until he hands Jean a card with his name and $50. He speaks in polished Oxford English thanking her for her concern as the scene shifts to New York entertainment notes and public political fibers.
A collage of quirky storefront signs and ad gags across New York City. The piece highlights satirical phrases from Bronx pharmacies Madison Avenue lingerie stores and midtown bars, plus playful captions on a trolley poster and a novelty ad about safety.
A sharp quip notes there are two kinds of people on Broadway the conceited and the failures. It adds a wry line that the only bow a ham never wants to take is bowing out of the scene.
A 10 gallon still was found on the estate of Charles H Mackay one mile east of Deep River Church early this morning Only one quart of liquor was found Deputy Sheriff C L Gray seized the still and gadgets A J Koonce newly installed president of the Lions Club presided at today s regular meeting Elsie Cook and Agnes Joyce are spending their vacation in Stokes County Mrs L G Robichaux and Miss Mary Simmons are spending several days at Paradise Point Joe F Hoffman will depart tomorrow for St Louis to attend the Civitan International convention as delegate Al Capone may surrender furniture from his Florida home along with his prison term North Central states suffer heat wave Dry agents likely to make Greensboro their focal point
Morris Leavy former street car conductor and 306th Motor Transport Corps veteran died at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington on June 16. His funeral will be conducted by Rev. O. L. Ruth. The State Federation of Labor meets August 9-10 in this city. High Point's first great furniture show opens next Monday. T. J. Gold visited Greensboro on professional business. J. G. Ryan shows slow improvement at High Point Hospital after illness. Mr and Mrs M Kenneth Price with Miss Mina Kirkman visited Winston-Salem. Mrs Henry White hosted the High Point Woman's Club yesterday. James Lord head of the mining department of the AFL suggests national funding to develop rivers to help unemployment. Wine makers accused of auto thefts in the Carolinas are jailed in Columbia, S.C.
Peter Edson reports on 1.15 million railway workers demanding wage gains that could cost roads up to 750 million a year. The piece explains the government mediation machinery under the Railway Labor Act of 1934, the steps from direct talks to mediation and arbitration, and the role of the National Mediation Board and White House emergency boards in averting strikes. The piece notes past wage trends and questions whether the system could apply to defense industries. The final line remarks on aging and gender.
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