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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1936
Page
4
A blending of aphorisms from Exodus and Socrates cautions against wrongdoing and slander. It warns against joining the wicked in unrighteous testimony and urges rejecting tale bearing for it uncovers others secrets and will reveal yours.
The article recounts Eden replacing Hoare after a Commons storm over withdrawal proposals against Italy. It portrays a damaged League of Nations, England’s setback in diplomacy, and hints at a fragile peace framework amid Europe’s tense prospects.
New York crime boss Charles Luciano once known as Lucky is sent to Sing Sing for 30 to 50 years as prosecutors target a vast metropolitan vice ring. Associates receive mixed terms. state prosecutors warn against witness intimidation.
Seventeen ptomaine poisoning cases in the city trigger order to halt shipment of certain prepared sand wiches. Captain John Huff oversees the response, stressing caution in food handling and urging safeguards to prevent future danger while acknowledging local production and broader food-safety responsibilities.
A criticized gangster figure contends that ill gotten wealth dissolves in time and that even brazen “Luciano philosophy” fails to protect money once a crime is exposed in Sing Sing.
Postmen delivered bonus bonds to local veterans without repeated doorbell ringing and with prompt identification. Postmaster 8. C. Clark and staff managed a large task efficiently, clearing the cashing rush within 36 hours. Many bond holders plan to hold as investment, while others cash as nest egg. The public expresses appreciation for organized, prudent distribution.
Maxim Gorky, renowned Russian writer, dies at age 68. Once a critic of Communism, he later became its leading propagandist in the Soviet era. He visited America before ostracism by local literati and earned honors including naming for him the world’s largest airplane.
The fragment discusses Gorky amid communism and its opponents. It notes a brilliant Russian figure ostracized for beliefs and questions whether anti Communism or its vigor harmed potential alliances. It hints at mis guided enthusiasms that hinder talent and influence.
Passing through Chapel Hill I heard from a high administrator that quiet holds along the Potomac. The consolidation issue is settled, the Graham athletic plan gains acceptance, and opposed voices have cooled. The university faces challenging destinies and should avoid endless controversy.
A critique of the trendy fad handies and a Washington analysis compare the current Democratic split to William Jennings Bryan era battles. The piece notes similarities between Bryanʼs and Rooseveltʼs appeals to workers and farmers, with business and professional elements largely opposed to the New Deal and Democrats facing three choices in every state.
A Postmaster General and DNC head Mr Farley is cited as unaware of a letter using his stamped signature urging civil service postmasters to back the Democratic campaign fund. The incident suggests an employee forged the signature and distributed the letter without Farley’s knowledge, highlighting issues of executive efficiency.
A cautious interpretation of Mussolini urging Italians to “march straight ahead” suggests a possible misread as a bonus march. The remark sparks debate over fascist leadership strategy and domestic political risks.
A regional poem recounts a poor old woman in a shoe faced with relief limits, her large family, and the hope that Roosevelt will help. The verse notes the Red Cross aid and the need for rest as change is sought.
The analysis argues Roosevelt can still win despite Bryan’s lack of resources. It cites Roosevelt’s presidency, federal power, state machine backing, relief funds, subsidies to farmers, radio reach, and a strong propaganda network as decisive assets. It notes Bryan’s outsider status and lack of money and influence. It concludes outcomes hinge on Roosevelt’s assets and Democrats’ disaffection.
A collage of misfit musings from New York Day By Day noting fashion shifts from copper to henna, changing tastes in politics and culture, retirement of Babe Ruth, law and press trends, and street jottings about women shoppers, window canaries, and a lively city after dark.
Ten years ago on June 19 1926 rain reached nearly every part of North Carolina ending a lengthy dry spell. Gastonia Raleigh and Winston-Salem reported showers with cool skies and High Point seeing heavy steady rain since 4 am. Social notes mention visits to Piedmont Springs and a piano recital at Miss Strickland’s Montleu Avenue home.
Welch park crowd watched the Pointers surrender a 9 to 1 fifth inning lead as Greensboro Patriots rallied to win 11 to 10. Dan Boone hit his 18th homer of the season with two outs in the eighth, but High Point could not close the gap.
Mr and Mrs W G Friddle announce the birth of a daughter on June 18 in a local hospital. The new arrival joins the family as relatives express joy and celebrate the milestone.
Dr. Thurman Kitchin, dean of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, will remain at the helm after reconsidering his recent decision to sever ties with the college.
In Berlin the voters of the young German republic go to the polls tomorrow to decide whether property belonging to the former ruler should be confiscated.
Hundreds of Boy Scouts from the Carolinas and Georgia are set to encamp along South Bent Creek in Pisgah National Forest this summer. The announcement was made today by M. A. Mattoon.
Fifth avenue merchants worry about fly by night racketeers who occupy empty shops. They display bannered blazingly high grade products in windows, yet the on sale goods are shabby. Owners’ names rarely appear and customers have little recourse. Stores vanish after a few weeks.
Park Avenue residents opposed a planned arcade movie house in the 1950s era. An application for a license was denied after tenants circulated protest rounds. The avenue likens a single cinema to a decay speck, and calls the plan vulgar.
A Park Avenue resident voices opposition to commercial development, arguing it would disrupt neighborhood character and devalue private property. The remark reflects local concerns about future business activity and street-level changes.
The piece describes push boys in the 1930s garment district who weave through busy streets on roller scooters piled with bundles of gowns. They work in hundreds and earn about $30 weekly, with many eventually becoming dress merchants.
Grantland Rice, famed among newspapermen for earning capacity, is highlighted with his wife Kate and daughter Florence. The piece notes Rice’s Tennessee roots, long Evening Mail tenure, and popularity in syndication, magazines, and film shorts, while Florence is praised as a striking beauty and versatile performer admired by Ring Lardner and Percy Hammond.
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