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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1938
Page
5
Government officials plan faster release of farm aid benefits for needy farmers as lawmakers review hundreds of bills. Historical data shows Congress passed 899 laws in the first session, 850 in the second, with many measures awaiting presidential action.
Washington reports a sharp decline in farm income with lower prices and reduced demand. A new crop control program will release about 755 million dollars, starting with 130 million for cotton price adjustments, aided by aerial surveys to cut payment lag.
Walter Winchell's page continues with brisk social notes and quips from 1920s and 30s celebrities. The column pinches on slang origins a pair of faux quotes from Carole Lombard and Mary Pickford, plus jests about Gene Tunney and Eddie Cantor, ending with a jab at Walter Winchell himself.
A High Point Chamber of Commerce official sends out questions asking residents what they know about the city and for remedies to local issues. The discussion cites high taxes as a major concern and notes comparisons with Randolph County and city state taxes, plus anecdotes on local governance and history.
The speaker laments delays in securing an agricultural teacher at Trinity school while Randolph county officials pledge cooperation with federal and state funds. He argues taxes provide public services and mocks earth curvature claims tied to a Fort Detroit glass making machine, noting lineups and levelling issues.
A reader reflects on automobile safety after the death of Charles L. Van Noppen in Greensboro. He argues for stronger rules to protect pursuit of happiness and notes recent road resurfacing has disrupted traffic, recalling quieter times.
The Charleston county grand jury headed by Charles R. Witt filed a report criticizing lawlessness and deplorable conditions in Charleston. It announced continued investigations into alleged violations next week. A scuffle over political affiliation arose when Henry J. Brown asked about the foreman's party, and Witt disclosed his Republican National Committee card.
Washington reports a large monopoly inquiry will be led by a 12 member board of legislators and officials. The panel has a $500000 fund and power to recommend legislation to Congress. Senator J C O Mahoney will chair as they study anti trust laws since the Sherman Act of 1898.
A fragment notes fatigue on side roads and devious routes, suggesting travelers reached their destination and that residents in Trinity have slept better in recent nights.
In Bellingham Washington Miles Rittenberg an eighty year old deaf man heard a northbound train pass his home around 4 to 5 PM. He stepped onto the tracks to gather greens for his rabbits and was struck when the train arrived late.
Pitt county board of commissioners named J Knot Proctor an automobile salesman to fill the unexpired term of Sheriff S A Whitehurst who resigned and died afterward under the grinding wheels.
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