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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

4

Republicans in Philadelphia Assess 1932 Nomination Prospects

Observers in Philadelphia gauge GOP mood ahead of a possible 1932 nomination. Knox and Stimson bolster cabinet optimism, while anti intervention sentiment could affect Dewey chances. McNeill challenges Broughton for Governor, with uncertainty over acceptance and battle of words looming large.

Phia Knox Stimson G.O.P Roosevelt Binet Ign White House France Ives Philadelphia Dewey Mr. Wey

Veterans Gather as Tar Heel Legionnaires Visit High Point

Members of the American Legion in convention here include World War I veterans who fought on the Hindenburg line. They join locals as High Point plans a year of hosting, while discussions touch on democracy, policing of world order, and postwar aims. The gathering promises both serious deliberation and welcome hospitality.

American Legion High Point Legion

Governor Stark's praise method yields reform and bold results

In a Dale Carnegie talk in Missouri, Governor Lloyd C. Stark is credited with breaking the Pendergast machine and reforming the state. The piece cites his approach to his daughters by praise not nagging, illustrating a psychology of encouragement that yields rapid self-improvement.

United States Lloyd C. Stark Missouri Jefferson City Middle West Stark

The Problem of European Blockade and North Carolina Debate

The piece contrasts old North Carolina political vigor with a new generation’s independent voting. It notes Broughton declining McNeill audiences and highlights the European blockade issue, France’s surrender, and England’s need to seal a blockade while Finland’s integrity of agreements is questioned.

France England Germany Petain Finland Europe

Start Your Success Scrap Book Today

Readers are encouraged to cut out these columns and paste them into a personal Success Scrap Book for study and review as a text on achievement. The invitation promotes collecting proven ideas and lessons to guide future progress.

McDonald Urges Stricter U S Policy on Education

Dr. James G. McDonald of the New York Board of Education calls for a firmer federal stance in national education policy, arguing that Americans have been too lax in shaping schooling standards and guidance.

America James G. McDonald The N. Y

Walter Winchell On Broadway and Nazi Propaganda Banter

Walter Winchell notes a June 19 DNB broadcast from Germany heard in New York at 11 pm and mocks Sixth Column jokes. He cites Dr Westrick denying Nazi propaganda aims and recalls a Chicago banquet celebrating Nazi victories with an umbrella centerpiece. He warns about Communist front groups and House bill H R 5138 to fingerprint aliens, fearing many will be trapped.

DNB Germany N. Y Egg Westrick Chicago International House of the Univ. of Chicago France Commys Congress FDR U. S

Bund officials Kunze and Elmer freed after police find no Fifth Column activity

Pennsylvania State Police detained Bund officials Gerhard Kunze and Gustav Elmer but released them, stating no evidence of Fifth Column activity was found. The decision prompts questions about whether mere Bund membership constitutes danger.

Pennsylvania Gerhard Kunze Gustav Elmer The Bund

German Library of Information linked to Nazi propaganda denials

The German Library of Information at 17 Battery Place denies ties to the Nazi government. Its first director Heinz Beller also served as an attache at the German Consulate in the same building, prompting questions about shared stationery.

German Library of Information Battery Place Heinz Beller

Ford planes and Nazi interference in U S defense debated

The item notes Henry Ford plans to build planes for the United States amid Nazi efforts to disrupt defense. It cites Congressman John Lesinski in the Congressional Record for June 6 listing Hitler linked engineers at Ford Motor Co and a vetoed naturalization bill for a German employee in Ford's engineering department.

Henry Ford U. S John Lesinski Michigan Hitler Ford Motor Co United States

New York Communists approve $300000 campaign fund plan

On May 27 the New York Communist movement approved a campaign fund of 300000 dollars to start June 15. Of the total, 85000 goes to The Daily Worker 40000 to state candidates and the remainder to local party groups. Cominy leaders denounce Sherman Act prosecutions as a prelude to War Department M Day plans. Waterfront section had voted to boycott Walter Winchell but halted the plan after our publication. Cowards.

New York Daily Worker Cominy War Department Communist Party Walter Winchell Winchell

Nazi Propaganda Visits Tied to Fifth Column Probes

The State Department flags Fifth Column activity by foreign consuls while they deny involvement. Evidence cites Dr Colin Ross a Nazi propagandist who visited America recently and wrote on how to ruin the Panama Canal and advocate German control. His lectures were arranged by Nazi consuls in the United States.

State Department Colin Ross America Panama Canal Ross U. S

Hairdresser in 59th Street hotel faces dismissal

A British-American employer confronted a hairdresser who admitted charges last week and shouted I can work in the open The FBI claims control The report also notes a German Aviation Club in Manhattan training Bund youths and a sponsor linked to the German Embassy air attaché Peter Riedl A rumor places two to three million Britons in camps including 26 MPs

59Th Street FBI L. I Manhattan Bund Peter Riedl

Editorial urges voters to back Montana senator crossing party lines

The Bund paper calls readers to vote for a Montana senator even if he is neither Republican nor Democrat. Yorkville reports a speaker cursing Walter Winchell and threats of violence. A Florida senator Pepper is said to have been challenged to a duel by a German Consulate member. Washington officials reportedly hushed the incident as oceans’ protection is linked to a stronger navy.

Bund Montana Yorkville Jerk McW Walter Winchell Pepper Florida Washington America

Local News Briefs Include Whiskey Seizure and Plane Repair

Paying Father Time Local News Bottled in bond whiskey valued at 1385 was captured by police this morning. Two Virginians were arrested and a Nash car seized. Whiskey dumped into a sewer. Local Masons installed officers for the year. W A Mathews of Jamestown flew to Winston-Salem for heat indicator repairs on his Eaglerock bi plane. A sparrow nest with three eggs was found in the motor but undamaged. A heat wave struck High Point.

W. A. Mathews Jamestown Eaglerock Winston-Salem

Notable social visits and convention attendance in Winston-Salem

Miss Lucille Lopp attends the Christian Endeavor convention in Winston-Salem. Miss Margaret Burgess of Denver is visiting Miss Ruth Burgess. Mr and Mrs Robi L Murray spent the weekend in Asheville.

Lucille Lopp Christian Endeavor Winston-Salem Margaret Burgess Denver Col Ruth Burgess Robi. L. Murray Asheville

Al Capone Sued For 2500 Dollar Medical Bill

A brief notes Al Capone faces a lawsuit for two thousand five hundred dollars to cover an Ami doctor bill. M Eugene New of Durham spoke in Chicago addressing Rotary International and serving as president. A prison mutiny in Rangoon Burma today resulted in forty five prisoners killed.

al Capone Miami M. Eugene Newsome Durham Rotary International Chicago Rangoon Burma

Kiwanis Luncheon Hosts Guests from Reformed Church

The Kiwanis Club held its luncheon today from 12:15 to 1:15 p m. A class of younger girls from Reformed Church were guests of Mrs J W Hedrick their teacher in a picnic at Hayworth Springs yesterday evening.

Kiwanis Club Reformed Church J. W. Hedrick Hayworth Springs

Alabama guest Frances Moffitt stays with sister

Miss Frances Moffitt of Alabama is the guest of her sister Mrs. Fred Thomas. Mrs. J. E. Hedrick and daughter Mabel have returned from a visit to Brown Summit relatives. Mrs. Claude Byerly has returned from a Raleigh visit.

Frances Moffitt Alabama Fred Thomas J. E. Hedrick Mabel Brown Summit Claude Byerly Raleigh

Berlin Forsaken by Pleasure Seekers Brief

Five Chapel Hill stores destroyed by fire today with estimated losses of 35000 dollars. A fight over prohibition moves to the Democratic national convention floor, with President Wilson backing modification.

Berlin Chapel Hill Wilson

Neutral observers pressed as Adolf keeps advancing

The message warns that ongoing German advances will strain news services and challenge the availability of neutral observer reports.

Adolf

Shakespeare Name Variations Spark School Debate

A school boy pondered how Shakespeare spelled his name in 26 different ways, suggesting variability could help a student when uncertain. The remark reflects on spelling flexibility in historical texts and the playful side of language learning.

Shakespeare

Bruce Catton In Washington on America's defense plans

Washington, June 24. An administration outline proposes an economic cartel to market export surpluses, a four billion dollar naval program, matching army expansion, and universal training for youth. Existing laws commit about five billion dollars with a seven billion cost for a fleet of fifty thousand airplanes yearly. The plan hints at vast internal reforms to fund defenses and restore growth amid high debt and unemployment.

Washington Bruce Catton America Department of Agriculture

Advertising flair and blitzkrieg wordplay link sparks in Germany

An ironic note on how the advertising industry might owe Germany for popularizing the term blitzkrieg in modern discourse, highlighting language influence and media history.

Germany

Operator answering time cited at 4.8 seconds

The booth operator disputes the 4.8 second average, arguing the wait is longer as he handles calls under pressure. The remark highlights tensions over service speed and performance expectations at the booth.

Night club singer doubts fiancé punch claim

The night club singer cannot recall if her fiancé fired her, offering little credit to his alleged punch. Her account remains unclear as tensions linger.

Hoover Quote on Liberty and Hope in America

Former President Hoover speaks of enduring liberty and steady hope in the United States, urging courage against fear and reaffirming confidence in democratic foundations. The statement emphasizes resilience, constitutional freedoms, and public resolve amid challenges.

America Hoover

Coalition moves against Knox and Stimpson in Republican push

A Republican Nation al Committee effort accelerates to force out Col. Frank Knox and Henry L. Stimpson. Roosevelt appointed figures are referenced as part of internal party maneuvers.

Republican National Committee Col Frank Knox Henry L. Stimpson Roosevelt

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