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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
4
A devotional note cites Proverbs 20 14 and 1 3 urging kings to judge the poor faithfully and show mercy above all deeds as guidance for rulers. The Penn. item frames majesty’s role around mercy and godlike judgment.
The piece discusses a migration of British children to the United States Canada and other parts of the empire for sanctuary and schooling as war shifts population. It notes the American Association of University Women interest in children of educated English parents and praises Mr Burgin as an earnest representative.
A critical editorial denounces Henry Ford for blocking his plants from producing munitions for England. It argues such isolation could slow war-driven industry and questions whether Ford’s stance strengthens or weakens democratic powers in crisis.
The letter congratulates Congressman W. O. Burgin of Lexington on his renomination after two hard primaries. C. B. Deane, the defeated runner up, says the election was fair and reflects on changes in election laws. The piece argues absentee voting and marker bans improved election character and questions primaries voting rights.
The piece notes Herbert Hoover’s post presidency rise in speaking prowess and renewed public engagement. It argues his improved phrasing fuels speculation of ghost writers and hints at renewed ambition, though not likely to head the party ticket unless a political shift occurs.
The statement upholds Hoey’s condemnation of Adolf Hitler as the era’s greatest liar while noting the legend of Baron Munchausen as a humorous figure whose tall tales entertained many.
A coal company manager uses a praise based approach to collect a $100 debt from a stubborn debtor. By flattering the man’s importance and avoiding confrontation, the creditor elicits cooperation and receives payment plus future business. The tale ends with a lesson on seeking the other person’s esteem to ease negotiations.
A collection of brief wartime thoughts from figures like Harry Hopkins Samuel Guy Inman and William C Johnstone urging faith friendship and peace. The batch notes the long road to peace with Japan and mocks Nazi ambitions referencing a Mercury year and German youth dreams.
Walter Winchell surveys U.S. presidential history focusing on vice presidential selections and party politics. He notes patterns in background, origin, and marriages, recalling figures such as Hoover Polk Adams and Harrison while referencing campaigns and notable lines.
Local news notes the city council plans to open the lake to anglers soon. Other items mention a July Chapel Hill conference of state secondary school heads with D P Whitley to speak, Britt Armfield living in New York still keeping local membership, and social notes on visits by Mr and Mrs E P Jacobs and Miss Beverly Wilson en route to Barton Vermont to direct a girls summer camp. News briefs touch on treaty talks delays, a Cincinnati railroad clerks bank closure, and Grafton shortwear advisories for girls.
Bruce Catton reports from Philadelphia on Bond Moley, Roosevelt brain trust alumnus, aiding Hoover's foreign policy speech. The piece notes no single boss controls the convention, delegates act independently, and Willkie's appeal targets rank and file while Vandenberg's late cross country push disappoints.
Local news notes an upcoming automobile parade for the Fourth of July celebration. Human interest items include a two headed calf and a four legged chick on display. Sunday is Christian Education Day at First Baptist Church.
The remark suggests King Carol aligns with dictatorial regimes reflecting a troubling trend as he reveals updated royal attire. The comment frames his actions as signaling an authoritarian bend and raises concerns about leadership direction and public perception.
A puzzled old saying about baseball suits the English record of a rare earthquake death, noting that only one person has ever been killed in England by a quake while Mother Nature faces Kid Blitzkrieg in the rings of history.
The passage recalls Fillmore rising after Z Taylor and the tight 1916 California contest. A reporter called Charles E Hughes at his home as Wilson clinched the presidency, and Hughes reportedly replied that the President elect was asleep. The reporter then said to wake him and tell him he isnt president.
Dallas rabbi Dr. Davi Lefkowitz declares that peace requires ending forces that destroy religion, urging strong action against anti faith violence and suppression.
Report notes that women employed in war work for the English government are gaining weight due to changes in routine and diet as the war continues.
The speaker notes from veterans and leaders urge Americans to stay grounded and deliberate to avoid entanglement. Judge Edward A. Hayes of Chicago stresses calm action while reflecting on wartime restraint and avoiding provocative provocations.
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