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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1940
Page
4
A Leviticus verse notes guilt for hidden sins even if unknown to the sinner. The quote pairs Leviticus 5:17 with Plato’s remark that if pardon were certain, people might hide sin, yet the act remains morally base.
A report shows asphalt prices for a department up 26 to 45 percent from a year earlier, signaling a potential $200000 increase in the r s bill for road and improvement needs. Citizens decry tariffs on petroleum products as actions tied to wartime restraints while facing shortages and higher transport costs.
Greensboro Record notes Guilford County Democrats face factional bickering as the nation nears a convention. The piece warns wounds may linger and urges unity. It cites Public Relations Week in local schools, stressing intelligent discourse and parental involvement as teachers invite counselors.
The piece argues that racial tensions vary by region and must improve through tolerance, not force bills. It dismisses the anti-lynching bill as largely worthless, warns against minority influence driving animosity, praises a free press, and cites Plato on liberty and democracy.
The Greensboro Patriot endorses James A. Farley for vice president citing loyalty to Franklin Roosevelt and political skill. It argues Farley could preside over the Senate effectively and bolster New Deal support despite lingering Catholic bigotries in the South.
In 1934 Monte Levy left a large New York office to start a slimming business. He built a system to help people shed excess pounds, selling it to beauticians and expanding to eight own salons and fifty licensees. He credits focus on work, organization, staff development, bonuses, advertising, and personal supervision.
A Scotch donor gives 60 dollars to the Finnish cause claiming Leap Day savings. Garner aims to take Illinois from Roosevelt who may not want it. New York pilots face mileage tax. Corrigan stunt fans to use LaGuardia. Discussion on giant battleships and towing continents. Critics blame spendthrift policy for weak recovery and democracy. Roosevelts in the U S puzzle Europeans, recalling Teddy’s simpler era.
A night club scene features Jock Whitney and Charlie Butterworth dancing with two middle aged ladies who did not know dancing was restricted there. The pair bow and cut in politely, then return to their seats. Observers praise the refined, respectful display.
A gossip packed item notes Alice Faye divorcing Tony Martin because long distance separations strain their marriage. Tony Martin signs to continue a Hollywood radio program indefinitely. The column teases other celebrity moves and salon chatter from New York and Miami, with parties, meals, and showbiz snippets.
The column mocks political chatter about a president seeking a 14 year term. It notes public figures and critics like John Mason Brown and Ethel Barrymore impersonations, backstage feuds in Chicago, and industry gossip about Time staffers and Cuban entertainment wage rules.
Three men were arrested for stealing chickens with two thieves and one receiver named in police statements. Authorities say they have broken up a chicken stealing ring. The High Point Community Chest will hold an important meeting next Monday night.
Viola Lillian Byrum, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Byrum, is convalescing after a tonsillectomy Mrs Craven Page hosted an informal tea at her home honoring Mrs George Mercke Sr and Miss Mary Mercke of Louisville Ky The Mid Week Garden Club marked its fourth birthday at Mrs J E Millis home in Emerywood
Over the past year liquor shipments to the country from Canada declined by more than 50 percent. In a separate item, demonstrations by Russia's unemployed millions were banned. John Oberta, known as Chicago’s Beau Brummel in gangster circles, was shot by gangsters last night.
Twenty years ago W G Brokaw traveled through Texas oil fields with a geologist to test lands surveyed. At 7 pm firefighters responded to a false alarm from box 47 on Green Street. Fire truck driver Arthur Hayworth narrowly avoided a head on collision with a car on the wrong side of the street, violating two laws.
Miss Lucile Holton visits Winston Salem while Ear Teague from State College spends the weekend here. Wilbur Strickland returns from a Southern business trip. News Briefs warn on ratifying the treaty or building a vast navy. General Ludendorff passes through Finnish territory toward Russia. Charles Ross of Harnett to manage Former Congressman Page’s gubernatorial campaign.
A university student was fined five dollars for booing a policeman. Dracula appears in a hospital scene with a nurse presenting a baby and a joke about eating the infant rather than taking it home.
In Washington on March 6 Assistant Attorney General Arnold outlines plans to expand the antitrust division with more funds for nationwide studies. Probes would cover food distribution costs including milk and inter state trade barriers, and a separate study of war material prices amid the huge rearmament program. The Senate restored a $100,000 cut and approved a larger budget to enable broader inquiries. Arnold says a permanent staff of 400 is needed to push a "free trade" program and that more personnel would make probes easier.
A shot arrow pierced the window at No 10 Downing Street as a stunt to urge Prime Minister Chamberlain to take stronger action against Hitler. The remark suggests the act would more effectively remove Chamberlain than resolve the issue.
The Australian premier reportedly focused on cricket for nearly a full day during wartime. A witty remark asks if Britain should deploy cricket instructors to Berlin instead of an expeditionary force.
A Rome critic argues that Italy disapproves of Great Britain’s economic blockade on German coal. The speaker says the political and economic ties between Rome and London are strained by the approach.
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