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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
4
A survey of North Carolina’s capital punishment system notes debates over ethics and law. The piece discusses governors, judicial outcomes, and public sentiment about execution, as well as the selective nature of who faces death and the influence of officials on death-row decisions.
The state supreme court rules that only contractors who install or overhaul entire plumbing and heating systems require licenses. The decision may ease costs for households but raises concerns about unlicensed work and public health.
The article discusses the Alamance case and a parallel robbery murder, noting uncertainty in punishment and the governor’s commutation. It quotes Fayetteville Observer on CIOs and Communists praising Garner, mentions Texas voters’ views, and questions Garner’s breadth of vision as a presidential candidate.
The Blair family led by David H. Blair offers about fifty acres for extending Blair Park recreational facilities in High Point. The City Council will seek WPA assistance to add nine more golf holes, leveraging local WPA workers already in the area, with cooperation likely and the project expected to proceed.
Months ago John L Lew used a congressional committee hearing to label Vice President Garner as a poker playing liquor drinking evil old man. This week in another congressional committee hearing Benjamin Davis a Negro Communist calls
A letter urging dues prompted mixed reactions among 75 Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Association members. A revised approach suggests respectful outreach, personal visits, and tailored requests to secure dues and grow membership. The example favors positive engagement over criticism to avoid antagonism and encourage action.
Letter from High Point editor urges citizens not to reject federal housing aid. cautions against influence of the Good Citizens Committee and the chance to obtain government assistance. The writer stresses prudent use of available housing money and warns against misdirection.
The piece blends a lyric vent about missing companionship with a wartime jab at war propaganda. It cites Sumner Welles and a bantering line about the German American Bund amid Welles von Ribbentrop talks. The Exchange ends with a tease of Welles returning with stickers on his luggage.
Ben Bernie admits a reason for heckling Walter Winchell. He explains he is pursuing two goats one Winchell has and one he lent him. The banter toys with W. C. Fields Mae West and their film plans with a quip about following an animal act.
A bank teller asks a robber or customer a coin flip question during a tense encounter. The moment centers on a choice of heads or tails as a stall tactic. Local authorities probe footage and seek witnesses.
Nicky Blair the midnighter throws seven passes in a row in a dice game. The boss inspects the cubes and questions whether a straight pair was thrown, prompting Blair to challenge the suspicion.
The essay notes Gone with the Wind sweeping the Academy Awards this year marking Selznick’s first major recognition. An elderly mother remarks it was a fair ceremony this time. Tom Meany offers a TV quip on peace terms while Henry Koster muses on style and effort. Anon ends with a retirement joke.
A writer told Dorothy Parker he rejected all isms except plagiarism. Parker replied with a sharp line, highlighting plagiarism as the one ism she did not endorse. The exchange captures wit and critique in a brief, quotable moment.
A stilted speech claims Germany must expand to provide room for its people. The comment references suffering Germans and implies pressure on the nation’s population.
Informal note offering reassurance to individuals labeled as targets including John Edgar Hoover. Mentions persistence despite repeated setbacks and encouragement to keep pushing forward.
High Point College defeated Guilford and Lenoir Rhyne in a triangular debate marking the third straight victory for the college. Dr Henry T Hodgin of Philadelphia, former Friends missionary leader in China, will speak at Central Friends Church Sunday morning. Local notes report visits, travel, and brief national events including Justice Sanford's death and a Chicago raid arrest.
The gambler Nick the Greek says his top wish is to gamble and win and his second choice after that is to gamble and lose. He notes his life revolves around gambling and its outcomes.
The piece recounts Garson Kanin quitting Sam Goldwyn after an unhappy year in Hollywood and firing a parting shot. Goldwyn retorts with a sharp jab about medicine to a healthy man. The column adds spicy asides about Ruby Foo’s and Broadway critics in a breezy showbiz column tone.
The quote reflects Lou Holtz’s view that gambling loses its thrill unless one bets beyond means, emphasizing restraint and risk awareness rather than endorsement of risk taking.
A clipped anecdote notes census and income tax questions spark amusement as a relief recipient quarrels over a penny. He compares full shares to a one cent correction after a weekly 12.01 check, prompting a government response and a bank cashing attempt.
Alfred Duff Cooper of the British government addressed an audience at the San Francisco opera house. As attendees exited, they were given lollipops with a wrapper bearing a message.
Twenty years ago Alice and Lou Palmer of Warrenton visited relatives here. Dave Folsom left for South Carolina. T. J. Gold spent days at Moore County fishing camp. President Wilson weighs peace treaty reservations. Guilford Superior Court opened in Greensboro. Chamberlain Hotel burned at Old Point Comfort, no lives lost. Georges Carpentier married in Paris.
A Greek sea captain laments purchasing 800 tons of coal from the U S Navy that would not burn. He suggests the navy’s fire was largely spent during congressional hearings on appropriations.
Bruce Catton in Washington reports a growing foreign trade boom since December as US exports rise well above last year, Europe and Far East demand strengthening while war materials orders are not the sole driver. Domestic production lags inventory gains and a spring downturn looms. Congress sees bipartisan effort on unemployment with a 50 member group led by Jerry Voorhis to study issues from taxation to technology.
Federal Surplus Commodities Corp denies plans to extend food stamp use to all low income families. In Oklahoma one town tested free stamps for families under 19.50 weekly gross income, but FSCC says it needs more study. Officials cite relief-family expansion and January usage near 500k, with 20 million on aid as the eligible pool.
A tense standoff between Italy and Britain over coal supplies looms. If no settlement is reached, Mussolini may be left with only a cigaret lighter to warm his hands as he confronts energy shortages and diplomatic pressure.
Possible shortfall jeopardizes Admiral Byrd's 250000 dollar sponsorship and future Antarctic missions. Rubber checks threaten funds, creating uncertainty for ongoing exploration and research plans.
A local case centers on ent figures facing courting trouble. Authorities report disputes over relationships and community impacts. Names and exact charges remain unclear due to fragmented text. The situation draws attention to interpersonal conflicts and legal inquiry.
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