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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1935
Page
4
A credited line attributed to Sir Philip Sidney notes that the righteous judge detests evil yet grants a patient hearing to others, hoping they will produce proofs of their innocence. The aphorism emphasizes mercy along with verification in judgment.
A Sheraton hotel gathering of High Point civic clubs produced eighty unselfish suggestions for city betterment. Voters endorsed a municipal hospital and elimination of grade crossing separations while backing street extensions, a full-time physician, paint up and clean up, and boosting local retail trade.
In a Nation article Broun recalls a White House committee session where President Roosevelt appeared to agree as Broun heatedly spoke. A fellow member later reminded Broun that Roosevelt’s nod did not guarantee action, only that he was listening.
Vague reflections on the party life linger as the narrator recalls the aftermath moments. The text hints at a lingering smile for the man who wakes to the consequences of his choices and the roles of merriment and mischief in social life.
Medical societies recognize leaders like Dr Frederick R Taylor for scientific approach and quiet service. The piece praises doctors ethics and the value of consulting trained minds for health, while noting laypeople often underappreciate scientific contributions.
The joint committee aims to move its report before the revenue act is printed to pressure higher taxes for funding state departments the university and public schools. They seek to rectify past legis lature cuts and push living wages, noting a about two million dollar gap between appropriations and revenue. The strategy mirrors earlier moves by Angus D. MacLean to secure tax increases by first passing broader appropriations.
The Winston-Salem Journal contemplates Huey Long as a composite of American citizens. He is a product of intellect wealth injustice and indifference merged into a voice of protest and looming doom. The piece calls him a striking mix of good and bad in a red headed Southern figure.
The essay frames Huey Long as shaped by poverty and Southern prejudice, an illiterate law student from bayou farms who rose to power amid Southern politics. It portrays him as an anachronism whose influence persists, demanding studied, intelligent, impartial scrutiny of his figure and impact.
The Meanest Man contest gains a tense entry from Camden as William F. Walker, a blinded World War veteran, battles a mystery poisoner targeting his trained police dog. Walker, once a chemist in explosives and now a Braille reader who writes on horse breeding, offers a $100 reward for the culprit.
A Massachusetts girl with a stomach turned upside down might be treated by placing her aboard a ship in heavy seas rather than undergoing surgery. The report suggests a maritime approach as a less invasive option under difficult conditions.
Report notes Mrs. Roosevelt has earned a sizable sum from charity broadcasts but faces criticism from some who say she should quit speaking. The piece highlights public debate over celebrity involvement in fundraising.
Jimmy Walker, former mayor of New York, denies plans to seek a seat in the New York senate. He faces financial troubles as he deals with creditors and mounting debts.
The remark implies political disruption, not laughter. Long warned of broad upheaval in Baton Rouge as he challenged opponents and pushed reforms.
In 1914, Europe viewed peace pacts as scraps of paper. The era showed they meant little against rising tensions and imminent war.
A master spy from Poland evades execution in Germany by remaining calm under pressure. A Kansas City businessman leaves part of his fortune to his farm horses and gives relatives only a horse laugh.
A poem by Charles B. McCandless explores the mind as an empire of dreams. The speaker searches for a guiding star among science and religion, finds no refuge, and concludes that woman revives light from the void, offering enduring hope.
A veteran GOP observer surveys potential 1936 Republican contenders led by Hoover and Vandenberg, with Knox, Frank, Hoffman, McNary, Landon and Winant discussed as possible candidates. The piece notes Hoover will not run, hints at intraparty blocs, and flags labor, anti-Hearst sentiment, and education groups as influential factors in the year ahead.
James McMullin reports New York sources say the Federation of Labor plans a guerrilla strategy for a potential motor industry strike. Officials fear a full frontal assault would fail due to weak numbers and aim to disrupt key jobs to pressure broader labor policy.
New York sketch highlights a spectacle driven era where fame, shock value, and self praise trump modesty. Amid references to Cardini, Clifton Webb, Geraldine Farrar, and a carnival of modern life, daily scenes on Long Island and in Manhattan reveal polished glamour, nightlife, and changing social mores.
The Sing Sing aviary houses over two hundred parrots saved from a parrot fever outbreak. Warden Lawes offered refuge during the nationwide epidemic, shielding the birds from the spread of illness.
Time reveals Henry the Yellow Kid was created by Carl Anderson who, at 70, gains lasting celebrity after years of uncertain success. The artist inspires many struggling cartoonists who clung to a shared belief in the idea behind the character.
A personal echo complains that Amelia Earhart’s hazardous Hawaiian flight received brief headlines and faded amid other events, reflecting national unresponsiveness to a landmark aviation achievement.
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