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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1937
Page
4
A quotation from Matthew 20 15 questions whether it is lawful to do as one wishes with one s own and contrasts with the idea that a good man should not be hindered by others. Montesquieu argues that morality alone should drive action rather than law.
The piece notes the North Carolina legislature kept gas as the method of execution for at least two more years after killing a bill to bring back the electric chair. It argues capital punishment is brutal, but cites officials who say electric chairs may be more humane and calls for higher living standards and education as a better curb on crime.
A joint Bay Street and Elm Street Parent-Teacher Association recommendation urges the city to require examinations for venereal diseases in all domestic servants. Dr. R. A. Herring, city health officer, adds that exams should extend to a full health check with emphasis on tuberculosis, marking a forward step in community health efforts.
The text argues that advancing health intelligence is a necessity, praising High Point for inaugurating a full-time health service and urging the Enterprise to support or start a similar health department examination now.
Ambassador Dodd condemns German press attacks on American womanhood as tensions rise between the United States and Germany. He notes Hitler's Der Angriff escalates insults about New York Mayor La Guardia, while German outlets condemn the mayor’s World Fair remarks.
The article notes air conditioning grows from theaters to homes, with 60 million dollars in 1930s turnover and projections to 100 million. It highlights multi types, heavy investment in machinery, and expansion plans fueling jobs, comfort, and prosperity.
Poetic meditation on mortality attributed to Raymond H. Garner urges seizing the moment as life fades. The piece contrasts fear of tomorrow with artful reflections on living fully in the present.
A letter and discussion voice strong opposition to President Roosevelt’s court-packing proposal, arguing it would concentrate power, undermine independence of the three branches, and threaten constitutional rights. The exchange reflects concern for constitutional amendment processes and warns against politicizing the judiciary.
The 118 point written agreement between student representatives and the college president outlines privileges now allowed. Highlights include Sunday guests, social functions with outsiders, entertaining in parlors, radios in parlors at student expense, one weekly meal cut, Sunday walks after quiet hour, soft drinks in campus store, and use of the pay phone.
The reminiscence recalls cold clear winter nights, moonlit snows, and family scenes from a Missouri farm to Ohio with grandma, sister, and rustic workers. Vivid memories include a coffee mill, prayer hour, and Jed the hired man amid frost and wood chopping.
A speaker criticizes a decision as not based on constitution or law but on bias. The remark suggests that potential dividend gains biased the ruling, harming the general public. The audience applauds, with a colloquial nod to a colonel for insight.
The Bureau of Fisheries ships 100000 baby black bass and brem to Camp Uwharrie for Heron Lake planting. Kernersville investigates sites to repair a landing field for Pitcairn mail planes between New York and Atlanta. Mrs. Grissom, Mrs. Corbett, and Mrs. Snyder depart for Wilmington. Canterbury club meets with Mrs. Charene at Artignills. City charter amendments face light vote and likely adoption. Bishop Kilgo preaches at Wesley Memorial on growth and spiritual gifts.
A well dressed young woman used dexterous handling to hold up two stores and a restaurant in St Louis today, escaping with 134 dollars. North Carolina produced about half the eastern states gold output in 1925, nearly double that of any other state.
One remark notes judges are cooperative and that driving fast to save time can result in a 20 day penalty. The line suggests leniency in some cases alongside a warning about consequences.
Harry K. Thaw was ruled a lunatic by the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court. He cannot be taken to New York on requisition to stand trial under the law. The railroad brotherhood plans a series of strikes starting Saturday. The Southern Baptist Laymen's conference opens in Atlanta tonight. The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America calls for a week of prayer and supplication before Easter.
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