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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1938
Page
4
A religious verse from Deuteronomy 7 2 warns to destroy rival nations and reject mercy in conquest. A Bayard Taylor quotation urges that opportunity is rare and a wise man should seize it.
A historical critique argues that German ego and persistent drive kept work alive through the postwar era, enabling revival and expansion. It contends the Versailles reparations fueled radicalism, and democracies failed to transform Germany into a stable democracy, paving the path to a new, broader conflict.
Obituary notes Dr W L Poteat former Wake Forest president died at 80. A biologist who championed science and literacy, he was a steadfast critic of repealing the eighteenth amendment and remained unwavering in his views. He lived a full life and rests peacefully.
Optimism showed in the Piedmont area of the two Carolinas last year as Duke Power reports 102 new manufacturing facilities opening in the region served by the utility. The data reflect growth in industry and jobs in the Duke Power service area.
Duke Power shows a rise in power connections with 54 percent new enterprises and 48 plant additions to existing businesses. The data reflect regional confidence and growing industrial potential, signaling restoration of normal commerce and expansion of both new and old facilities toward full capacity operations.
A portrait of Clarence Darrow endures as a devoted defender of the accused. The renowned attorney, known for his eloquence and dogged trials, confronted harsh verdicts and unpopular causes, earning society’s respect even as he questioned mankind’s earthly limits.
The State Highway Commission contemplates a rule requiring any employee seeking public office to resign before running. The idea faces historical hurdles, illustrated by the example of a prison camp superintendent who might be affected.
The text questions why a candidate may seek higher office while serving in public roles, noting Chief Justice Clark and others who ran for U S Senate or governor without resigning. It wonders whether a new highway commission rule would change behavior of candidates in public employment.
A portrait of Paul Muni and his career from humble beginnings to Hollywood success. The piece notes his persistence, makeup ingenuity, and key breakout in The Life of Emile Zola, while highlighting insights from a director and the importance of personal recognition in service and hospitality.
A compilation of remarks from Dr Jastrow Paul Vincent Carroll Dr Mary L Lake Senator Byrd and Rev Preston Bradley. The lines cover early rising cures in drama curability of cancer administrative cost reductions and calls for artistic sanity delivered in Chicago New York and Virginia contexts.
In Washington on March 14 the Senate backed a McKellar amendment forcing Senate confirmation for new high paid positions in independent federal agencies. The House Civil Service Committee fights to block it as conferees clash over patronage risks to WPA CCC Social Security Board and more. Alfred Friendly notes the merit system hit hard while Farm Security headlines show limited Bankhead Jones act loans to a lone farmer.
City news notes that sixty two contestants are entered in the City Beautiful contest. Local features report visits by Rev N S Ogburn and family traveling through High Point toward Charlotte. Senator Reed event planned for March twenty six. Several personal notices from Winston-Salem to Asheville. Flooding at St Francis dam in California cited. State population estimated at three million. Washington designated as KKK headquarters.
Charles B. Driscoll recalls a March visit with friends at Park Avenue to honor the late Odd McIntyre. The gathering includes Amon Carter and Keats Speed as memories flow about McIntyre and his circle. Driscoll denies writing McIntyre’s column under another name.
Twenty years ago Mrs J Elwood Cox and Miss Clara I Cox wintered in ages ny and plan to return soon. Mrs Thomas J Gould and Miss Bessie Hackney came back from Asheville and Charlotte. Margaret Adele Spencer hosted a third birthday party for friends. The Rainbow Division praised for Lorraine bravery. One third of Rochester waterlogged after a morning cloudburst. Siberia’s situation acute as Cossacks oppose Bolshevist advance. Secretary Baker travels to France to confer with General Pershing on military matters. Dutch vessels in allied ports to be commandeered.
The administration aims to place 2100 to 2500 farmers on mortgaged farms in the first year with 10 million dollars. With 2.7 million farmers and growth of 40 thousand yearly, critics say the program helps few and budgets face cuts from 25 million to 15 million, with the House committee threatening another reduction.
Gelett Burgess hosts a Burgess gathering with J. Harvey Burgess from Morehouse Missouri. The piece recalls Muskogee Red a renowned West tramp printer who died years ago and whose real name was Andrew Redmond. Observations on a neighborhood Snow White showing and a reflective note on improving future horror content for children.
A collage of anecdotes notes Tony Wons praising elderly women as food guides, a Texarkana resident extols fresh fish peas eaten from pods, and memories of Walt MacDougall and personal musings from a Times Square workshop. It also includes a pet dog Captain Kidd and an old Kansas farm saying about people.
A psychologist claims the lie detector will reveal if people are truly in love and spoil the fun of finding out for themselves. The statement raises questions about reliance on tech for romance and the hidden complexities of genuine affection.
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