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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1940
Page
4
A fragment quoting a38 thought on vengeance and restraint from a biblical verse referencing Samuel 24 15 and a line attributed to Jane Porter. It presents a moral reflection rather than a news event. The wording resembles antique aphorisms about justice and self control.
A fragmented discussion covers state legislative reapportionment with proposals from Mrs Wohl to increase seats and from others to reduce representatives. The piece contrasts territorial vs popular representation and notes North Carolina’s geographic bias. It also analyzes Durham housing slum clearance debates and local attitudes toward USHA led projects.
Observers argue private capital has failed to meet housing needs and urge Durham to raise and enforce higher standards. Local government is criticized as passive and not conducting a thorough study or coordinating with private interests, risking public confidence and accountability for slum clearance.
The article critiques Britain's appeasement strategy, urging stronger arms and timely action to aid Finland against Russia. It warns that Italy may join Germany and Russia, creating a Berlin-Moscow axis that could doom the Allies and alter Balkan balance, risking democracy.
The note compares Balbo’s view that war has not reached a decisive stage with Gandhi’s civil disobedience threat to India’s independence. It argues Gandhi’s quiet, persistent strategy could prove more disruptive to the British Empire than Hitler, while Hitler claims the empire must be destroyed.
The account traces Nana Gollner born in El Paso 22 years ago who overcomes infantile paralysis and a club foot. She strengthens her legs through sand walks and diets to dance ballet. She studies with Koslov in San Francisco at age twelve, works with Max Reinhardt in A Midsummer Night's Dream, makes a ballet short for Paramount, dances in London and with the Russian Ballet, and headlines stages from Johannesburg to Center Theater in New York. Her journey inspires as a testament to perseverance.
In Miami Greta Garbo draws attention with her Palm Beach diet meals and secretive arrivals with Dr. Gaylord Hauser. Countess Barbara Hutton denies marriage plans to Bob Sweeney amid third term chatter. Constance Bennett and Edward Everett Horton head to town as jewel thefts loom over Connie’s return.
Local page announces the Beachum Bros. Flying Circus performing Friday and Saturday. A First M. P. Church youth group presents a play tomorrow night titled Umbrellas to Mend. Other notes include county social activity and a political jab from Senator Cole Blease.
Washington March 18 A first class sensation looms as investigations probe French and British purchases of U S military planes. A new secret plane is headed to France in large numbers while delivery to the U S Army lags. The P-40 battle plane is released for sale abroad minus secret accessories. White House actions overrule army and navy protests and secrecy hides the affair. The allies seek priority items like the bomb sight and Bell Aircobra while some fear losses to U S rearmament could push government production plans. Senator Hill leads a push to create a government airplane factory as a yardstick for costs and mass production in case of war. The GOP must show a liberal stance amid these foreign sales debates.
The Enterprise urges High Point readers to see Grapes of Wrath to understand how thousands face poverty and eviction while critics praise Gone With the Wind. The letter-writer Al Smith argues law and order should protect the exploited and calls the barber shop quartet a national institution.
A compilation of wartime opinions features Senator Norris on invention preventing barbarism, Senator La Follette on Finnish citizenship, Paavo Nurmi touring the U S, Mannerheim on Finland’s debts to the West, and Foreign Minister Tanner noting Finland’s small size. The collection reflects postwar diplomacy and national resolve.
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt commented that Elliott was even younger than she thought after learning of a recent speech. She urged a convention of the President's family to clarify issues she deems imperative.
Thieves broke the Beeson Hardware back door and escaped with guns pistols knives razors and cartridges worth 1500. Guilford County courthouse to open in Greensboro on Thursday April 1. Hard surface road project planned on the High Point Lexington highway soon. Mrs Lindsay Patterson of Winston Salem visited the Woman's Club in this city yesterday. Mrs W H Slane visited Greensboro yesterday afternoon. Marcus Taylor recovering from diphtheria. News briefs note rising radicalism in Germany and Olga found in south Russia by American Red Cross workers. Captain A E Burns longtime conductor on the High Point Asheboro Randleman Railroad died in Asheboro yesterday. Opinion on world government and peace by H G Wells. Nazis have two embassy ministers in Rome monitoring the ambassador and the other watching the watcher.
The Finns may host the Olympic games after all as they pivot from wartime aims to athletic prowess. Italy completes frontier fortifications facing the Reich likely to cement friendship between nations.
Congress pauses reapportionment amid concern over adding unemployment by cutting jobs for some members, reflecting hesitation to reduce representation.
Frank EF Gannett of the Republican presidential ticket argues that a GOP victory is essential to remove the New Deal from office. He asserts failure to win this year would prolong the current administration’s programs.
Archbishop Francis J. Spellman of New York urges immediate pursuit of peace with justice as the world faces exhaustion and chaos. He emphasizes devotion and prayer for a timely end to conflict and suffering.
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