Local tax column cites distant town collection limits
In nearby towns officials debate a cap on collections for a measure set at 10.49 and 5.20 in related revenues. Community members question the fairness and impact on services.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1940
Page
4
Air Power Signals New Threat to British Navy, Scapa Flow Alarmed
The Times reports a shift in naval warfare as German air raids hit Scapa Flow and threaten the Royal Navy base. Analysts note air power now tests anchor safety, with civilians and hangars at risk and battleships forced to adapt to ongoing aerial pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Empire
Ing
Royal Oak
Iresteps
Scapa
Satur
Scapa Flow
Sylt
Comen
Times
Saturthan
Albert Edward Tate Remembered as Pioneer Leader and Builder
Albert Edward Tate, a prominent furniture maker and civic figure, died yesterday in the city. He led the High Point Chamber of Commerce for over two decades, served thirty years as superintendent of the Sunday school at First Baptist Church, and helped steer industrial growth and city welfare with integrity and dedication. His influence and leadership will continue to inspire future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Edward Tate
Tate
High Point
Commere
First Baptist Church
Prediction of Allied Peace Terms After War
The excerpt argues that England and France could, within about four years, dictate peace terms to Dictator Hitler, reflecting a World War II era outlook on the conflict and the balance of power between the Allies and Axis leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Hitler
Vocational Training Emphasis by State Leader
Dr Clyde A Erwin State Superintendent of Public Instruction urged strong vocational training at a Rotary Club address. He warned machine age still needs skilled labor and urged High Point schools to expand programs to help the unemployed gain livelihoods through targeted training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde A. Erwin
High Point
WPA chief defends public works as relief at armory dedication
Col Francis C Harrington head of the Works Progress Administration defended federal public works spending as the best form of relief at the dedication of Lamberton s new armory yesterday He argued WPA workers are not charity cases but contributors of wealth as roads and public buildings improve communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis C. Harrington
Works Projects Administration
Lamberton
WPA
WPA Advocate Sees Continued Unemployment Relief
The text quotes Colonel Harrington praising WPA results and urging continued unemployment relief. It notes potential management changes to reduce overhead and improve worker pay, while criticizing corruption in small localities and urging lawful reforms for a better future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Washington
Meeting of Hitler and Mussolini Sparks War Climax Fears
The Gastonia Daily Gazette notes the Hitler Mussolini meeting may push Europe toward a war climax with expected repercussions. German broadcasts distort Mussolini remarks while Italians vent their anger at the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia Daily Gazette
Hitler
Mussolini
Courtesy Club sparks Saline County youth prize plan
A 1936 Marshall farmer started The Courtesy Club in Saline County to reward courteous youths. From January 1938 a ten dollar prize went to the most courteous boy and girl, judged by five blind observers with teacher input. Billy Sprigg won the first boys prize and used the money to buy stock and plan for college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Harry Orr
Saline County
Billy Sprigg
School of Agriculture
Columbia
United States
First Baptist Church to vote on new pastor this Sunday
Church members will cast ballots Sunday to decide whether to call a new pastor. In other brief items, building activity rose slightly last month. C L Amos and L R Terry left for Miami for a few days. Davidson County Republican convention set for April 12. Doheney freed of bribery charge. Snow and sleet hit the Carolinas. A London reporter contacted Chicago about Al Capone. his telephone number was not listed. The detective bureau could not provide it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
C. L. Amos
L. R. Terry
Miami
Fla
Davidson County
Doheney
Snow
Sleet
Carolinas
London
Chicago
al Capone
Barrymore Delivers Adroit Showmanship for Theatergoers
Critics praise John Barrymore for sharp stagecraft and self deprecating humor. Reports say his performances vary little across venues like Chicago and New York, drawing strong crowds and boosting box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrymore
Oscar Hammerstein
John
eThose
Chicago
New York
Patrolman Kohler and the Boo Glary Club Dancers
Minneapolis patrolman Kohler reports a prank by a student who shouted Boo from behind him. Philadelphia police raided a club and stopped a dancer known as The Chamberlain as she performed with an umbrella. The piece mocks tax policy and Russia while noting Finns tired of Russian casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohler
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Chamberlain
U. S. Treasury
Russia
Mission closes at St Marys Church in Henderson
Local Twenty years ago Rev I W Hughes has closed his mission at St Marys Church in Henderson. Grand Secretary S M Crouch of Asheville will guest the local Odd Fellows lodge tomorrow evening. Cc H Rose and B T Moore of the American Motors Corp Greensboro are in the city placing stock orders for the North Carolina Corporation to manufacture the American balanced six motor car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Hughes
Henderson
St. Mary’s Church
S. M. Crouch
Asheville
Odd Fellows Lodge
Cc. H. Rose
B. T. Moore
American Motors Corporation of
Greensboro
North Carolina Corporation
New Paris Fashion Experts Arrive in New York
A liner brings a group of French fashion specialists to New York City showcasing Paris styles with a tongue in cheek note that the Times says the Queen Elizabeth sails incognito. The piece adds Sol Bloom distributing pennies in Washington and notes the high effort to earn money amid a tense Western Front stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Paris
N. Y
Washington
Western Front
Picturesque Reporting and Public Figures Critique
A collection of biting lines from critics and writers. R W Lockman condemns anger without action. Claude Gowers questions statesmanship amid financial idle men. Douglas Gilbert mocks refined rhetoric with sharp wit. Bugs Baer compares peace talks to a hollow doughnut. Bob Russell remarks on taxation and broader concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Lockman
Claude G. Bowers
Douglas Gilbert
W-Telly
Hitler
Bugs Baer
The
Journal-American
Bob Russell
Local society notes from Linwood to Jamestown visits
Miss Lois Welborn returned yesterday from Linwood. Miss Ruth Plunkett was the guest yesterday of her sister, Mrs. C. C. Earnhardt. Miss Lena Thornton spent the week end in Jamestown. Mrs. W. A. Bass is a visitor in Greensboro today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Welborn
Linwood
Ruth Plunkett
C. C. Earnhardt
Lena Thornton
Jamestown
W. A. Bass
Greensboro
Wyatt Pitches Through Knee Injury in New York Papers
The March 7 reports say Wyatt showed marked knee improvement, with a rapid recovery that reduced his limp. They note concern over his running and fielding at first base as he favored the left knee during the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No Harmony
N. Y. Herald
Wyatt
N. Y
Berlin revolt death toll figures shock readers
A revolt in Berlin has resulted in the deaths of 2,000 persons. The article notes the Versailles treaty returning to President Wilson and reports that the Senate has refused to ratify it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wilson
Senate
Harvard Professor Warns on War's Global Peace Impact
Dr. William Yandell Elliott, Harvard University government professor, says that a German victory over England and France could prevent any durable peace for the United States if the war unfolds in certain directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
France
United States
William Yandell Elliott
Harvard University
Confucius Considers Justice and a Buick Caption
The tale follows Confucius hearing a peasant’s woes about tiger killings and oppressive rulers. A separate note mocks Buick advertising with a safety slogan about dimming lights when passing and questions the timing of when to dim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
German War Mobilization Calls Gifts of Metal for Hitler
Goering urged German citizens to donate old metal for Hitler on his April 20 birthday. The piece notes rising pressure to arm for war, mentions possible conversions of the Mauretania and Queen Mary into troop ships, and cites speculation about Axis ties with Russia and Stalin profiting from a book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Goering
Adolf Hitler
Mauretania
Queen Mary
Hitler's Rally Cry Recounts Duty to Secure Germany's Future
A contemporary propaganda line echoes Adolf Hitler’s vow to endure any hardship to assure Germany’s future. The message frames sacrifice as necessary for victory, urging collective effort and unwavering resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Finland Foreign Minister Blames Forsaken Alliances
Foreign Minister Vaieno Tanner says the surrender is not Finland’s fault but the result of being forsaken by fellow democracies. He contends allied democracies failed to stand with Finland in a critical confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaieno Tanner
Finland
Sweden
Bertil
Philadelphia
Russia
Norway
Scandinavian Countries
England
London Snippets Show War Time Wit and Rising Costs
A roundup notes flood of air raid era humor and hard times in London. Landladies raise rents amid raids while cinemas hype jokes in ads. Performers like Tommy Farr and various cabaret acts crowd night spots as prewar broadcasters face pay cuts. A Berlin joke underlines wartime mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Firth of Forth
Bronson Motors
Adolf
Tommy Farr
Maxie Baer
Playboy
Ballakaika
Hans
Fritz
Berlin
Germany
V.G
Roosevelt Adversaries Claim He Looks Worn After Seven Years
A newspaper quotation notes critics say President Roosevelt appears old and tired after seven years in the White House. The piece contrasts public expectations with calls for rest, while a correspondent questions the aesthetic status of Hollywood stars and movie leading men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
White House
Maine
Vermont
Man seeks $2 refund for 1912 ice wagon fine
A man files his claim to recover a $2 penalty paid in 1912 for unlawfully tying the wheels on his ice wagon while descending a steep grade. He contends he has spent enough time to reflect on the issue.
Roosevelt Quote Defines Peace By Brotherhood
President Roosevelt says a true peace must acknowledge brotherhood, arguing that any peace lacking shared human bonds cannot be genuine. The remark frames peace as ethical unity rather than mere absence of conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Sharecropper feud fuels rift among Washington left unions
Bruce Catton notes a fight within Washington left circles over support for sharecropper aid groups. The clash pits the Southern Tenant Farmers Union against the United Cannery, Agricultural, Packing and Allied Workers of America, backed by rival left factions and linked to National Sharecroppers Week funding drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tenant Farmers’ Union
C. I. O.’s United Cannery, Agricultural, Packing and Allied Workers of America
Bruce Catton
UCA Pawa
Gardner Jackson
Labor
League
Wagner Cites Labor Board Changes Aide by Roosevelt
Senator Wagner signals acceptance of a five man labor board with minor amendments, aligning with President Roosevelt. The president gathered material before vacation and planned a firm decision upon return after a consultative meeting with Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Labor Board
Roosevelt
Quote on war wariness from General Tire president
William O'Neil, president of General Tire and Rubber Company, labels the conflict a cheap, popular priced war and notes expected orders to the country have not appeared. He voices concern over wartime economics and government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Neil
General Tire and Rubber Company
La Guardia remarks on budget cuts and farmer relief
Mayor Fiorello La Guardia states that candidates focus on reducing expenditures and balancing the budget while pledging to continue relief and aid for farmers. He emphasizes the need for fiscal restraint alongside farm support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiorello la Guardia
New York
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P. Rawley
RAY Weveecscees
Wley
Sec’y and Treas
A. Cecil
Mgr
Waynick
B Point
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Point
N. C
Mal Adv
John Budd CO
Lexington Ave
James
Hare
Braddock
Dale Carnegie
the Wall St. Blues
Walter Winchell
Daily Mirror
McCoy Confucius
China
Confucius
Joe Stalin
Soviet Russia
Commerce Department
U. S
Gianes
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