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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1938
Page
4
A mixed quotation note contrasts biblical and Stoic ideas. It cites I Corinthians 7 28 warning about material attachments and Epictetus stating no man is free without self mastery.
The piece criticizes Secretary Ickes for delaying helium gas sales to Germany pending assurances it won’t aid militarization. It contrasts Germany’s alleged breach of commitments with U S actions like shipments to Japan and public sympathy for Irish hospitalizations. The column notes North Carolinians buying Irish sweepstakes tickets and outlines lottery trafficking issues.
The Gainesville event saw President Roosevelt urge higher southern wages amid job concerns. The piece links wage competition to northern industrial growth, asks if southern production must rise before wages, and notes Hearst’s enduring impact on American journalism and editorial policy.
The writer argues against legalizing lotteries while acknowledging their potential to quickly relieve the national debt. He notes gamblers' eagerness to win and pay taxes only reluctantly, suggesting legalization would attract immense funds but remains opposed.
William Randolph Hearst, aged 75, organizes his affairs by appointing an internal committee of executives to manage the estate. The move signals a shift in leadership and questions the distribution of control within the Hearst organizations.
A Salt Lake City watchmaker’s son Otto Harbach discovers his destiny when a poster for a musical comedy inspires him in New York. He leaves advertising to pursue writing musical comedies, generating hits like Rose Marie The Desert Song Roberta and No No Nanette. The piece urges seizing the moment and cites Lincoln Darrow and Marcus Aurelius as examples of decisive life turns.
The article notes McNutt abandoning any plans to lead the University of Indiana and suggests a possible shift toward influence within the Electoral College.
American owners of Mexican oil wells confront pressure from authorities aiming to squeeze out foreign interests. The oil prospects are seen as unsettled and the industry faces turmoil amid strategic tensions over resource control.
Congress has little time to aid railroads yet may fund a pump priming program. Hanes, a Wall Street investment banker, warns bankers must supply capital or the government will.
Local report notes the Elon alumni group in High Point organized last night electing M L Patrick as president. Senator James A Reed of Missouri will visit Monday at 10 am, speak that night at the high school auditorium, with scouts monitoring traffic at seven centers sponsored by the Zoning Commission. High Point High five defeats Greensboro 4 to 3. other brief items include local visitors and a canoe trip plan from Lisbon to New York with 110 days, plus predicted salary cuts for North Carolina officials.
Charles B. Driscoll recalls Henry L Mencken at his Times Square studio. Mencken, 58 next fall, is editor of the Evening Sun in Baltimore on a temporary run while pursuing new editorial ideas. The piece also trivia about magicians, local figures, and subway pickpocket lessons.
Washington debates a federal loan program to aid railroads for equipment and maintenance, aiming to spur private industry with hundreds of millions. Officials note roads needing maintenance to avoid bond stress while experts see rapid private sector impact. Also, McNutt’s Philippines stance signals continued U.S. leverage in Asia as Quezon and Roosevelt align on timing.
Excerpts from The Enterprise Extra dated March 24 1918 report the great drive of German troops on the Western front. Headlines announce British resistance, drive slackening, and Allied firmness during the March 1918 battle period.
The Paris bombardment has ceased with no explosions for over an hour. German forces are believed to employ two long range guns, one invented by a Frenchman, located in the forest of St Gobain about 76 miles from Paris. The all clear rang at 3:30 pm. General Haig commends British troops for defense and vows to press on to crush the attackers' last hope.
The mayor plans to switch off street and public lighting half an hour earlier to trim expenses amid a tight budget. Officials note the move mirrors other administrators facing fiscal strain.
A St Louis figure nicknamed hellboy was revealed as a 27 year old woman who reportedly enjoyed giving orders in local circles. The remark highlights a surprising gender reveal linked to the persona and social perception.
A college professor argues that in America the words ain't and thing top usage, while in Europe Hell and Hitler would claim similar spots. The remark spotlights language trends and cultural differences across regions.
A brief, satirical item notes Rosalin Russell, a movie actress, quipping about misperceptions and a joking reference to the axis powers. The fragment suggests wartime humor and public sentiment about leaders.
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