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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1939
Page
4
The notice restricts carriers in nearby towns from collecting more than one week in advance and forbids city clerks from scheduling calls longer than five weeks. It directs subscriptions beyond that period to contact the office. The Associated Press content is exclusive for republication in this paper.
A compact meditation quoting Job and John Jay on divine oversight and human responsibility. The excerpts urge wise action while trusting outcomes to God, framing duty as prudent effort aligned with divine governance.
A discussion of a House bill to deport aliens who advocate changing or overthrowing the government. The text notes the Dies Committee influence, the risk to free speech, and the shift in American self-consciousness as Congress debates anti-Americanism and deportation powers.
The editorial proposes a General Assembly bill to authorize city trustees named to oversee a municipal hospital project to mortgage hospital property with revenue bonds. It argues lack of power has hindered the hospital movement and supports strengthening trustees authority.
The article asserts that regardless of the bill’s fate there is no danger to city property or credit in pledging any structure built by the trustees with revenue bonds. It frames revenue bonds as a secure financing mechanism for municipal projects.
The WPA considers a $200000 grant to cooperate with the State geologist in studying mineral resources including gold. Prospecting would center around Charlotte, a large grub stake, with pay dirt to show a profit. Supporters argue mineral prospecting could be as profitable as work created for the unemployed.
The city faces a short nominating period with an April 11 deadline and an April 16 primary for council seats. The report notes party tickets may form for the May election under the charter system, with focus on qualified leadership over party affiliation amid upcoming municipal projects needing capable direction.
Dr. P. S. Kennett head of the history department at High Point College spoke to an assembly of Hi P o students on courtship. He described casual acquaintance foolish and self centered courtship and sordid love as temporary, stressing that only love based on mutual admiration and friendship is suitable for marriage.
An Asheville woman notified police that mysterious automobiles gathered in the Beverly Hills area, arousing her curiosity and concern. She questioned what the people in those cars were up to as she watched the scene unfold.
The Twin City Sentinel cites support for safe driving education as a means to benefit humanity. The High Point resident expresses interest in understanding automobiles despite not owning a car. The piece links federal retrenchment debate to public opinion and echoes Daniel Webster on what the people will say.
The Concord Daily Tribune notes support for continuing the WPA inquiry until relief agencies cut administrative costs to the minimum and remove those not in need. It cites $5,000,000 monthly in admin expenses and questions why millions unemployed do not receive aid, then recalls Lincoln’s Sangamon river steam boat tale as a caution.
The Enterprise notes the Pope’s death and historic shifts from 1922 to the present. It reflects on rise of dictators, Soviet power, the Greek Orthodox crisis, and Islam’s caliphate end, asking about the future of the papacy and Catholicism in Israel since 596 A.D. The piece links Reformation in 1520 A.D. to biblical timelines.
Walter Winchell reviews Broadway week with notes on The Hot Mi kad o and Harlem flavor. He praises Bill Robinson and Eddie Green while noting mixed reactions from critics and a slow start for “Stop Press” as The Flashing Stream opens. The piece blends theater gossip with radio and film notes from March 21 and previews Tonight’s page.
A reflective piece examines the line between genuine feeling and sentimentality. It notes how ostentatious emotion serves some interests, cites lawyers politicians and ads as offenders, and recounts the author’s own pruning of a decaying Surrey to illustrate restrained sentiment.
A reflective column muses on spring's arrival and love, cites Emerson and Grover Cleveland, notes marriages that fail from whim, and warns against Reno divorces and misaligned vows. It foresees many unions and calls for lasting happiness amid the season's romantic tone.
The author muses on Bryant Poe and Tennyson to reflect on a troubled era. He cites vastness as a theme, critiques politics, war, greed, and race hatred, and finds solace in St. John’s vision of the Tree of Life and the City gates. He recalls Hallam and Hallam’s death as a counterpoint to blind leaders.
The U S Department’s recent note to Germany ended with a formal request to renew assurances. The renewal was timely as the policy appeared near lapse.
A review of Gardens and Gardening 1939 edited by F A Mercer, praising global gardens, plant ideas, and design advice, with sections on unusual kitchen garden plants and outdoor furniture. Also notes Remember The Maine by Gregory Mason, Margaret Lathrop Law poetry, and contemporary political quotes.
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