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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
4
The article notes SSR Jones, head of R.F.C. with noted success, speaking in Win-Salem on private investment building housing and limiting government lending. He criticizes substandard real estate loans and urges lowering mortgage rates to spur rebuilding and employment.
A cautious shift toward selling war planes to aid Allies prompts debate over policy. The piece argues the motive is safeguarding democracy over immediate trade gains, warning against burning bridges through intervention while noting public reaction and broader political commentary.
Congressman Tinkham accuses Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey of publicly endorsing Roosevelt era internationalist policies in a recent speech. The debate centers on Dewey stance amid a crowded presidential nomination race.
A Swedish immigrant family settles in Duluth where a boy named Charles grows up poor and selling papers. He learns shorthand, works from day to night, studies railroad affairs, rises from secretary to manager and becomes president of the Duluth Mesabi and Iron Range. The story urges finding a path to learn and advance.
Public figure Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt states she would not accept a presidential nomination under any circumstances. The remark underscores her stance on leadership roles and political involvement, reflecting era era discourse around gender and succession in national politics.
John Garfield stars in a Group Theatre rhumba show at Havana Madrid head up. Ingrid Bergman, at 45th and The Canyon, stars in Liliom. Ferenc Molnar studies burlesk photos on 42nd Street. George M. Cohan weighs Giants prospects this summer. Mrs Bill Robinson charms Lenox Avenue. Mrs C Vanderbilt at Algonquin Supper Club. Emily Post at Cafe Louis XIV. James Cromwell seen at the Mayan with tourists. Tommy Manville lauds bread basket appeal. Rosalind Russell teased at Club 18 by Frankie Hyers. George Jessel shifts from Lois State Theatre to Lois Andrews.
Prof Eliason recalls overhearing a shop conversation in a Broadway jewelry store yesterday. Jessel visited with his fiancée to view rings as clerks quipped about weddings or teething. Jerry Cooper notes Milton Berle’s growing career with a new long term contract. George S Kaufman dismisses critic John Anderson’s remarks as minor.
Burgess Meredith urged lower wages in Liliom if Elia Kazan could be persuaded to play The Sparrow, drawing sharp criticism from several critics. The Vincent Prices of the stage will become producers in August. World’s Fair 1941 contracts include terms for a possible third term. Dewey campaign funds come from Sullivan and Cromwell at 48 Wall Street. The Union in New York benefit Sunday is to aid the Eisenberg family after a fatal plane crash. Geo Wood, the agent, is recovering at Mt Sinai after surgery. Marie Marks nears marriage to Oscar Mohr. Ginny Simms reportedly had a bob at Park East Hospital. The Powers blondes and Tony Martin detail points to Marion Rosamund, not Kay Williams.
A string of wit at popular spots features barbs about town life and flirtations. Comments liken a man about town to his social circle, tease a quiz show looking dress, and recall a faux pas seen last night.
A collage of nightlife anecdotes from La Martinique and Midtown, detailing a millionaire’s romantic pivots and sudden departures, then quick city notes on fashion billboards, hospital news, mayoral chatter, neighborly paper theft, talent changes, and an upcoming defamation suit involving a famous Follies star and her maid.
The notes describe Deanna Durbin in Its a Date and stars like Errol Flynn in Virginia City. It mentions The Famous Inkspots renamed as The Singers of If I Didn't Care and other New York street glimpses such as The Cameo Theatre, local eateries, and a burlesque house, all reflecting the era's flavor and nightlife.
Police responded this morning to reports of a mad dog in the Randolph Street neighborhood. No bites occurred but officers confirmed the animal appeared rabid as it ran in circles. Hobart Bryant was elected president of the newly formed Men's Club at the First Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Bruce Catton argues Washington action on the farm bill signals Congress will raid funds and derail parity for farmers. The Senate raised parity and rural electrification loans, while House threats loom, with WPA expansion eyed to keep a million on the rolls.
Mrs J D Rogers Jr, Mrs Angie Pitts, Miss Virginia Frank, Mrs H C Pitts, Miss Nina White and Mrs Ray Thomas of Washington DC are among the weekend visitors to Magnolia Gardens in Charleston South Carolina.
North western University students favor installing smoking rooms in dormitories and sorority houses in a campus poll. Chicago sees heavy snow as 20 inches blanket the area. Three young bandits robbed Watertown Trust Company of $16000 this morning.
Twenty years ago a banquet planned by High Point merchants is announced as part of a chamber of commerce membership drive set to begin Tuesday. A drug firm and two stores report they were defrauded by a check flasher this week.
M L Dunn spent yesterday in Winston-Salem. M L Ingram visited from Asheboro. R O Lindsay returned yesterday from New York.
Brief notes say German regulars have begun an invasion of the Ruhr valley. Separately Russia reportedly seeks to incite a revolt in the United States. Socialists are said to be quitting the Red forces in Russia.
A brief item notes British ships observed in the Kattegat and Skagerrak straits. The report appears as a light editorial aside, joking about misattributing the phrase to a song. No further details on ships, dates, or actions are provided.
A Louisiana woman proposes punishing married men seen in public with a woman not his wife unless there is due cause. The proposal notes that a motive is presumed and a jail term could follow.
Max Steuer travels to Reno to obtain divorce affidavits from O F Woodward amid scattered coverage. Christine Fisher denies suing Hague estate while foreclosure action proceeds. Dan Topping and Arline Judge divorce set for April 10 with a forthcoming wedding to Sonja Henie. Sid Whipple seen on crutches after an icy slip. Reporter’s retort questions why he has a glass of Scotch.
Pending in the House with strong support the measure would fund pensions for World War II veterans or widows at an initial 90 million dollars yearly. Other items include Collins pushing Youth Administration to 100 million, a 175 million rivers and harbors bill, and debate over maintained farm bill bar removals.
A Detroit woman was refused a divorce on grounds she had too many children. She and the Mother Goose woman remain in a quandary over the case.
The famed boxer Joe Louis considers a new money venture by taking a paycheck labeled Paychek, hinting at a fresh approach to earnings. This playful idea contrasts with his long streak of easy money, suggesting a novel route for his financial plans.
A mysterious illness has killed ornamental mimosa trees nationwide, with researchers tracing origins to a Russia-linked source. Officials warn the disease may affect other decorative species and urge monitoring of sudden tree decline.
Secretary Wallace backs a farm credit proposal to cut interest and stretch payments on overburdened property. He says the plan would cost the government 365 million dollars and likens it to a farm anecdote about Paw selling a mule to a neighbor.
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