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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1940
Page
4
The edition lists editorial staff and staff roles including President AWLEY Secy and Treas A CECIL Gen Mgr M WAYNICK Editor. It details subscription rates for town and nearby areas and notes mail and carrier delivery policies. It mentions exclusive rights for republication from Associated Press and national advertising representation by The John Budd Co New York.
A discussion of a state plebiscite on liquor sales contrasts Prohibition and anti-sales advocates with calls for a people’s vote. The piece notes Governor Paul Grady’s stance, drys versus wets, and mentions a North Carolina promotional film funded by R. J. Reynolds to boost tourism, to be shown freely in state theaters.
In a New York hotel interview Dale Carnegie recalls a Chicago salesman who, poverty drove him to improvise a side line after canvassing. He once served as a railroad policeman and cavalry officer but found no work. inspiration struck reading a short story that made him believe he could write.
A counsel of practical self help hints advises holding your current job while pursuing a side project to build income. It cites Edgar Rice Burroughs as a success example who started a side pursuit while working as a peddler, ultimately earning millions from writing Tarzan stories and moving to California.
The article discusses how income data for the wealthy are kept private and how the government briefly published them before returning to secrecy. It cites Dougherty’s Boone dedication of a $150,000 science building and honors North Carolina educational reformers like McIver Aycock and Alder man, noting their Civil War era roots and pioneering spirit.
Arturo Toscanini calls Marian Anderson a voice like hers heard once in a hundred years. Raleigh schedules her May 2 in the city auditorium as newspapers note North Carolina debates last year and express hope the event proceeds without incident.
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A collage of quotes and snippets spans political bravado from Premier Raynaud to a Census official, theater gossip, opera musings, and nightlife chatter. Mentions include Li'l Arthur Johnston, Gene Tunney debate chatter, Vandenberg campaign slogans, and Broadway club rumors.
William C. Olsen and the city council discussed reducing electric costs from Duke Power Company. Community notes mention local plays, visits, and political updates including Hoover leadership concerns and Dies committee actions. A looming anti chain store tax faces congressional hearings with 20 witnesses lined up.
The piece reflects a pair once loving and bold now divided by distance and distrust. They recall hopeful days spent together and contrast them with a present of dust scented spring, silence, and cautious restraint. Their lingering strong love causes slow starvation of joy and lasting hurt.
A lively theatre column notes critics heatedly argue over best play votes and censorship at Town Hall after a Times clash over Gil Miller's Ladies in Retirement. It also lampoons star ratings, Oscars style controversy, and political press provocations by Mark Sullivan and Lucius Beebe.
A High Point note urges residents to observe Clean Up Week and warns not to move rugs for trash. Local men discuss funding a High Point Y M C A with contributions from 500 to 5000 dollars each.
A heated public dispute center on over publicity for Easter events on 5th Avenue. A coach and four hired by a radio station for its On-the-Spot broadcast stoked irritation, while Mr B received the advertising spotlight during the Easter Sunday event.
Washington March 29 The Dies committee moves to contempt proceedings against James H Dolsen Pittsburgh Communist for refusing to reveal who put President Roosevelt s name on his membership card and whether Bruce Catton fellow townsmen were Communists The committee voted contempt and ordered court action.
Patman presses for a tax measure despite delays and a missing general tax hearing. After months of promises from House leaders, a special subcommittee held a full-dress review this session. With this the last session of the 76th Congress, the bill must be reintroduced next winter.
Postmaster General Farley urged unity for a 1940 Democratic victory during a Bangor Maine address. He framed experienced leadership as key and hinted at expanding party strength while challenging Republicans to align for the national parade.
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