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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1940
Page
7
Roger W. Babson argues amid mass unemployment that widespread married women in jobs pressures family stability and public finances. He cautions targeted restrictions rather than broad bans, urges exemptions for essential cases, and predicts a growing push for formal limits on dual-earner households.
The remark highlights gendered expectations that persist when husbands earn well, implying eventual accountability for domestic labor and financial roles within families. The quote underscores social pressures shaping women’s work and wage choices across times.
Wilmington March 29 mayor Thomas E Cooper a Democratic gubernatorial candidate said he sent telegrams to Senators Bailey and Reynolds seeking ardent support for the federal education bill in Congress. He argues the measure would guarantee North Carolina schools do not fall below the 1938 appropriations by organized politicians.
McKenney writes as America’s card authority with insights on contract play and bidding strategy. The column highlights practical technique, decision points, and game management for readers seeking improved bridge results.
An old folks pastime is praised as Ward plays a hand showing Hoyle's enduring card play theories. The declarer uses spades, diamonds, and clubs with a heart finesse succeeding once in three tries, ending with a trump ruff to secure the hand.
Democratic candidate Paul Grady urged North Carolinians to vote in a state wide referendum on banning liquor. He also attacked the three per cent tax on retail sales and pledged reapportionment of the 1941 legislature. Between 10 000 and 12 000 children skated daily in Moscow's Gorky Central Park during winter.
Fayetteville March 29 Lt Gov Horton urged a teacher retirement plan, expanded libraries, and stronger health and history geography education. He told Cumberland County Educo clubs that vocational courses provide greater student capacity to earn a good living through local applied knowledge and resources.
J. M. Broughton, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, told the Hamlet Civic club that North Carolina must continue industrial expansion to relieve unemployment and provide enough revenue for essential state activities.
The western North Carolina unit of the chiropractors' research society and its auxiliary gathered in Winston-Salem. National president Hugh G. Mitchell of Statesville urged the patriotic order of Sons of America to note that internal threat, likening roaming indigents to the Grapes of Wrath portrayal as fertile ground for social cancer.
Dr. Laird notes Americans seek more fun in daily life and ads. Readership studies show women especially drawn to entertaining ads across foods and other products, suggesting a hunger for light, entertaining content. The piece previews next question: Does bedtime exercise aid sleep.
Raleigh dispatch reports Governor Hoey believes about 400000 votes will be cast in the Democratic primary. Four years ago the total was around 5000. He cites new registrations in many cities and notes that absentee voting is prohibited under a 1939 law. No county races are on the ballot and terms for sheriffs coroners and other officials have been extended two to four years.
Secretary Willard Dowell of the State Merchants Association told Governor Hoey that state merchants will observe Thanksgiving on the third Thursday in November this year instead of the traditional fourth Thursday.
Shoppers learn why Premium Crackers appeal through careful making and high quality ingredients. The ad touts tested ingredients extra shortening topping salt perfect baking and packaging with rapid deliveries from nearby bakeries to emphasize freshness and superiority.
Dr. Frank Tilden 71 retired professor of Greek at Indiana University died at his Asheville home after living there three years. He and his wife had moved to Asheville recently. The obituary notes his age and residence.
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