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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1936
Page
4
A report notes scientists have developed a corn derived explosive with potential for military use. The remark ties the work to sanctions and prohibition era sentiment, reflecting sensational speculation about origins and motives.
The 62nd Kentucky Derby thrilled a large crowd as Bold Venture, the longest shot, upset Brevity in a dramatic stretch run. Brevity, dominant in other classics, saw defeat despite a fierce late surge, highlighting Derby as a money-driven, glamorous showcase for horsemen and Bluegrass racing.
A Washington state representative draws sharp criticism for a controversial act described as cutting lawless devices tied to a surprise marriage plan. Critics accuse him of endangering highway users and flouting court orders, arguing Congress should not shield such conduct.
A citizen suggests a memory garden to honor departed loved ones through flowers as a graceful, sentimental feature of the municipal park plan. The idea is forwarded to the commission for consideration in all its phases, noting its attractive possibilities and worth.
A controversial missive argues that statistical services from hosiery manufacturers and workers unions reveal market conditions. It warns buyers misuse data to pressure mills while urging producers to continue reporting stocks despite pressure. The piece laments diminished fortitude hurts price structures and positive use of data.
The Cooperative Concert Association celebrates its season’s value in enriching community culture. Members will be contacted to renew or affiliate for continued service with plans to possibly expand beyond three concerts. The group aims to attract top international artists while balancing quality with numbers.
Moral lessons from a religious perspective challenge the phrases nothing is impossible and all things are possible. The author argues some actions are morally impossible including serving both God and Mammon and denying oneself to follow Christ. The piece stresses the need to choose spiritual than material priorities.
A reader letter in The Enterprise argues that officials misjudge teachers and the school system. The writer raises concerns about teachers salaries, class sizes, facilities, funding, and whether public funds should prioritize education over industrial development.
The speaker argues that helping others requires personal sacrifice and cannot align with greed or self interest. He recalls Christ's crucifixion as a moral paradox and urges readers to endure hardship, resist cynicism, and commit to true service and fellowship with God and neighbors.
A May 1 National Child Health Day is marked by stark figures showing the United States trails only Chile in maternal deaths among civilized nations and faces rising rural infant mortality. Dr Martha M Eliot notes lack of knowledge and care as chief causes, signaling a new challenge for child health efforts.
A Saturday report recalls Allen Jay Hussey chalking tire markings to time parked cars, praising his wit and influence of the Quaker Allen Jay. The piece riffs on conspiracy rumors and notes Charlie Chaplin film Modern Times and a local dining scene with live acoustic music.
In a May 1986 reflection, the author notes capricious May weather, tax pressures on capitalists, and public concern that high property values rely on strong schools and churches. Supt. T Wingate Andrews provides per capita tax figures, arguing for continued funding and a nine month school term to safeguard community assets.
The piece critiques the donkey as a Democratic emblem, jokes about its color and traits, and contrasts it with the elephant. It recalls Balaam, Noah, and Balaam’s talk, then shifts to a literary review by Dudley Vaill Talcott and notes on artists, poetry, and modern works with playful arch commentary.
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