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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1937
Page
4
A fragment quoting Samuel 14 14 on human fragility and divine impartiality, paired with Miltons line that death is the golden key to eternity and his banished not expelled from God. The excerpt presents a theological meditation on mortality and divine justice.
The court unanimously upholds the coconut oil processing tax as constitutional. Justice Sutherland writes the opinion, expanding the court’s view of federal power over Philippine finances and local government funding, with May 17 set for a final term decision.
Massachusetts congressman presents a bill to Congress proposing a National Hall of Fame with a $50 000 federal appropriation to study the idea and draft plans if lawmakers back the project. The scope would be defined after exploration and approval.
The piece discusses an investigation board potentially shaping a redefined hall of fame. It notes the existing 70 year old hall with 52 statues chosen by states, amid claims of doubtful virtue, and proposes a costly new pantheon as the price of fame.
The piece condemns cemetery vandalism where flowers and tulips are damaged and warns of harsher deterrents. It urges public awareness and community action to protect sacred places and stop ongoing destruction.
London faces a double blow as 5 000 buses are halted leaving commuters stranded and subway and surface car networks strained. Coronation seat demand has waned, threatening revenue after heavy pre event hype. The upheaval compounds a city already taxed by transit woes and uncertain spectacle prospects.
The report claims former King Edward cheers the completion of a second divorce as he plans to marry again through a close companion. The Duke of Windsor appears happy but may not be truly free due to looming implications.
A quirky note suggests an Arkansas lyin consumes cotton seeds and may have found threads in restaurant omelets rather than hairs, prompting a light local curiosity about the dish's texture.
Bruce Catton surveys Fortune Magazine and Columbia University forecaster Paul Nystrom predicting a beard revival for men. He argues modern men have lost pride in personal adornment and that renewed strutting, even if modest, could reintroduce color and individuality to male appearance.
The piece argues against rushing cuts to flood control funding after winter floods in Pennsylvania and Ohio valley rains. It warns that disaster conditions persist and the government should not delay a comprehensive program despite calls for economy.
A New York magistrate ruled a man guilty of disorderly conduct for not removing his hat in a bar in the presence of ladies. The incident unfolded on Second Avenue as a female patron entered, with the bartender asking him to uncover and the man resisting. The case sparked amusement over the judge’s decision and prompts a modern stance on dress and propriety.
Americans spent about five billion dollars on vacations last year and will spend more this summer, surveys say. Euro countries look to benefit as political tension abroad rises, pushing tourists toward politically stable destinations. If dictatorships remain aloof from such spending, they may learn that belligerence does not always pay.
A humorous remark plays on the phrase the meek shall inherit the earth as gravediggers take a seated break. The quip contrasts solemn work with a casual pause, underscoring dry wit about burial workers.
A background look at how Supreme Court rulings shaped anti trust law from 1890 onward. The Aluminum Company of America faces a government dissolution suit amid decades of contested decisions on monopolies and price fixing.
Edgecombe county officials planned an early issue of 250000 in school building bonds after approval in a county election. May 4. Tarboro AP report notes the plan follows the ballot approval and targets financing for new school facilities.
Gilbert White, famed international wit, bases in Paris yet draws attention in London the Riviera Shanghai New York and Washington. He paints portraits of English French American notables and spends months at a stretch in work then relaxes with lifelong friend Messmore Kendall in New York.
When White visits Paris from his country estate the Place Vendome and the Ritz glow with holiday atmosphere. The arrival of American novelist Charles G. Norris marks Paris as especially lively, with patrons and bars drawing extra attention during the season.
The row of 101 open-front drink stands on Broadway struggles as winter bites with high rents and weak demand for cooling drinks. Many pivot to low prices with 10 cent breakfasts and 16 cent dinners to lure outdoor workers like taxi drivers and doormen who eat quickly before an off duty meal.
Architects envision a future of one story houses with expansive living rooms and drop leaf dining tables. Servant quarters appear adjacent, while builders forecast 80 percent of homes adopting this plan. Proponents say it enables quick living and reduces need for staff, with butlers becoming rare. Ben Finney had been dithering around.
A terse encounter with a grumbling editor reveals his habit of prying for insight as he critiques a long career. The brief talk ends with an inexact inquiry about the narrator’s future plans.
A short vignette from 1937 recalls a street encounter with a tailor or city resident as the speaker navigates urban routines. The narrator notes a close call walking beneath a fire plug spout, recording a casual moment amid daily work and public infrastructure.
Governor Hoey appointed nine members of the Western Carolina Teachers' College trustees for four-year terms. The appointees are Robert Lathan Asheville W E Breese Brevard Mrs D H Tillett Andrews Harry E Buchanan Hendersonville B C Jones Bryson City Mrs J S Silverstein Brevard Raymond A Sutton Sylva W G Byers Waynesville and E Frank Watson Burneville.
Elmore Gardner of Wilson County was held on $1,000 bond after a man named Charlie Barnes was killed by an automobile while walking along a highway near here last night. The deputy reports indicate Gardner was involved in the incident as a person of interest.
About 700 delegates are expected for the 57th district Rotary International meeting in Pinehurst on May 9 and 10. The event will gather Rotarians from the district to discuss club activities and service projects.
Charles Dixon Bishop aged 67 was struck and killed instantly by a Norfolk and Western freight train. Coroner W Dalton ruled the death an accident.
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