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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1937
Page
4
The quote notes Judges 21 25 declaring there was no king in Israel and each did what seemed right. It contrasts this with Henry Clay’s preference to be right rather than president.
Pius XI publicly opposes Nazi pressure on the Catholic Church in Germany insisting on religious freedom, schools, and press rights. The note contrasts with Hitler’s May Day attack and a recent encyclical, while Protestant and Catholic figures warn Nazism may fracture German unity and reject a Nordic myth.
Forestry chief F A Wilcox argues forests cover about a third of the land and must be preserved to curb erosion floods and destitution. He warns that removing forest cover accelerates environmental damage and raises costs for society.
The article argues forests secure civilization and national heritage. It condemns past cut-out methods and urges planting to balance harvests. It warns that current practices leave us short of sustainable timber supply without a real peace with nature.
The article notes Mussolini mandates all major Italian policy announcements appear first in his newspaper Popolo d Italia and blocked elsewhere until the next day. It warns of uneven press advantage and suggests similar moves by Hitler, while criticizing Florida’s state recovery bill targeting chain stores as economically harmful and protectionist.
In Kankakee Illinois six applicants were granted citizenship after answering no to Circuit Judge W R Hunter's question about sit down strikes. The judge called sit down strikes a form of anarchy and said they should be punished by law. He added government grants citizenship with property rights and urged applicants to uphold them.
The University of North Carolina band performs in High Point tonight with an excellent program. Local alumni support the concert but no High Point students are in the band, highlighting the loss of school music in local curricula and urging restoration.
Bruce Catton notes the U S republic benefits from 48 states testing governance. He cites Nebraska with a one house legislature and Massachusetts with savings bank life insurance as experiments for the nation to observe in practice. He mentions Florida appearing to engage in a bold bill that may die but prompts discussion.
The British admiralty awards contracts for three new battleships of 35 000 tons each, bringing their total to five by 1940. The piece notes Americans should not panic over a larger British fleet and questions a future war with England, urging calm.
Labor turmoil over six months touched 600000 workers and cost millions in days off and money. In Chicago a Wagner act election at Packard Motor Car Co. led to management negotiating with workers chosen representatives, avoiding a costly strike. If nationwide this trend continues, broad benefits may follow.
The National Safety Council report notes Bayonne New Jersey eliminated traffic lights in January 1936 to curb reckless driving. The city then records no traffic deaths in the first quarter, suggesting signals may contribute to accidents and prompting other cities to review their systems.
Mrs Johanna Christensen scolds her husband’s employer to enforce promises in writing. The fragment references Dillinger and a striking note about wealth and labor.
A historical note reports that snake bites killed about 23 000 Indians, reflecting fears and health concerns of the period. The remark underscores public health dangers without detailing the medical context or sources.
Fire loss in Pasco Washington so far this year totals only seven dollars and fifty cents. Firemen in Pasco have led what observers call a checkered career.
Tl Duce faces difficulties in Ethiopia and Spain while seeking favorable exposure. He desires a bright post but dislikes the harsh glare and consequences of attention.
An observant note questions why forces were sent to Ethiopia while other units remained home, suggesting selective deployment and signaling broader strategic concerns.
A satirical critique notes Britons restricting travel and art by barring certain performers and demanding ambassadors disclose leg wear or appearance. The piece uses provocative language to explore cultural limits and gendered scrutiny.
Washington reports President Roosevelt departs for a two week fishing trip as the Court plan fight heats up. Congress wanders with little to do while critics call the move irresponsible. Roosevelt aims to let opponents stew and preserve leverage for a compromise.
The piece recalls William Faversham’s fall from stardom to a charity home, noting his dignity and reluctance to face press. It surveys Broadway lore, including Marilyn Miller’s wealth at peak and her generous nature, plus anecdotes about cigaret cases and editor’s notes from various cities.
Local sports note: the Raleigh Capitals defeated the High Point Pointers 6 to 5 in Raleigh after an 8th inning rally. A new bus was added to the local system, bringing total buses to six, operating between the baseball park and Pickett mill.
Twenty years ago the Charles Amos dairy farm was among the section's finest. It will be sold in public auction on May 10 at 2 30 by Penny Brothers after subdividing into 15 small tracts. Jamestown high school finals concluded and commencement speeches begin. Dr. Thomas Newlin of Guilford College preached today at 11. The annual address will be delivered May 7 by Prof. T E Browne of State college.
News brief notes Prince Luigi Duke of Abruzal a cousin of the Italian king and son of a former Spanish king. It also reports British troops making new gains in the Aisne sector with sharp swift attacks underway.
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