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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1941
Page
4
A compact note presents two ancient maxims: Proverbs 12 15 warns that self reliance blinds, while Livy counsels that in dire straits bold advice often proves safest. The lines frame caution and courage as paths to wisdom.
A discussion on how international law governs peace and war, noting League of Nations sanctions and violations by dictators. Observes conflicts over naval seizures, urge for adherence, and parallels with Ireland and Belfast cooperation against German raids.
A local editorial questions the removal of Jule B Warren as executive secretary of the North Carolina Education Association. It notes Warren’s political savvy and hints at legislative dynamics affecting schooling while defending his broader stance on education reform amid public criticism. It also discusses historical figures and foreign policy in a reflective aside.
The piece notes Ulster's loyalty to Britain while Eire remains neutral, leading to friction as Nazi plans unfold. It cites bombings in Ulster by Germany, Haile Selassie's return to Addis Ababa, and Hitler predicting victory by 1942.
King Evans Gardner recalls a driver misgiving at Ex celsior Springs Mo. over a hospital transport bill. A busy clerk resisted until the driver complimented her efficiency on the typewriter and brief courtesy opened a path to a settlement. Polite, patient talk often resolves conflicts.
The piece presents brief witticisms from Dr. William W. Greulich and a straw vote suggesting new fashion hats soon. It adds a note on June graduates earning two degrees and the world awarding a third degree, while asserting a cynic’s place remains empty until death.
Walter Winchell notes of a New Yorker recounts Mrs William Waldorf Astor ruling New Yorks social scene in the 70s aided by Ward McAlister. The piece glosses a Blue Book police style circle, rival families, spy schemes and gilded age manners. It also recalls Jackie Gleason stories and press salon clashes with witty asides on celebrity, editors like Frank Carson, Heywood Broun, and a London Ex press correspondent.
On Broadway the harp sounds pleasant but hard to master. Ben Bernie recalls overhearing it recently in the Miami Beach post office. A playful note about a stamp inquiry and a late morning pep talk by Sam Goldwyn’s staff adds a touch of showbiz humor. The piece closes with a quip about origins and a remark that Lindbergh and Wheeler on the road signal a revival of small time vaudeville.
The statement argues that mastery of air and ocean power will defeat Hitler and calls for producing the instruments of domination. Townsend adds that foresight will show if we merely worsen current ills or move toward a better, safer, happier, more prosperous nation.
Dr. C S Grayson led Democrats to a sweeping city election victory with 5670 votes for mayor. Newly elected council members include R T Amos J Ed Mills E LeRoy Briggs John S Pickett Glenn Ward J Paul Williamson R H Sechrest and R K Young. Local notes report groundbreaking for the new Junior High at 3 15 Thursday.
Peter Edson surveys three Portuguese owned airlines with foreign backing vying for U S routes to Lisbon and possible subsidies under the 1942 post office appropriation. The piece notes Pan American’s exclusive Portugal deal, American Export Airlines gains a Lisbon certificate, and the push to grant reciprocal rights amid war time neutrality concerns. The column lists Washington wit and wisdom quotes from officials including Jones Knox and Henderson.
Federal Reserve Board chairman Marriner Eccles states that the nation cannot largely shift its industrial base to war production without harming the standard of living, arguing for a balance favoring peaceful goods and economic stability.
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