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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1940
Page
4
A North Carolina editorial warns that fewer than 10 percent of eligible voters have registered for the upcoming primaries and urges immediate registration before the books close next Saturday. It notes Governor Hoey’s projection of about 400000 votes and highlights Revenue Commissioner A J Maxwell as a potentially strong organizer.
The American Red Cross reports tales of European war horrors and mass migrations. A Polish mother loses contact with her children after their train evacuation, highlighting refugee distress and the need for aid. The piece contrasts modern war's ruthlessness with chivalrous past protections.
The piece surveys British expeditionary forces in Norway and criticizes Allied reporting. It notes small, poorly armed units confronting German veterans, casts doubt on rapid Allied aid, and cites Leland Stowe. It comments on American political rhetoric and Roosevelt's demand for concrete policy proposals in budget balancing efforts.
Sixty years ago in southeast Missouri a sickly boy William H. Danforth faced a challenge from a teacher named George Warren Krall. He embraced exercise, discipline, and a bold goal to become physically strong and morally characterful. With partner Robinson he built a horse feed business that became the Ralston-Purina Co. in St. Louis. Danforth’s recipe for success centers on standing tall thinking big, smiling, and living with honest character.
A lecturer cancels his intended address titled The Future of Europe citing lack of subject matter. The notice notes the event could not proceed as planned.
Walter Winchell On Broadway notes various show business items from Times Square including Owney Madden in lockup plans, the New York Express folding after one issue, Louis Prima rumors, Eric von Stroheim visa delays, and Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe revue receiving praise. Rumor and gossip touch political and court matters with the Band finances scandal and Drama Critics Circle discussion at the Game Cock.
In observance of Memorial Day the banks of the city will be closed May 10. Fred N. Tate seeks support for the chautauqua opening here tomorrow. The American Business Club of High Point plans a campaign for a city suited charter. Over 100 attended a Girl Reserves dinner at First M. P. Church. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gold go to Waynesville for several days. Elizabeth Hayden studies in New York. Mrs. Major Fleming of Rocky Mount visits Mrs. W. C. Idol. News briefs note a large naval appropriations request, Southern Methodists meet in Dallas, Burma earthquake toll reaches 600, and Marshall Joffre is seriously ill.
A collage of media anecdotes and rumors spans from Jack Stutz's phrase A Plaque-out to reports on Nancy Wak Wak the Toppenish Review columnist. It notes Joe Pew on Dewey, Elinor Troy and George Jessel, Allen Prescott with horse talk, and an anonymous author behind Escape. It includes press critiques from Time and the Herald Tribune on Clapper and FDR, plus linguistic quips about animal group terms and stray national tidbits.
In the state church session Conover was chosen for next year s meeting. May 10 marked Memorial Day with bank closures. High Point hosts its Hautauqua week starting tomorrow. Mrs. H Gordon and son Louis visit North cities. Mother's Day cards go on sale at Jarrett s Stationery. Rev L A Peeler and wife return to Kanapolis. A peasant uprising threatens Italy s internal peace. Germany may hold a presidential election in August. J T Carpenter of Trinity wins an inter collegiate contest in High Point.
J Allen Dunn cites Luke chapter seven verses 32 and 33 from Ye Holy Bible to discuss a herd of swine on a mountain. Literary mentions by Bugs Baer Phil Leff and Margaret Mara appear in The Journal and American and The Brooklyn Eagle with witticisms about streets in one’s honor and a door slammed by a man.
Bruce Catton reports Washington coverage as airline pilots react to President Roosevelt’s strong critique of moving the Civil Aeronautics Authority back to the Commerce Department. D W Ledbetter of American Airlines defends safety cooperation among Air Safety Board CAA and pilots, noting two Safety Board members and praising Tom Harding and C A Allen.
Shirley Temple marks her eleventh birthday with a party serving ice cream and cake. The child star plans a future meeting with Georgie Jessel as part of upcoming engagements.
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