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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1941
Page
4
A brief moral note cites Exodus 20:13 and Goffee stating murder is the greatest crime and beyond expiation. The line contrasts divine command with human revulsion, underscoring universal condemnation.
The Democratic slate won a strong city election with Mayor O Arthur Kirkman returned to office and five council members reelected. Three new council members Dr J G Groome W L Hunt and W R Grant join the board, replacing Earl N Phillips M Z Perkinson and J E Ward. The piece lauds mixing new and old to advance democracy and urges support for Y W C A campaigns for women and girls alongside the successful Y M C A drive.
Joseph Stalin, previously secretary general, is now premier replacing Molotov who remains foreign minister. Stalin seeks full authority over treaty making and signing papers on relations with other countries, while Molotov retains his post. Russian policy is not expected to change.
The Greens boro News reports Greensboro approved appointing a federal housing authority to fund slum clearance and reelects Mayor Hugar S. King and the city council for two more years. The paper argues federal housing funds can aid real estate recovery and that developers and renters benefit from cleaner, more affordable, well maintained housing as the project moves forward.
A Brooklyn fur market scene at Thirtieth Street and Seventh Avenue shows 13 000 workers relying on word of mouth for jobs. Jack S Klapper recalls discovering that taking an honest interest in others and making friends can lead to more job opportunities and stronger work ties, a lesson Carnegie shared as universal wisdom.
Walter Winchell notes sequence of Hollywood and political intrigue with marriages engagements and rumors. Mentions Don Budge Dee Conselman Binnie Barnes Oscar de La Rosa June Nelson and more, plus Prime Minister Menzies arrival and Dies Committee dossier. Ends with gossip on Diana Barnato and Lana Turner.
A New York column critiques Lindbergh as following a father’s footsteps while noting the elder’s late shift on democracy versus imperialism. It mentions European ties, journalists, scandals, and alleged German access to US shipping routes and defense factory blueprints, with details withheld pending executive action.
Peter Edson reports from Washington on a government and retailer effort to educate consumers about price increases. Retailers aim to explain costs behind bread and shoes, emphasizing voluntary cooperation to prevent price spirals as defense orders tighten supply.
Elizabeth Hawes returns from South America to learn her three year old son underwent appendicitis surgery. The Harry Bulls editor of Town and Country are unsettled. A White House secretary's daughter changed her name to Wilson. Embassy Newsreel shows Lindbergh applauded while the crowd boos. Whitney Bourne RAF party featured Toss the Garter with dancing guests. Treasury plans to void 850 denomination money to force holder identity.
A humorous remark notes personality as impressing others effortlessly. The boss benefits from laziness by sitting back and thinking he is thinking, implying a smug aura of productivity without effort.
Rev G Ray Jordan will deliver the commencement sermon before the Senior high school graduates on Sunday night May 31. Rotary district governor contest results near Durham with Ted D Johnson of Raleigh elected. Highway Emergency Service sets up a booth unit along the High Point Greensboro highway. Mrs N E Johnson of Asheville, formerly of this city, visits this week. Mrs W C Beavans hosts Mrs Charles Lee Smith in Raleigh yesterday. Mrs J A Morris visits in Richmond Va. Buffalo fire cost seven million dollars. Funeral services for Mrs Whitelaw Reid held in Paris. R J Reynolds Tobacco to start night shift May 11. Mrs Nell Terry hosts a Pinehurst party. Miss Lucy Black visits from Washington DC. Carl Wilson birthday surprise. Former Gov Catts of Florida arrested over bribe for pardon vote. Edison doubts graduate knowledge. Lady Astor hosts London reception for visiting American merchants.
Frank Wineskie opens The Alberta a new apartment house at Hamilton and Russell streets in High Point. The project fills a long needed want and stands as an ornament to the city. J. T. Ryan of High Point is named head of the Southern Traffic League in Savannah session closing yesterday. About People Mrs Charles Haus-
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