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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1940

Page

5

Expenditure Of Billions Has Not Cured Farm Problem

Roger W. Babson argues billions spent on farm aid have failed to solve the farm dilemma. He notes vast subsidies and programs, rising costs, and looming tax pressures, urging new uses for farm products and warning of election implications. A Kansas City fire chief incident closes the column.

Roger W. Babson Chicago Great Central West America Illinois Kansas City Charles Mulloy

Crossword Clue Pack Horizontal H1 8 Indian Leader

Clues include Indian political leader for H1 8 and words for obtained, marketplace, and heavenly across entries.

INDIAN REFORMER Answer to Previous Puzzle

Seeks and political reforms for his people. A native leader associated with passive resistance and reform efforts. The text lists numerous clues and word fragments reflecting a crossword style puzzle with many items and partial answers.

Steel Upturn Forecast Opens New Business Upswing

The week shows activity at 9 percent below normal, with May levels the highest in a decade except 1937. Steel operations jump to 65.8 percent capacity, the first notable rise since 1939, signaling a potential upswing amid gains in freight carloadings textiles lumber permits and oil runs.

David L. Babscaw

Political veterans mix in North Carolina race

Chairman Will A. Lucas estimates 184000 to 200600 votes touched in the 1956 primaries across 37 counties with no drop expected this year. Pete Murphy, Rowan's Democratic leader and secretary of state candidate, was named inspector general of the United Confederate Veterans on May 24, a post he kept private. Zeb Turlington, legendary N C lawmaker, hints at a statewide bill while joking about a rabbit hunting in the snow measure. The two veterans are seen as mutually respectful despite firm stances on prohibition.

Will A. Lucas State Board of Elections Walter Pete) Murphy Rowan United Confederate Veterans Confederacy Murphy Thad Eure Confederate Veterans Organization Zeb Turlington Tredell House General Assembly Zeb House Iredell Turlington Pete Murphy North Carolina

Cranium Crackers Identify Historic Figures by Birth Details

Five individuals are listed by birth date and birthplace. 1 Born April 20 1889 Brauna Austria. 2 Born August 15 1769 Corsica. 3 Born December 28 1856 Staunton Virginia. 4 Born July 29 1883 Predappio Italy. 5 Born February 12 1732 Wakefield Virginia. Answers on Want Ad Page.

Braunau Austria Corsica Staunton Predappio Italy Wakefield

Look and Learn Quiz Answers From Historical Prompt

The largest land animal is the elephant. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil sits on a top harbor. Booth Tarkington wrote Monsieur Beaucaire. Pennsylvania leads in coke production. John Brown was the abolitionist arrested and hanged after Harper's Ferry in 1859.

Monsieur Beaucaire Harper's Ferry Rio de Janeiro Brazil Booth Tarkington Pennsylvania John Brown

Modern Etiquette Questions and Answers

A tactful person redirects conversation after a group blunder. The joint card of husband and wife is used for formal affairs and wedding gifts. Family members should excuse themselves when leaving the table during a meal.

Union Tabernacle C. E. Society Plans Mother's Day Program

The Christian Endeavor Society of Union Tabernacle schedules a special Mother's Day program starting at 6 30 p m Sunday. Tonight the regular business meeting meets at Doyle Stevenson 1245 Dorris Street. The society has held successful city prayer services and invites the public to attend.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Union Tabernacle Doyle Stevenson Dorris Street

Forest Prince Ticket Sale Sparks Local Controversy

In Scranton a young man hawking tickets for a high school operetta dropped two ducats on a desk. The buyer, seeing the printed announce ment, frowned and scolded the seller for bringing in an out-of-town band.

Scranton Forest Prince Peter Tachaiowsky

Pritchard to Speak in Randolph County Tonight

Republican governor candidate George M. Pritchard will address Randolph County voters at the courthouse in Asheboro tonight at 6. The event aims to rally support ahead of the vote.

Pritchard Asheboro George M. Pritchard Randolph County

Savvy Kitchen Tips and Household Hints

Practical advice on saving sugar when stewing fruits, preventing rust on tools by oiling and wrapping in tissue, and removing chewing gum from satin slippers with gasoline or benzine. Each tip offers concise, actionable steps for common domestic issues.

Randolph Republicans Aggressively Pursue Voter Registration

The Randolph Republican organization leads an active registration drive as two gubernatorial candidates Robert H. Mc Neill and John R. Hoffman spoke to sizable crowds. About 15 to 20 precinct meetings have been held across the county.

Randolph Robert H. McNeill John R. Hoffman

Lessons in English by Gordon on Pronunciation and Use

A snippet shows W. L. Gordon explaining common mispronunciations and spellings. It urges daily vocabulary growth with a focus on the word stigma meaning mark of infamy and asks if children should carry a father's misdeed.

Thomasville Camp No 206 Women Meet Friday

Special to The Enterprise reports Thomasville Camp No 206 Women of the World will convene Friday at 7 30 pm in Thomasville. The meeting will consider a degree and approve other business.

Thomasville

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