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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1936
Page
4
The article argues the two thirds rule gave the South veto power in nominating Democratic candidates and may be eliminated under Chairman Farley. It notes potential gains for national party control, possible factional splits, and doubts about South opposition amid claims the party is now nationally dominant.
The May midseason furniture markets reported healthier activity with brisk buyer turnout despite uneven gross totals. Industry observers note markets remain costly and showings are sometimes limited, yet continued demand suggests producers will display goods in May and beyond.
A 1936 survey lists furniture as a growing manufacturing sector with expected gains. Early 1936 activity was modest versus 1935, but May signals a vigorous upswing as housing expansion boosts demand in the Southern center of the industry.
Nor man Cordon Jr. of Raleigh signs with the Metropolitan Opera becoming the state’s first contract holder. The Charlotte native, nephew of Governor Ehringhaus, departs for New York to perform Menterone in Rigoletto, carrying the pride and hopes of North Carolina's music scene.
A noted critic argues against toy pistols provoking real gun desires in youths, blaming parents and manufacturers. The piece suggests stern measures to curb toy weapon access and promote citizenship amid a movement for responsible parenting and societal restraint.
The Raleigh Times notes North Carolina telephone taxes average 8.64 per unit across Southern Bell and Carolina T. & T. Despite rate cuts by the Utilities Commission, taxes keep rising. The piece argues more phones could raise per unit costs and tax revenue even as prices fall, urging executives to rethink the business model.
Thomas H. Robinson Jr. was captured in California after two years on the run for the kidnapping of Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll. Federal agents used modern methods, aided by fingerprint and photo archives, to identify and seize him. The capture follows a week and a half in which other notorious kidnap suspects, including Karpis and Ma han, were also detained. Courts must ensure a speedy trial with no more mockery in justice.
A group of Illinois women promotes a twig bending program to curb toy gun use as a Chicago judge in the Boys Court links play weapons to crime. The movement reports thousands of local children pledging to abandon toy guns, framing the issue as a preventive effort.
Bruce Catton reflects on the Hawaiian sighting of whales as a window into America’s seafaring heritage. He argues whalers helped spark Pacific exploration, fueled New England industry, and shaped national progress, urging readers to study the era in libraries.
A report notes the Black lobby committee intensifies scrutiny, examining files for a message to Mr. Garela as they push forward with new film plans.
A critic notes that several radical organizations advocate altering national symbols including color schemes. He argues such moves would erase traditional flags and provoke national controversy amid debates on identity and symbolism.
Washington reports reveal New Deal critics and business leaders meeting privately at the White House after Roosevelt invited them to discuss unemployment and economic plans. The Roosevelt roundtable, once stalled by inertia, is said to gather momentum as a business men’s league forms.
Observers claim business leaders visiting the White House discussed unemployment but doubt any election impact. They allege purist critics insinuate Roosevelt seeks to fracture business opposition before the election, predicting pro-Roosevelt statements from designated figures and eventual transfers.
New York profiles detail Johnny Broderick a 41 year old Broadway detective famed for facing gunfire and pursuing criminals like Two-Gun Crowley. Despite bravely earning the department's gold medal for courage he remains a $3,000 a year detective amid political chatter and career limits. The piece references literary circles and other local figures with colorful, period voice.
The item, ready soon, aims to release ahead of the Republican convention as smart politics. It recalls the Maryland governor Ritchie incident before Al Smith's speech, which angered Ritchie.
The General Board of Home Missions of the Methodist Protestant Church of America, at its 83rd session in High Point, opens day two with a Bible lesson led by Rev. K Spahr of Grace Methodist Protestant Church Greensboro. A company forms to deal in real estate with $100,000 authorized capital and $3,000 subscribed by W D Simmons L R Terry and C C Matthews of High Point.
President Coolidge nominated R. York today to a four year term as High Point postmaster. Announcement was made at Washington and received by the Associated Press and the newspaper office.
A six piece orchestra of local boys has organized here named The Melody Makers. They have performed at several High Point events and offer settable music for local dancers and singleness lovers. Personnel includes James Wh ly director and violinist Violet Kearns pianist B and B Free Jr trumpeter William Phillips Albert Hert Jr saxophonists and Fred Ingram Jr drummer.
Annual meeting of storkholders of the High Point Thomasville and Demteon railroad was held Tuesday at 1 30 PM in the city hall. An increase in freight volume was reported.
Certificate of incorporation issued from the office of the secretary of state Raleigh today for Ti corporation. The document confirms legal formation and designation of the new entity with High Point Land reference noted in the snippet.
Osburn and Mrs Yates of Monroe are guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Osburn at McAnally apartments. Mrs West and daughter from Pittsburgh visit Mrs Coffield. They will travel to Christiansburg Virginia for the summer.
Mise Bessie Morris and Reieel Wagner were married this afternoon in a simple ceremony. The couple exchanged vows and celebrated with family and friends in attendance.
Washington reports a treaty of peace among several large railroads and union leaders awaits President Coolidge to approve becoming law. The plan includes voluntary arbitration boards for dispute resolution.
From Oslo Norway the dirigible Norge crossed the North Ocean this morning with a commercial flight plan and crew including one of the expedition's leaders to North New York celebrating the 45th birthday of Casa.
The Berlin report claims a detailed piece of art for establishing a German Fascist dictatorship was found, aiming to restore the Hohenzollern empire in its former splendor. The note suggests the dream may have been only paper plans, questioned as a dream after all.
A learned author discusses how current writers blend tense to imply immediacy. He contrasts historic present with past forms and notes that choosing tense shapes reader perception of events. Ramyon and Bloemine are referenced as contributors to this stylistic debate.
A damaged OCR fragment references Lowell Thomas and a bow tie, with stray phrases about wearing nothing but a bow since school days and a murmuring woman whispering by the shoulder.
The piece profiles Mrs William Brown Melomery labeled as the busiest woman in New York journalism. It notes she works seventeen hours daily between her office two desks and a pseudoref from a home at Weel 67its. It mentions a root garden with petunias and lists friends Mime Curie Jo Davidson among those who plant them.
A garbled excerpt from a reporter’s table references a midnight shriek and asks about Fren Crowinshield. The text mentions Laumgiaim, Charles Marion Towme, and a claim about tablets found in France revealing ancient humans and an antique history.
Fragmentary text mentions Roomewelt and Borah in a Supreme Court context with malformed names and phrasing. No clear event, date, or outcome is identifiable from the legible words.
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