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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1936
Page
4
The fragment cites I Corinthians 12 12 highlighting unity of the body in Christ. It then quotes Howard Crosby asserting that true science begins with knowledge of God and traces causation from divine source to all affecting facts and events.
The article argues Japanese competition harms American hosiery and textile operations, noting low 21 cent daily wages for Japanese workers and urging safeguards. It emphasizes the need for government action to maintain living standards, balance of trade, and fair competition despite the value of foreign trade.
Lord Allenby who rose to fame capturing Jerusalem and Jericho and later urged a world police force died after a long career of British conquest and service. At 75 he was installed as Lord Rector of Edinburgh University and gave a vision of peace before his death.
The speaker, famed for his role in British conquests, urges recognition of warfare’s futility and the danger of conquest, arguing he is qualified to address audiences beyond the dominions and must be heard on the folly of war.
Tomorrow offers final chance to register for participation in proposed supplementary school support by local taxation. Prior registration has been light and organizers expect a large turnout to reflect community consensus rather than a few individuals.
The article discusses the parole granted to Mrs. W. E. French after about three years of a ten to fifteen year sentence for involvement in the assault on her husband Bert Owens. It notes differing opinions on guilt, cites a deathbed note from the husband, and frames clemency as mercy and recognition that excessive punishment can be harmful.
Railway grade separation work stalled with no sinking of tracks. Crossings at Main and Wrenn streets and other less used crossings show severe neglect and require immediate, intensive attention to remain usable. The Southern Railway faces criticism for insufficient maintenance.
The American Legion Auxiliary thanks The Enterprise for publicity of the Third Area Con at the Sheraton on May 6, 1936. The letter expresses appreciation for the coop and support, signed by Mra. N. B. Stirewall president and Mrs. Oscar L. Smith cor. sec.
The piece notes heated debate over a school supplement tax and criticizes the loss of self control in discussions. It suggests argument rarely convinces and hints at a few points worth considering.
Mrs. P. H. Dalton argues in High Point that extending the school year from eight to nine months would improve student preparation. She warns that current shorter terms hinder graduates compared with peers from longer programs and urges civic pride to fund stronger schools for the future.
Dr. Taylor argues High Point’s eight month school year limits progress and national recognition. He warns the city risks losing students and college admission chances, urging residents to register next Saturday and vote for better schools.
A reader voices tax concerns over a 15 cent school supplement noting the city of High Point owns extensive real estate bought for tax relief and argues the tax burden falls on others while advocates pay little. The letter accuses a local leader of pressuring voters and questions Professor Andrews and school staff amid long standing local politics.
A reader criticizes school board tactics and calls for honest registration ahead of a tax vote. The letter accuses officials of deception and warns voters about extra taxes. It urges residents to register on time and verify their names.
A letter urges friends to register and vote as they see fit warning that closing schools and halting papers and radios could set the town back twenty years. The writer praises students paying for education but advocates drastic action to curb government aid and taxes. He recalls a summer encounter with college hopefuls on Main Street.
Dr E Lindley stresses the May 26 school election as vital for High Point. He urges voters to support candidates who will benefit local children rather than distant officials.
Song composed and sung by Bay Street school fourth and fifth graders. The verse proclaims High Point students will win the vote and uphold effort through nine months of school, urging help and perseverance to achieve victory.
Mussolini vows to modernize Ethiopia, signaling a harsh campaign that may rely on force and heavy measures to subdue resisting Ethiopian forces, reflecting Italy's aggressive stance in the region.
The line of thought turns grim as the two men buried in a Nova Scotia incident evokes memories of rescue workers, speculating that if the disaster occurred in an American mine, PWA laborers might have been involved in the rescue effort.
New York Day By Day reflections weave through pop culture, theatre stars, and city scenes. The column names performers such as Galli Curci, Pennington, De Casseres, Pennington, and Hoever while noting fashion and New York life from Central Park to the Zoo.
Poem by Vict P Hammer extols school bells shaping youth toward preparedness and self reliance. It emphasizes daily routine, Greek study, and scouting as paths to success. Each year brings cheer and challenges, with a promise of a prize for those who choose to bloom and answer the ready mind.
Welch field hosted about 1,500 baseball fans for a pro game as the Exe team erased a six run eighth inning deficit to beat Salisbury-Spencer 7 to 6. The article also notes a water shutdown for pumping station work and other scattered items from the era.
From Vancouver B C a report notes completion of a flight from Spitzbergen signaling a pioneering maritime air route. The item cites aviation progress and geographic reach with no further details available in the fragment.
From Raleigh the state election commission reports nearly 1.5 million ballots are now being printed for the forthcoming June primary and distribution.
A New York area hotel solves a legal liability issue by forcing unknown patrons to sign a clause agreeing to move to basement quarters with a cot on six hours notice. The basement space is described as a windowless bathless closet.
A man recounts a startling event while shaving in his bathroom. He stayed conscious and upright until a sudden fall sent his shaving brush to the ceiling, leaving him on the floor with no prior illness or fainting.
A report notes over 60 percent of dancing academy pupils are between 40 and 60. Restaurant dance floors show a similar share. Louis Mayer, the movie mogul, finds dancing soothes his insomnia. Mrs Signwood Menken and dancers Al Smith George Armsby Buck and Major Bowes are highlighted.
The article notes Maurice Chevalier's return to Paris after a stint in America. It describes Parisian audiences as fickle and distant, with initial enthusiasm cooling as performances fail to recapture former warmth and the crowds in the United States who once cheered him have diminished.
The coast maintained a frozen expression with a chilling air that set the mood. Her carriage suggested a stoic resolve and quiet reserve despite the surrounding activity.
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