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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1939
Page
4
An urchin of religious reflection cites Mark 3 29 warning against blasphemy of the Holy Ghost. The text laments crude appeals to sacred topics and urges restraint in public rank and speech amid a grim, uneasy mood.
The White House meeting with treasury officials and lawmakers yielded no clear stance on federal tax revision. While some signs hint Roosevelt may align with Senator Harrison, no consensus emerges on tax reform as business prospects drive possible changes.
The House, without a dissenting vote, passed a bill aimed at preventing Grover Cleveland Bergdoll from returning to the United States. Bergdoll, famed as a World War I dodger who offered to fight for Germany, seeks to reclaim his family estate and return to Philadelphia. The measure targets his entry despite broader calls to admit persecuted European minors.
The Observer argues for standardized medical charges and a floor and ceiling for fees to aid the helpless without full socialization. It contends doctors seek fair rates, notes charity practices, and suggests state medicine as a path. The piece moves to a call for incurable disease hospitals and cites coastal town anecdotes before closing with a lament of desire without funds.
In a Greensboro hearing on stopping the city hydroelectric project, attorneys agreed Duke Power operates under a franchise to sell electric current in High Point. The admission could affect the city’s rights if it proceeds with municipal generation, a key issue since the city contends no franchise exists. The record change may safeguard city interests and influence plant operation.
The Fayetteville Observer urges readers not to imitate Greenfield's action in this regional issue. The piece stresses careful consideration and warns against following what it calls a misguided path.
Magazine writer Fred C. Kelly, traveling in Europe, learns the Kaiser will not be quoted after a leak. By claiming shared January 27 birthdays, he persuades the officer to grant tea with the ex ruler. The story ends with a moral on striking a personal note and Upton Sinclair’s happiness recipe.
Walter Winchell recounts how Miriam Verne, the Pittsburgh dancer, rose from Hoff to stardom with Lew Brown's backing after Mitzi Mayfair quit a Brown revue. Brown sent Verne to a top dance teacher to mimic Mayfair's routines and she soon became a dancing star, touring Europe amid sensational gossip about Hitler.
At Billy Rose's Aquacade, 200 cast members rehearse in a large pool. Rube Bernstein, an executive, complains about actors dirtying the water and the need to keep the pool clean during the production.
Max Baer answers Gene Tunney who dubbed him a bum with a witty remark about folks living in glass houses not bathing in daytime. The piece parodies Tunney’s style and references a character described as Little Sore Echo.
Trainer Fitzsimmons offered Stout and Donoso a share of the winner’s purse before the Preakness. Stout refused to split while up on Johnstown. Donoso finished second on Gilded Knight earning 10 percent of a $10 000 purse. Stout ended near last on Johnstown, mud covered.
The piece credits President Roosevelt with averting war during a tense period by appealing directly to the public and notes Japan’s silence after Italy’s alliance with Germany. It also mentions the Saito ashes gesture, the upcoming royal visit, and critiques of politicking and etiquette in Washington.
Att'y-Gen Murphy recalls suppressing gamblers rather than public morality. Senators, Hollywood, sports, and radio antics are lampooned as Fritz Kuhn’s followers react to press coverage. Maury Maverick and Fiorello La Guardia are noted for political reversals while Bund leader Kuhn faces legal pressure in New York.
Dr. D A Carrison of Gastonia was elected today by the state hospital association to lead the organization for the coming year. Work will begin soon on the new sewer disposal plant at Deep River. City officials plan a tour of High Point to study current projects. Mrs. Walter McCannless of Salisbury visits her sister on Colonial Drive. Mrs. Walter Spicer of Goldsboro visits sister Mrs. Gilbert W Clark. Mrs. C C Prince returns from Atlanta trip.
The Cleveland fire death toll has climbed to 150 with many victims poisoned by gas fumes. The Presbyterian Church general assembly opened in Montreal today. Impeachment charges against Louisiana Governor Huey Long have been dropped.
The High Point Baseball Association reports 1500 subscribed to support the local team awaiting charter from Raleigh. Elks drive for Salvation Army funds continues. Wesley Memorial Church to pledge 31735 for the Centenary Fund in a three hour drive next Sunday.
Dr. C. S. Grayson returns from Chicago where he attended a clinic. Mrs. Homer Wheeler comes back from Winston-Salem visiting friends. Mrs. Willis Slane motored to Greensboro yesterday afternoon. Miss Katherine Harmon of Guilford College spends several days with relatives in the city.
A great allied naval gathering guards Trieste while two naval planes are expected to depart Newfoundland today for the Azores on the next leg of the trans Atlantic flight. Reports say Serbs and Croatians fought today in Agram the Croatian capital.
The remark links early restrictive laws to humor about color perception, noting how long standing rules shaped daily life and traditions. It presents a playful view of historical norms and their lasting cultural echoes.
In a string of кисky anecdotes the Riviera comic Joe Lewis jokes about insurance while Richard Himber performs unseen card tricks as chorus lines tease. Sofia Alvarez from Mexico returns with 25 000 worth of gems claimed as a gift from a Mohammedan prince named Daddy.
Bruce Catton reports from Washington that Congress promised economy but instead increased deficits by hundreds of millions. Key budgets, including Agriculture and Navy, rose above President’s recommendations, while District funds and legislative costs also shrank or shifted, signaling no real restraint this session.
A French village refers to its chief executive as a "night mayor" a term echoed in local usage though spelling varies widely.
A surprise gathering brought together members of the A F of L and the National Labor Relations Board. The event stirred curiosity with its unexpected wording and attendance.
The editor addresses credit men in a formal session outlining policy, standards, and expected cooperation. Attendees include local merchants and financial officials who engage in follow up questions about records and collections.
A man from Pennsylvania finally reunites with his mother after a long journey of 31 years. He had stopped briefly to play chess along the way, according to local notes.
A man paid a Cleveland taxi fare with a $212 note and vanished. After the driver deducted the fare, only a small amount remained, leaving investigators searching for the unknown rider.
Tulsa police speeding to an emergency in Oklahoma found a man seeking assistance with tying a bow tie. The incident was described in reports as a possible missing wife case despite the unrelated bow tie request.
A light dialogue reveals a joke about spouses and finances with a quip on daytime thoughts. No people or organizations are named, keeping the exchange concise and humorous.
A new pupil at a riding school mounts a horse that begins kicking while the groom grips its head. The rider shouts to let go and note the groom is holding the wrong end. The quotation is followed by aphorisms about youth and enduring love.
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