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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1941
Page
4
A religious reflection cites Mark 3 29 warning that blasphemy against the Holy Ghost has no forgiveness and describes forgiving others as inviting ire. The line is paired with a Corneille paraphrase claiming forgiveness incites offense and eternal damnation in the observer.
Supporters of Dick Reynolds criticise Governor Broughton for backing former Governor Clyde Hoey in a contest that pits Reynolds against Hoey. The executive committee could pick a candidate Friday night, with Hoey favored unless a dramatic floor showdown alters the expected outcome.
The Mecklenburg County independence resolutions of May 20 1775 claimed to proclaim self rule from Britain. Published in 1819, they sparked controversy over genuineness as Jefferson called them fraudulent and historians remain divided on their authenticity.
The document history ties May 31 or 1775 to the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and recalls presidents Roosevelt and Wilson praising Mecklenburg spirit. The piece contrasts heroic independence with foreign threats, noting fears over mistreatment of Italians and British handling of aliens amid wartime tension.
Moscow signals trade and diplomatic pact moves with Iraq amid reports of Russian combat aid. Berlin dispatch claims denied by Moscow, as analysts link such pacts to broader strategy to confuse Western judgments and pressure capitalist powers.
The piece explains kakistocracy as government by the worst, formed from Greek kakistos meaning the worst and cracy. It notes the term appears in current writing and readers look it up in dictionaries, applying it to various governments disliked by readers.
A Roman editor argues that Americans leaving Germany and Italy have depleted hostage stock the nationals could claim for safety, suggesting a shift back to an old practice as a remedy for mistreatment abroad. The remark reflects postwar diplomatic anxieties about safeguarding citizens in occupied regions.
The piece outlines Winston Churchill’s grueling routine of rising at seven, constant meetings, and late nights, with a key practice of daily relaxation. He naps in bed for an hour after lunch and briefly later in the evening, using rest to sustain a 17 hour workday.
A customer asks if repairs are worthwhile and the shoemaker confirms with options to fit new soles and heels and replace uppers while noting the laces remain usable. The exchange highlights practical repair choices and value of extending shoe life.
A Western Retailer squibs a joke about a next stage in beauty tech a permanent shave. The line notes women benefit from a permanent wave and hints at a struggling inventor racing to produce a shave variant, reflecting late stage 19th or early 20th century novelty tech buzz.
A brief chat about reading leads to a joke where Wax says he reads all day and scans meters for the electric company, prompting a quip about light verse. The exchange hints at irony over duties and hobbies in a polite setting.
A woman on her first taxi ride grows anxious as the driver signals traffic with his hand outside the car. She tells him to watch where he goes and jokes she will warn him when it starts raining. The passage then pivots to a reflection that democracy as a way of life faces challenges from totalitarian systems.
Gene Fowler spoke at the University of Missouri School of Journalism urging moral codes, while anecdotes about Johnny Moroso, Joe Kesselring, and Goebbels surfaced. The bits highlight hustle, ethics, pay, and media satire centered on famous names and events.
Snippets from theater and radio culture mix with playful jabs at first-nighters and Hollywood egos. The piece notes unruly patrons at Mr and Mrs North, quips from Roland Brown on celebrity vanity, and a Herald Tribune correspondent’s Tokyo expulsion context. It also references radio jargon, static issues, and a jab about a Scottish farm fertilizer gag.
In a recollection, Reuben recalls a late night where guests debated herring and Goering as Doug Hertz recounts Fatzo’s summons to Hitler’s private chambers over the loss of twenty Messerschmitts. Hitler fretted while Hermann questioned odds, Hitler warned of disaster ahead and predicted dwindling numbers.
A historical note explains that in 1933 Tobacco Road could not win the Pulitzer for best play because it dramatized Erskine Caldwell's novel. In 1934 The Old Maid won, also a dramatization of a novel.
Clark Robinson led two British sailors on a whirlwind tour of New York landmarks from the Polo Grounds to Radio City Music Hall and the Rainbow Room on the 65th floor. The sailors praised the sight from the balcony while one noted the tea bags. Joe Reichman, the band man, was swept in the subway rush and bumped another rider as he exited the car.
President Higinio Morinigo denounces the electoral process in Paraguay, labeling the democracy as a farce due to the nation not yet educated to free voting. He Reich remains firm in his stance amid political tensions.
A reformer condemns modern dance as improper, arguing it corrupts public morals while defenders praise artistic expression and cultural progress in a heated local debate. The piece frames the clash as a clash of values between tradition and new art.
Grover H. Jones named city attorney by council and W. G. Friddle promoted to chief of police after 11 years as a patrolman. High Point High School Band to perform on City Lot for National Music Week. Mrs. W. H. Foy of Reidsville visited relatives. Lyman Redding left for Texas on business. Mrs. O. B. Bonner staying with her mother in Elizabeth City. Mrs. A. B. Caldwell returned from Columbia, S. C. after visiting Mrs. Rion Meissick. Twelve Samarcand girls pled guilty to arson in Carthage. each sentenced to five years in State prison. Charles A. Lindbergh planning an amphibian plane with interchangeable pontoons. Mrs. George Matton hosted events May 18 and 19 for bride Mrs. Lawrence Matton. Miss Winifred Perry returned from Meredith College for the summer.
Twenty years ago a Bible conference led by Dr. S. D. Gordon author of Quiet Talks will be held in June in High Point. Fred N. Tate T. J. Gold and others spoke at a Wesley Memorial Church mass meeting supporting the proposed High Point college. J Gurney Briggs will solo in Rose Maiden at Guilford College May 28. Berlin notes jazz is popular. Dr. Harvey W. Wiley says beer has no medicinal value. Kansas City police chief notes love making in parks as summer sport. an ad valorem tax is expected to be levied in 1923 in North Carolina.
A lighthearted note forecasts that winter’s chill has left many readers with less than perfect shapes, predicting fashion and fitness attention as warmer days approach.
Washington report notes spirited talk on economy in Congress as lawmakers spar over nondefense item cuts. Despite rhetoric few heed, with Rich, Tabor, and Dirksen spotlighted for defending or attacking allocations, including grants for fish propagation and land improvements. The piece underscores partisan self interest in district funding amid broader budget battles.
Waldo Frank notes cantaloupe season looming as a metaphor for timely judgment while observing that no Fascism exists for Latin American nations. He argues current dictatorships are military and economic rather than ideological, shaping his critical perspective.
A quotation attributes a view to Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickardd about changing war aims from fort and town battles to global dominance. The source text blends historic phrasing with a misspelled name, noting a shift in strategic emphasis.
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