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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1940
Page
4
A quotation attributed to Napoleon states that the motive matters more than death, noting that saving life comes by losing it for the sake of the gospel and the cause, framing martyrdom as the act that grants salvation.
The editorial urges Lieutenant Governor Horton to reverse a Saturday night call for a second primary over the Broughton lead. It argues a run-off would deepen divisions and hinders political peace, noting the first primary had low turnout and that the third candidate opposes a runoff.
The local paper in Asheboro reflects on how the press can guide community unity while also sowing division, drawing parallels to the church’s unifying and separating roles. The column explores the impact of reporting on town identity and civic life.
The Asheboro area restores a second newspaper as Mrs Minnie Hammer and partners launch the Randolph County News. The paper promises impartial county coverage, reader letters, and a square deal, with J. L. Oliver as publisher and Harriette Hammer Walker as news editor, plus advertising and circulation managers.
An American senate debate discusses seizing British and Dutch possessions near U S shores to prevent enemy footholds. The piece compares this to Russia’s invasion of Finland and argues the United States should wait until forced, protecting ally territory rather than preemptive grabs.
The Archbishop of Canterbury led a solemn Sunday service at Westminster Abbey with the King present as England prays for the Empire. Factories hum at new speed the first Sunday they were operated, while Britons observe a quiet weekend Sabbath amid wartime fears.
In New Bedford a girl with a half faced birthmark overcomes stigma by inventing Covermark, a cream that hides marks and other skin flaws. Lydia O Leary, once self conscious, builds a business from her liability, selling to grateful users and gaining medical endorsement.
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Excerpts from a 1940 stockholders report by Edward R. Stettinius Jr of U S Steel deny plans to alter war facilities. Alf Landon cautions unity behind defense. Reginald Kennedy warns propagandists exploit social disunity to push agendas.
After eating a meal, Finnish children shake hands with their parents and thank them for the food. Then, like American children, they probably skip out before anyone notices.
Ongoing gossip column notes John Barrymore and Elaine Barrie tensions, Jack Dempsey and Estelle Taylor eyebrow raise, Henry Ford faith shift after grandson, Cahill indictments of bootleggers, CIO war stance split, Willkie support from Republican builders, Dewey straw poll results, various socialites and industry figures in brief scandal and entertainment updates.
The Uwharrie Council Boy Scouts will hold its annual meeting here Friday. Mrs. Wilbur Jones has returned from Myrtle Beach. Mrs. Frank Wineskie is home after visiting her daughter in Statesville. Miss Elizabeth McLeod returns home after Greensboro visit.
Al Jolson to co produce Silks and Satins to be near Ruby Keeler with George Hale. Jolson to play Cupid, Jinx Falkenburg in show, Charlie Barnet and Helen O Connell involved. Banter about F Tone rumor and Reno connections add to wake of entertainment chatter.
Reports claim a major film industry figure could serve time for three non income tax offenses after paying a large fine. The piece also notes alleged police charges against three brownstone houses on Swing Street and various political and international tensions including references to Nazi influence, the Fifth Column, and a Panama Canal related munitions find.
A Negro accused of assault on a white girl in Caswell County escaped last night as a mob planned lynching. New York police conducted a raid last night recovering 400000 dollars in jewels believed stolen possibly in Miami.
Twenty years ago local news notes say the Y W C A will celebrate Organization Day soon. After Fassifern School commencement nearby students Lucille Sherrod Lucy Neal Carr and Margaret Bencini returned to the city. Other items mention Mary Thomas in Winston-Salem Dewey Huffman visiting his parents John Tillett of Clover and Cletus Floyd’s return from Kansas City. Wilson veto of the peace treaty. Alsace Lorain cotton industry loss. Poland needing external government aid.
The item notes Shirley Temple entering retirement at age 11 and raises questions about influence over public schools. A quote from John Dewey via the Committee for Cultural Freedom cautions against pressure groups attempting to dictate school curricula.
The piece notes Degener's 15 years in the U S and lack of desire for citizenship. It cites alleged plans for a Nazi invasion seen at the Army and Navy Club in Rio with Patagonia as a first target. Lindbergh and his decoration are mentioned amid questions on billboards in Los Angeles quoting Germany friendly lines attributed to Anne Lindbergh.
Washington dispatch outlines Bruce Catton's view of an industrial mobilization plan granting broad wartime powers. It describes presidential authority to draft executives, fix prices, requisition materials, commandeer factories, close exchanges, and control labor and production during war. The piece notes legal backing in the National Defense Act and Naval Emergency Fund provisions.
The article reflects on the value of calm discourse during rapid advancement and credits Professor Albert Einstein with inspiring steady progress that benefits society. It notes how thoughtful collaboration shapes major achievements across generations.
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