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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
4
The reply stated the hitchhiker would join the Communists to fight America. He was then asked to leave the car immediately and complied. The text also includes unclear date fragments such as Twelve Months Six Months Three Months One Month One Week.
The text argues for lifting the national debt limit by three billion with a five year repayment plan, while warning against expanding federal social reforms. It notes tax power should fund essential functions, and discusses war entry timing, Italy’s king, Mussolini, and potential Catholic Church opposition amid German advances.
Yadkin County declines the High Point Power Commission's $60,000 offer for county owned land and roadways tied to a proposed hydroelectric site. The rejection is not final. negotiations may continue. The Supreme Court ruling affected progress, but the project faces time pressure amid legal hurdles and federal negotiation implications. Charlotte seeks to join the 100000 population class, arguing that a larger city can boost economic strength and living conditions.
The Raleigh Times and Fayetteville Observer weigh in on war alignments and political games. Discussations touch Mussolini and Hitler, Dutch colonial reach, a North Carolina hitchhiker asked to fight, and secret service cautions on bogus money and Americans. Grady Maxwell second primary ire closes with social focus on personal security over campaigns.
A 1915 World War I piece highlights Alexander de Seversky losing a leg after a plane shell strike, then rising to found Seversky planes and pioneer air refueling and amphibian craft. It cites other amputee successes in aviation and acting, urging adaptation and perseverance, and ends urging readers to start a Success Scrap Book.
Local News-H. A. Millison was elected president of the Uwharrie Council JBay Scouts of America for the sixth time. The junior high glee club will sing at Central Firegands Church Sunday. High Point College annual dedicated to the city. Adelaide Crowell, Jijlig, Gold Clark, Alma Andrews to perform in a graduating recital at the American Theatre tomorrow at 3 30 p.m. under Miss Virginia Frank. Bobby Jones won the British amateur title in a news brief. Five killed in Memorial Day automobile races at Indianapolis. Josephus Daniels calls the motion the most laggard in world peace moves.
The Hicktown News-Press writes a rambunctious mix of society notes. Includes cafe owner Dempsey denying rumors about his spouse, Mark Hellinger tribute at Toots Shor, radio and NBC quips, and playful jabs at celebrities.
The phrase hides a strategic pullback described as readjustment of position, a discretion likened to leaving the rain and seeking shelter. The wording disguises a tactical withdrawal while preserving a strong front.
Local notes report Southern furniture manufacturers will meet in Greensboro on Wednesday. Other items list criticism of High Point city council for closing pool rooms and a proposal to build a 100 mile interurban rail line linking High Point Greensboro and Winston-Salem.
Bruce Catton argues that U S control of British and French Caribbean islands would be a strategic asset but an economic burden. He notes the islands’ heavy reliance on agriculture and sugar, limited production capacity, and need for ongoing relief and reconstruction funds. He cites British surveys showing high costs for education, land reform, and administration, and warns inhabitants would resist transfer except in emergencies.
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