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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1936
Page
4
A quotation from Habakkah and Sinclair contrasts drunkenness with treason, noting how giving alcohol to others leads to corruption and degradation. The lines warn against exploitation and moral downfall, emphasizing shame in causing another’s intoxication.
North Carolina voters appear to have approved tax amendments that grant greater discretionary power to the legislature rather than impose a mandate. The electorate signals a new day, lifting constitutional limits while urging prudent, not abusive, use of expanded taxation authority to govern the state wisely within prescribed limits.
A Guilford county tax hike of about 34,618 dollars was offset by the city, which reduced its own tax levy by roughly 38,500 dollars. The county raised its rate to cover budget needs, while the city trimmed its requirements by ten cents, lowering overall community taxes despite higher property values.
Council considers curb to curb unloading rules to ease jams and protect pedestrians. Officials note wider streets help but urge proactive building access plans to avoid increasing vehicular congestion downtown.
The piece argues that Governor-Elect Clyde R. Hoey trailed the Roosevelt ticket by about 100,000 votes, attributing the gap to local party splits and bitter Democratic primaries. It condemns self-glorifying liberal Democrats and cautions against overconfidence after the statewide and national outcomes.
Wilfred J. Funk, editor of the Literary Digest, admits indigestion after a failed Landon forecast. He notes the electorate cut the limb the poll had warned about, though he retains a chuckle and claims the polling body built a reputation for accuracy in past elections.
The column recalls Will Rogers quirky responses Simeon D. Fess and Ed Conkle phrase All but six while L B Ziegfeld table bells trend at Algonquin. It notes the Tuxedo revival with dancing, and Fred Astaire praised as a top white tie dresser amid winter fashions.
A cynic recalls his grandfather dressing for guests with swallow-tail coat and white tie, noting such formalities were never reported in the press. He contrasts this with Lucius Beebe, who was not yet born at the time.
The article notes John Drew as an early advocate of the dinner jacket worn with a white tie for informal pre-dinner wear before switching to tails. It states that the dinner jacket, or Tuxedo, was once worn mainly at a smoker and began with a London tailor's influence.
The High Point public library will officially open on Armistice Day November 11 with social courtesy committee hostesses. Doors open to the public at 8 pm but no books issued. The opening will be formal and all residents of High Point and Guilford county invited. On November 12 lending of books begins. The library is on the third floor of the Municipal Building.
Goyer McLean calls a conference to devise ways to reduce cotton acreage in the state and outline plans for greater crop diversification. Queen Marie of Romania tours Canada in a special train. Twelve University of Illinois students are expelled for drinking gambling and auto use. Five MIT students face court over destruction of property during a riot at Cambridge and Boston as 400 freshmen attempted to disrupt the sophomore banquet with tear gas.
A lighthearted trend captivates Britain as a certain romance fascinates readers and sparkles in social chatter, described with playful admiration and public curiosity.
A Republican torchlight parade will start at South Main near Simmon’s store at 7:30 PM and march to the Home Banking building on North Main. Speakers A A Whitener of Hickory and Zeb Vance Walser of Lexington, noted state orators, will offer Republican doctrine. Local social notes include Dorothy Henley visiting Charlotte and Trinity College student William Ragan’s return from illness.
Editorial notes brutal hardship of war on all nations with Romania suffering under the Teuton boot after Belgium and Serbia. It laments celebrity deaths unacknowledged and predicts an end to slaughter will come only after the world takes stock, becoming poorer in both material possessions and spiritual wealth.
A writer recalls a humorous yet tedious encounter with a boastful fisherman. The idle bragging contrasts with the grim mood of a Scottish moor, yielding a sharp, wry snapshot of coastal exaggeration and mood.
A string of brisk, colorful anecdotes names King Edward and Deems Taylor as notable figures. Burton Rascoe is cited as a wealthy critic, while Bill Corum avoids calls. Ernest Hemingway is described in an unflattering way. Les Ambassadeurs in Paris is described as boarded up and Mrs. Thomas Meighan moves to Hollywood.
The piece compares Roosevelt's landslide to a triumphal pro cession of the Nazarene into Jerusalem. It notes strong approval, mockery, and crucifixion in days after, warning that Roosevelt’s win brings both promise and peril amid a rising popular will. Mussolini appears in a background role as Italy marks Armistice Day. Emmanuel III reviews veterans while Mussolini pursues empire building.
The article states that Father Coughlin was not the pope’s mouthpiece in the recent campaign and notes that the pontiff was pleased with the election results. It highlights the pope’s admiration for President Roosevelt’s work.
The piece notes Farley will keep the role amid public chatter. It adds a farmer's telegram joke about not meddling with presidential elections and a light bite at the political situation.
Five Nordic states Denmark Iceland Sweden Norway Finland hold radio addresses and demonstrations to pledge mutual respect and aid. The event, set amid war tensions, signals cooperation aims to avert further catastrophe and highlight peaceful inter-state relations.
A West Virginia boy who reads everything backward faces two futures. Either his condition is cured or he becomes a politician whose audiences never know the difference.
A young college acquaintance shows indifference to straw polls by avoiding wearing a hat, signaling a casual stance toward the political exercise. The anecdote suggests a lighthearted take on campus participation norms.
A cautious note warns that a hot tempered speaker should avoid debating with a record to prevent breaking discipline if the talk appears successful.
A political figure defends letting events unfold as necessary, framing it as a strategic need for the soapbox to speak freely and rally support. The remark underscores a stance of openness and accountability while courting public attention.
A well known movie actress, upset by her divorce, takes a quiet break by fishing to clear her mind. No public statements were made about future relationships as she steps back from headlines and paparazzi.
In a clipped exchange, Douglas asserts that someone undertook the handling of his Uncle Charlie. The line hints at a family dispute over responsibility and leads to questions about trust and motive.
While waiting a train at Charing Cross Kenneth Douglas was greeted by a man who could not recall his name. The man identified himself as Mr Simpson the undertaker.
An ornithologist narrator notes a robin laying four blue eggs across days and a fifth white spotted egg appears, prompting a humorous exchange as the mother explains she laid it for a lark. The tone blends whimsy with a brief natural observation.
Washington observers report James Hamilton Lewis arguing that parties have collapsed and voters will choose candidates by personal interests and business impact. The piece notes 1940 presidential succession talk and possible party realignments led by Roosevelt aides and figures like LaFollette and Henry-Wise.
Cincinnati elevator operator William Coyle, who won 20000 in the 1931 English sweepstakes, reveals how luck ruined his life. He returned to work and tried to start businesses in a garage cafe and real estate, but the windfall brought constant pressure, bad investments, and desperate requests from relatives.
Ambiguous fragment hints at a dispute involving a Moor and a Spanish party. The text suggests tension over terms of agreement or recognition in a local or historical context. Source lacks clear names, places, or dates for precise reporting.
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