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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1939

Page

4

SH POINT Ties rene President AWLEY Sec'y Treat U A CECIL Gen

Subscriptions rates and distribution terms printed for SH POINT publication. The text mentions editors and officers including AWLEY and CECIL with governance notes on carriers and pricing for readers in Point and nearby towns. It outlines limits on collections for advance payments and suggests direct office contact for longer periods.

Ties Rene Awley U A Cecil Mer M. Waynick Point

Wise Men Distinguish Rulers Thematic Fragment

A fragment from a biblical style text urges wise men to discern rulers among their tribes. It references authority and judgment and notes the need for sagacity in selecting leadership.

Momy

Parole System Faults Highlighted by Prison Official

Director Bennett at an international police chiefs meeting criticizes parole flaws and calls for professional training for parole boards. He argues parole costs are small compared with prison and supervision, advocates removing political influence to improve the system.

U. S Bureau Prisi Sanisco Bennett

Deep South protests on wage law spark regional debate

The piece surveys Southern resistance to federal wage hour rules, noting higher regional wage gaps, production value disparities, and fears the act acts like a protective tariff for the North. It contrasts Southern and national economics while touching on European diplomacy and the aim for broader Atlantic bloc stability.

Deep South North Carolina Texas Weekly

Question of Franchise on Gasoline Pipeline Permit

The city council may grant a permit for a gasoline pipeline under Willowbrook street and along Russell only after mature study of hazards and policy. If no extra risks are found and petitions are common, the permit could proceed. otherwise the plan remains unconsummated pending clear answers.

Willowbrook Street Russell

Mottos on desks from leaders like McChesney to Roosevelt

A column lists memorable desk mottoes from figures such as William McChesney Jr of the NYSE, Admiral Peary, Cecil Rhodes, Theodore Roosevelt, Elbert Gary, Wilbur Wright, Joseph Day and Robert Ingersoll. Each motto offers a guiding principle from perseverance to persuasion, with a closing suggestion to study them under a desk glass.

William McChesney, Jr New York Stock Exchange McChesney Admiral Peary North Pole North Fort Cresson Cecil Rhodes Africa England Theodore Roosevelt Elbert H. Gary Wilbur Wright Joseph P. Day Robert Ingersoll

Landon Urges Balance Between Neutrality and Foreign Policy

The 1936 Republican candidate Alfred M. Landon argues neutrality legislation should not eclipse broader foreign policy goals. He cautions against overemphasizing one aspect and stresses a holistic approach to national strategy.

Alfred M. Landon

Citizens' badge of trusteeship urged in America

W G Gibson Carey Jr president United States Chamber of Commerce states citizens bear a trusteeship symbol of our heritage and duty to present and future generations in a public address.

America W. G. Gibson Carey, Jr United States Chamber of Commerce

Revival Closes as Water Works Convention Ends

Large crowds hear Rev. Banks Peeler at the Reformed Church revival while the Southern Railway $50,000 suit by Mrs. Lela Payne administratrix of P. L. Payne was dismissed for lack of evidence in local court.

State Water and Sewage Works Association Banks Peeler Reformed Church Southern Railway Lela Payne P. L. Payne

Glamour scoops and political plots swirl in Miami headlines

Celebrity ties and society rumors mix with political intrigue as Br itish officials, ex stars, and socialites surface in Florida gossip. Names include Laura Franc Mrs Clifford Odets Luise Rainer Dorothy Mackaill Tex Reber Kathleen Williams and Kathleen Huttons. French government purchases in New York exceed 35 million.

Priness Murat Laura Franc Miami Beach Clifford Odets Luise Rainer Dorothy Mackaill Tex Reber Texas New York England Kathleen Williams Erie, Pa Florida Ed Huttons Franklyn Huttons Barbara Pop Fritz Kuhn Frank Carson Henry Larsen Paul Whitemans

Publisher Eugene MacLean Eyes San Francisco Paper Purchase

Eugene MacLean once led a San Francisco newspaper and a Washington gazette now aims to buy a paper if owners sell. His backing is called Fugitive Ham-and-Egg money from California bankers who hear the $30 Every Thursday Plan is moving, and everyone wants their funds returned from California quickly.

Eugene MacLean San Francisco Gazette Washington California

Diary talk and royal plans stir public rumor

Rumors swirl about the Queen’s wartime diary destined for publication and Life magazine possibly releasing it. Speculation abounds on Hollywood plots and a major gov t reorganization, while political reactions to Molotov and FDR run through White House chatter.

England Flint Theu. S Hollywood Claudette Colbert Henry Fondas Frances Seymour Brokaw White

Free American Attacks American Legion in Novel Critique

Fritz Kuhndom of Free American denounces the American Legion as un American and abroad transplanted. It characterizes Legionnaires as flag wavers blocking traffic and creating noise while sensationalizing half naked dancers and goose stepping males. The piece mocks Clare Boothe and her new mystery thriller Margin For Error as a lampoon of underworld affairs.

Fritz Kuhn American Legion Clare Boothe Bunderworld

Spectacle of plans and press notes from Broadway and beyond

Exclusive photos of the Dionne quints will go to King Features. Dewey detectives pursue a ring of 30 extortionists who allegedly blackmailed famous names out of 60 to 70 million dollars. Tommy Hitchcock plans a new transatlantic plane, while hearings in Washington address a charter. Paulette Goddard to play in Dinner troupe. Woollcott in amateur cast. Howard Hitchcock ill after operation.

Tommy Hitchcock Washington Navy Dionne Quints King Features Dewey Grafnecker Dewy B. Dowd Pastoral Gensler Tommy the Cork Howard N. Y. Hesp Paulette Goddard Edith Atwater Woollcott Petc

Tough Times for Ten Dollar Books Tops The Lists

A ten dollar art book from Simon and Schuster tops best seller lists as new acts like The Nite-Wits begin pro shows at The Comique on Broadway near 53rd. Publisher George Backer may run for Mayor while Viv Segal and D Daley tour in Married An Angel generate heat. An uninvited admirer of Lily Pons crashes her home and is sent to a mental hospital amid a Midwest smuggling case involving a society matron.

Simon and Schuster B'way George Backer Post Viv Segal D. Daley Lily Pons Feds

Social News and Society Notes From a Busy Season

Brenda Frazier and Peter Arno plan marriage with a chaperone. Geraldine Spreckels starts Monte Carlo brushing next month. Locals vote on pari mutuel betting to curb crime driven wagers. Jack Dillon and Audrey Palmer noted as a couple. Gloria Youngblood to wed a Floridian during Christmas week. Jay Martin and Judy Canova rumored to be linked. Wm. Saroyan's play to be published with a 100 page preface explaining it.

Brenda Frazier Peter Arno Passau Mater Geraldine Spreckels Monte Carlo Jack Dillon Steel Biggie Audrey Palmer

Sensational suit headlines court battle over hotel assault

A Powers model sues a society man and a posh hotel, claiming she fled an assault by jumping from a window to a ledge below after an elevator boy refused to help. The case heads to court next week.

It’s a girl for the Jan Peerces at Doctors Hospital

News note reports the birth of a girl to Jan Peerces at Doctors Hospital. The item is brief and mentions no further family details.

Jan Peerces Doctors Hosp Nick the Greek Eltinge Burlesk Theatre Pearson and Allen Washington Heifetz Carnegie Hall Peggy Hopkins Joyce 5Th Avenue Roy Roberts Helen Hayes Jean Abbott

Local notes on recovery and community sale

Miss Halda Armen Trout has returned to Lenoir Rhyne College after a successful operation. Mrs W C Dowd of Charlotte recovers from surgery at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs J C Welch will head the sale of poppies for disabled veterans on Saturday November 9.

Halda Armentrout Lenoir-Rhyne College W. C. Dowd Charlotte Guilford General Hospital J. C. Welch

Democrats Gain Big In Yesterday Elections

In yesterday's Ballot results Democrats scored large gains. A Thanksgiving proclamation was issued by President Hoover today. Stocks continued to drop today.

Hoover

Will of W P Pickett Filed in Greensboro Court

The will of the late W P Pickett was filed with the Superior Court clerk in Greensboro. The home place goes to his two sons and the remaining estate is divided equally among his six children. Evangelist Burke Culpepper, who spoke recently in town, will lead a revival in Lexington in January.

W. P. Pickett Superior Court Greensboro Evangelist Burke Culpepper Lexington

People News: Turner Leaves Boston for Atlanta After Visit

Tom Turner of Boston, after visiting his sister-in-law Mrs. H. C. Turner here, departed for Atlanta last night. Miss Bessie Pope attended a theatre performance in Greensboro last night. Miss Edna Sechrest returned from a several days visit in Greensboro.

Tom Turner Boston H. C. Turner Atlanta Bessie Pope Greensboro Edna Sechrest

Deadlock in coal strike pauses labor talks

Edwin P. Morrow was elected governor of Kentucky on Tuesday November 4. Ohio voters approved the national prohibition amendment. The Interchurch World Movement of North America condemned church women’s clothing as indecent in a resolution.

Edwin P. Morrow Kentucky Ohio National Training Conference Interchurch World Movement of North America

Police complaint delays and threats loom after cab robbery claim

A Hollywood resident says a taxicab near 76th Street and Byway robbed him and a police officer did not take the report seriously. He warns of paid ads in Manhattan papers to retaliate. The planned Warpath column for Tuesday has been canceled due to strain.

76Th Street Manhattan

Former Mrs Crater’s Insurance Case Set Next Month

The column notes the former Mrs Judge Crater’s insurance case will be heard next month and claims June Bryce a Broadway nightclub hostess will be named as the Judge’s intimate friend. Bryce disappeared on Sept 14 1930 after Crater’s death and the piece suggests murder, citing Bryce as a witness to Crater’s killing. The last address given is 39 East 38th Street.

Judge Crater June Bryce June Crater East 38Th Street

Building trades war looms as CIO drives union push

Bruce Catton reports on the CIO campaign to organize building construction, its early stage with local and centralized efforts, and clashes with the AFL. Picket lines, hostile inspectors, and material shortages illustrate early skirmishes, while DOJ anti trust actions target building codes. The piece frames potential wholesale labor battles and organizer hurdles.

Hilt Washington United Construction Workers’ Organizing Committee A. D. Lewis West Coast Middle West East A. F. of L Department of Justice Arnold C I. O

Rivalry Between Duke and UNC Spurs School Spirit

The Enterprise editors defend the Duke UNC athletic rivalry as spirited but fair. They argue cheers during Carolina Duke and Pitt Duke games reflect excitement, not hostility, and object to labeling such acts as ungentlemanly. The piece suggests understanding over condemnation.

Chapel Hill N. C the Enterprise Duke University University of North Carolina New York U Carolina Pitt Duke

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