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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1938
Page
4
A collection of religious quotes includes Psalm 69 verse praising heaven and all that moveth. Another line, attributed to Rivarol, notes that praise is found by those who do not seek it themselves.
Debate over whether High Point should build its own electric plant intensifies as the City Council proceeds toward contracts and construction. Opponents warn of financial risk while supporters cite potential savings and profits, noting a possible federal partnership option that could alter the course.
Secretary Hull signaled continued American impatience with developments in the East during outreach yesterday. The United States seeks a measured diplomatic path while addressing rising tensions and asserting its interests in the region.
The piece weighs the United States interest in China’s open door against Japan's Asia for Asia Africans program, notes China investments near 150 million dollars and Britain seven times that, and cites Carl Goerch’s find on a 1833 meteor display while recalling the Charleston earthquake and a nascent century of sensational natural-phenomenon lore.
The article urges High Point residents to partake in a four day Red Cross roll call and fund drive starting Tuesday. It praises the Society for swift, effective aid in war, flood, earthquake, and famine and urges prompt, strong local response to finance its relentless service.
The Enterprise notes ongoing inquiries about past natural disasters in the region. Residents in High Point reminisce about the 1886 Charleston earthquake and the tornado that damaged much of south Greensboro, with some recalling the year and possibly the day.
A critical column condemns German official policy toward Jews, denouncing state sanction, mob violence, and a g hastly fine on Jews. It argues fear grips both Jews and ordinary Germans, with censorship masking atrocities and threats of further reprisals abroad.
Editor thanks Carter Dalton and The Enterprise for the hospital bond discussion in Saturdays issue. The piece explains why a bond election was necessary since hospital bonds would not be revenue producing, a point Mr Dalton notes as essential for High Point governance.
Walter Winchell surveys recent Broadway openings noting a soft critic’s week with Leave It to Me as the standout. He recalls actors Victor Moore and Mary Martin in a Soviet farce score by Cole Porter, plus remarks on The Journal and London press exchanges and other entertainment items of the week.
A narrator recalls a college memory of singing Mary had a little lamb with an added stanza. The piece cites Carl Sandburg's view on poetry, argues for cheer over gloom, and muses on spoiled children and New Dealers. It ends urging forward-looking communities to work for funds rather than rely on fives and nickels.
A German shepherd named Fritzie prefers rugs but escalates to sleeping on the repainted porch settee and later the living room davenport. The Lady of the House shooed her off the cushions earlier, yet the dog now spends nights indoors, even napping on pants and a hat.
A writer reflects on humility and relevance in aging and changing careers. He recalls barber shop chat about his past clothing sales, being called a has been, and the value of work over fame. He cites respect from a reader and notes life begins anew despite public age.
The piece surveys professors as flawed humans sharing common likes and flaws. It recounts anecdotes: a stubborn course description, a flask mishap, a bandit encounter, a.Aristotle devotion, and a salary paradox. It notes a recent surge in shipping hurt a German ship near Oakland, California.
Republican leader Dewey remains a potential candidate for the 1940 nomination despite losing to Gov. Herbert Lehman. Journalists see modest Dewey support among New York Republicans, with La Guardia and Barton also in the mix, as Taft and other GOP figures emerge as possible leaders for the postwar contest.
The text strings together voices from Rosie and Grace Columbus in Prestonsburg, a Vancouver commander C W Moessinger, and judge R Samuel Far. It mentions a speeding case before a Providence court and a Hollywood makeup scar claim, reflecting scattered notes on crime, travel, and personal claims.
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