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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1937
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise, published afternoons and Sunday mornings, operated under J. P. Rawley as publisher from 1915 to 1937, reflecting the paper’s early 20th century production schedule and leadership.
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A city remembers John J. Blair as a courteous cosmopolitan gentleman who loved art birds and nature and helped with museum work. The piece contrasts his legacy with a quote invoking Brutus and notes Senator Byrd and Secretary Morgenthau agreeing that the budget must balance and the government cannot overpromise.
A remark argues that 38 000 people die yearly on U S highways and driving habits must be reformed. It contends hazards alone do not account for the fatalities and calls for changes in motorists behavior nationwide.
The article cites National Safety Council data showing accidents account for about 30 percent of motoring costs with direct losses totaling 1.64 billion dollars last year. It notes 1.3 million seriously injured and predicts many will die or remain invalid, blaming drivers’ carelessness and urging prevention.
Leaders lament the Congress special session moves slowly with farm program readiness in doubt and some fearing no legislation before Christmas. Yet they argue patience may curb the impact of thousands of ineffective laws and focus on doing a thorough job rather than a rush.
A man without a country unsettled in a church and wary in America contemplates the fate of a deposed monarch. The former Edward VII, now Duke of Windsor, would likely reflect on the vulnerability of a crown worn by an exile.
Day before yesterday the local Needlework Guild of America branch held its annual clothing drive at the Sheraton hotel. About 1800 new articles were gathered for distribution to city aid agencies, including schools, to keep needy children warm for school.
The piece argues Americans should accept Hugo Black as an associate justice without scapegoating him for the court's adverse rulings. It questions ousting Black as hindering credible final decisions and critiques immigration publicity surrounding Mme Fontages.
A reader, Daily Smith of 662 North Main Street, argues aggressors must be opposed and pacifist limits fail. He condemns Japan, Mussolini, and foreign aggression, urging national preparation and strength to curb foes and uphold peace through power.
Bruce Catton cites the New York Supreme Court appellate division disbarring Attorney J Richard Davis, once Dutch Schultz's legal counsel. The piece argues a lawyer who accepts retainers before crimes occur becomes a partner in crime and hinders the war on crime, while noting broader issues in diplomacy and a Whitehall Michigan shooting linked to towel shortages.
Poem praising a sunlit paradise of nature and crafted landscape. Describes sun, ocean breezes, and year round winds shaping a tranquil environment. Ends with a note on islands as verdant plots redeemed by labor and investment, suggesting paradise by design.
A reader reveals notes on North Carolina’s past and present, contrasting local manners with broader facts. It surveys Newbern, Guilford, Rowan, and Salem’s Moravians, iron works, exports, and migration, ending with a humorous anecdote about a temperate professor.
A columnist recalls Dr. Lindley’s remark that education widens the gap between men and animals, then questions the value of education through a quip about foxes and pole cats. The piece notes a local protest over Sedgefield fox-hunts and reflects on past chase traditions and the idea of keeping a wild fox for posterity.
A New York tailor with an unpronounceable name found 1598 dollars and returned it to the owner. The owner offered only thanks, prompting readers to praise honesty. The story echoes common city losses where found wallets often vanish along with cash, illustrating the value of integrity.
A reader praises Don Marquis’s portrait of Andrew Jackson as president calling him brave and honest. The column recalls Jackson’s defiance of nullification threats and threats of war against France, noting his strong leadership and the era he created. The piece moves to reflections on humanity from the Adam and Eve story and praises historical progress from ancient to medieval times. It closes with a poem-like exhortation about rising through adversity and mastering good.
The letter to Chairman Doughton by former Governor O Max Gardner on the nations business situation and Roosevelt policies is significant for its author and candor. Gardner urges a bold, immediate program to restore confidence and warns Democrats and the President about the 1940 elections amid a recession. He rejects labeling critics as economic royalists and calls for a practical plan to revive private capital and growth. Carolina Corn in Hickory compares Carolina Moon to the strong South Mountain corn, noting metropolitan press fascination with regional crops.
The Wilmington Morning Star lauds Ramsay MacDonald as a towering figure in modern history. Born in poverty, he rose from pacifist wartime controversy to prime minister and later held influence at a critical hour, earning respect worldwide.
North Carolina's junior senator plans reelection work by the weekend method staying in Washington for the extra session and flying trips to North Carolina only. The piece questions his visibility on the hustings and predicts a winter through summer of continuous Congress sessions and complex campaigning.
A Raleigh survey by the Junior Chamber of Commerce reports 1,704 unemployed with two thirds lacking high school completion. Only 179 are skilled craftsmen, and 82 percent of them have not finished high school. The study urges acquiring specific skills and at least high school education to improve steady employment prospects.
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