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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1938
Page
4
A contemplation on enduring earth through generations from Ecclesiastes and a reflection on fate and choice from Seneca. The quotes juxtapose enduring permanence with human struggle and perceived necessity versus option.
The current two year advisory budget forecast totals 95.86 million while the ongoing program runs about 78 million. If all requests were granted an additional 16 to 17 million would be needed. The governor urges belt tightening as revenue stays tight. The General Assembly faces difficult issues including a proposed 6.23 million rise in school funding and pressure from supporters of increased public services.
Conservative Democratic leaders celebrate early returns from November 8 while Republicans echo the mood. Senator George claims the vote warns the in power party to return to commonsense legislation. He calls for revamping farm laws to make crop control plans more flexible.
The article discusses the impact of the election on Democratic prospects and Roosevelt's enduring influence. It notes calls to revise the Wagner act, reduce regimentation, and restore business confidence. Internationally it anticipates consequences for smaller nations and emphasizes North Carolina's leading lespedeza production mentioned by the Statesville Daily.
Engineers overseeing a track lowering project warn parents that children use the cut as a playground, with Sundays bringing debris, oil drums on tracks, and dangerous trespassing. Police may arrest trespassers, but officials urge parental cooperation to protect children from harm.
President Roosevelt says liberal government faces no threat from opposition gains though liberals in Congress lack a monopoly on filibustering. He notes new GOP congressmen can slow the New Deal machinery.
The Greensboro piece muses on American figures like Commodore Perry and the impact of Columbus in the hemisphere. It weighs eastward versus westward exploration and frames progress, greed, and conflict as enduring outcomes across 446 years.
The Twin City Sentinel recalls Father Dionne’s prophetic line upon the birth of quintuplets, noting it as a memorable harbor for permanent history. The quints’ arrival is tied to a witty exchange that endures in local recollection.
The Hickory Daily Record notes the death of Kamal Ataturk, founder and president of modern Turkey, and warns that selecting a capable successor will be difficult. It praises Ataturk's leadership without resorting to European dictator tactics and calls his rule a marvel for the ages.
The Hartford waitress Sophie Tucker rose from waiting tables to fame through singing. Born to Russian-born parents who escaped oppression, she saved money, moved to New York, found a manager, recorded records, and gained major success in Chicago and London. Her rise shows determination over luck.
A quirky musing links 8.2 autos per mile of U S highway to a .2 reaching 75 mph. It adds that lions have a summons call akin to a whistle, recalling the old Lion Tamer Adolf who could coax a lion to coo.
The La Follette and Dies committees drum up California hearings on Communist activity in labor and vigilante actions. Harp er Knowles, former A F leader, testifies while Dies accuses La Follette staff of leaning toward Communists. Pension plans boost elderly voter turnout, aiding Townsend opponents.
Simon Pure dealers hostile to Roosevelt alliances backed Ross Hague's New Jersey bid with Jim Farley and the President agreeing to support Hague. WPA leaders privately expressed disgust while a cabinet member denied endorsing Hague yet said he campaigned for Roosevelt.
A collection of quoted lines from politicians, actors, and citizens spanning 19th and 20th century figures. Items include James Madison Wood on women’s education, Franklin D. Roosevelt voting, Eva Kopilchak on rifles, Deanna Durbin, Thomas E. Dewey, Senator Tom Connally, and Feodor Kerensky among others.
Early settlers have passed away and the generation is noted for slower bill payments than the prior era.
The report notes speculation around Hitler's moon eclipse explanation. It mentions an astrologist being hoped to confirm the event was not due to Adolf Hitler's shadow.
The demand for immediate return of oil properties in Mexico signals Dutch insistence on Royal Dutch assets. The statement frames a pressure move tied to control over oil interests and national sovereignty.
A historical note records Lord Tweedsmuir addressing children at a dam dedication near Renfrew Ontario. He urged neatness and discipline as the King’s arrival was anticipated, reflecting ceremonial tone of the event and regional significance.
Robert Quillen remarks that true statesmanship blends love of peace with firm resolve. The quote underscores a call for leaders who defend stability without displaying weakness.
A quirky line notes many politicians labeled as prophets abandoning ham and eggs for a diet of cooked goose, suggesting a humorous shift in appetite or stance.
Lord Baldwin compliments Ambassador Kennedy on a recent London address, saying his time in office left him a wreck and public speaking proved the low point.
Harrington Gates returns to Dartmouth after leaving due to strong language from fellow football players. The team won while singing, though Gates appeared unsettled by the incident.
Dr. Robert N. McMurry of Chicago notes that a man who leads at home has the best chance in his chosen field. The remark frames personal authority as a predictor of professional success.
Charles Hubert of Bangor Maine describes a highly intelligent bear that escaped a trap and entered a cabin. The bear sat in a rocking chair by the stove and rubbed its elbow with liniment.
Mrs Neville Chamberlain says her husband is dreadfully short of socks and jokes about Munich and an election in Kent as possible sources of more apparel.
Foremen and superintendents of Knox Furniture were hosted at a banquet at the Sheraton hotel last night. Eckerd's drug store plans its first anniversary as a local store on Thursday November 15.
Mrs Henry Clark of Reidsville visits here as guest of Mrs Roy Spearman. Mrs Matt Wall hosts the Mari Carte club yesterday afternoon. Misses Mary Wilson and Grace Forbes hold a tacky party Saturday evening at Mrs Dolph Taylor's home.
About 1,000 delegates attend the Baptist State convention in session at Green Street Baptist church in High Point. Herbert Hoover is expected to visit Mexico on a goodwill tour. Reports suggest the steamer Vestris disaster may have claimed 108 lives on November 12 at sea.
Twenty years ago the city needed 3500 more dollars to reach a 20500 quota for war work funds. Work rooms reopened and civic and health groups joined in beautification efforts. Mr and Mrs J E Hardee of Madison Florida visited. News briefs note Hoover plans to go to Europe to direct relief, telegraphers strike called off, and Germans retreating from the western front.
An international cynic on the Open Door dispute calms fears while on the Paramount lot in Hollywood. He quotes signing his name on a leg as an autograph hunter taunts William Boyd. A hard luck actor once craving a meaty part is cast as an Indian and now faces ruin.
A Georgia vagrant took action on the cotton surplus issue by wearing six shirts when he was arrested recently. The incident highlights local concerns over surplus handling and the individual's unconventional response.
An Australian hunter fired at a young woman believing her to be a kangaroo, injuring her by mistake. The incident raises concerns about wildlife encounters creating threats to jitterbugs amid mounting tensions.
The article notes Winston Churchill Chamberlain warning Spanish vessels to stay clear of British waters, pairing this with a playful jab about trout streams. The tone mixes diplomacy with a hint of maritime defense near England.
A provocative line argues that Asia should serve Japan’s interests with phrases equating Asia to Japan’s sphere, implying dominance in Japan’s regional policy. The remark frames Japan as guiding regional affairs and marginalizing other Asian groups in the discourse.
New York diary recounts a day of speaking at Pembroke College Prudence and a luncheon with Dean Morriss. It praises England's rebound after wartime wreckage, mentions fuel and food shortages amid restored operations, and includes vignette items on Lew Lehr, O. Henry, Millay, Benet and others with a light observational tone.
The author Booth Tarkington remains in Maine into late autumn or winter then makes a brief York stop before returning home or migrating to Florida for winter weeks. He continues writing daily into nights, aided by eye surgery that removed cataracts from both eyes.
Radio sports coverage shifts from broader leagues to a single Seabiscuits segment. Hosts debate game plans and player choices while fans react on air.
The famous Louise Rainer chose not to dine with Clifford Odets following a coast coaster ride. The roller coaster’s twists and turns made a casual chat with Cliff seem awkward and unlikely.
A two time corn husking champion described this year’s crop as small and hard to husk noting it tests his patience while cracking the nubbin of corn.
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