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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1936
Page
4
The text argues life insurers provide for workers via employer and employee contracts while Social Security expands public insurance awareness. It contends no conflict exists between private life policies and the government old age plan, noting war risk insurance boosted life insurance and that Social Security makes the public more insurance minded.
The piece contrasts government Social Security with private insurers focusing on pension figures. It outlines a 35 year old earning $100 monthly, showing total contributions of $1800 and differing lifetime benefits. Government plan yields higher pension than a private policy, with detailed age 65 values and outcomes for both men and women.
The late Mr. Kent rejects the Roosevelt victory as a mandate, arguing only two presidents beat Roosevelt in percent of popular vote. A Baltimore commentator notes Coolidge and Harding surpassed Roosevelts share, but ignores turnout differences between 1920 and 1924, suggesting Kent misses broader trends.
A Modern Brewer survey surveys American beer since repeal, praising leadership in brewing and noting beer’s role in the recovery. It argues brewing is both science and art, but the industry remains focused on selling beer and turning a profit, leaving domestic beer below foreign products in some views.
Governor Landon denounces booing of the President during campaigns calling it undemocratic and unrespectful. He says such behavior injures fairness and decency and hopes it will stop. He views the act as a psycho pathic sign and criticizes those who boo leaders.
A profile traces Orson Welles from Kenosha to Chicago and Dublin, noting early runs with Abbey Players, directing Harlem Hamlet, and Oscarlike early works. It cites George Ade’s influence, Wilder’s urging, and Rialto skepticism while predicting a swift rise. Also comments on game inventor George Parker and golf writers with vivid, era-tinged quips.
A local notice notes a sign on Madison Avenue offering tailoring for golfers. The piece praises Grantland Rice as a refined figure amid prevalent garish golf advertising during a tournament.
Items from The Enterprise files revisit history with notes from ten and twenty years ago. The column reflects on past events, trends, and notable local happenings preserved in archival records for reflection and context.
S Wade Marr, governor of the 57th Rotary district, spoke forcefully at the Rotary luncheon, asserting that international differences would fade through trust and friendship fostered by Rotary and similar organizations.
Parker R. Anderson of Washington DC becomes part owner of the High Point Enterprise by purchasing half interest from W A Hildebrand RE B Jeffress A L Stockton and J P Rawley. Anderson will provide exclusive Washington news service to The Enterprise, representing the Greensboro News. Rawley remains business manager.
A Garden City golf fall event drew spectators to a dramatic scene as a Carole Lombard look alike appeared in a sheer dress. The onlookers shaded their eyes during a sunset moment and the stunner stepped forward before abruptly retreating from the gallery.
Frank Sizemore announces High Point will be represented in a Dixie magazine issue from Little Rock Arkansas with photographs and stories. The local chamber of commerce executive secretary confirms the plans for upcoming feature.
A column mix of political quips and social commentary quotes President Roosevelt and John Nance Garner. It notes unemployment register ideas, quotes to stretch the era, and a reflective aside on aging and vanity. The piece wanders through jokes about work, luck in politics, and a stray Arkansas desert anecdote.
Bruce Catton argues alcohol and gasoline mix dangerously on roads. He cites a Ohio hayride crash where a drunk driver killed one and injured fourteen, urging renewed prohibition as the only remedy.
Nell Clinard of this city has been invited to join the International Relations club at N C C W. Thirteen outstanding students are chosen annually to become members of the honor organization.
A visitor told a reporter this morning that High Point is a city that has slept for months and needs more local promotion. He urged residents to boost the town and wake it up from neglect.
A collapsed building in High Point killed one man and injured three others not long ago. The Daily Mirror ran a photo showing the fallen wall from the incident.
Mr J P Rawley visits Philadelphia on business. Mr and Mrs Carson Burns spent Tuesday in Charlotte. Miss Lorraine Burgess spent yesterday in Winston Salem.
Mrs E D Steele and W C Beavans spend the afternoon in Greensboro. Mrs H I Coffield hosted the Delta Tau club on Gatewood avenue with no prizes this year as funds go to the library. Miss Lacey Cobb returns to the city after months away. Mrs J Kinood Cox comes back from Richmond after a week with Mr Cox.
Dr. W. L. Poteat steps down as president of Wake Forest College amid leadership shakeup. Washington cites a direct accusation that Mexico invaded Nicaragua’s sovereign rights. Queen Marie of Romania wraps up her American tour with a Detroit visit.
The Watertown figure clings to wakefulness as winter approaches. He has not yet started reading grid coaches alibis, keeping focus on the unusual holdover while the season changes.
Navy department announced awards for construction of 14 torpedo boat destroyers authorized by the last naval appropriation bill. Dispatch from El Paso reports at least six Americans killed by Villa's men in Parral Mexico today. One victim named William Scott son of Major General Hugh L Scott. British forces gain in France. Wilmington Dispatch notes a rumor about a telegram claiming California voted for Hughes.
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