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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1934
Page
4
A reflective juxtaposition links Daniel's prophecy of a kingdom of iron and clay with Shakespeare's caution that great power, if misused, becomes tyranny. The two lines explore strength, fragility, and responsible leadership across biblical and literary realms.
In Washington, Governor Ehringhaus and Federal Relief Administrator Hopkins meet to discuss North Carolina relief. They avoid firm figures, weighing state funding against federal aid while noting NC’s low relief averages and high federal tax contributions. The piece urges presenting concrete facts for public understanding.
The article questions what the President meant by saying communities themselves are handling the TVA development in the Valley. It notes that local areas appear not to have planned or executed the power program and have not benefited from the large sums invested.
The Valley region in North Carolina shows new enterprise with TVA power fostering local initiative. Critics question whether presidential praise reflects full evidence or a friendly visit. The broader impact of cheap power on productivity remains to be clarified.
Hilda Phelps Hammond leads a Louisiana women's committee demanding Long leave the U S Senate. They argue state should police its elections and remove corrupt representatives, while questioning the Senate's right to judge eligibility.
The piece warns that America is not immune to extremist movements like fascism or the Ku Klux Klan. It compares past Klan influence to potential modern threats, urging vigilance as economic or social tensions could empower such groups. It notes how leadership can exploit masses and urges caution against smugness about political stability.
The piece argues that promises to safeguard democracy and end war after 1918 have not convinced that peace is permanent. It notes doubt among top statesmen about lasting peace and highlights French calls for large military spending as Germany’s threat grows, raising questions about preparedness versus peace.
The essay argues history shows both sides use history strategically in debates over policy. It contends nonmilitaristic policy fails to protected peace and notes few wars occurred without U.S. involvement. It weighs whether the United States should join arms race against powerful rivals while stressing internal politics and economics. It asserts U.S. wealth argues against weakness yet positions America to lead for peace.
Dr. Wilder D. Bancroft claims at the National Academy of Sciences that sodium rhodanate can extend life by reducing worry in middle aged men. He argues worry weakens men past 45, making them vulnerable to disease, and that the drug can fortify resistance to shocks and outrageous fortune.
A banker who embezzled 56000 learns the futility of wealth as the key to happiness. Emphasizes that chasing money destroys time for living and meaningful human connection. Observes common dream of retirement as escape from modern life.
The piece surveys lower Manhattan dining dens from Cedar Street to Broad Street noting dim lighting, old English taverns, and lingering rituals. It contrasts venerable rooms like Ye Olde Chop House and Schwartz’s with a changing scene including a nascent all animated cartoon theater on Broadway and curious backstage theater life. It cites lavish salaries among top cooks, with Damon Runyon’s characters echoing the era’s cafe culture.
The chef, treated with deference like a temperamental prima donna, wears a white mani form and high cap. He has his own office, secretary, and chasseur, and commands a special waiter for the best meals and wines, ruling below stairs as autocrat.
The sloe-eyed, dark compiles toned Libby Holman, a first night regular with a quiet presence. Between acts she slipped to a shadowy doorway to smoke a cigarette, dressing inconspicuously and speaking only first to those who spoke. Autograph seekers who knew her rarely asked for her signature, perhaps due to her astigmatism.
Charles Phelps Cushing on a streetcar platform jokes with an Irish conductor as a statue of a lion guards the public library. A bemused passenger asks about the lions while the conductor quips reading between the lines. Separately a German frog breeder imports bullfrogs from Philadelphia to experiment tanning frog skin for women’s shoes.
Readers are advised to disconnect the battery prior to making extensive adjustments to an electrical system to prevent shocks or shorts. Ensure tools are insulated and follow safe repair practices.
Questions on breaking engagements after engraved invitations are sent, choosing godparents before birth, and calling after a bereavement. Answers advise sending wedding-notice cards if plans end, yes for godparents, and a card or sympathy note rather than a home call unless you are an intimate friend.
A reader asks how to remove ink stains from fingers and reduce tannin acid in coffee. Advice suggests rubbing with a lit match head, washing in cold water, and using finely ground coffee strained through linen cloth with boiling water. For heavy fabric button holes, a safety laser blade is recommended over scissors.
Arctic terns travel about 11 000 miles each season totaling roughly 22 000 miles yearly. The year 1924. Virginia. A strong mental leaning or attraction. Between 96 and 95 per cent.
A compact English lesson covering word use missteps mispronunciations and common misspellings. It highlights synonyms and urges vocabulary growth with the rule Use a word three times and it is yours and presents today's word remedial with an example sentence about a remedial measure.
An ad-style note claims a device named Klutch keeps dentures snug, preventing rocking and chafing. It suggests a cushion and plate hold, with patting and speaking to help fit, offered at stores in Ady.
Washington reports Mrs. Roosevelt ordered a 1000-piece ivory china set for the White House to be delivered next month. The blue and gold crest marked with 44 stars will accompany large plates, cups, and bowls. William H. Plumer of New York will handle delivery with round-the-clock shifts.
W R Hull reports Deep River municipal lake is clearer than in 14 months with upper sections showing very little muddy water though some silt remains at the bottom in the lower lake. Soil Erosion Service headwaters work is cited as a key factor, while engineers note farm wash had filled 14 percent of the lake in its first five years, and rain later may muddy the lake again.
A new steering wheel design collapses like a telescope when the driver is thrown forward by a collision, absorbing impact and reducing injury risk.
A reader from Hinton, W Va praises Black-Draught laxative for family use and reliability. The note mentions the product as a preferred remedy available in 25 cent packages and notes children like the syrup form.
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