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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1934
Page
4
A dated devotional note merges Zechariah 9 12 and Johnson on hope as a rational blessing. The text frames steadfast belief in promised double recompense and the reliability of hopeful conviction.
The piece examines Roosevelt’s Warm Springs talks with Tar Heel federal power chief McNinch about cheaper, more abundant power and the possible reach of government in private utilities. It argues private firms face funding limits for rural electrification and expansion, potentially prompting some to consider selling to the government.
John H. Edgeston of Tennessee leads the Southern States Industrial Council in a release denouncing the Buy South slogan. The council argues regional cooperation should come after regional identity and notes no one advocates buying north or east as patriotism.
The text argues against harsh provincialism and advocates greater self sufficiency for the South in eggs dairy and feed crops. It notes North Carolina should reduce imports and boost production while the region remains dependent on western markets for some commodities. It stresses expanding local agriculture to lessen external dependence.
A reflective column notes the Duke of Kent’s marriage to a Greek princess and probes the fleeting nature of royal fortunes. It contrasts ancient bloodlines with modern shifts in power and hints at the fragile permanence of monarchy while recalling King Edward VII’s quip about the “last king of England.”
A fragmentary report reflects on a deadly mystery of three girls found on a Pennsylvania mountainside and a possible accompanying man and woman. The piece contemplates a troubled journey likely tied to a family fleeing danger, and hints at related cases from California.
A reflection on how public apathy erodes bravery faster than nature, noting that indifference from fellow-men undermines courage more than physical danger. The passage emphasizes social neglect as a pressure on character.
The article argues federal agents’ gunfire against top gangsters is accepted as direct frontier justice. It notes Dutch Schultz surrendered to avoid further federal hunts, reflecting a shift toward jail or bond over free chase. The piece likens this to vigilance committee justice and warns against expanding such lethal tactics.
Bruce Catton argues that overturning the 18th Amendment has kept liquor evils. He cites bootleggers thriving, uncertain drink quality, illicit stills, revived rum row, and loss of liquor tax revenue. The piece criticizes reduced Coast Guard presence and politicized civil service shifts. It warns of an ongoing, unendurable situation.
Vice Premier Stanley Baldwin tells Glasgow Britain will not use its fleet to blockade any country without first consulting the United States. Secretary Cordell Hull predicts close co operation on future naval policy, signaling growing Anglo American cooperation to keep world peace.
A compact humorous column comments on shopping timing during Christmas and light social quips. It riffs on war clouds, clever aphorisms, and playful proverbs about road hogs and turkey leftovers in a breezy, period voice.
The text argues that whether one removes a hat in an elevator depends on class and upbringing, and suggests that awareness of history dampens foolish optimism about the future.
Two wedding ceremonies were held in the King's household on a single day, but the Prince of Wales did not attend either. The events showcased royal pageantry while the heir remained absent from the celebrations.
Actress Greta Garbo reveals she has secured a producer who controls her moves. She warns that someone will soon be giving Hitler orders, implying she is cautious about outside influence and political pressures.
A short quip suggests Columbia University students should knit their brows rather than create. It critiques creatorship with a playful jab about scholarly expression.
Opinion piece condemns growing dependence in America criticizing the decline of self reliance and individual responsibility amidst social changes and collective expectations.
In a past era casualties from runaway horses drew as much public concern as today’s automobile fatalities. The shift highlights changing transportation risks and public safety debates across time.
Emergency Relief Administrator Hopkins is described as pursuing actions that hamper his own ability to secure jobs for others, despite efforts to help. The article frames his conduct as counterproductive to relief goals and critiques the impact on employment prospects.
A reader asks about phone manners and says ending calls with a polite goodbye is essential. The column also answers that informal invitations should mirror engraved ones and stresses choosing congenial guests as the key to a successful dinner party.
Fred Stone joins Will Rogers and George M. Cohan style performers in a Civil War melodrama as a controversial old rascal amid a generally mixed review. Herb Williams and Oscar Shaw also showcase dramatic talents this season.
In a theater lounge a petty thief in a tuxedo hunts purses and furs amid intermission bustle. The crowded space with jostling patrons makes detection difficult and items go missing as people hurry to smoke and relax during the pause.
A compact note by W. L. Gorbon on language usage and vocabulary growth. It defines innovation as a change or novelty in customs and manners and urges readers to learn one new word daily to build a richer vocabulary.
The U. S Chamber of Commerce notes eight indicators of improved business but offers no details on personal well being or spouses.
A top sergeant proves a stronger control on German workers than a time clock as lines form for roll call.
An odd report notes Italy’s youngest students don black shirts eight years into a period of uniform attire. Observers say facial expressions reveal when clothes are soiled, with no mention of official policy or dates.
A brief, fragmentary column notes celebrity nods and public figures in New York. References Franklin Hoath Dashiell Hammett Florence Walton Dalmatian Leon Letrim Butt Cobb Tallulah Bankhead Gladys George and Postmaster Farley with casual, opinionated asides.
Julius Tannen and his two sons Will and Charles are forging separate paths in theater and film. Will, 23, acted with Katharine Cornell and Ethel Barrymore. Charles, 19, writes screenplays in Hollywood. Julius settles in San Francisco after decades on Broadway and in Hollywood.
Orchestra leaders seek prestige by changing venues often. Paul Whiteman quits city and returns for a gala homecoming. Ben Bernie, Rudy Vallee, Guy Lombardo, Jack Denny, Vincent Lopez also tour, gaining new fans and attracting visitors when they reappear in town.
A mocked royal figure named Prince Mike Roman presents a Broadway spoof with Oxonian mannerisms drawing strong applause. Critics describe his acting as a blank lead, noting the show’s chief comic chides him as a platinum blonde on a white horse in a storm.
A brief item notes tallow candle usage in labeling for auto door hinges, highlighting a simple, clean lab label approach.
Instructions describe spraying carbon tetrachloride into spark plugs to loosen carbon deposits. Allow a few minutes for the chemical to work, then blow out with compressed air.
A quiz titled Look and Learn by A. C. Gordon lists five questions about metals, capitals, Aristophanes, canaries in mines, and Tahiti. The provided answers state aluminum, Lansing and Detroit, Aristophanes as a Greek comic poet around 400 BC, canaries detect monoxide presence as danger signals, and Tahiti as a South Sea Island in the mid Pacific.
How can I keep dust from rising through the furnace? Use a damp cloth on the register to trap dust before sweeping. How to make a fish dish from leftovers include spinach casserole with sauce and cheese baked in the oven. Coffee rings vanish with salt water. There were 3996 buses in Tron in Africa as of February.
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