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A biblical fragment from I Chronicles 10 4 notes Saul falling on his sword while Martial quotes a line on death. The two lines juxtapose themes of courage and despair in classical and biblical contexts.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1938
Page
4
A biblical fragment from I Chronicles 10 4 notes Saul falling on his sword while Martial quotes a line on death. The two lines juxtapose themes of courage and despair in classical and biblical contexts.
The piece argues that Roosevelt acted to negotiate rather than wage war and warns against urging immediate European conferences. It notes Czechoslovakia's fragile borders, calls for British French aid to restore prosperity, and urges maintaining isolation while questioning the Hitler Chamberlain pact and Anglo French commitments.
The piece argues the League of Nations delayed in condemning Japan's attack on China and questions the value of sanctions after the fact. It notes that Article 16 deems war violations an act of war against all members, emphasizing belated action and the need for a timely response.
The article critiques government proposed subsidies to subsidize cotton goods for relief, arguing price cuts threaten market stability and that buying and distributing through relief channels may be better. It warns lower prices could restrict consumption and harm the textile industry.
The League vows to sever trade and financial ties while Geneva questions whether the invasion was war. The outcome may affect Japan's pressure at the heart of Chinese defenses as the oriental dispute unfolds.
A concise overview notes an economic condition that appears straightforward in aspects but may be inherently soluble. The analysis emphasizes solvability while acknowledging underlying complexities and potential hurdles.
A collage of remarks from public figures and citizens railing at power, diplomacy, and social ills. Quotes from Hitler Hoover Wagner Barton and Pickford reflect fears about autocracy, liberalism, and the ethics of crime and governance.
Washington reports detail the M-1 rifle with heavier yet comfortable design and faster firing. It outlines planned armored and aerial advances including the Airacuda fighter, XB-15 bomber, mobile anti air batteries, poison gas research, and motorized horseless cavalry at Fort Knox.
The piece argues that postwar victors created the Czech crisis and harsher terms after 1918. It asserts Germany faced impossible reparations and occupation while allies refused disarmament and discouraged peaceful negotiation. The author suggests victors aimed to keep Germany weak to maintain control.
Thomas J. Harkins will address the Republicans Thursday night in Asheville. A Raleigh party touring for the state fair stopped here today. City council votes to pay High Point College $50 monthly through May. The local college music faculty opened their season with a recital at Roberts Hall. Mrs. Leon Allison of Philadelphia visited her sister in town. Mr and Mrs William N Hughes announce birth of son William Kent on Sept 30 in Trinity. Gene Tunney wed Mary Laurel in Rome. Lindbergh urges supporting Herbert Hoover for president. Gov. Al Smith rests in Albany. Three thousand cans of bootleg opium seized in Jersey City valued at $1,500,000.
The writer records homebound plans from Minnesota, chatter about St Paul calls, and reflections on make up and work attire. He visits George Marcoux’s house to meet a puppy, tours Leon Gordon’s Tudor City studio, and comments on farm clothes and farming pride. The piece notes urban renewal on 72nd Street and Broadway with St Andrew’s Hotel replacement and rising realty values as two story taxpayers rise.
Twenty years back reports show Liberty Bond subscriptions totaling about 500000. Registration books for the November election open October 7. Sugar allotments reduced to two pounds per person. Local notes mention Miss Genevieve Moore touring with Red Path Chautauqua and obituary for A. D. Allen, 71, longtime High Point resident. Wrecking of the old Post Office site near City Hall Park is discussed with Boston-area castle lore and local opinion on the loss.
A congressman dares the claim that democracy’s appeal rests with the American example while noting Europe’s resistance to certain reforms. The piece presents a debate on how U S leadership shapes global democratic trends and the leverage of Western Europe in this discourse.
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