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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1937
Page
4
International boycott from The Nation targets Japanese silk
The Nation proposes a silk boycott by American consumers to protest Japanese atrocities in China. It argues a boycott could strike at Japan’s silk industry and war aims, while risking layoffs and economic disruption for many Americans dependent on silk. The piece notes the interdependence of economies and questions the practicality of a successful boycott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
China
Japan
U. S
Governor Opens Chest Campaign With Speech in Greensboro
Governor opens chest campaign in Greensboro stressing character shown by subscriptions and pledges kept as a test of civic virtue and communal resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Mussolini Likely to Decline Franco British Three-Power Talk
Premier Mussolini is expected to reject a Franco-British invitation to a three power conference on the Spanish civil war. The Duce faces a choice to withdraw Italian troops from Spain to salvage his soul or his international standing, while pondering fascism's grip on Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Duce
Spain
Europe
Labor Unity in Labor Unrest Across US
The piece riffs on the AFL and CIO rift and Western clashes as a call for unity in labor. It argues historic unity is needed to strengthen labor's position in industrial America and warns against the House of Labor fracturing amid intergroup divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Labor
Step Toward Clarification on High Point Hydro Plant
A North Carolina article notes Judge H Hoyle Sink ruled High Point may issue revenue bonds for a Yadkin river hydro plant in part financing the project. The case moves toward Supreme Court review while detailed engineering and financial studies await PWA grant decisions and clearer land value estimates for the lake basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Yadkin River
H. Hoyle Sink
Supreme Court
Duke Power Company
PWA
Judge Sink
PWA 40
Duke
Link
High Point Hydro Electric Project Faces Legal Battle
The text argues that court action is only a prelude and stresses the need for a lawful, financially sound hydroelectric venture for High Point. It frames the fight as defending the right to a choice, focusing on the project's legality and social merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Shifting Trends That Vex Business Men
Bruce Catton notes a shift in consumer habits as gas executives warn that breakfast choices like orange juice toast and coffee reduce gas use. He compares this to textile and baking industries facing unexpected demand drops. The piece argues such shifts create profits for foresighted leaders but threats for those who fail to adapt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Gas Association
Walter G. Beckford
Mr. Beckford
Guarding a President in Hood River Incident
The secret service protects Presidents from threats and odd incidents. In Hood River Oregon President Roosevelt passed when a passerby tossed a package that concealed flowers and a handkerchief. An elderly woman claimed intent was a gift for Mrs Roosevelt and lamented the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Roosevelt
Hood River
Ore
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mussolinis Democracy And The True Meaning Of Democracy
The article questions Mussolini's claim that Italy and Germany are the soundest democracies. It critiques his definition of democracy by contrasting it with traditional American concepts and highlights how power structures and secret groups shape political life. It notes Americans will likely retain their own standard of democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Germany
Italy
Hitler
Russians drift 250 miles from North Pole outpost
Report notes remaining Russians braved a polar winter have moved more than 250 miles away from the ice base. Officials warn straying from the post could invite political accusations of Trotzkyist deviations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Frantic Over Alimony and Pension Proposals
Irene Castile MecLaughlin says she is frantic about living on alimony of 750 dollars a month. The text notes mixed reactions to Townsend old age pension proposals that some feared would be too high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Castile MecLaughlin
Townsend
War Office warns on beards hindering gas masks
An England war office bulletin cautions civilians that a beard longer than a hand could make wearing a gas mask impossible in future war. The notice adds that a man with such a beard would not need a mask, as he would be unable to use it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io High Point
High Point
N. C
Congress
War Office
England
Behind The Scenes At Washington
A Washington writer argues that war without formal declarations is an old practice. The piece traces Seminole War history from 1816 to 1818 and the costly Second Seminole War, noting deaths, expenditures, and broken treaties. It reports on Seminole lands, U S policy, and a Mexican invitation for Oklahoma Seminoles to relocate, amid unclear motives and ongoing litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
U. S
Florida
China
Spain
Andrew Jackson
Osceola
Everglades
Indian Bureau
Mussolini and Hitler Parade Forces in German Show of Power
A tongue in cheek note recalls Mussolini and Hitler as former corporals who now command a goose stepping German army in a show of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Justice Black Stalked by Reporters at Dock in Europe Exit
Upon leaving Europe to escape the press, Justice Black faces a crowd of reporters at the dock, a scene that underscores the relentless attention surrounding his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Black
Europe
Civilian insight on war menace from bombing raids
The passage notes that only after Japanese bombing raids did ordinary civilians grasp the grave danger of invasion and the impact on Chinese babies.
Roosevelt Probes Public Pulse in the West
President Roosevelt tours western states and finds talk on federal funds for local projects stirs strong public interest, with heated debate described as moving quickly through communities. The report notes a rapid public reaction as funds for local projects are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Mussolini calls Germany and Italy world’s greatest democracies
He asserts that Germany and Italy are the world’s leading democracies and warns that any dissenter would face a one way trip to a so called democratic concentration camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
Mussolini
Black and Klan Troubles Reappear in Ireland Paraphrase
A sharp note recalls Ireland's historical sectarian strife with the Black and Tan era and contrasts it with present issues described as Black and Klan troubles in contemporary times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Secretary Hull may send Decatur biography to England and France
If negotiations fail over Mediterranean piracy, Secretary Hull could dispatch a biography of the U S Navy captain Stephen Decatur to Great Britain and France as a possible persuasion tool in diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Hull
U.S Navy
Stephen Decatur
Diary notes on Orient book and dinner with notables
New York diary recalls Bob Davis's Orient book and meeting Capt QO McIntyre in Pacific waters. Karl Benham sends a bow tie for Hattie Bell Johns rounds, plus a Saw Mill River drive and musings on persimmons and burning leaves. Messages from C B Cochrane Irving Berlin and Jay Price. Will Hays dinner, Paul Muni film Zola, and Chief Justice Hughes exudes dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bob Davis
Orient
QO. O. MclIntyre
Pacific
Karl Benham
London
Hattie Bell John
South Africa
Saw Mill River
C. B. Cochrane
Irving Berlin
Jay Price
Stuart
Henry
Shanghai
Will H. Hays
Paul Muni
Mr. Hughes
Pictures Reflect Trade At Local Drug Stores
Good pictures are barometers of trade for drug stores nearby. When a photo is weak the soda fountain lunch and cosmetic counters see weak rushes, while strong pictures signal bustling business and higher sales.
Brown Warburton That Mixed Broadway and Park Avenue Life
Mary Brown Warburton a scion of a prominent family and granddaughter of John Wanamaker died after a drastic diet regime. She moved between Broadway and Park Avenue with equal welcome from diverse circles and inspired impulsive kindness. Known as Brown to many, she saturated rooms with energy and wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brown Warburton
Broadway
Park Avenue
John Wanamaker
Brown
Vere de Vere
Personal nomination for the gentleman from the crossroads
The note nominates Ben Ali Haggin as the gentleman most likely to resemble a city man after some years in town per popular opinion from crossroads residents.
Movement of theater producers for showless Mondays
The article notes a campaign among legitimate theater producers to eliminate Monday performances. It argues Monday box office lags under a five day plan, with even hit shows often papered. It contrasts Monday as a strong night in informal tea rooms and dining parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evor
Billingsley Tries Vallee Outfit in Public Talk
The Stork Club impresario Sherman Billingsley faced a rare stage fright incident while presenting with the Rudy Vallee style attire. He was coached to deliver a smooth routine but six minutes before his appearance he appeared unsettled and struggled to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Fright
Sherman Billingsley
Stork
Impressario
Rudy Vallee
Billingsley
Pulmotor
Labor hope boosts High Point factories
Local coverage notes Frank J. Size favors expanding manufacturing to three more large factories in High Point as job seekers arrive from around the country. Other brief items include an anniversary invitation for Kine's Mountain, a High Point hospital appendix case recovery, and national political commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Sizemore
High Point
Kine's Mountain
Shopping in Charlotte by Mrs Groome and Mrs Kep hart
Mrs Irvie Groome and Mrs Charles Kep hart are seen shopping in Charlotte today with Mrs Knox Proctor noted as observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvie Groome
Charles Kephart
Charlotte
Mrs. Knox Proctor
Statue in Chalk Sparks Last Act Whisper
In a tense moment the actor muttered he could not go on and nearly collapsed. The veteran performer steadied himself, delivering ad lib lines as fog cleared and the scene continued with renewed resolve.
Hecht and MacArthur Part Ways In Hollywood Split
Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, renowned for play and film collaborations, announce a breakup. Hollywood and Broadway observers await MacArthur’s solo move as Kaufman is described as a similar independent talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hecht
Charlies Mac-Arthur
Hollywood
Broadway
Mac-Arthur
George 8. Kaufman
Local soldiers praise camp life at Camp Jackson
Twenty years ago Private Charlie V. Davis and Private Henry C. Lewis report from Camp Jackson to Secretary R. A. Wheeler that they enjoy camp life and have no complaints. Tomorrow evening the new N. H. Silver company store will hold a formal opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariie V. Davis
Henry C. Lewis
Camp Jackson
R. A. Wheeler
N. H. Silver Company
Mrs. Bruce Carraway Visits Camp Jackson Relative
Mrs. Bruce H. Carraway and her daughter Berta Lindsay departed this afternoon for Columbia South Carolina to visit Lieut Bruce H Carraway who is stationed at Camp Jackson C C Earnhardt was in Greensboro for legal business this morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce H. Carraway
Berta Lindsay
Columbia
S&s. C
Camp Jackson
C. C Earnhardt
Greensboro
Haig Opens New British Offensive Near Ypres
General Haig began a new British offensive near Ypres this morning. Congress will adjourn on Saturday. In reprisal the French bombed the German cities of Namentatt and Frankfurt last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haig
Ypres
Congress
Namentatt
Frankfort
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Mussolani
Rodney Dutcher
Enterprise Washington Correspondent
Mexico
Oklahoma
Cardenas
San Antonio, Tex
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Yosevelt
Whiteville
James G. Groome
J. Gurney Brigga
High Point Hospital
Cherokee
Theodore Roosevelt
Francisco Berrano
Herbert Hoover
Charles Evans Hughes
George Clark
Bluebonnet
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