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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1936
Page
4
A devotional note quotes Psalms 32 10 about mercy surrounding the faithful and a focuses on worshiping God alone. Geikie adds a reflection on an undivided heart free from earthly anxiety and centered on trust in the Lord.
Elliott Roosevelt escapes serious damage as Senator Nye clears him of wrongdoing amid political chicanery. The aviation magazine probe and half truths fueled press scrutiny, but Nye’s defense and open investigation are credited, urging the young Roosevelt to drop the matter.
Mrs. B. N. Duke adds another million to Duke University endowment amid recent criticism of the institution’s operation. The article notes the family’s philanthropy expands the university’s funds without implying complaints by the Dukes, urging the use of the gift to further usefulness and growth.
The piece argues the U S Supreme Court ruling invalidated a lower court decision by excluding Negro jurors, hindering Judge J Will Press in Charlotte as two capital cases were dismissed due to lack of Black jurors, and questions where racial policy will end across Alabama and North Carolina.
The reference to Uharta from old King John at Runnymede notes one Magna Carta demand that a person summoned to the courts be judged by a jury of his peers. The clause established jury trial as a safeguard against arbitrary punishment and shaped later legal rights.
Swedish aviator Kurt Bjorkvall was forced down off Ireland while flying New York to Stockholm. A trawler rescued him and his fiancée back in Stockholm expects their marriage soon, despite claims she knew nothing of the engagement. The outcome hinges on whether the venture was romantic or practical and on the success of the project.
A nostalgic sketch describes ship crews ashore at dusk and the look of sailors with trimmed hair and milky complexions. It shifts to a memory of a southeastern storm at a circus, with tents, animals, and a comforting clown helping a frightened boy.
The piece questions General Metaxas's push toward a Greek dictatorship modeled on Nazi Germany and Turkey, arguing democracy could falter as Greece embraces a strong military regime and warning that dictatorship often ends in disaster. It notes fears of communism and a bloodless coup transforming democracy into autocracy.
A Dutch queensware merchant travels to Pittsburgh for a proper haircut. He recalls Col. Henry Watterson in Louisville who once dropped his tools and hurried to Paris for sauce drenched dishes and a carafe of rose wine. The teddy drinker stays home and drinks wine only in France.
Russ Cole describes an Inland Revenue official in Washington who ships his shirts to St Louis for laundering. He believes the Missouri city gives a special finish unattainable elsewhere. The tale recalls swank Englishmen sending laundry to Paris and the origin of Charvet's famed Place Vendome salon.
The piece recalls a street corner medicine show featuring Diamond Jack with a rattle snake belt who sold Kickapoo Indian Bitters at a dollar a bottle with soap. He used crowd psychology to hold audiences and promised Alonzo would play banjo again once the samples sold, noting radio’s departure from this salesmanship style.
Lucius Beebe, in tails and white tie, appeared in a Grand Central subway car at midnight. He raised a gloved hand and urged trainmen to hurry to Times Square with the serum, stressing the value of off moments.
The speaker muses on nearing the end of a column and compares the sensation to shedding snug footwear. The reflection blends metaphor with a sense of relief and lingering memory as the page turns.
The bequest of 1,000,000 from the late Mrs. Benjamin N. Duke to Duke University frames a discussion of wealth and public good. The era ends for Life magazine after its sale to Time, with memories of its humor and a famous cartoon reflecting on simplicity and gender.
After an absence of several weeks an eastern girl returned home. The Robert Taylor film had probably left town.
A local man described as 240 pounds faced a dispute over a traffic top during an argument that he calls unfounded and humorous. He insists the claim is exaggerated and insists on clarification.
A partisan quip notes the New Deal did not construct a $10 million League of Nations building in Geneva, framing the grant of blame to other factors. The remark underscores political contention over international institutions and U S policy.
A girl was shot from a cannon in Toronto drawing attention to stunt safety. Spectators described the event as shocking as authorities investigate the incident and potential injuries.
Twenty years ago the fall lyceum begins Monday night October 16 at the auditorium with the Meistersingers male quartet. The event is sponsored by the Boy Scouts and marks a noted cultural effort in High Point. Col Al Falk of Greensboro praises local women for driving the library project as the city seeks a public library. Secretary Clark calls for two hundred skilled laborers to boost High Point’s strong industrial era as prosperity peaks.
Miss Katharine Harmon leaves Monday night for Westown Pa to study at Westown college this year Miss Ethel Armentrout visits Greensboro sister Miss Maude Armentrout over the weekend Governor Locke Craig to speak at the Armory next Thursday night.
Confidential reports from Washington note distrust of Japanese trade methods intensified by war. In Paris, taxicab drivers will mark future Marne anniversaries by displaying the tri color on their cabs, honoring the day’s heroic service that helped save the battle.
Guest editorial argues juvenile delinquency is a path to real crime and that prevention must start early. It praises the NYA for offering part time jobs to 18 to 25 year olds, reducing idleness and aiding communities in steering youths toward constructive work.
Bruce Catton observes Washington police and a cautious judge in a midnight kiss case. He notes the misread behavior of constables and the judge’s restrained respect for enduring marriage, urging a warmer view of committed couples.
A newly discovered process may lead Germans to eat wood-based foods, prompting households to cope as wives endure barked corrections from their husbands.
In addition to cotton, the Rust brothers' contraption picked up a trash item including modern novels, suggesting an unlikely source in a cotton field.
An analysis notes a sharp divide between urban and rural voters in Roosevelt and Landon polling. In major cities Roosevelt leads, while in smaller towns Landon shows strength. The piece cites city machines like Hague, Pendergast, Tammany, and the Pittsburgh Guffey machine as evidence of urban Democratic dominance.
Analysts argue the Roosevelt appeal targets urban racial and labor groups, with federal funds and relief rolls concentrated in cities. Rural residents are depicted as more conservative due to fewer foreign born residents, no foreign language papers, and less labor agitation.
The piece examines how national planning and the Constitution shape views, noting Roosevelt appeal in cities and Landon in small towns. It acknowledges no forecast certainty but suggests a possible surprise outcome beyond current calculations.
Poem recounts fashion rules of the 1890s and the rise of mustaches. The speaker notes social pressure against facial hair and describes evolving barbering styles and masculine presentation. Victor P. Hammer signs the piece.
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