Thought on Mercy and Judgment
A compact moral reflection citing James 2 13 urging self examination in mercy. It contrasts mercy with judgment and links personal virtue to charitable judgment of others.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1939
Page
4
A compact moral reflection citing James 2 13 urging self examination in mercy. It contrasts mercy with judgment and links personal virtue to charitable judgment of others.
The piece urges clear war aims and steadfast democracy against Hitlerism, praising clear purpose from Britain and France and the need for bold ideas for peace. It reflects on political maneuvers in Kentucky and rises to a broader call for intelligent leadership, responsibility, and the power of words to shape history.
Walter Winchell surveys New York entertainment with reviews of They Knew What They Wanted Too Many Girls Intermezzo Harvest and U Boat 29 along with radio pieces Fall of the City and Churchill’s speech. He notes industry shifts Freres Shubert expansion and sponsor dynamics while praising Bob Elson Red Barber and Phil Baker.
An old essayist recalls Friday afternoon oratory in town and country schools. Pupils recited two speeches alternately, with favorites like The Return of Regulus and The Day is Cold and Dark and Dreary. The piece notes humor, drama, and notable moments from speakers and audiences alike.
The Blair family offers about 50 acres north of the current Blair Park nine to fund an 18 hole golf course. City Council sends proposal to the Parks and Play Grounds Commission for study, with conditions attached to the land gift, ensuring proper channel review and oversight.
Opinion piece from The Enterprise argues that Anglo-Saxon Sabbath observance declines while Continental Sunday practices rise. It urges readers to uphold Jehovah's law and discern the differences between English and Continental Sunday traditions, citing religious and cultural tensions.
The piece reflects on High Point's growth and the Main Street bridge as a symbol of progress. It weaves anecdotes about recovery from criticism of a track depression project and pride in improvements like the passenger station and walkways. Moral reflections stress avoiding fault finding while recognizing intrinsic goodness in people.
Quotes from Thomas Mann and Yale President Charles Seymour warn against Nazi victory and threats to freedom. The piece notes political caution amid rumors and emphasizes that the people must have a voice in national direction.
Betty and John Mebane summarize a new art book edited by Hans Tietze, detailing 317 reproductions from Giotto to the 19th century. The volume highlights European masterpieces in American collections, noting strong holdings in El Greco, Rembrandt, and Wegner, plus lesser known works, with notes, an artist index, and gallery locations.
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