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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1937
Page
4
The text outlines payment for carriers B not me to collect for more than two months with longer subscriptions paid directly to the office. It includes a biblical quote from Genesis and a Burke quote about church as a place for truce amidst dissensions.
The piece argues that Reynolds versus Hancock is less a personal clash and more a Democrat faction fight. It notes several opposing blocs formed from Morrison era memories, conservative critics of the New Deal, Reynolds critics on decorum, and anti prohibition supporters, likely to unite under strong leadership and machinery to challenge Reynolds.
The governor promotes a statewide probation system to reclaim stabilize and rehabilitate ex prisoners. He notes community reception is crucial as cold shoulders previously bred hatred and transformed once hopeful individuals into social outcasts.
Article contrasts William Green and John L. Lewis factions within American labor, arguing for a unifying leadership figure to merge rival groups. It likens the situation to Washington uniting Jefferson and Hamilton, urging cooperation to better conditions for workers while noting ongoing city property guardians face rising living costs and constant vigilance.
For ten years council discussions have focused on widening High street. Progressive High Point signals a definite decision soon, arguing the project will not hinder its progress.
Roosevelt cabinet approves right of government workers to organize though strikes remain illegal. Intensive organizing targets 850000 workers with aim to pressure for civil service expansion to all, higher pay and a five day week. Potential outcomes include broader union rights and legislative gains, amid monitoring of compliance and political shifts.
Firemen say they prefer the higher monthly pay though it does not guarantee more fires. The discussion centers on proposed $10 per month increases as city officials weigh budget priorities.
Walter Lambeth of Thomasville, long serving in North Carolina’s Eighth District, returns from a European tour. He calls Europe exciting and Poland and Russia particularly interesting, urging Americans to see their own country with fresh eyes. His friends anticipate his forthcoming report interpreting European social forces.
Bruce Catton reviews Henry L. Stimson's New York Times letter urging restraint from wartime action, noting Japan's reliance on Western trade for oil iron rubber and silk. He argues the U S is already involved and must shape policy through international cooperation to halt aggression without full intervention.
A light discussion notes a habit of calling Supreme Court justices “Mister Justice” while lower court judges lack this honor. The practice, seen as a borrowing from English dignity, reflects American attempts to appear formal and British in tone.
Bernard Shaw declares he is now too old to give speeches though he was known to be aging. The piece notes concerns about new international cooperation and warns there will be no funds available to lend this time.
The 1931 NEA analysis notes F D R's team scrambling through international and domestic pressures as isolation fades and Japan-China war unfolds. It flags uncertain economic recovery, looming Congress battles, and shifting political lines with critics rallying behind a cautious stance toward Japan.
A Pennsylvania man explains he was ill when charged with bigamy. He says the sickness worsened after Wife No 2 learned of Wife No 1, revealing the troubling family situation.
The Duke of Windsor will study housing problems during his visit. The text notes England faces severe housing issues and mentions the duke was allegedly expelled from his home for not marrying to please the government.
In this period many programs face high expectations for unbeaten records while others plan gradual rebuilds. Analysts note varying approaches as teams navigate early fall play, recruiting momentum, and fan anticipation.
The reminiscence recalls Bill Terry of the Giants wondering if big league play continued in Brooklyn, reflecting on past ballpark rivalries and the era's shared memory.
Production of medallions has been resumed by the Soviet Mint in Leningrad Russia and med al s bearing portraits of Lenin Staelin and Balinin are being made.
New York attitudes toward walking shift as traffic jams and safety concerns cut sidewalk foot traffic. Only a few walking clubs survive. Boy Scouts keep a flicker of the habit, while iconic promenades fade. Dr. John Finley still clocks five miles daily as others retire from the gravel path near Central Park.
The octogenarian actor William Gillette’s Connecticut country home, an $600000 investment with a $150000 asking price, remains for sale to a buyer sympathetic to preserving the estate. A complete miniature railway winds through the grounds, the former Sherlock Holmes creator’s longtime hobby. The sale hinges on finding a purchaser who values the labor of love and preservation.
While driving past the Gillette estate a back road reveals a broken down cluster of farm houses and a lone For Sale sign. A gaunt farmer and his family prepare to depart in a trailer loaded with valises and bundles seeking better fortune.
The narrator muses on the source of customers for roadside ceramic stands. Bold jingle junkles feature large bath sized vases in red green and yellow arranged in precise geometric arrays while a family member waits in eager anticipation, yet no customers are seen across years of travel.
A fragment describes an ancient ice house with a sagging roof and silvered clap boards. The structure shows long years of weathering and wear as it stood ready to cave in.
A large crowd attended the funeral of Councilman Charles Blake at Wesley Memorial church with friends and supporters expressing deep respect. The 252nd Artillery unit from the North Carolina National Guard joined in memorial events for Col. Charles Lindbergh during the day. In High Point crowds lined streets of a transport route to Greensboro as a note of local life and progress was observed. A motorcycle chase on Main Street ended with a drunk motorist tossing whiskey bottles before a road exit.
Ed Swazey heads a new breed of advertising leaders as America's top airplane customer. He travels weekly from California to New York and to other cities like Fort Worth and New Orleans. Others such as Art Kudner Bruce Barton and George Jessel are also noted for frequent air travel in connection with their work and social lives.
Mr and Mrs R H Wheeler spend the weekend at Sedgefield Inn. R B Terry returned from a business trip to Washington. Mr and Mrs H A Cecil and Mr and Mrs C B Barter attended the Greensboro fair yesterday afternoon. Mrs C J Cummins entertained at the Country Club in honor of her guest Mrs Eustace Thomkins of Spartanburg.
Twenty years ago Mrs W Stamey and her children motored to Charlotte to visit Camp Greene. Mr and Mrs Geo A Matton spent the afternoon in Greensboro. Mrs J Ed Kirkman is expected home from Kinston where she attended the U D C convention.
Heavy artillery actions resume on the Plandera front. Peru breaks with Germany. Admiral Mayo and Secretary Daniels to confer on U S Navy role. Liberty bonds tax exemption extends to state and local taxes. Germany faces steel and iron shortages. Congresswoman Jeanette Rankin speaks in Wilson tonight.
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