A Thought on Offense and Eating with Friends
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1936
Page
4
Estate taxes and philanthropy under risk of death duties
The piece contrasts English and American estate taxes. It notes Sir John Ellerman's estate rising from 86 million to about 183 million dollars with potential to 200 million, while Britain foresees a large levy. It also cites Jesse I. Straus who cut bequests to protect his estate from heavy taxes, illustrating how tax schemes may undermine philanthropy and estate stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
John Ellerman
Ellerman
Sir John
John Bull
America
Jesse I. Straus
Mrs Simpson to Get Divorce From Mr Simpson
The piece notes Mrs. Ernest Simpson, linked to King Edward VIII, will seek divorce. It discusses press reaction, royal holidays, and a rumored decoration for Simpson later deemed unlikely, framing divorce as the chosen path to manage scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Simpson
Edward VIII
London
Simpson
Young Simpson
Edward
Mrs. Simpson
Consideration of Broad Effects in Policy Debates
A terse note argues that the issue warrants broader consideration of its wider consequences. It frames the topic as unsettled and dependent on future impacts across sectors.
Carolina A Varsity No Discriminatory Affair
The UNC football team travels to Yankee Stadium to meet NYU with Ed Williams, a Negro backfield star, in the Violets varsity. The piece praises Carolina for not protesting racial inclusion and argues sportsmanship ignores race while welcoming Williams’ role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Stadium
University of North Carolina
New York University Violets
Ed Williams
Georgia Tech
Michigan
Willis Ward
Carolina
New York University
New York
Shelby Hitches Daily to Its Star
Shelby grows and lifts its profile as the tri weekly Shelby Star will soon publish daily. The Star has long shone among North Carolina's smaller papers, and Publisher Lee B. Weathers and team are wished success as they expand to a daily edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Cleveland Star
Star
North Carolina
Lee B. Weathers
New York Day by Day Shifts on Floater Culture and Reds
In New York a wave of contented Bowery floaters dominates the scene as uptown inns profit from their presence. The piece mocks urban bohemian trends with references to Hollywood, Madison Square rodeo, and radio vanqueros. Notables include Bing Crosby ads and Jack Dempsey’s restaurant revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bowery
Don
Union League
Hollywood
Miami
Madison Square Rodeo
Bing Crosby
Wales
Paris
Ryley Cooper
Frank Buck
Octavus Roy Cohen
Inez Lopez
Jack Dempsey
The voice of Bob Bartlett dubbed for movie shorts
An older Arctic weather veteran Bob Bartlett is described as having a high pitched thin voice like a 12 year old choir boy. The text contrasts rugged outdoorsmen with delicate vocal chords and notes the voice is heightened for film purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bartlett
Neighbor’s Dinner Honor Sparks Stink Bomb Comment
A 13 year old neighbor hears that a renowned chemical engineer will be honored at dinner. He blurts enthusiasm and asks if the guest might teach him to make a stink bomb, provoking a mix of disbelief and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juvenilia
National dishes and a misplaced Mexican bread trend
An article cites George Rector as authority on top national dishes baked beans pumpkin pie and flapjacks. It notes Idwal Jones learning in Mexico City that Pan- Cines or Chinese bread has become popular surpassing crepes Suzette. He visits the original shop where a server quips about stacking wheats and syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
George Rector
Idwal Jones
Mexico City
Panhandle
Darling Bob McKay and the early singing cowboys of 1879
A notebook sketch recalls the first recorded singing cowboy Darling Bob McKay who performed in a St. Louis saloon in 1879 with a plains scout look. He blended guitar crooning with a Benny Fields husk while Calamity Jane favored Wild Bill Hickok over him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darling Bob" McKay
St. Louis
Benny Fields
Bob
Jane
Wild Bill Hickok
Feller Returns to School After Leaving Baseball
Pitcher Bob Feller is returning to school after leaving, contrasting with others who leave to strike out on their own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Feller
Seven-Foot WPA Worker Keeps Moving to Avoid Wires
A nearly seven-foot tall southwestern WPA worker remains in motion to dodge being strung with telephone wires. He keeps ahead of the line as crews lay long spans of line through the area, reflecting the scale of Public Works Administration projects and the dangers faced by workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
The Cowboy Craze in Entertainment
The Cowboy Craze in entertainment has left many a cavus on the far flung ranches of the west riderless these days. Their
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Rattlesnake Meat Delicacy Sparks Market Talk
A quirky note on tinned rattlesnake meat selling through grade A delicatessens. Purportedly tasting like tuna or chicken, it is said to come from Louisiana and Texas where the crawler is raised and is favored by South Americans. It might appear as "Garden of Eden Salad" in tea rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Texas
Hank Wales Named First Employer of Vincent Sheean
Hank Wales served as the initial employer for writer Vincent Sheean, marking the start of Sheean's early professional career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Wales
Vincent Sheean
Yale Professor Sees Enzymes At Work Reported
A Yale professor claims to have observed enzymes in action while noting the significance of such findings. The item contrasts with a tougher discussion about a Manhattan businessman during the World Series context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Manhattan
Spain's Cruelty to Bulls group plots leisure debate
A Spanish society concerned with animal welfare considers new leisure activities amid debates on bull cruelty. The group weighs public sentiments and potential reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Society For the Prevention of
Indorsed Bond Petition Aims at Rail Link to Norfolk Southern
The Commercial club unanimously backed a petition asking county commissioners to call an election for 25 000 bonds to extend the Carolina and Yadkin River railway to a point connecting with the Norfolk Southern. Col Wes cott Roberson and the Industrial committee were named to present the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indorse
Commercial Club
Carolina and Yadkin River Railway
Norfolk Southern
Col
Wescott Roberson
Industrial Committee
Politics and a King's Shadow Across Ages and Nations
A reflective column links American politics with Lloyds insurance caution on war risk in England. It recalls the Bull Moose era, contrasts New Deal foes, and notes public indifference to Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson as time erodes royal and political legacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyds
England
Mars
Edward VII
Edward VIII
How a youngster opinions on Mr Kent letters page
A seventh grade writer, Bill Currie Jr., argues against Frank Kent and defends the New Deal, claiming it kept the nation united and citizens from starvation. He urges the newspaper to publish his letter to show thoughtful youth engagement in national issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferris
Kent
the Enterprise
Frank Kent
Supreme Court
United States United
Bill Currie, Jr
Southern Justice in Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling
Bruce Catton discusses a Arkansas case where a white man jailed for stealing two hogs from a Black man was tried before a white jury, then upheld on appeal. The supreme court affirmed the conviction and sentence, noting the Negro’s citizenship rights and that the white jury believed the testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Catton
North
Arkansas Supreme Court
Arkansas
Conservatives Support Roosevelt Despite Anti New Deal Beliefs
The piece argues that many conservatives now backing Roosevelt expect him to pivot left, abandon radical advisers, and revive New Deal programs. It contends such skeptics would only justify backing him if reelected, while insiders warn Roosevelt will not abandon his expansionary agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Farmer-Labor Party
Dr. Frankfurter
Tugwells
Hopkinses
Stanley Highs
Aubrey Williams
America
Supreme Court
NRA
Summer's Still Here and Calendar Says So
The piece debunks the Labor Day end of summer myth noting September can feel like midsummer with heat waves. It argues that vacations and resort closures follow no fixed calendar date and that real summer heat persists into late September. Human tempers rise with lingering heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Debt crisis phrase hints at fragile world order
The quote reflects concerns about a rising class of debtor nations likened to gypsies by the speaker. It frames financial distress as a destabilizing force on global geopolitics and national policy.
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