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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1938
Page
4
A compact excerpt contrasts biblical guidance on wives subjection with a stern medieval line about earthly goods. The second quote, from Simonides, notes that a good wife is prized while a bad wife brings a bitter curse, illustrating attitudes toward marriage and virtue across eras.
Mecklenburg county officials renew the push for exemption from the gasoline tax for political subdivisions. They argue substantial savings from exemption, while urging a direct state appropriation instead. The proposal faces concerns about loopholes and tax evasion.
The budget commission faces proposals from the Highway Commission and the University for increases that could add ten million to the next biennial budget. The governor notes the heightened demands as state costs appear set to rise beyond the current two year cycle.
The governor warns that larger appropriations would force tax increases as the state nears exhausting its surplus. He says no red figures will be tolerated, while lawmakers face calls for more funds for public schools and social security. The school system runs at record enrollment, teachers’ loads rise, and funds are scarce. The piece questions the merit of a proposed device to curb surpluses, noting consumer interests and producer costs as central to debate.
Gene Whitman of the Twin City Sentinel notes home accidents kill more than wrecks with 1937 Winston Salem figures. Burns, slips, falls, punctures, drownings, and other incidents flood the list as national trends echo local danger, urging prudence and Red Cross effort.
A plan to promote economic well being calls for a two price system for cotton goods. The proposal would subsidize the textile industry by the government and have it in turn support the needy.
A 1938 McNaught Syndicate column recalls Glenn Frank rising from secretary to Wisconsin president after a Boston millionaire funded his speaking. It cites Depew on public speech, praises Michelangelo who, at 85, rode to direct Rome's dome work. Also quotes Herbert Davis: Praise loudly and blame softly.
Quotes from Dean Virginia C. Gildersleeve and Aubrey Williams on democracy reforms and employment. Sailors Union head Harry Lundeberg predicts rising jobs nationwide. A reference to His Excellency and a remark about a detective story with Lady Tweedsmuir commenting on her husband.
Walter Winchell On Broadway recalls counterfeiting teaching in the Federal Reserve system and warns readers about phonies attempting to push communism or fascism. The piece notes a spy trial may resemble a kidnapping trial with two attempted abductions linked to the case.
A reader from Thomasville, North Carolina submits an original poetic interpretation of the Godwin Episode dated October 17, 1938. The author asks that if accepted the initials H. W. E. be used as signature and requests prompt return if not used.
A call against dictatorship contrasts American rights with total control. It warns that in dictator nations children are trained to use weapons, dissent is crushed, and free press is banned. The piece targets counterfeits, urging Americans to defend liberty tolerance and two oceans.
A reflective piece laments a woman Lulu Belle who aided a dangerous man by releasing him from jail. It condemns his crimes murder kidnapping robbery and fled from law. The narrator calls for divine justice and moral guidance urging readers to beware reckless paths and seek faith.
City council sets five cent tax rate. Hi V club welcomes eight new members. Congressman Small in town for speech. American Legion officers to be elected Monday. W D Bullard owns heirloom copy of the Christian Advocate from 1827. Chief R A Gattis of Asheboro visits with sister Ethel. Laurence Matton and wife visiting Buchanan Virginia. Gladys Kelly returns from Sanford trip. Archdale marriage: Gertrude Lewallen to Connie A Cain on October 13. Edward Hickman, LA kidnapper, dies on Gallows. T A Finch reelected president of Southern Manufacturers Association. President Coolidge praises American prosperity at Fredericksburg.
Twenty years ago the North Carolina Public Service Company seeks higher gas and street car rates in High Point. The state corporation commission will hear the petition in Raleigh next Friday October 25 at 10 am. The Liberty Loan drive exceeded its goal by nearly $75 000. Mrs Charles F Long recovers from an appendectomy. Corporal Marr predicts U S troops return from Europe in 1919. The Belgian coast is evacuated and Pershing’s forces gain positions in France amid a large air raid at Verdun. 12 enemy planes downed. Seven sets of twins attend San Jose College California screened by a witty anecdote about falsified books.
The writer shares personal birthday musings and observations from New York City, including garage parking chaos, Sokoloff family figures in music and conduct, St Ni Club membership rules, a quiet East 51st Street gentleman’s club, Rockefeller Center design debates, and architectural praise and controversy surrounding Harvey Wiley Corbett.
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