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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1939

Page

4

Turkey’s Stance and Allied Strategy Amid Crisis

The article argues Turkey shows courage and candor in the crisis and could help restrain Germany through alignment with Great Britain. It notes Berlin’s reading of Russia on Turkey and asserts Turkey’s position secures British imperial interests in the Middle East, Iraq, and access to oil and India routes. It reflects on Jefferson’s view of free speech and flexible law as essential to a free republic.

Turkey Berlin Great Britain Iraq England India American Republic Thomas Jefferson Mr. Jefferson Madison Jefferson

Servants to the People Quote by I Kings and Sidney

A biblical verse from I Kings 12 7 speaks of serving the people and winning enduring loyalty through good words. Sir Philip Sidney adds that we become willing servants to the good through the bonds their virtues lay upon us.

Sir P. Sidney

Hoover on embargo draws criticism over logical defense stance

The piece argues Hoover's limited arms embargo is illogical and proposes that any munitions sales should align with international law. It challenges the idea that restricting to anti-aircraft and defense gear suffices and warns that partial bans neither cleanse morality nor protect citizens.

Hoover

Idea for England marks Trafalgar Day with wartime questions

The piece notes Trafalgar Day celebrations in Britain amid shifting alliances and asks if modern aviation may threaten traditional naval world dominance. It recalls Nelson's victory off Gibraltar on October 21 1805 and the line England expects every man to do his duty.

Nelson Strait of Gibraltar England

Berlin Editorial Warns Turkey Faces Partition by Allies

Berlin comments on the Turkish treaty with the Allies suggest Turkey could be carved up as Poland was, reflecting deep German assurance of appetite for European territory. The piece notes no tendency to allow a small nation to choose its position without threat.

Berlin Turkey Poland Germany Russia Destruc

Suppression of Free Speech Sparks War Debate

The Ottawa Journal links wartime upheaval to censorship while the Charlotte Observer urges defense of free speech and a free press as anchors of peace. It recalls innovators like Ericsson Glenn L Martin Ora Snyder and others who faced naysayers yet pressed on.

Ottawa Canada The Charlotte Observer the Observer Ottawa Journal America Europe Journal

Turkiye’s Place Between Democraft Sea Powers

The Winston-Salem Journal argues that Turkey cannot align with Russia and Germany without risk. It contends a maritime nation should ally with strong democratic sea powers to preserve integrity rather than connect with landlocked autocracies.

Winston-Salem Journal Turkey Russia Germany

Dale Carnegie Author Of How To Win Friends And Influence People

Dale Carnegie, renowned writer and lecturer, gained fame for his book How To Win Friends And Influence People. His work emphasized practical communication skills and personal development influencing mid-20th century self-help and business training.

Mary Martin Returns to New York Star Debut

Mary Martin arrives in New York after a Hollywood run and a Trocadero nights turn. Producer Laurence Schwab loans her a gateway to Broadway with Leave It to Me, where the song My Heart Belongs to Daddy makes her a sensational hit. NY audiences hail her as a new darling and film scouts seek to sign the rising star.

New York Mary Martin Daddy Mary Grand Central Hollywood Victor Herbert Trocadero Laurence Schwab Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Schwab East Side Vinton Freedley Freedley Mr. Schwab

Royal Oak Sunk At Scapa Flow Amid Shock For Britain

The Royal Oak, a capital ship, was sunk in its own harbor at Scapa Flow by a German submarine. The attack exposed long standing security gaps as Britain faced renewed fears of vulnerability at the Grand Fleet base in Orkney.

Royal Oak Scapa Flow Lord Chatfield House of Commons Jellicoe Scotland Orkney Islands

Asheboro Busy City Booms With Growth and Repairs

Asheboro shows rapid building activity and ongoing street work as city improvements expand. Officials struggle to keep pace with growth and increasing demand for conveniences.

Asheboro

Paying Father Time Paying Father Time

The Methodist conference of western North Carolina will convene here tomorrow with Bishop Mouton presiding. Rev. Joseph Peel of Guilford College preached at Central Friends Church last night. Mrs. Richard White returned from Chattanooga. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Myers of Salisbury visited the Campbells. A. W. Klemme’s daughter Helen married Francis H. Hutton in Washington on October 19. The Golden Jubilee of Light in Detroit paid tribute to Thomas Edison. Seven men were convicted of second degree murder in the Aderholt case in Charlotte. The stock market is in a state of violent collapse.

Methodist Conference of Western North Carolina Bishop Mouton Joseph Peel Guilford College Central Friends Church Richard White Chattanooga Richard Myers Salisbury Raymond Campbell A. W. Klemme Washington Helen Francis H. Hutton Huttonsville W. Va Detroit Thomas Edison Aderholt Charlotte

New Deal Proposal Aims to Stabilize Industry via Ever Normal Plan

Washington reports a proposed half billion dollar government corporation to buy industrial materials in slumps and sell in booms. It adapts Henry Wallace's ever normal granary idea to cushion swings in production and prices, with broader schemes for public works and surplus goods distribution.

Washington Henry Wallace Federal Reserve Board

Local News Briefs Highlight Community Activities

About 22 local women will attend a reception hosted by the Woman's Club in Greensboro tomorrow night. P. R. Parrish of Greensboro has arrived to oversee the new Huff and Hedge cock theatre. St. Marys Episcopal Church hosts a series of congregational meetings.

Woman's Club Greensboro P. R. Parrish Huff and Hedgecock St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

People Bert Kirkman Returns From Marine Corps Service

News brief notes Bert Kirkman has come back from the West Indies service. Also mentions Misses Marie Jones and Bessie Pope planning to attend the Greensboro municipal show tomorrow night and Mrs F N Tate with daughters shopping in Greensboro. City council urges overhead bridge at Hamilton Street crossing. Count Bernstorff faces inquiry in Berlin over World War outbreak.

Bert Kirkman Marine Corps Service West Indies Marie Jones Bessie Pope Municipal Aay Greensboro F. N. Tate Hamilton Street Count Bernstorff Berlin

Debates on Neutrality and War Warnings Echo In Senate

Fredrick J. Libby warns against bets that a single foreign outcry will force Hitler and Stalin to yield Poland and Czechoslovakia. Sen. D Worth Clark opposes U S aid to Britain and France, arguing against entangling alliances. Senator Key Pittman notes the flood of neutrality rhetoric and questions its impact.

United States Great Britain France Hitler Stalin Poland Czechoslovakia Austria Frederick J. Libby National Council For the Prevention of War Key Pittman

Noted preacher warns war may become deadly struggle

Rev. Charles E. Coughlin states that without negotiated peace the current war could become a death struggle, signaling strong antiwar rhetoric and concerns about ongoing conflict.

Charles E. Coughlin

Congressman urges Dept to seek Polish debts from Germany and Russia

A congressman proposes the State Department collect about 280 million dollars in Polish debts from Germany and Russia. He suggests sending form letters to other nations on debt matters. Lindbergh enters presidential polls as a serious contender, with strong voter interest. A classroom quip about a Grecian urn ends with a student’s line.

State Department Germany Russia

Noted Senator Urges Caution Over Open War Acts

Senator Henrick Shipst of Minnesota argues against openly declaring victory by force. He warns against acting rashly and stresses restraint in wartime conduct.

Act Ruge Henrick Shipst

Junk men face new rivals in rummage sale scene

Professional junk men confront competition from women running clut frequent rummage sales. One sale may support junk men aid as quilting bees circulate.

Hotel keeper in Italy stores weapon in cave study

A hotel keeper in Italy stored his winess on a prehistoric cave as investigators examined a gists business tied to stress Vital. The text notes Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler discussing Germany and its forces with Great Britain and France in the near future. It also mentions talk of New York merging with brokers.

Associated Press eWs Audit Bureau OF Circulation High Point N. Y National Adv John Budd CO Lexington Ave New York City Italy Agists Smedley Butler Germany France

Hotel losses from souvenir trade in this country

The article estimates hotel losses from the souvenir trade, asking what is lost annually without the Astorbilt ash, implying a missing revenue or value related to the souvenir market.

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