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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1938
Page
4
A cited verse declares rebellion as sin and stubbornness as iniquity and idolatry. A later quote asserts rebellion against tyrants equals obedience to God, attributed to Franklin.
A long discussion argues that tobacco stemming remains hand done, supported by cheap labor, while fears rise over wage hour laws driving machines into plants. The piece links industrial change to unemployment and urges cautious, peaceful progress with a strong national defense backdrop. It mentions congressman candidates and regional figures, and touches on European politics and a case of a Michigan man claiming a "Living Messiah."
A Washington tale recalls the 1814 burning of the capital and the White House by British forces after they fired on Lord Fairfax's house. It notes early American navy limits and a Potomac waterway to government seats, with Washington described as least fortified among major capitals.
The article compares Nazi activity in the United States to World War I espionage, noting Germany’s pattern of covert operations and propaganda. It argues U S neutrality and distrust of Germany persist as Nazi agents push subversive moves and tamper with military forces.
About twenty five to thirty postmasters of the sixth district will dine at the Washington Duke hotel at 7 pm to honor William B. Umstead retiring from the U S House. The event expresses gratitude for favors during his term and may reveal in humorous terms his times of anxiety in appointing post office staff.
Dale Carnegie, famed writer of How To Win Friends And Influence People, became a defining figure in self improvement literature. His teachings on communication and leadership influenced business, education, and personal development through seminars and courses worldwide.
A writer argues rest beats pills for colds and stresses that over forty may harm themselves with vigorous activity. He cites Harold J. Reilly on rest curing more than medicine and recalls Alps mountain climbers returning exhausted after two weeks of strenuous travel. The piece ends with the quip that no man needs a vacation more than the man who just had one.
The article profiles Fritz Eschler of Palace Hotel in Wengen noting his 25 years of varied hospitality roles from dishwasher to waiter and cook. He writes multilingual menus, studies dishes, and aims to run his father’s Kranichehof in Gstaad. He plans two years in hotel management to gain decisive experience.
Republicans claim a tool shortage in regional WPA offices could force workers to rely on one another for tasks and day to day duties, signaling inefficiency and potential work disparity across regions. The assertion emphasizes resource gaps and internal dependence within the agency.
A collage of celebrity gossip and world events from Walter Winchell era. Rumors claim Garbo hiding at 101 West 55th Street, Kennedy may return to Britain and U S diplomats report Britain ready to fight. Mentions Mary Cole, Delmonico’s, Prince Rospigliosi, Turrou trial, Johanna Hofmann fears, Lehman Dewey poll, Enzo Fiermonte, and Selznick visits.
Time confirms Shouse daughter WPA job and anti New Deal stance while Drew Pearson faces libel risk over Tydings link. Police question Rebel Ice robbery suspect from Danne Mora as 427000 case proceeds. Queens plasterers indicted over World’s Fair irregularities. Minnesota coach to replace Jones.
Nomination timing may derail Chamberlain from the Nobel Peace Prize this year. La Conga launches a risqué Danzonette dance trend. Lou Holtz to lead Casa Manana tomorrow and Toscanini guest conducts at the Met for a Kirsten Flagstad opera season finale. United Artists trims staff in New York. Simon and Schuster proposes Democracy Versus Dictatorship to Hendrik van Loon for Our Battle reprint. Mail floods in with global crisis chatter.
Exhibitors push Universal flop Gift of Gab with Ruth Etting as the sole marquee name. John Strachey’s Hope in America claims 10 000 orders from publicity over his ban by the U S. Helen Oakes heads Rio bound plans with Mayrin Vergas. Edmund Andersons announce a blessed event. Louis Bromfield family to move from France to Ohio. Atlantic Beach Club to reconvene board for rebuilding funds after the hurricane. Fritz Kuhn’s speech cited as outdated Ratzism critique.
Today High Point college celebrates its fifth anniversary with Dr. Harry Woodburn Chase of UNC delivering the morning address on work ideas and cooperation. local notes report influenza illness at home, visitors from Concord, and attendees at the Raleigh state fair among other items.
In New York at the Ritz Carlton a unique oval dining room is described as a prestigious venue for high society events. The article notes costly parties often reach high sums and cites lavish decor, strict restraint, and views of diners from a raised platform. It also touches on marriage bureaus and social scenes shaping urban life.
Governor Smith accuses Hoover of dodging key campaign points. Democratic chair John J. Raskob to broadcast coast to coast tonight. Clemson defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 32 to 0 in a Columbia fair grid game.
Twenty years ago George C. Wright was reported killed in action in Picardy on May 25, 1918 but is now alive and on duty, Adjutant General A A Parker informs. the city appeals for flu relief cooperation as doctors report overwork. Merchants sold over 70 percent of their war savings quota. Lieut Benjamin E Moore writes from France about building roads and bridges and a foray into No Man’s Land. Fifty eight families received meals from a portable diet kitchen as German, Austrian, Italian and Turkish fronts shift with peace talks and continued battles. A Missouri child’s ethered tax token remark appears in a dispatch on the tax collection question.
The piece critiques psychoanalysts and miracle workers who piggyback on popular trends in news and public opinion. It notes critics like Walter Lippmann and Braun and describes a tight circle of method debates as a hobbyist expo amid rising market optimism and distrust of nontraditional healers.
A foggy scene disrupts a dog race as trainers struggle to guide the dogs while a rabbit distracts the pack, with owners hopeful for a smooth course in Munich amid uncertain conditions.
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