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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1939
Page
4
The Joan Budd Co of 420 Lexington Avenue New York City is listed as the National Advertising representative with a date of Friday October 27 1939.
The article discusses tensions over the fate of the American flagged Bremen in Russian hands and criticizes Moscow for vague responses. It then notes the end of the Methodist Protestant Herald after a long run in North Carolina and cites Dr. R M Andrews' valedictory about the union with the North Carolina Christian Advocate.
High Point has paid Duke Power enough to balance the account if the court rules for the city. The dispute centers on whether the city may receive utilities at the lowest ordinary rates without a signed contract. The company demands a formal contract before qualifying the city for those rates.
The court may decide if Duke Power can compel the city to strengthen its competitive position before the city can obtain the lowest class rates. The city's stance against yielding to pressure is praised, depicted amid weathered city life and a note on noisy early morning radio.
A new Democratic candidate is R. L. Harris of Roxboro, veteran legislator with five House terms and a former Speaker. He would assume the Senate presidency if elected. Senator Martin of Davidson and Will Neal of McDowell had already announced, with more possible entrants before closing.
The Wilmington Star reports on Ripley describing an operatic tenor whose voice and career generate interest. Details note performance highlights and the influence of the singer in contemporary stage circles.
Dale Carnegie author Guenther Baumgart recounts a Des Moines youth engaged to be married who, after college, could not find steady work. He contacts ad agencies with a fresh idea, lands a chance, discovers the role of space buyer exists, and proves that initiative and enthusiasm attract opportunities.
Members of the High Point Civic Orchestra express appreciation for the editorial on their October 17 performance and for public support of the project. Executive Board members include Mrs. Walter Kester Mr. Arthur Fidler Mr. Hal Ballew Miss Virginia Frank.
The article explains that the early Church formed without a New Testament and that writers cited only the Old Testament. It notes a modern belief in churches that the Old Testament is outdated and suggests this view is harmful.
Walter Winchell on Broadway column recaps show biz chatter and political sniping. Mentions Ward Morehouse book 45 Minutes Past 8, Hildegarde, Marlene Dietrich, Anne, Goebbels quotes and Broadway figures including Walter Winchell paratext and industry quips.
In High Point talk swirls around Dr. John T. Burrus as a potential candidate for the state senate. The Western North Carolina M. E. conference plans to resume Monday with ministerial appointments to new charges announced.
Local news notes a meeting of all stockholders in the High Point Baseball Association at 8 o'clock in the Commercial Club. Obituary reports the sudden death of W. P. Pickett in a Baltimore hospital. Also lists travels of Dr. W McAnally and sons to Baltimore and social visits of Katherine Raymond, Helen Muse, Nellie Muse, and attorneys L B Williams and T J Gold.
Washington dispatch describes a constitutional standoff as Republicans push to keep the House in session after the arms embargo debate. President could prorogue Congress if needed, a power never used, while Martin and GOP leaders maneuver to preserve leverage on defense funds and relief bills.
Admiral Osumi, Coughlin, and Norris voice skepticism about wartime diplomacy and emergency powers. Osumi condemns surprise actions by a sailor, Coughlin warns emergency measures risk dictatorship, Norris urges cautious steps toward peace despite desires for a decent world.
News briefs discuss old ideas and cautions that have faded, with Hon. Josephus Daniels addressing in Greensboro. The Johnson amendment to the peace treaty proposing to increase U S power in the League of Nations was projected today by the Senate.
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