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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1938
Page
4
A historical clipping cites biblical verse from Deuteronomy about fair measures and long life. It also quotes Pope declaring an honest man the noblest work of God, reflecting moral aphorisms typical of the period. The pair of maxims appears as moral guidance alongside scripture and literary sentiment.
Editorial advocates extending sheriff and coroner terms to four years, arguing it reduces constant campaigning and improves governance. The piece notes governor support and historic attempts, while acknowledging Congress terms remain two years but not urging change now.
The article argues that German masses favor peace yet are driven toward war by a government controlled press and radio. It claims Berlin trusts Hitler’s portrayed pacific path and insists the people lack access to broader truths about the crisis.
The passage argues that freedom of the press can bias public opinion through partial information, while urging true reform in rural policy. It notes North Carolina governors long preached crop diversification and live-at-home programs, and observes a recent and promising shift toward practical interest in such initiatives.
The article notes ten million unassigned workers seeking government support and a Workers Alliance forming among unemployed dependents. The alliance held a national convention adopting broad support for a third Roosevelt term, prioritizing bread and progress over traditional ideals.
Dale Carnegie reflects on a Pullman porter who never takes sides, choosing to listen and ask questions instead. He cites Florence Nightingale, an invalid who founded nursing reforms in London and trained 13 nurses, proving vision and persistence overcome handicap.
The piece argues that in the Spain and China conflicts modern warfare still mirrors ancient endurance. It notes China resists Japan with calm perseverance, while Spain’s government faces better-armed rebels. The outcome hinges on funds and credit to sustain munitions, with Japan closer to its objective amid strain.
The article praises North Carolina farm areas for diversifying into animal husbandry and feed crops. It argues soil is improved by mixed farming, contrasts with single crop dependence, and notes southern shifts toward homegrown agriculture amid cotton market losses.
The column weaves political quips from Senator Mercado and social quips from Mrs. Tanrath with notes on corporate affairs seen through a goldfish bowl. It mentions purge news from Russia, a Midwest mouse tale, and a jewelers convention plus a California inventor of a self turning alarm clock.
NEA Service reports a looming winter battle in Congress over chain store legislation. Patman sponsors a successor act feared to use discriminatory taxes to drive out chains, while A P stores mobilize public relations and consumer forums to oppose the proposal.
A $6 300 000 eight story production plant and a $1 394 000 warehouse just completed suggest growth in government printing demand rather than a contraction. The facilities imply expansion in public sector printing capacity and potential future contracts.
Fred Flagler denounces political pressure on WPA workers and municipal and state employees in High Point. He urges voters to cast ballots free of coercion as the hospital bond election approaches, saying defeat would signal an undermine by hidden forces waning.
Bruce H. Carraway argues in favor of approving the municipal hospital bond, noting past city investments in schools parks and welfare, and framing the project as humane and necessary despite tax and cost concerns. He urges voters to support the hospital as a moral imperative.
Max Litvinoff, Soviet Foreign Commissar, speaks about League of Nations sanctions provisions. A fire brigade was set up in the innocent hope that there would be no fire, reflecting cautious optimism amid international tension.
A High Point women’s Democratic club gathers with the men’s club at First Baptist church. Santford Martin of the Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel speaks to the Men’s club tomorrow night. Church of Christ honors donor 8 C Clark for a future church building site.
New York diary entry recounts a difficult week end as two daughters fall ill in Minnesota and a relative undergoes surgery. The writer reflects on fate, chance, and fear, observes Times Square wartime atmosphere, and mentions Wilfred J. Funk and the Life magazine venture. Ham retail trends and culinary notes mix with musings on culture and travel.
Local notes report a High Point council of defense meeting at the Commercial club and a Liberty Loan workers gathering at the high school auditorium with Rev. Jasse Hughes of Henderson delivering the address. Also, Belgians and French to receive clothing via Jarrett Stationery's Red Cross effort as windows are donated. News briefs note Allied advances on the Champagne front, Maria Feodorovna’s complaint over weekly allowance, and the Turkish army near annihilation on the Palestine front under General Allenby.
The Seventh International Management Congress just convened in Washington. The speaker quips that bringing up the event is like carrying coal to Newcastle, while joking about plans and armament amid dinner table chatter and tense talk of spies and tanks.
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