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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1934
Page
4
A compact quotation from Psalms 114 7 and a Burke remark on sublimity noting that nothing sublime exists without power, reflecting a religious and philosophical pairing.
Edward W. Pou, longtime U.S. congressman and dean of the House, dies after 33 years in Congress. A staunch ally of Woodrow Wilson and a veteran of the New Deal era, Pou guided policy through Democratic restorations and reform, leaving a legacy of upright government and public service.
Private mail firms demand return of air mail duties after alleged collusion and multiple collisions cited by officials. Government action reverses wartime assignment, resuming private control amid ongoing scrutiny and policy debate.
The article argues public control is the key to regulating the power industry and questions how the public can gain influence. It discusses governance, policy oversight, and citizen participation as essential steps toward accountable energy management.
A sixty three year old woman, Alice Wynekoop, enters prison for twenty five years. The remarks critique punishment length and reflect on freedom of speech and rugged individualism. The text notes hope for better moods and unity, with April Fool’s Day cited as a moment of brotherly feeling.
A Bureau of Railway Economics report shows 1933 capital expenditures by major railroads at 103.95 million dollars, the lowest since 1923, reflecting a broad downturn affecting the nation's transport sector. The figures highlight reduced investment in equipment and property and emphasize the railways’ need for credit as business slowly improves.
An Atlanta Journal interview with the First Robin discusses the pressure of returning north on a newspaper schedule. The bird laments the perpetual scrutiny and public anticipation, noting only the First Bluebird or First Oriole avoid such scrutiny. The robin insists on a late March comeback to avoid scandal.
John Dillinger and two companions escaped a police trap in St Paul after a fierce gun battle. The outlaw fired from a room, forced a detective to take cover, and fled with his comrades under heavy fire. The piece argues for swift justice and compares the episode to the Touhy mob case.
A reflective piece on North Carolina noting limited income tax payers and readers, with figures of 30 000 earners 300 000 adults illiterate and 425 000 cars illustrating the state's knowledge and modernization challenges. The author argues public awareness could help identify what ails the state.
The state reportedly requires doorless and windowless twenty foot walls around nudist colonies. The remark adds that the law could tempt men to begin at the bottom rung of social norms.
A note suggests that lengthy introductions should lead to shorter speeches. The idea aims to keep attention focused while preserving speakers' points.
A dialog contrasts bird life and political rights with the New Deal. The speaker jokes about resisting custom and mentions a tough winter. The exchange ends with a note of snow and departure.
A delegation travels to Washington to obtain a new operating code for First Robins, aiming to update procedures and standards. The trip focuses on regulatory alignment and future aviation operations.
Bruce Catoni notes that a 65 item list of American best sellers since 1876, compiled by Edward Weeks for the Institute of Arts and Sciences, yields unclear conclusions. The top title is Rev. Charles M Sheldon’s In His Steps with about 8 million copies sold, followed by Gene Stratton Porter works Freckles The Girl of the Limberlost and The Harvester.
Ben Hur places third while Tom Sawyer sits sixth and The Winning of Barbara Worth follows. The Virginian ranks high as Laddie and Huckleberry Finn also appear among top sellers. Pollyanna and The Rosary surpass nine hundred thousand copies sold. Non fiction shines with Looking Backward and Outline of History selling hundreds of thousands each.
The author notes the broad mix on book lists from excellent to bad, including titles like All Quiet on the Western Front and Main Street. The reading public is omnivorous, devouring both good books and trash, so best seller lists likely mean little.
A terse clash hints at tension between a schoolmaster Wirt and college professors in a brain trust. The remark about not saying amen when a man calls himself names suggests public dispute over credibility and leadership.
An Ohio husband files for divorce alleging his wife threw a pie at him. He claims the incident shows a breakdown in their marriage. The case centers on domestic friction and alleged public embarrassment.
A concise motto suggests reform in the horseshoe trade aiming for safer standards, clearer guidelines, and better practices across makers and suppliers within the industry.
The diary recounts a night of dining and debate at the Madison with Grace Drayton and others, hotel lobby observations of criminals and celebrities, and reflections on authors like Hemingway Cain and Dreiser. It notes Central Park walkers, bagatelles about Will Rogers and Aldous Huxley, and a late stroll along Riverside Drive with a dog and a wry self image.
Regular airmail service begun from Edmonton Alberta to Coppermine on Coronation Gulf Arctic Ocean. Trips will be made once a month all year.
Standard Oil of California plans to dispatch a plane to Asia to survey and map large areas of oil concessions. The flight aims to identify potential fields and assess concession boundaries for future development.
A column cites hostess etiquette on bidding guests farewell at the outer door and handling introductions whether presented or not. It also notes proper salad etiquette, advising against cutting lettuce with a knife and recommending the fork only, using the fork edge if slicing is needed.
Questions and answers cover economics and biography including average wage workers earnings about 1200 dollars before low mood, Benjamin Franklin born in Boston, whisky from Gaelic meaning water of life, Alaska free land 98 percent, and barbering as a trade rather than a profession.
W L Gordon presents a daily English lesson on tacit meaning implied but not expressed. Highlights pronunciation missteps and usage tips for improving vocabulary with concise examples.
After laundering hang the blanket on a clothes line and beat with a carpet beater to restore loft. Hang lengthwise to support weight and prevent tearing. A simple method to replace elastic is to sew new elastic to the old end and pull through. For cereal stuck to cookware, add wood ashes, fill with water, and soak.
Swedish authorities consider using unemployment relief funds to support a large expansion of airports. Officials cite regional development goals and job creation as key justifications while outlining potential fiscal safeguards and oversight. The plan touches on multiple airports across several counties and faces political scrutiny.
A scrambled clue list names a French statesman in a puzzle format. Items include periods and references to numbers, notes, plants, and terms such as Cognizance Poem Italian river and Cabbage plant. The fragment reads as a crossword style grid with scattered definitions and foreign terms.
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