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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1932
Page
4
Congressman Hancock explains his March 14 vote on the Beck Linthicum measure and favors resubmission of the eighteenth amendment. He pledges to vote his conscience when the issue returns and urges a calm, tolerant approach as national debate over repeal continues.
Describes newspaper practice of showing solemn Anglo-Saxons bound for Honolulu to address what is called the immorality of Hawaiian island residents. Notes harsh conditions and American blame of native practices, with occasional voices urging broader distribution of reform ideas.
The piece analyzes Roosevelt's undecided appeal for 1932 and Alfred E. Smith's possible but unlikely nomination. It highlights Virginia Governor Harry F Byrd as a leading regional prospect, citing Byrd era fiscal gains, tax relief, road expansion, budget balance, and constitutional reforms as reasons for support.
Bruce Catton argues that the Philippine independence vote reveals self interest in U.S. policy as much as ideals. He contends independence is likely soon, driven by cost and risk of keeping the islands, not benevolent motives. The piece marks a shift away from imperialism and a retreat from colonial burdens.
State leaders debate balancing the budget and abolishing the fifteen cent property tax for the constitutional six month public school. They argue sales taxes would not fund universities and urge increasing the general fund to support state institutions.
Editor letters quote a sprawling chain of hearsay from various locales and groups about rumors of a colored man in Texas and other sensational bits. The piece parodies how rumors travel through a web of distant sources and mock earnestness.
The article argues that Americans and white men bear much of the blame for social issues in the islands. It says Hawaiians and mixed-breed residents judge preceptors by conduct and that uplift programs must center whites. It contends whites polluted the so called Pacific Paradise.
Assistant Attorney General Seth Richardson found no criminal rackets in Hawaii and that sex crimes are less frequent than in most mainland cities. He criticizes Honolulu police administration for politics and inefficiency but argues Honolulu has been maligned overall.
Washington records reveal Senate expenses from water in cloakrooms to mugs and beauty supplies. The 1931 tally includes luxury items, folding speeches, barber shop costs, mirrors, gurge purchases, and vehicle maintenance totaling thousands, with itemized oddities and freebies.
In recess the Senate battles over Shipstead rivers and harbors and the commerce committee reviews the bill. Expenditures panel ponders Jones resolution for an economy commission at Hoover’s request. Elections committees press Heflin Bank head Alabama race. House continues independent offices appropriations and government consolidation talks. Special committee on government economy meets with President Hoover.
In Ossining New York Genro Akiyama a Japanese death row inmate in Sing Sing is forbidden to write to relatives in his native tongue. Censors cannot read Japanese and the restriction applies while he awaits execution for the murder of J William Schatz.
Charles B Keck aged 19 was arrested on a necking charge with a girl in his car in Chicago.Magistrate John Ehardt offered a choice between a $5 fine or marriage to the girl. Keck paid the fine and did not marry.
Arriving in Junction City, Kansas, 5 P Fuller, Republican U S Senate candidate from Iola, carries a portable platform in a small table he unloads from his car to deliver his speech on demand.
Nine inmates escaped from the county jail after tearing bars from their cells to cover the noise of their actions. Police and guards pursued them, and authorities sought the fugitives.
A Roosevelt for President club has been organized in Greensboro with Julius C. Smith elected president. The group aims to campaign for Franklin D. Roosevelt in the upcoming election.
The Madison county board of education, which had outlawed football in county high schools due to safety concerns, reversed its decision amid public opinion.
A scare in Charlotte involving a boy named Marshall Whisnant caused a negro servant to claim two men tried to kidnap him. The men were later identified as the boy’s uncles who planned to take him to a hospital to see his mother.
A thin sandy haired inventor in a rubber coat held a padlocked chain at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. Police debated methods to remove him including uprooting a lamp post or digging a trench. After a half hour, the shackles were broken and Schmitz was taken to the station for investigation.
Elsie and Mil dred will graduate together at Plat Rock High School with this year’s senior class.
In Jacksonville a Chicago couple on their honeymoon faced an accident case. Attorney William A. Hallowes urged settling out of court while Judge J. M. Anderson expressed a wish for fair treatment if he himself were in a similar situation.
William Yarborough a local produce dealer in Greenville Ind was held up and robbed of 81 dollars. He tried to flee but one assailant grabbed his foot and pulled off his shoe and sock revealing the missing money. The robbers escaped.
A readable crossword style puzzle listing across and down clues with definitions and corresponding terms. The page hints at a large, multi entry grid including geographic, linguistic, and general knowledge words across many numbered slots.
Division headquarters in Charlotte warns of a man cashing bogus checks. The company says he has been active in various parts of the south and they have sued him in multiple jurisdictions.
A mass meeting of ex-service men in Cabarrus county protests national Commander Henry J. Stevens stance against cash bonus payments.
Mrs. Sallie Creasey, an honor student, and her daughters graduate indicating a notable family achievement at Mountairy. The report highlights academic excellence and family dedication to schooling.
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