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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1932
Page
4
A devotional line from Ruth 1 16 echoes devotion and fidelity quoting Ruth 1 16 and a remark from Thackeray praising true love as superior to glory. The note frames enduring commitment in a moral or literary context.
A Union County meeting signals push for removing the 15 cent ad valorem tax for six months and cutting the school term to six months unless funding shifts prove lucrative. The piece warns against demagogic tax relief and urges clear candidate plans on tax reduction and school finance before elections.
A Stockholm dispatch portrays Ivar Kreuger as a cool defrauder and gambler whose suicide in Paris may have spared American bankers from a larger loss. The piece notes crude securities worth 100 million linked to his empire and questions how much U.S. investors were harmed by the Kreuger crash. It discusses the broader danger of foreign get rich quick operators and ties it to economic policy debates and prohibition politics.
North Carolina residents prepare to live at home with a strong garden push this year. Despite reduced tobacco acreage and plans to cut cotton, many city and rural households plant gardens in unprecedented numbers. High Point reports seeds provided by charities for over a thousand gardens.
The article argues that although planting is not strictly economical with grain, cotton, and tobacco surpluses, producing own food reduces dependence on distribution systems. In a distribution breakdown, families must fend for themselves on the land.
The report on automobile licensing shows Guilford County leading with 18 660 licensed passenger cars, down 3 590 from last year. Gains in gasoline tax are offset by fewer cars in use, while trucking growth rises as rail revenue declines.
Bruce Catton reviews a New York Welfare Council study on starvation in 1931 New York hospitals with 95 starvation cases and 20 deaths, distinguishing malnutrition from true starvation. He notes the stark contrast to official boasts of universal abundance and discusses restoring harsh penalties for criminals via outlawry as a debated legal option.
Mary Martin Sloop appeals to donors in Crossnore North Carolina noting spring cleaning and the Second-hand Clothing Sale amid ongoing needs. She emphasizes that while aid from the D A R helps, Crossnore relies on many sources to fund groceries and pay pantry costs, urging urgent support.
Glenn Frank, UW president, says prohibition cannot be removed from politics unless both major parties confess that the eighteenth amendment should be repealed. He calls the amendment the magna carta of the underworld. A diehard prohibitionist argues repudiation would spark a third party backing Volsteadism and keep alcohol issues alive until voters decide.
The White House conference on child health and protection reports 5.63 million school children require special attention and education. It cites 3 million with impaired hearing, a million with defective speech, another million with weak hearts, about 300,000 crippled, and 14,000 blind. Proper care is cheaper than letting them become public charges, a call for urgent national action.
In a debate prompted by a public statement, Moet wives challenge the idea that a woman must end her search for a husband once engagement is announced. They argue independence and continued social activity.
A New York peanut magnate declares the elephant his favorite animal. He adds a wry note that monkeys should go on a peanut strike out of spite.
French socialists accuse the government of channeling millions to banks while neglecting the common people as news travels rapidly from Washington to Paris.
A California man sold a land strip an inch wide for 55 dollars. The punchline hints at the clever, if odd, real estate mindset of California agents and their willingness to subdivide even tiny plots.
A resident found a rock in Connecticut believed to be about 277 million years old. The find draws interest from geologists noting the ancient age and location in the state.
From New York City drug stores to confectioneries, southern born soda jerks bring courtesy and a personal touch. Managers say New York and New England staff are efficient, but southerners add warmth and genuine interest in customers.
A nostalgic look at soda jerks and their quick turnover. Joe from New Orleans notes workers are scarce at the counter while managers urge efficiency. The piece highlights southern graduates with fraternity pins and the lure of New York for better pay.
The article notes only 40 percent of lost articles are reclaimed with 3 500 findings reported in a month. It lists items from false teeth to a family album and highlights publicity departments guarding executives. A chemist explains using chemistry to craft imitation jewelry in competition.
Alan Smith of Asheville UNC golfer won the Dogwood tournament at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro. He defeated Earl Stokes of Louisville Duke student two up in the final on Saturday.
Washington report discusses a potential dry third party to challenge the 1932 Democratic and Republican platforms. It weighs feasibility, possible nominees, funding, and how such a party could affect major races, including the chance of altering election outcomes in key states.
A NEA Service essay argues praise powers growth not scolding. Gentle suggestions guide four year olds, avoiding labeling as bad. Praise builds self esteem and motivation, while redirecting disobedience to constructive tasks.
A themed crossword style list with numbered horizontal and vertical clues covering city, objects, animals, and abstract ideas. The puzzle asks for fills for each clue such as large New Jersey city, eye part, sea bird, and various nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
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