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High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1933
Page
4
Telegraph Office Directory Brief
The listing shows department extensions for a newspaper office including Advertising 4566 Circulation 4566 Editorial 4567 City News 4568 Society 4568 and staff names R. B. Terry President and J. P. Rawhey Publisher with respective numbers 4565 4566 4567 4568 4569 4560.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City News
Society
R. B. Terry
J. P. Rawhey
Thought for the Day Inspires with Biblical Verse
A Friday 1923 dated reflection presents Isaiah’s light in darkness and a Spurgeon quote on wisdom as knowledge of our own ignorance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah
Temple of Wisdom
Spurgeon
Health lab cost study warns against cuts to state services
Dr. J M Parrott cites a $42 618 annual state appropriation yielding immunization support worth about a million dollars yearly. He opposes closure or fee hikes for laboratory services noting higher charges could raise death and illness rates in North Carolina. Winston-Salem Journal urges careful government protection of citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Shore
State Laboratory of Hygiene
North Carolina
J. M. Parrott
Dr. Parrott
Commonwealth
Winston-Salem Journal
High Point welcomes three visiting organizations this weekend
High Point hosts three conventions this weekend the Young People's Association of the Reformed Church in North Carolina at First Reformed Church Saturday features the second district American Business Club and the ninth district Patriotic Order Sons of America. The city bids a hospitable welcome hoping visitors will return and enjoy High Point. The text also discusses the Soviet espionage case of five British engineers with unclear judgments and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Young People’s Association of the Reformed Church In
North Carolina
First Reformed Church
American Business Club
the Patriotic Order, Sons of America
Walter Duranty
New York Times
Russia
Raleigh YMCA cash robbery sparks editorial satire
The Raleigh Times notes a bold masked hold-up at the Raleigh YMCA where a pistol drew $25 from the cash drawer after the guardian judged risking life too great. The paper quips the location and the robber’s ineptitude, underscoring the absurdity of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Times
Raleigh Y. M. C. A
the Times
Evi
Tiny Heist Shows Big Dollar Delusion
A Times editorial mocks a petty robbery that netted twenty five dollars, arguing the thief mistook currency value for gold while decrying the depreciation caused by Uncle Sam. The piece calls the robber ignorant and suggests bigger criminals read the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
The Luxury of Vacationing Debate
The Enterprise questions planned vacations amid staffing shortages while the Raleigh News and Observer rebukes the idea of vacations as mere overhauls. It argues a proper vacation should refresh the traveler and avoid requiring another break, echoing old proverbs and cultural values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh News and Observer
Reliable
Omar
U S Steel Chief Quotes Cross Metaphor at Annual Meeting
Myron C. Taylor chairman of United States Steel Corp faced a somber mood at the stockholders meeting noting the nation’s downturn tests endurance. He urged confidence and strength, saying the industry may be down but better times lie ahead for the world’s largest industrial organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron C. Taylor
United States Steel Corporation
Mr. Taylor
U. S. Steel Corp
Typhoid Menacing North Carolina Warns Health Officials
Dr. John T. Burrus of High Point warns that typhoid cases rise in several communities across the state. He says schools have closed in at least one area and urges constant vigilance to protect public health and prevent a dangerous relapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Burrus
High Point
State Board of Health
North Carolina
Movement toward federal minimum wage gains steam in Congress
The piece notes a surge in support for a federal minimum wage and maximum hours law, with President Roosevelt urging action and the Labor Secretary backing the idea. It discusses court hurdles, wage boards, and the push from states and industry toward nationwide standards, referencing past court losses and current legislative options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Socialist Party
Secretary of Labor
Congress
Supreme Court
White House
Perkins
Senate
New York
District of Columbia
California
Colorado
Massachusetts
Minnesota
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Washington
Wisconsin
North Carolina Merchants Warn on New Sales Tax
Dowell of the North Carolina Merchants Association says the group will continue to fight a proposed general sales tax in court. He notes Illinois’ similar tax was ruled unconstitutional and warns NC lawmakers of potential budget imbalance if the plan passes. The letter was authorized by the association’s president and board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Harris
North Carolina Merchants Association
General Assembly
North Carolina
Dowell
Illinois
The Russian Spy Trials End After Puzzling Denouement
A six man British electrical engineering team faced Soviet charges of spying bribery and sabotage with mixed pleas and denials. The trial centered on conflicting confessions and testimony with the Soviet workers alleging bribes and sabotage while the engineers questioned the evidence and court process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Russia
Macdonald
Roosevelt Outclassed by Local Baby at First Baw
The record notes President Roosevelt did well but a neighboring infant delivers a sharper first baw, highlighting a humorous comparison to crowd reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Morgan leads church service at Easter as warden
Morgan passed the plate as warden during Easter Sunday church service. He probably did not feel the need to request a second helping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Nest egg unearthed from cold storage in old note
A clipped discussion notes a man hiding a nest egg for years and contrasts it with historic decrees and republics. The piece mentions Spain urged to repeat a 1942 expulsion decree signed by Ferdinand and Isabella and ends with a pointed remark about republics rushing into action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Ferdinand and Isabella
France to Spend Millions on Propaganda to Win Over Americans
France plans large expenditures on propaganda aimed at swaying American opinion to view France favorably. The bid for influence emphasizes appealing to the public while defaulting on creditor obligations remains unaddressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Repess preacher writes a postcard lament on rates
A preacher named Repess pens a long note on a postcard about postal charges. The writer notes the idea of lowering the rate to six cents appears as a topic under discussion and reflects on its possible impact.
North Carolina Merchants vow to fight general sales tax
Raleigh April 21. The North Carolina Merchants Association says a general sales tax is unfair discriminatory and unconstitutional and will contest it to the United States Supreme Court if required. A letter from Lord L Dowell executive secretary was read to the house and senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Baskenvill
Raleigh
North Carolina
United States Supreme Court
House
Senate
General Assembly
Lord L. Dowell
North Carolina Meristhants Association
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