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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1936
Page
4
Judge John M. Oglesby of Concord proposes a “super-parole” system to devote full attention to aiding paroled prisoners. The plan aims to reduce recidivism with guidance and support, helping ex-offenders reintegrate into society and avoid a return to crime.
The Enterprise discusses telepathy and spiritism, noting science has only begun to test these ideas. It cites A Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge's investigations, plus Duke University experiments with students, exploring thought transfer and posthumous communication.
A Washington sensational column accuses Marion A. Zioncheck of abusing authority after a speeding incident. It portrays Congress members as insulated from Washington city laws and criticizes Mayor Mary Norton for backing parking garage funds. The piece notes Zioncheck dodged service on federal property and sped through D C streets, then returned to Capitol Hill amid a tense struggle.
Bruce Catton reflects on dangers of construction work and the unsung labor of workers who take risks to build and maintain society. He argues these workers are national heroes, keeping progress despite high casualty rates across projects like bridges and dams.
A Fortune poll finds 70.3 percent favor limiting cars to 50 mph, while the Auto Manufacturers Association says 90 percent of accidents occur under 50 mph. The clash reflects concern over intoxicated drivers and the unpredictable human factor in ultra speed.
Centre college president Dr Charles J Turck warned educators the famed 1921 victory over Harvard stained town values and left only 82 of 134 freshmen from that era to graduate four years later He urged separating athletics from education and limiting sports spectacles by commercial agencies.
Public officials warned to guard against bombs sent in the mails seek guidance on reporting medical bills. In Alaska the reported missing honeymooners are likely to be found mushing.
New York Day By Day notes a bright spring mood with sunlit windows and a desire to escape the desk. The writer imagines a carefree outing, rousting thoughts on Maypole, Bong Bong charm, and playful self reflection while planning a park visit and lively verses.
The High Point Enterprise recounts items from April 25 1926 including Miss High Point Mise Lois Setzer’s recognition in a beauty contest and a navy friend in Chile. It notes population figures from 1928 and weather forecasts, local obituaries, and social notes. It also covers state news from Raleigh on Duke loss in extras and supreme court cases, plus national news on Congress budget talks.
Miss Dorothy Stamey of the N C C W Greensboro is spending the day with her parents Mr and Mrs. The brief note places her in Greensboro sharing time with family from the local community society page.
A reflective piece expresses a longing to disappear into travel and craft. The narrator concedes limited capacity for daily life while seeking solace in imaginative journeys and handiwork.
A fragmented diary like piece drifting through New York streets with mentions of Fifth Avenue sights Savoy Plaza and a drugstore scene. The voice reflects casual wanderings and blurred impressions tied to a 1936 copyright note and a weathered line about a lost boy in the West dust storm.
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