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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1932
Page
4
A concise pairing of two ancient lines on wealth and virtue. The first warns riches fade with a heart of longing. the second contrasts divine and human values with the draw of fame and honor.
Mrs. Bayard Wootten, once itinerant photographer to support her family, has become an artist whose landscapes and character studies reveal the state’s beauty and strength. Her NC travels from marshes to mountains inform an upcoming Boston fine arts display, with enduring human contacts enriching her work.
State Senator J. R. Baggett cites the prohibitive cost of running for attorney general of North Carolina. The piece argues campaigning requires substantial money, primaries are costly and wasteful, and spending influences nominee outcomes, though laws permit it. It notes voters gain control only in imperfect primary guarantees.
The North Carolina Conference for Social Service debates a 55 hour week for men and a ban on night work for women as conditions soften toward labor hour limits. Major Riley claims 2000 Communists in Charlotte, a charge echoed with irony by editor David Clark of the Textile Bulletin.
The piece argues radicals crave martyrdom and police crackdowns create martyrs like Tom Mooney. It urges authorities to refrain from clubbing or jailing protestors, allowing parades and speeches to avoid fueling radical recruitment.
High Point hosts the 57th district Rotary spring conference May 11 and 12 with hundreds of business leaders from across eastern North Carolina. Frank Sizemore and Rotary committees plan a comprehensive exhibit of local industry in part of the furniture exposition building, marking the first major non furniture show there. About 30 manufacturers have enrolled, showcasing High Point made goods to inform locals about the city’s diverse output.
The Guilford Taxpayers Association, with real estate leaders among its ranks, urges no further debt extensions until taxes ease. Committees probe public spending at city and county levels, aiming to ease the tax burden mainly borne by urban property owners in High Point and Greensboro. They seek methods to cut tax loads through analyzing local spending.
The article notes Fort Bragg’s presence as a warning beacon against radicalism in the state. It references former commandant General Bowley as a steady observer and Major P. C. Riley as a successor sentinel, though not as prominent as the general.
The New Jersey group touts its long history as the nations oldest physicians association and lists all 450 members in Jersey City newspapers. The effort aims to help the public distinguish fully qualified MDs from quacks, especially for newcomers seeking reliable local doctors.
The article argues that tax burdens are shared by city, county, and state governments, with Texas collecting twelve to fourteen billion dollars annually of which only about four billion goes to the federal government. It contends that relief requires local and state budget cuts, not just federal spending reductions.
A political science expert notes that while each vote costs taxpayers about $1, the expense to candidates is significantly greater, underscoring the broader financial burden of elections beyond public funding.
A London cable notes the King of England works harder than many subjects and may receive higher pay.
Charlie Schwab argues hard work ends depression, but the piece notes he does not specify where to find it. The column reflects on practicality and motivation without concrete guidance.
The source notes that Schwab indicated near financial hardship in a recent speech. It wryly questions whether he would accept another token government post at a nominal salary, hinting at political maneuvering.
War debts may be a live topic in the United States, but France and England forgot all about them when they made up their new budgets.
Lawmakers approve a plan to tax the wealthy, pledging to pursue the millionaires. The initiative targets high earners and seeks revenue for government programs, signaling a shift in fiscal policy and political strategy.
The fifth six week honor roll from L. R. Johnston lists 170 pupils earning honors at the senior high. Seniors have 34 names, juniors 32, sophomores two fewer than seniors, and freshmen total 68. Names include Kathleen Embler, Lena Belle Grant, Grace Lewallen, Esther Murphy, Louise Jones, along with many others.
German troops captured Mont Kemmel on April 26, 1918 after days of close combat on the Lys front. The takeover lets observers view Allied movements from a strengthened position as battles along the 40 mile front continued with fierce fighting. British divisions gained reinforcements while French troops counterattacked to retake Hangard and stiffen defenses.
Mickey Walker arrived in Chicago for a ten round bout with King Levinsky at Chicago Stadium on Friday night. Walker weighed 172 pounds and said he is in top shape for the wild swinging opponent as bookmakers opened him as a 7 to 5 favorite with little betting activity.
Ruth visits Joe Raynor for a job lead and medical check, feeling conflicted by hidden secrets and longing as she probes hints about a joke tied to a handwriting clue. Joe’s casual charm contrasts with Ruth’s emotional tension and unspoken questions about Sally.
In Charleston Rufus Miles of Charlotte defeated Red Bryson of Boston by decision in a 150 pound bout. Frank Koesterer of Charleston stopped Sailor Woods of Savannah. In Ogden Manuel Quintero of Tampa knocked out Young Kannear of Rochester in welterweight action.
Puzzle list includes horizontally and vertically clued terms with definitions such as small memorial, skirmish, astral, weary, etc. The grid entries span topics from geography and objects to actions and animals, forming a varied crossword style puzzle.
Summary of top players in both leagues with leaders in batting runs RBIs hits doubles triples and home runs. Notable names include Suhr Waner Gehrig Ruth Terry Collins Foxx and Manush across Pirates Giants Yankees Athletics Browns and Senators.
Treasury receipts for April 23 totaled 1 183 739 384 dollars with expenditures of 14 679 352 22 and a balance of 381 163 489 66 dollars. Customs duties for 23 days in April amounted to 16 247 714 14 dollars.
Argentina advances a new line of paper products made from straw pulp. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on wood fibers and expand sustainable packaging options through engineered pulping processes and targeted production facilities.
Chicago April 26 The ten round return with Billy Petrolle at Chicago Stadium May 20 is delayed as Cincinnati Boxing Commission has not reinstated Bat Battalino. He remains suspended and fined $5000 for a poor title bout showing with Freddie Miller in Cincinnati last winter.
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