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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1933
Page
4
The text lists department names including Advertising Circulation Editorial City News Society and notes leaders R. B. Terry as President and J. P. Rawhey as Publisher. It appears to be a masthead fragment indicating organizational roles within the paper.
A religious reflection noting Nahum 1 7 and Melanchthon on prayer driving away trouble. The text emphasizes trust in the Lord as a shelter in distress and the power of prayer to dispel perplexity.
Warning that the American Methodist mission at Shih Hsia in China has been bombed by Japanese air forces despite assurances. U S minister in Peiping has protested. legation awaits fuller reports. Potential for a more vigorous response if reports prove true and authorities disregard appeals.
The Winston-Salem Journal editorial calls for full cooperation with government programs to ease economic hardship and cites Chicago teachers unpaid salaries totaling 29 million dollars. It notes public scorn toward former Vice President Dawes over government loans to banks and the lack of relief for teachers.
Bruce Catton reviews a two year old plan by Gerard Swope to stabilize employment and production and reduce worker destitution. D. Young warned government action if industry failed to solve over production and unemployment. Both forewarnings now appear to be realized with Swope’s idea of limiting unrestrained competition proven.
The Journal supports cooperation with administration programs to set things right and warns there will be trouble if cooperation is not forthcoming. The piece expresses faith in the intelligence and foresight of the American people and calls for wholehearted cooperation.
Victors push limits as voters weigh 3.2 beer. Opponents demand law abiding sales, reasonable hours, and midnight restrictions. Prohibition era abuses fueled reforms. saloons violated closing times and other laws, sparking public indignation against illegal openings.
The observance begins during the first week of May with May Day on May 1. Outdoor play and activities in municipal parks are urged to promote healthy development after long winters and indoor time, highlighting the link between recreation and schooling.
A Long Island thief intended to steal cedar saplings from a Mineola nursery. He flagged a passing car to help haul the trees away but boarded a police squad car by mistake and is now jailed, reflecting on his blunder.
The piece recalls a year of fear over losing the gold standard and notes a shift in mood as prices rise and policy recalibrations reduce the perceived cost of gold. It argues bitter experience taught that the prior price for gold was too high and views the current stance as a master stroke.
The Bank of St. George of Genoa, in business since 1252, is alleged to have financed Columbus. The claim, whether true or not, could boost public confidence in banking and inspire modern businessmen to seek bold ventures with banks.
Carrie C. Forsythe of Raleigh and Dr. Mike Roberson of Durham, longtime abortion providers, faced multiple indictments. Forsythe received two to three years in prison. Roberson pleaded nolo contendere and was suspended from medical practice. The case highlights criminal abortion networks and public-health concerns.
The article notes striking parallels between Mr. Swope's plan and Frances Perkins's labor program. Both seek production and employment stabilization, broad coordination of production and consumption, and a system of unemployment and old age insurance. Perkins adds emphasis on working hours and pay rates, but the core ideas remain aligned.
The piece contrasts Mr. Swope's voluntary industry program with Miss Perkins' government mandated plan. It notes critics who ignored Swope's approach let it stagnate for eighteen months, and suggests they should now accept Perkins and her approach as inevitable.
A reflective look at typical miscalculations by wrongdoers reveals how flaws in judgment lead to predictable mistakes. The piece contrasts weighty legal issues with the lighter irony of human error.
Dispatch from Germany reports a cartoonist who depicted Hitler unfavorably has been taken into protective custody by Nazi authorities. The action implies potential punishment or coercive pressure intended as a warning to others.
A humorous take notes Hawaii facing beer scarcity as local supply runs out and the nearest brewery lies about 2000 miles away. The line water everywhere but not a drop echoes the island thirst for fresh beer amid shortages.
Analysts report a broad market drop with multiple sectors retreating and the Dow and Nasdaq extending losses. Investors weigh economic signals and corporate earnings as volatility increases across exchange floors.
A remark attributed to Bay claims saving $4000 daily by stopping free copies of the Congressional Record for members. The response, Talk's cheap, is noted as a quick retort. The item reflects wartime or legislative frustration with government printing costs.
Government issues 600 million dollars in three year 2 1/2 percent notes labeled baby bonds. Denominations start at 100 dollars to broaden participation. Wall Street sees the sale as a gauge of public confidence in the monetary situation and dollar stability amid the inflationary program.
Chief Big Bear and his wife Princess White Beaver perform at the Broadhurst theater on Friday and Saturday. The Sioux lead returns from a Universal film project and the couple showcase music and stage talent, with White Beaver noted as the country’s only Native American composer.
Lion club members from North Carolina cities are invited to a regional conference in Concord on May 4. Invited clubs include Charlotte Gastonia Statesville Salisbury North Wilkesboro Morganton Asheville Caroleen Shelby Winston-Salem Greensboro High Point Durham Albemarle Mt. Airy Raleigh and Troy.
A Bolivian postal issue features the smallest stamp ever produced by any country. The micro stamp showcases a compact design and is intended for specialized collectors and high-value mail uses.
The Philathea class of Deep River church held its regular monthly business meeting Wednesday night with thirteen members present. After the business, contestants were enjoyed and refreshments served. Several local residents visited nearby towns and hosted guests for Sunday dinners and church services across Greensboro Holly Springs and High Point.
Sheriff G. W. Bodenheimer and deputies raided illicit distillers in Davidson County. They seized three moonshine stills and about 100 gallons of beer, with largest still found in Silver Hill township. Deputy J. R. Brewer captured a monster about 200 gallons in Silver Hill. two men fled into the woods abandoning the still.
Rev and Mrs W H Hiller move from Lexington after five years to serve two rural Lutheran churches in Durham. Previously they resided in Jacksonville Florida where Mr Hiller was a successful pastor.
A study finds about 60 percent of the U S population are active members of a church denomination. The report highlights widespread religious participation across regions and age groups.
Ancient Romans enjoyed playful games with jacks, a ball, and rope. Children used simple equipment to practice coordination and social play, reflecting leisure customs of the period.
The Toy Cart, the oldest surviving Sanskrit drama, originates from around the end of the second century. It marks an early milestone in Indian theatre history and literature.
Toads absorb moisture through their skin to hydrate their throat and sustain moisture balance. This process helps them survive in damp environments and aids in hydration during dry periods.
The Parthenon in Athens features a color scheme that highlights red blue and gold across its architectural details. The design choice emphasizes the monument’s historic grandeur and classical ornamentation for visitors and scholars.
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