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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1933
Page
4
A short quotation pairing two sayings on perception and judgment. It contrasts a biblical verse about focusing on minor details with Chesterfield’s remark on a weak mind magnifying small matters yet missing greatness.
Italy plans a modern triumphal pageant echoing ancient Rome to welcome General Italo Balbo and his trans Atlantic squadron. Il Duce Mussolini is feted as aviation’s inspiration as fascist spectacle blends road arches and an air minded crowd with Balbo as a key figure.
A reader in the Cleveland Plain Dealer critiques regulation of cotton by noting harmful effects on producers and joking that experts often negate practical solutions. The piece ends with a proverb about lay opinions and wisdom from bystanders.
The NRA program as conceived and now being executed may not restore all able bodied workers to employment. Some individuals who have enjoyed living without work appear content to remain parasitic, offering little likelihood that Frank My will be put to work.
From Grand Rapids The New Outlook reports a local man as holding an unemployment record and longest ongoing job search. He notes graduating in mining engineering 26 years ago and missing steadier work after Army service in 1918 due to the Armistice.
Recovery Administrator Hugh S. Johnson vows strict action against violations of the blue eagle pledge and urges consumers to buy only from emblem-adopting firms. President Roosevelt issues an order placing federal contracts under NRA terms to ensure blue eagle compliance for major public works suppliers.
Philadelphia Public Ledger compares Calais siege courage to today as 72 Calais officials resign to protest tariffs and job losses. The piece warns such quits would be ruinous, urging leaders to persevere and bear the consequences for industry and citizens.
The article notes the National Recovery Administration provides a rallying point to lift national mood and unite Americans across vast distances, countering claims the country is too large to act in a single cause. It emphasizes emotional solidarity sparked by the program.
The passage notes small interest in Middlesex attire and hints at varied interests and divided loyalties among a diverse Atlantic community. It reflects a cautious stance on personal appearance and national or regional allegiance.
The symbol of a rising mass movement spreads from stores to offices across thousands of miles, appealing to Americans nationwide. It represents a unifying force stronger than wartime feelings, promising lasting cohesion, yet echoes the postwar disillusion and weakened ideals after 1917.
The piece argues for renewed faith and unity in the American people to overcome postwar spiritual and economic fatigue. It notes investigations into bank failures, the role of big loans, and credits small borrowers who paid back debts. Federal Reserve gold holdings reach 3.5 billion, total US gold stock 4.22 billion, suggesting gold backing remains ample.
Thieves broke into an Ohio farmer’s granary and hauled away 60 bushels of wheat. Local authorities investigate the theft and expect to recover grain or seize suspects as part of the ongoing farm crime wave.
A Seattle boy who began smoking black cigars at age four quit by age nine saying they taste terrible. The short note laments youth disillusionment and questions whether the younger generation finds an end to their own doubts.
A worker from a sausage-manufacturing business left his job due to an intolerance for the grinding process, exiting the industry after revealing his discomfort with the work.
NYSE bans purchases unless buyers show at least half the funds. Many traders face reduced access and potential loss of buying power as the market tightens credit requirements and firms adjust their leverage.
A promoter argues that higher amusement taxes will cripple boxing yet expresses defiance noting boxers have struggled to kill the sport’s momentum. The remark frames a clash between tax policy and athletic entertainment and hints at industry resistance.
A brief observation notes that optimistic views persist while criticizing big bankers who paid no income tax and did not receive rebates.
Authorities remain unsure who owns Alaska's vast reindeer herd, casting doubt on Santa Claus's official status. No single owner confirmed as state seeks clarity on the herd's sovereignty and responsibilities.
Secretary Ickes announces removal of fences on public lands and hints at mobilizing unemployed congressmen to assist in the effort, framing the project as a national job and land-use initiative.
An optimistic character dares to eat huckleberry pie while wearing an ice cream nut, depicting a humorous sentiment about cheerful daredevil behavior.
An exasperated line notes rising taxes and looming mortality as a reflection on heavy burden and inevitable fate in a harsh civic climate. The piece contrasts fiscal pressure with existential concerns, highlighting public discontent and economic strains.
High Point readers are urged to back postal clerks and carriers angered by the economy bill. The letter argues carriers earned 1501 dollars after five years while theorized at 2100, cites 15 percent cuts and three months furlough, and calls for public action to restore honest economy. It urges letters to Postmaster Farley President Roosevelt and lawmakers.
The list shows leaders in batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs and steals. Klein of the Phillies leads in batting average and runs, RBIs and hits. Vaughan of the Pirates and Martin of the Cardinals appear across multiple categories. Berger and Cantwell also stand out in home runs and pitching records.
The data lists top AL performers by category from Simmons and White Sox for batters, Gehrig and Foxx for runs, Foxx and Simmons for RBIs and hits, Burns and Appling for doubles, Combs and Reynolds for triples, Foxx and Ruth for home runs, Chapman and Walker for steals, and pitching leaders Van Atta and Grove with win totals.
The article notes that military men wear medals solely during formal social events and on proper dress occasions rather than in everyday activities.
Durham to play all games in daylight as president W A Rowe cites recovery act hours and arc light harm to players. The move aims to boost finances but reflects concerns over night games for young players.
Greensboro edged Wilmington 8 to 7 to seize an undisputed lead as Charlotte and Winston-Salem played a Sunday game in July and rain canceled the Durham Richmond clash.
It was an uphill fight for the Pats who stayed in first place despite a six run surge by the Pirates in the fifth. Bucher hit a home run and two singles while Anderson added three hits as the Pats kept grinding for the win.
Lucien Brouillard of Worcester Massachusetts seeks a clear right to the welter crown after beating Ben Jeby at the Polo Grounds. He asks the National Boxing Association to name an opponent and recognize his victory, then aims for a Western title with Maxie Rosenbloom as the next challenger. Brouillard pronounced readiness to fight any NAB approved foe to settle the line of champions.
The purchase of Al Simmons Jimmy Dykes and Mule Haas by the Chicago White Sox has produced early gains for Louis Comiskey's club. The Sox had won 49 games last season and sit at 49 wins with 49 games remaining in their 1983 schedule.
Forest Hills August 11 Helen Wills Moody recovered from a back injury to enter the national championships set to begin Monday and pursue her eighth singles title in the event. </s>
The Fourth Street Skunks defeated the Central Avenue Devils by 10 to 2 for their fifth win in six games.
In Asheville on August 11 two Florida players a Georgian and a Tar Heel advanced to the Biltmore Forest invitation golf semi finals. Garfield Miller of Miami faced W D Fondren of Augusta who eliminated Alain Smith of Asheville. Al Dowtin of Kitty Hawk and Redmond of St Petersburg won to reach the semis.
Regular municipal court session was postponed until Monday because Judge Lewis E. Teague is out of the city. The docket will resume at 9:00 Monday morning.
A dense word puzzle referencing a pictured English lady and Imperial history with clues across horizontal and vertical entries. Answers include common nouns and proper names, with notes on offices and titles inferred from the puzzle grid.
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