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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1934
Page
4
A succinct quotation juxtaposes Peter’s declaration that God shows no favoritism with Colton’s claim that rulers, slaves, and subjects meet on equal ground at the cross and in the grave, underscoring universal equality beyond social status.
The piece argues that new banking strength, rising retail activity, and public confidence signal a genuine upturn from the Depression. It credits Roosevelt’s stance on fear, notes past restraints on bankruptcy, and praises farm purchasing power via the A A A as key to spreading buying power and stabilizing the economy.
The Associated Press reports that recent elections favor public ownership of water and light plants in several cities. Voters see improved efficiency and hopeful profit from municipal control, though concerns about political influence remain. High Point's water and light service is cited as successful, suggesting local support for keeping utilities publicly owned.
Years ago the city refused a substantial offer for the business and now growing ventures in public ownership by other cities appear set to strengthen the city’s existing hold on municipal utilities.
The piece portrays Senator Borah as a flashy critic of the Republican establishment, urging reform yet failing to sustain action. It labels him a cautious performer who seeks headlines but does not threaten the political order, calling him an innocuous trumpeter.
John E. Edgerton of Tennessee, a prominent southern producer and former National Association of Manufacturers president, arrives for the Southern Furniture Manufacturers association annual meeting to address business leaders. Edgerton, NC-born, offers strong insights on southern conditions and economic links.
Private operators have run the state fair for two years with profits. This year the state expects 7200 dollars in net receipts. Critics question if the profit is real or just offsets of ownership costs and warn against long-term privatization of a costly asset.
The final chapter of a four man slaughter case in the local court concluded Friday. The manslaughter charge followed a fatal highway accident from months prior. The defendant requested a jury trial but delay occurred until the court's Friday afternoon session. The prosecution recommended a verdict, and a dog-fall judgment appears to have been reached.
A North Carolina court ordered costs against a defendant in a fatal collision case even without a verdict of guilt. The piece argues for open trial with presented evidence or release without costs if guilt is unproven, noting both the DWI charge and the civil settlement with the victim’s family.
Winter scenes show cars pushing and pulling others as erosion aims to make running water walk. The piece riffs on secrecy of joy, victory over Army shifts Navy views, dogs and news, originality and copyright, and normalcy in daily life with satire.
If Congress seeks to streamline tts legislation it might label the 74th Session no riders. Lawmakers consider trimming amendments to speed bills and reduce attached provisions in the session.
The article urges readers to send cards to people they have not spoken to since the previous Christmas, highlighting the season as a cue for reconnecting with distant friends and relatives.
Report notes that with clothes lines removed by laundry workers, party lines have become more active and busier, suggesting a shift in social communication patterns.
The remark implies Mussolini believes a major conflict is at least ten years off. It suggests a long term military effort targeting young children and national preparedness.
June is noted as the month of matrimony with a playful reference to Dan Cupid causing delays before Christmas gift time, suggesting newspapers help domestic felicity by binding readers together.
A column suggests Huey Long’s oversized influence could force Tulane to operate without a football team next year. The piece weighs political power against college athletics and hints at consequences for the university.
Electric utilities move to thwart the government power scheme amid expected citizen and media opposition. The action risks provoking strong public debate and potential regulatory scrutiny as officials weigh competing interests.
A brief note observes Russia phasing out rationing in favor of open sale of goods, while capitalists claim one or two viable ideas remain, signaling a shift in economic policy and practice.
A French scientist reports wine benefits horses more than bran but cautions it does not apply to men since humans do not eat bran as horses do.
A residence in Staten Island was used to store and distill liquor by a family network. police arrested occupants and charged them under local and state liquor laws. investigators traced the operation from a rented space through several nearby properties.
Admiral Byrd announces a vast Antarctic area added to United States holdings. He notes political opposition limits quick access but asserts strategic value and enduring sovereignty in the remote region.
The quote suggests future business leaders should anticipate downturns and leave before a slump. It frames emotional discipline as a strategic skill for sustained success in volatile markets.
Opinion writers split over the party’s path with moderates labeled as steering toward the ditch by some readers and commentators. The commentaries frame the divide as a clash of centrist pragmatism versus ideological rigidity.
A wartime note questions the prospect of Germany purchasing 100,000 bales of cotton monthly from the United States and its potential conversion into ammunition production for the Nazi regime. The inquiry reflects economic wartime concerns over materials flow and strategic supply.
An automobile manufacturer announced a plan to limit top speed to 60 miles an hour in upcoming models to improve safety and boost sales.
A review finds motor fuel alone covers more than 42 percent of road costs with motorists bearing the major share of funding. Officials note the balance comes from other taxes.
National Whirligig News reports Roosevelt facing his first direct intraparty criticism over the Ickes Moffett low cost housing dispute. It notes White House attempts to smooth over the quarrel and questions misquotation of officials. Other items recall Coolidge versus Jusserand, and list Washington lawyers tied to shipping contracts and post office debates.
A McClure Syndicate report discusses private financing by large investors, proposed listing rules for permanent exchanges, and exemptions for established corporations. It notes labor tensions over the New Jersey dyers strike and a New York utility rate study by a state legislature committee seeking voluntary rate reductions.
Insiders say the Securities and Exchange Commission intends a plan to simplify financing for corporations. As liabilities under the Securities Act recede from worry, the main hurdle remains the cost and trouble of registering an issue. Investment bankers and business leaders note registration expenses are prohibitive for many refunding efforts.
Emma Lindsay Squier notes Tom Powers is crafting an amazing book by automatic writing. The first sentence arrived as a voice with a ribald lyric, titled Falso Filapot. Powers claims he can write alone anytime as if spoken by another.
The fragment describes a bleak Roma eating house near the Tombs where interpreters fail to understand many languages. A Chinese murder witness struggles in court, dialect experts are unable to aid, and the scene ends with Charles G. Norris heading to California to finish a novel titled Hands.
Fragmentary reminiscence references Bach appreciation in Harlem and Eisenach with Cobina Wright and an informant. Vague mentions include Lindy hop at Whitemans and Capriccio Fugue heard, plus musings on minor keys and Bach fascination amid scattered filler remarks.
The piece reads like lively theatre gossip with names like Harry Silvey and references to long runs such as Dodsworth. Mentions of puppet ties on Bleecker and nightly social hours with stage folk hint at backstage life and personal anecdotes.
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