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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1934
Page
4
An editorial urges bold action to curb high traffic accidents in the city. It cites Greensboro’s dual program of education and strict enforcement, noting licenses suspended and reduced wrecks after decisive policing and court actions. The piece calls for immediate, sustained measures against reckless, drunk, and speeding drivers to prevent more deaths and injuries.
An unnamed South American president contemplates quitting or running again, challenging the proverb attributed to Coolidge and signaling a pivotal political fork in the region.
The Technocrats led by Howard Scott rally in New York promising high incomes and short hours while predicting a national surge that could redraw American politics. They claim a coming flood of propaganda will unite rival parties to oppose Technocracy, despite skeptical notes about timing and practicality.
New York police commissioner Lewis J. Valentine orders a tougher approach, urging officers to roughen treatment of gangsters. The speech follows the killing of Baby Face Nelson and prompts mixed reaction from critics who say it risks abuse. Dateh Schultz’s surrender underscores the danger of police violence.
The New York League of Business and Professional Women has filed a bankruptcy petition. The issue of earning money by men or women is declared resolved, and the slate is cleared for new beginnings.
Bruce Catton argues that a seven year old with an IQ near Einstein’s may achieve elite intellect but lose the pleasures and innocence of childhood. The piece laments the tradeoff between early genius and a normal, enchanted youth, warning the prodigy risks a thinner childhood.
A quirky column mashes wordplay about insomnia walking, a quip on a man promising to play ball with you possibly signaling a steal, and a nod to the coming zero hour as temperatures drop. It also jokes about Wiley Post and the public debt while touching on marital banter.
A widow associated with the Baby Face Nelson case receives a year and a day sentence. The article notes public reaction and judicial context surrounding the landmark verdict.
A terse briefing notes North Carolina faces revenue gaps as much of its income stems from automobiles not yet paid for. It laments the lack of a naval accord and observes that the United States England and Japan fail to agree on war rules for the next conflict.
A seasoned speaker admits that even leadership cannot predict the final form of laws. Lawmakers confront a process where last word on bills remains elusive amid negotiations and partisan dynamics.
A contentious statement argues that the Liberty Leaguers do not genuinely value liberty and warn that people are losing freedoms despite their claims. The language portrays the group as hypocritical and militant in stance.
A wrestling note argues that athletes avoid endorsing cigarettes because smoking does not grant an escape from their rivals. The piece highlights the sport’s discipline and opponents as deterrents to tobacco promotion.
The board aims to sell the southern region to the nation while excluding Louisiana. The plan hinges on avoiding Louisiana’s inclusion and seeks congressional or regional approval.
The piece notes increased female candidates while teasing hats and millinery as a playful critique of timing. It contrasts political ambitions with a witty fashion angle, suggesting runway style may distract from serious electoral choices.
A poem inviting a comrade to walk life’s mile together through joy and weariness. It praises a friend whose heart sees stars in darkness and who offers brave, cheerful words to brighten the journey until farewells occur at journey’s end.
Washington gossip outlines a proposed Housing Authority to coordinate across Public Works, Federal Housing, and other New Deal agencies. The plan would place key Senate figures on a supervisory committee to guide spending, while Ickes and Moffett retain major program control.
Fragmentary lines describe streets cluttered near Yorkville and sparse wartime quiet outside the area. An actress faced mild boos on stage while shop owners struggle to meet demand, and a mention of Butterworth notes a movie nominee.
Diary notes describe visits to Doane Powell and Clifton Webb in a studio, viewing Waterford bowls in Forsythe street, and social calls with Mary Pickford, Zona Gale, Erskine Gwynne, and Howard Chandler Christy. Events include a lively hotel bar moment, a piano accordion pursuit, and reflections on artistic circles and a Gazette of celebrity guests.
The piece notes Philip Wylie, rare among fic tioners for not serving in newspapers, rising quickly to prominence as a young author. It mentions an early 3s Connecticut farm as a detail in his background.
The excerpt shows residents dismissing an escrow idea as impractical and unlikely to attract the capable locals. Community members express doubt about viability and financial risk, preferring existing arrangements over new fads.
New York report outlines rising business criticism of New Deal features under Roosevelt. It notes increased earnings stability, fear of radicalism, and a push to cancel New Deal elements while acknowledging worker discontent and youth radicalism. Finance leaders urge genuine cooperation with the administration.
A playful note from the city desk shows the dachshund leading small dog breeds in popularity with a 3 to 1 edge. The piece mentions Fifth Avenue Madison and the well groomed cross as part of the scene.
Some New Yorkers see the federal reserve as a quiet barometer of the government's mind, guarding a reserve of over two billion while contemplating borrowing a nearly billion to ease relief, borrowing, and taxes if Congress stays manageable.
A murky note describes a hundred stool pigeons known to city police, including informers among subway workers and criminals. It warns that even crooks are watched, that some leaks come from informants, and that many informers end up in danger or retired after long careers.
A collage of vignette notes references to Babe Ruth, Rex Beach, Warner Jannsen, Zelli, Roy Howards, and a blind accordion player near Rockefeller. It recalls literary createors, unfinished manuscripts, and social scenes as a night of fatigue yields scattered portraits and stray lines.
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