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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1931
Page
4
This thought cites a Bible verse about a prophet's lack of honor in his homeland and extends to Ruskin on yielding reverence to others. It contends that placing oneself at another's disposal is not slavery but can be a noble life stance in this world.
The report says Hitler plans to buy 25 airplanes for observation and uses this to push for a moratorium extension. It notes revolution as a goal to place Hitler in power and urges Americans to consider canceling some debts to support Germany.
Vatican unofficially confirms the Pope refused to receive Mahatma Gandhi citing political repercussions. Report noted initial speculation about Gandhi attire, while suggesting etiquette would not block a discussion between the non Christian leader and the Vatican.
The High Point Negro citizens organize for service during unemployment and donate to the Empty Stocking Fund. A benefit sing at William Penn high school auditorium raised substantial cash, with many private donations from the colored community, reflecting strong cooperation in the community task.
A 1931 mimeographed extract contrasts North Carolina with Virginia and summarizes Nathaniel Dwight's geography. It details NC boundaries, rivers, capes, districts, towns like New Bern Edenton Wilmington and population figures, climate and soil, trade goods, and the 1790 census with 393 751 inhabitants.
The text notes population growth to 478,103 and describes North Carolinians as scattered across plantations and similar in character to Virginians. It then outlines government structure: a senate with one member from each county elected annually, and a house of commons with two members from each county elected by ballot.
A provocative editorial discusses juvenile crime in Detroit and Cleveland, accusing society of failing young men and linking poverty housing and graft to violence. It contrasts risks facing youths with football safety concerns raised by Chick Meehan, arguing proper coaching lowers injuries but questions college football's place in academic priorities.
The university chief pursues a bold campaign while students remain evenly matched in the ongoing contest.
A fragment notes that some co-eds are so fast they are several laps ahead. The line implies exceptional speed among female competitors, framed as a vivid metaphor for racing prowess.
The excerpt suggests a proxy perceives humanity as difficult to monitor. It hints at challenges in estimating or controlling broad human behavior and collective action. The tone implies reflection on supervision limits and the complexity of social dynamics.
Chicago stages a new grand jury probe era titled Yet a chorus of comedy gals and political comedians will headline the show. The satire aims to lampoon civic issues while drawing attention to the sanitary district investigations.
New York aims to stage grand opera at affordable fares. Analysts note artists may accept lower salaries due to a cautious public mood.
William Gaines discusses Julius Tannen Vaughn de Leath and Kay Kyser as figures shaping crooning and stage presence. He questions the rise of crooning the wide screen and hints at industry censorship debates in early cinema. Idwal Jones recounts losing rights over a film title replaced in production.
Kansas actor John Milton failed to complete a sentence during his first stage speaking turn with Thomas W. Keene’s company in East Liverpool Ohio. Governor William McKinley sat in the box and delivered a pre show speech while Milton, silenced by fear, managed only a few words before the cast continued. Keene praised Milton’s nerves and assured him that nerves are common in the theatre.
In Lumberton Arthur Davis of Fairmont was hospitalized with a serious bullet wound when his rifle discharged while being removed from his car. In Kinston a fire caused about 22000 dollars in damage to the stock of H Stadia clothing merchant. cause undetermined.
Norman McDade is jailed without bond in Raleigh charged with striking Coy Brown on the head with a crowbar. The alleged assault left Brown injured and McDade awaits the outcome of the case.
Frank York, an escaped convict from the state prison, was recaptured and held in jail here after his capture Saturday. He will be taken to Burke Superior Court next week to testify in a criminal action there.
In Raleigh the semi annual distribution mails 448 605 dollars in vouchers to 4950 Confederate veterans their widows and Negro servants across 100 counties as part of the state pension fund program.
Residents report an unprecedented number of bald eagles on OCRACOKE this year. The birds spend much time on the beach eating geese and ducks.
Rev. Herman T. Stevens, a noted Baptist evangelist, began serving as supply pastor for the Asheboro Baptist Church on Sunday morning. He came from High Point due to the illness of Dr. O. G. Tillman, the church’s pastor.
Dr Morris Fishbein reports that malaria is linked to the fall of Rome and Greece, with experts noting declining US malaria and urging prevention through treatment, quinine use, and mosquito breeding control on stagnant waters.
After Dr. Tillman resigned and took indefinite leave, Rev. Dr. Stevens began his duties yesterday at the Asheboro Baptist Church with two services. The Stevens family will move to the Baptist parsonage next week as Tillman and family head to Wake Forest for a visit and later winter in Lake Wales Florida. The community welcomes Stevens as an outstanding preacher and community builder.
Camden Ark. tornado wipes out the First Methodist church after the church board renewed a 25000 dollar tornado policy last week. The decision to keep the coverage preceded the destruction.
Swedish General Electric to build a plant at Vesteras that will generate steam for Finnish wood pulp manufacture using surplus water power from Imatra station. The facility will consume 300 million kilowatt hours annually and operate electrically.
Pittsburg reports Joan Phoman a life term convict who predicted release by Christmas. He took his own life yesterday after being freed, marking a fatal end to the plan.
MEDFORD Mass A Moulton family car stalled on a railroad crossing a slow moving train struck and turned the vehicle over they escaped uninjured and continued on their way.
Franklin Pennsylvania Mayor Harry Ferringer says he will marry anyone free of charge who has the courage to wed these days. The offer targets couples willing to marry despite modern doubts and social pressures.
OSSINING N Y lawes urges Sing Sing inmate performers to stay focused on shows and avoid distractions. He asks patrons not to display costly jewels during the performances to maintain decorum and safety.
Johnny Warner of Saint John New Brunswick was blind for a year until the sight of one eye was restored and he then saw Santa Claus in a four department store. The boy of 4d looks to a bright future after the Christmas moment.
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