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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1931
Page
4
Durham Mystery Meeting Prompts Political Debate
The Durham Herald reports a secret Monday night gathering aimed at removing officials and placing business people in power to cut government costs. Similar meetings are said to be occurring statewide as observers warn against moves that could be exploited by savvy politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urham
Durham Herald
Herald
France Faces 100 Million Bond Issue For Losses In Pound Decline
France, once praised for frugality and prosperity, plans a 100 million dollar bond issue to reimburse the Bank of France for losses tied to the pound sterling drop. Some politicians argue England should compensate France. Unemployment rises as France guards gold and negotiates with the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
Bank of France
England
Powers Trial Sees Judge Impose Sentence
Harry F. Powers of Clarksburg West Virginia faced murder charges in a high profile trial. Defense was led by Attorney J Ed Law as the judge prepared to pronounce the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Powers
Clarksburg
West Virginia
J. Ed Law
Diver's Tube Vision Aboard a Wrecked Liner
A historical note describes a diving tube allowing a diver to descend to a sunken liner as a means to explore its interior. The piece links the fascination with underwater exploration to events that helped trigger a global conflict.
High Point Firemen Compile Toys for Christmas
In High Point North Carolina the fire department gathered and repaired about ten bushels of toys in one day for Christmas distribution. Fire Chief A B Horney described a coordinated effort with notices in the Enterprise schools and churches to solicit donations and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
N. C
A. B. Horney
Enterprise
Paramount Theater
Diver to Explore Sunken Lusitania At Ten Miles Offshore
A deep sea diver plans a full exploration of the Lusitania wreck about ten miles off Old Head of Kinsale Ireland. The May 7 1915 sinking killed 1154 including 114 Americans. Cargo valued around three quarters of a million dollars consisted mainly of brass copper art metals and furs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Head
Kinsale
Ireland
Germany
New York
Education a Menace or Boost in a World of Finite Jobs
Bruce Catton surveys Millikan's warning that universal higher education may fuel discontent and unrest if jobs do not follow. The piece also notes Quetzalcoatl linked to Santa Claus in Chihuahua and praises St. Louis summer opera’s self funding, contrasting it with reliance on wealthy patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Millikan
Hendrix College
Arkansas
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Christmas Optimism Amid Seasonal Mistletoe Mood
A reflective note on lingering gloom but a cautious Christmas optimism as the season approaches. The author acknowledges a restrained mood yet hints at hopeful sentiment about holiday cheer and small bright spots.
Borah Opposes Reestablishment Of Foreign Debt Board
Senator Borah frowns on reviving the foreign debt board amid the 1982 campaign. He calls the proposal a weak political plank and likely suspects it would mislead voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Foreign Debt Board
Population figures raise questions about France counts
Census reports France at 41 835 000 people. Milwaukee boasts paid bills and over 2 million dollars in reserves. Prohibition era measures are cited as a factor in maintaining Milwaukee's notoriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Milwaukee
Proposed Tax Hits All But Law Blocks Gin Levy
A proposed tax would affect every body but the law prohibits a tax on gin. Officials warn the measure will burden consumers and retailers while liquor sales face unique exemptions and regulatory limits.
Sanitary District Blues Echoes in Wry Commentary
A compact columnist quips about misreading public spirit and hints at a mock theme song titled Sanitary District Blues reflecting local civic humor and irony. The piece leans on playful wordplay to critique misperceived altruism.
What Is Wrong With Our Colleges Today A student critique
A lengthy critique argues that the entire educational network shows defects though not incurable. It contrasts student voices with deans and professors, noting professors' time spent on research and outside duties reduces teaching contact and formal classroom discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Party of Revolt
Kentucky Hills
Everglades
Florida
Letters Jobs for High Pointers Dec 14 1931
Editor The Enterprise responds to a previous letter about unemployment and use of outside labor in High Point. The writer questions local citizenship and notes a Chapel Hill man fills the city manager role, challenging local hiring, and hints at broader employment concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Enterprise
High Point
Chapel Hill
Who's New In Congress Port Huron Michigan
Jesse P. Wolcott, 38, one of the youngest in the new House, rose through municipal and county offices aided by a keen mind and witty speeches. He beat Louis Cramton in the Republican primary by 25 votes and advocates federal farm relief tax reduction and extending federal aid highways to county roads to move farm products to markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
Jesse P. Wolcott
House of Representatives
Wolcott
Louis Cramton
Gardner
Maas
Detroit College of Law
Measles Danger Emphasized by Dr Morris Fishbein
Health column warns against underestimating measles as a deadly risk. Discusses cause debate, filterable virus theory, common symptoms, and the serious complications for children exposed to infected peers. Notes immunity transfer from mothers to infants under six months and age groups most affected.
High Point Jobs for Local People Suggested
A letter argues outsiders hold too many jobs in High Point and calls for hiring locals. The writer deplores wage inequities, notes women with employed husbands at mills and stores, and urges the chamber of commerce to promote High Point residents for local positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aried
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Christmas toy giving plea to help less fortunate children
A plea urges readers to buy toys for poorer children at Christmas to spare families the disappointment of waking up with nothing for their kids. The message asks parents to consider how they would feel and to participate in giving from Santa Claus.
Annual Toy Drive Urges Citizens To Donate Before Monday
Firemen appeal for toys for needy children this Christmas. Many toys fixed up, but supply lags behind last year. Drop off at the nearest fire station by Monday morning. distribution to occur Tuesday at four o'clock at the Exposition building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Building
Firemen Call for Toys for Needy Children
A holiday appeal from High Point firemen asks the public to donate toys for needy children. Readers are urged to bring toys this week or call Southside Fire Station to arrange pickup, ensuring no child dislikes Christmas morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Southside Fire Station
Young Negro Pair Sentenced To Die For Sedalia Murder
Nord Donnell and Leroy Lee, both young Negroes, were convicted of the murder of R. B. Andrews the Sedalia postmaster merchant. They face the electric chair and were sentenced to February 19 by Judge Thomas Jaw after a Davidson county jury verdict. Defense appeals were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N. C
Nord Donnell
Leroy Lee
R. B. Andrews
Sedalia
Davidson County
Guilford Superior Court
Thomas Jaw
Also Mentioned on This Page
Granville
Durham
Grimm
The
Christian Science Monitor
Welfare Board
Horney
Lusitania
By Bruce Catton
Santa Claus
Chihuahua City
Mexico
United Press
Quetzalcoatl
Prescott
Cortez
Congress
W. J. Bulow
DR. Morris Fishbein
Stickler
George Clark
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