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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
4
A compact meditation cites Hebrews 2 3 on neglecting salvation and the belief that none are saved by Christ without active effort. It notes God works within believers through truth and the Holy Spirit as explained by Matthew Henry.
Raleigh reports indicate the 1933 legislature faces a possible 15 million dollar deficit by June 30 1933 due to declining tax income. To balance the budget lawmakers must find new revenue sources and offset a 4.5 million cut in ad valorem taxes while debating sales tax policy viewed as likely.
The editorial from Prison News reflects on Christmas inside state prison. It notes inmates will mark the season with simple acts and reading while thoughts turn homeward. It encourages renewed resolve to rehab and a brighter path upon release.
The article cites Lady Astor arguing that mood and mind set drive the nation’s troubles. She says changing conditions for workers could ease economic woes, but warns not all issues are merely mental as she acknowledges gold transfers and the need to balance self respect with housing and feeding. The piece urges a shift in thinking now.
The newspaper urges timely donations to the 1932 Empty Stocking fund, noting current totals fall short of last year but hoping for a strong finish. It emphasizes generous donors and warns against reporting or accepting dubious welfare claims while urging safeguards against relief abuse.
The High Point public school roll shows a slight decline from last year’s census, marking the first year with no large rise in registrations. The drop totals 17 in a district of over 8,000 students, suggesting the city remains as populous as in the April 1, 1930 census.
The welfare board faces the heaviest caseload in the state under pressure from many plants. Citizens should help prevent abuse while welfare staff carefully studies each aid request. Reports of refusals of work spark concern about morale and honesty in the community.
Bruce Catton argues that America must rethink isolation as global troubles grow. He cites European wars, debts, tariffs, and currency crises, then contrasts U S Congress calm with Germanys Reichstag chaos under a Communist attack on President Hindenburg.
A humorous prewar column riffs on prolonged rain and car woes, praising rain gear while lampooning radios and Christmas gifts. It notes Robert E. Byrne’s capture, Burns’s robbery sentence, Arliss’s clown roots, and Cagney’s Sun office boy stint as light amusement.
The Washington hunger march concluded peacefully with firm police handling and fair leadership. It likely accomplished little beyond dramatizing suffering and signaling rising restlessness among the unemployed, though some value as a symbol remains.
An industrialist quips that horse sense keeps Congress stalled, contrasting with the idea that practical reasoning is needed for progress. The remark highlights frustration with legislative gridlock and calls for clearer thinking beyond cliché wisdom.
In a light remark he brushes off suggestions he be sent as Ambassador to France, noting the expense of running an embassy while running New York City. The comment frames the mayor's duty as costly yet central to his city leadership.
A Northwestern University professor advises that a man should marry the woman who chooses him, and readers react with playful scorn and skepticism about the idea.
Hospital officials announce babies now cost 15 to 30 dollars less than before with no change in care quality.
Sewanee announces a 13 game basketball schedule with eight home games. The slate includes Clemson, South Carolina, Georgia Tech, Alabama, Vanderbilt, Mercer, Florida, and Georgia Tech in various home and away dates from January to February.
Linda Averill and husband keep four suspicious guests confined after claiming their cousin Amos Peabody was murdered not an accident. Linda discovers a shirt clue, confronts Shaughnessey, and urges collaboration to sort friend from foe while Dr. Boyle delays his return.
Fayetteville joins Charlotte and Winston-Salem in a crackdown on loan sharks. Local officials press for stricter rules and public awareness campaigns to curb predatory lending.
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