Quotations Open Local Column for December 20, 1038
A brief Ottoman era style note features biblical and literary quotes. The page presents moral maxims from Exodus and Goethe in a reflective, non-news format without events or names.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1933
Page
4
A brief Ottoman era style note features biblical and literary quotes. The page presents moral maxims from Exodus and Goethe in a reflective, non-news format without events or names.
Associated Press reports Tom Naylor a mill worker who seven years ago married a blind woman. He saved to fund her treatment and she regained sight after a tumor removing operation. Naylor credits faith and devotion for overcoming poverty and darkness with a hopeful moral.
A Macon Telegraph editorial warns that crime thrives when law enforcement is corrupt and protected by criminals. It argues liquor revenue boosted underworld power, with kidnappers gaining political protection and a Brooklyn sheriff allegedly bailing out two suspects for a share of spoils.
Rabbi Newman of New York releases a list of ten Americans he deems the greatest, replacing the earlier Gerard roster. President Roosevelt leads, with Brandeis Addams Dewey and others noted for lasting values over wealth. The piece argues true greatness endures beyond riches and power.
Testimony in a criminal trial portrays McQuade profiting by money from criminals who refused repayment. The speaker argues criminals with money manipulate law and officials, condemns reform zeal as lynching, and calls liquor corruption a lingering problem. He cites Prohibition as noble but dangerous, urging broad public education before ending alcohol.
The Enterprise questions undercover policing methods used against minor crimes while ignoring larger white bootleg operations. It condemns hotel based agents and liquor purchases as wasteful, calls for more effective use of funds, and notes a detective recognition risk.
A scientist states that humans can survive in isolation on Earth with substantial effort, arguing solitude is feasible through disciplined adaptation and self sufficiency.
A Grand Rapids Herald column mocks a public mix up where Patrolman Cardinel failed to recognize City Commissioner John Raterink leading to a lampooning of police and city leaders. The piece also jokes about officers kowtowing and clarifying Raterink’s status amid ongoing governance. This is followed by Bruce Catton’s Production Problem Still to Be Solved discussing technological unemployment and postwar recovery.
Secretary Wallace reports a billion dollar increase in farm income and urges farmers to report their share on tax returns. Samuel Insull faces removal from Greece and warns of return to the United States to avoid legal troubles.
A fragment notes the habit of initialing New Deal organizations may spread making names hard to decipher. The remark questions legibility and possible overuse of acronyms in official references.
In Cleveland a bank liquidator advertises a solid mahogany directors table for sale clarifying the item is a table not a commentary on any directors.
President Roosevelt is said to be considering merging radio, telephone and telegraph systems under government supervision. His hesitation stems from fear of entangling himself in the wire business.
The Home Owners Loan Corporation in North Carolina approved loans on 1,984 homes totaling 4,469,888.20 dollars at the close of business December 15. State manager Alan B. O Neal provided the figures in Salisbury on December 20.
J Mason Alexander of Greenville was elected president of the South Carolina division of the Southern Hotel Association at its Greenville meeting. John B Cator of Charleston was named a director on the association's board.
Fayetteville voters rejected a proposal to authorize a 100000 bond to borrow from the PWA for a new city hall and auditorium. The measure failed by 251 votes.
In Spencer the injuries suffered in an automobile collision proved fatal several days later to Virginia Crowell a 19 year old Spencer girl.
Raleigh dispatch reports the state Supreme Court will issue its next batch of opinions on January 10. Clerk Edward Murray announced the schedule, outlining the forthcoming rulings.
Raleigh dispatch reports state highway patrol arrested 115 motorists for drunken driving last month and also took into custody 101 drunk pedestrians strolling highways.
Greensboro news reports City Judge Rives will render his verdict December 28 in the case of Victory Levy a prominent manufacturer charged with abusing a 15 year old female factory employee. The witness Willie Parker testified Levy kicked the girl in the back while she sat on a clothing pile trimming. A physician found a bruise about the size of a dollar on her back. Levy said he merely prodded with his toe to gain attention amid plant noise.
Inconspicuous insects, the katydid and green grasshopper hide within tall grass as they mature.
High Point Y M C A opens season with a 34 to 27 win over Guilford College Quakers. Thomas and Cooper fuel the second half surge as Guilford’s early lead fades and High Point takes the game.
North Carolina has granted over 300 paroles in the past six months and revoked only one. Parole is a gubernatorial authority exercised when a prisoner shows good conduct and potential for reform. Judges, solicitors, sheriffs, and welfare officers contribute detailed histories to determine eligibility.
In the Bethlehem tale the Three Wise Men arrive at the manger greet Mary and bow in reverent worship of the newborn Saviour.
Puzzle clues describe a crossworld style quiz about a Manchu heir and related terms. The grid references many linguistic hints, with verticals asking for country, wings, finish, bark, lubricants, and a former name. The item blends definitions and wordplay.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.