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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1931
Page
3
Unidentified man about 30 found dead with multiple gunshot wounds on a road near Chicago Heights after a gang ride. Police believe he was forced from a car and shot by assailants. victim well dressed, body discovered on an isolated stretch.
Raleigh police say they broke up a thieves ring that preyed on tourist autos. Two arrests were made and about $2000 worth of stolen goods recovered including suit cases hats and jewelry. Mrs J F McGill and J M Norris were arrested at the house where loot was found.
Alabama Governor Miller says he paroled 735 minor offenses inmates to July 15 1932 to relieve prison crowding aid families and test their rehabilitation. He cites 85 percent success and outlines parole steps from temporary to full pardon while stressing gainful work and lawful behavior.
Italy forecasts a fiscal spurt in 1932 with a balanced budget and stable currency after England suspended the gold standard. The population reaches 42 million and Italy’s credit institute with a capital of 26 million dollars loosens frozen bank assets, signaling economic looseness.
The North Carolina state board of education selected new arithmetic, writing and drawing texts for the 1932 33 term. New Day arithmetic costs 31 cents through sixth grade and 37 cents for seventh grade. drawing books cost 14 cents. Palmer method writing and correlated handwriting cost six and eight cents respectively. All selections save over prior retail prices.
The report notes the trade balance improving with exports now about 42 million dollars and imports around 40 million dollars monthly, indicating a positive gap. The figures reflect the current movement in the nation’s trade data and suggest a strengthening surplus.
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