High Point Enterprise archives credit R B Terry
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1932
Page
4
Exile's Haste and Patience Through Trials
A reflective pair of lines from Isaiah and Fuller urges resilience in hardship. The first emphasizes quick release from bondage and survival, while the second counsels patience when hope falters, urging steadfastness amid struggle.
Town Meeting Tonight To Decide Post Office Face
Citizens of GH Point urged to attend a 7 30 PM city hall meeting to decide where the new post office should face East Green Street or South Main Street. Delays could push start from April 1 by seven weeks, so the public will hear a complete report on the Washington committee’s work and cast a quick verdict.
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Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Association
Planning and Zoning Commission
Board of Education
Civic Clubs
Postoffice
Washington
East Green Street
Treasury
South Main Street
High Point
The Puzzling Defiance of the Japanese
Washington confesses puzzlement over Japanese aggression in China and the search for any “understanding” of Japan. The piece notes Japan’s outward defiance of powers and solemn agreements, yet questions why a great nation would risk its international standing on a doomed military push.
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Ashington
China
Japan
Washington
Japan and Shanghai War Pressure on Peace Prospects
The piece notes Japan will likely concede to restore peace without further clash, but dangerous military factions may push Tokyo to resist. It argues international powers cannot easily stop bloodshed as Japan faces European and American demands, while Shanghai remains a critical conflict focus.
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Pan
China
Shanghai
Japan
Europe
America
Fine Point of Law in Harper Murder Trial
The Harper murder trial faced a key legal question Friday as to how much of Holton's dying statement may be admitted as evidence. Judge John M. Oglesby ruled that a dying declaration cannot express opinions or determinations of degree, distinguishing cold blooded murder from verdicts of first or second degree. The decision narrows what prosecutors may rely on and may influence future interpretations of such evidence.
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Harper
Holton
John M. Oglesby
W. L. Jackson
Oglesby
Taxing the Bootlegger Would Raise Federal Revenue
A spirited argument favors taxing bootleggers to redirect illicit profits into federal coffers. The piece mocks prohibition era ironies, noting Congress already fought alcohol, while urging a systematic approach to curb crime through revenue channels. The column cites Chicago crime imagery and extols practical taxation over moral posturing.
Boston Booksellers Face Censorship Debates
The piece criticizes censorship zeal, citing Boston as an example where books like Candide and A Farewell to Arms are challenged. It argues across the country officials quietly suppress works, while the public face is a pantomime of moral concern. The author mocks Uncle Sam’s earnest, yet comical, posture in these disputes.
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Boston
United States
Eastern War Peril Warns of Possible U S Involvement
A commentary warns that war with Japan over Manchuria could touch the United States. It urges immediate peace efforts, notes Hoover faces a grave foreign policy test, and calls for public support to steer away from war before it becomes probable.
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United States
Far East
Japan
Manchuria
Washington
Hoover
Wickersham laments lawmakers' apathy on criminal procedure
George W. Wickersham, chairman of President Hoover's Law Enforcement Commission, criticizes state legislatures for ignoring reforms to remove procedural delays. He suggests lawyers in politics benefit from existing technicalities, a view he shared at a Chicago American Law Institute meeting. The American Bar Association should study the issue closely.
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George W. Wickersham
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Wickersham
American Law Institute
Chicago
American Bar Association
Washington Letters Show Duty Dethroning Private Happiness
The piece reprints George Washington’s letters to Martha Washington revealing his “inexpressible concern” over leaving home when named commander in chief. It argues Washington sacrificed private joy for country, shaping immortality through Revolution. It then notes League of Nations tariff critique urging lower barriers to imports to resolve debts.
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Golden Book Magazine
George Washington
Martha Washington
Continental Congress
Washington
League of Nations’ Economic Committee
Letters Cost of Schools
A reader laments state salary cuts and urges city hall salary reductions. The letter questions the pay of city hall workers including Miss Morganthaler and criticizes using her as assistant superintendent, suggesting investigations into salaries.
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the Enterprise
Our City Schools Economize to Cut Costs
A reader urges city officials to tighten school budgets by cutting administration, secretaries, and staff rather than lowering teachers' pay. The letter argues earlier economy matched student success and suggests reallocating offices, reducing music and personnel, then trimming high paid officials if needed.
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the Enterprise
Commercial National Bank
W. M. Marr
Mecklenburg Woman Killed in Car Crash
Mrs L R Gassaway a 39 resident of Mecklenburg county was killed and her husband injured when their automobile left the road and struck an embankment near Charlotte North Carolina. In Raleigh members of the Pullen Memorial Baptist church Men’s Bible class pledged not to buy goods made in Japan condemning the Shanghai attack.
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Mecklenburg
Charlotte
L. R. Gassaway
Mecklenburg County
Here
Raleigh
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
Japan
Shanghai
Gladys Llewallen Laid To Last Rest
Funeral services for Gladys Llewallen who died at her parents home on Fairfield road Friday night were held yesterday morning at the Fairfield church. Rev. E. O. Peeler of Jamestown conducted the service and interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Marvin Cashatt J Van Cashatt W P Geddy and Garfield Robbins. Flowers were carried by Velma Cashatt Doris Snow Catherine Snow Josephine Weant Jewel Elliott Virginia Elliott and Annie Lee Hoover.
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Gladys Llewallen
W. M. Llewallen
Fairfield Road
Fairfield Church
E. O. Peeler
Jamestown
Marvin Cashatt
J. van Cashatt
W. P. Geddy
Garfield Robbins
Velma Cashatt
Doris Snow
Catherine Snow
Josephine Weant
Jewel Elliott
Virginia Elliott
Annie Lee Hoover
Think Constructively Motto Burns After Fire
A beggar recalls a two year rise from wealth to ruin after a catastrophe. He explains his motto “Think Constructively, Act Decisively” led to prosperity until the event that burned the motto and changed his fortunes.
Daniels Arrives as Clerk’s Office Encounters Shutdown
A tall man named Daniels forces entry into a clerk’s office and announces himself. The office boy reacts with awe and the visitor notes he has orders to be shown out, signaling trouble and potential eviction or removal.
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Tell
Daniels
Mr. Daniels
Roosevelt Asked to State Stance on League of Nations
Albany February 1 Franklin D Roosevelt faced a direct demand for his view on the league of nations. A Hearst letter urged a public declaration as Baker and Smith vie for the Democratic nomination and Baker’s criticism of the league adds pressure. Roosevelt’s formal position is anticipated amid party leaders under Wilson.
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Albany
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
League of Nations
William Randolph Hearst
League
Roosevelt
Newton D. Baker
Baker
Alfred B. Smith
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Smith
Cotton Opens Steady in New York Trade
New York cotton opened steady with a 2 point gain to 3 points loss on May at 6.89 as near months held relatively steady amid some southern selling and later deliveries.
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New York
Millinery Manager Mrs Edith Harville Travels for Spring Goods
Mrs Edith Harville, manager of Gooch-Thomas millinery, is in New York buying spring hats and accessories. Robert Davis, UNC junior, visited his parents and hosted friend William Renolds from Chapel Hill, a fellow UNC student and fraternity member.
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Edith Harville
Gooch-Thomas
New York
Spring
Robert Davis
University of North Carolina
W. A. Davis
William Renolds
Chapel Hill
Cotton opens steady in New Orleans with modest gains
In New Orleans on February 1, cotton prices show a steady opening and moderate trade. Liverpool cables beat due and Japanese buying signals stimulate early gains. March rises to 6.75, May to 6.92, July to 7.07, then ease slightly from the top as trading slows.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Business Is Good and Conspiracy in Pens
In a humorous dialogue a man boasts of business, joking that he is in conspiracy with his brother. He describes his brother selling "Will not leak" fountain pens and his own role following with guaranteed ink remover. The exchange lampoons shady sales tactics.
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Greg
Pisgah Cotton Mills Reopen Near Brevard
Pisgah cotton mills near Brevard reopen as slated after recent closure. The February 1 update notes mills resuming operations with workers returning and production gradually restarting under local supervision.
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Brevard
Pisgah
Unguarded Chinese Roadside Maneuvers Alarm Station
Citizens fear planned maneuvers near Ming Hong road 100 yards from Hongkew police station gate. Reports claim mounted machine guns aim toward the station as grim support for the baron’s commands.
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Ming Hong Road
Hongkew
Chinese troops flood Nanking as naval forces anchor off wall
Thirty thousand of China’s best troops entered Nanking today while a number of Japanese warships lay at anchor. Soldiers manned sandbag barricades atop the city wall as civilians moved to safer ground. British steamers loaded with evacuees bound for Shanghai departed amid tense developments.
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Nanking
China
Shanghai
French Move to Strengthen Shanghai Defense Declared
The Foreign Office said the French consul general in Shanghai will work with American and British officials to defend the international settlement. French naval units from Indo-China are ordered to Shanghai. France denies morally or financially backing the Japanese Shanghai move. The 1907 Franco-Japanese accord covers areas near French and Japanese possessions, not Shanghai. Mills in the city will operate two weeks on one shift, with a night shift added February 15.
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France
ARIS
Foreign Office
Frenc
Shanghai
China
W. C. Bobo
Bailey seeks Dixie cooperation on cotton reduction plan
Raleigh Feb 2 Josiah W Bailey calls on the finance corporation to advance a uniform southern cotton acreage cut. He suggests the reconstruction corporation could withhold 10 to 12 million bales over two years if farmers halve their crop annually. He says New proposals will be sought and North Carolina’s delegation will keep the public informed.
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Raleigh
Josiah W. Bailey
Finance Corporation
Reconstruction Corporation
North Carolina
Congress
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H. A. Cecil
Geo, F. Edwards
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Associated Press
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Thomas Fuller
Common Sense
Anatole France
Samuel Butler
Sam
Mary Dugan
By Bruce Catton
Carolina News Briefs
Hearst
Dem
N. O. Cotton
SIP
Bailey
Dixie
Tar Heel
South
George Clark
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