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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1933
Page
4
A biblical verse from James ascribes perfection to those who offend not in word and can restrain the whole body while a modern adage warns that no word bites more sharply than an evil tongue credited to Sir P. Sidney.
President Elect Roosevelt unveils a large scale Tennessee Valley proposal to employ 200,000, fund reforestation, flood control and water power. The plan aims to shift emphasis from urban to rural development, conserve natural resources, and boost living standards in the countryside with private and public backing.
Plans outline a national convention of arts literature and sciences with delegates from state associations. Sponsors aim to form an American academy of arts literature and science and promote intellectual stimulation beyond physical exercise.
Nicholas Vavilov arrives with plans to convert a semi arid Volga district into 4 million acres of wheat producing land. He predicts 120 million bushels of wheat and argues overproduction is not a concern though global distribution remains the issue. He faults world distribution for poverty while questioning who bears production costs.
The article reports on E. B. Jeffress chairing the state highway commission resisting a pay cut from 6000 to 3800 a year. He argues a $4000 a year man should be able to fill the post, while noting the job's importance beyond a simple figure. His remark could energize supporters of the reduction and affect commission politics.
North Carolina senator Robert R Reynolds told reporters he aims to set a six year term record in Congress by not introducing any bills. He argued there are too many laws and bills already.
The speaker sighs at the era of tech nocracy and inflation, urging Congress to focus on a simple practical reform. He implies a return to basics with a two cent stamp as a tangible relief for ordinary people.
A light quip notes that while many give reasons to marry, a $1500 difference in income tax exemption is not among them.
Brace Catlon writes on sea heroism as a near divinity and notes Captain Stedman of the American Merchant rescuing 22 Exeter City survivors after a violent mid Atlantic gale. He recalls Albert R. Cunha the Hawaiian songwriter death and condemns a cowardly hit and run driver who abandoned a 10 year old victim.
A mixed column recounts casual observations from a reader about junk ads and nail tricks in cigars, fashion hopes for 1933, and a skeptical view of Roosevelt era budget talks. It notes Friday mood, waste concerns, and political doubt about an income tax boost and sales tax prospects.
Commentary notes tax policy speculation as a special session looms with no agreement on taxes. It cites deficit estimates from 492 million to 1.6 billion and mentions lawmakers like Joe Burns. It also covers church synod meetings, mission gatherings, and local school and music group activities in North Carolina communities.
The article notes Congress is unlikely to act this session on a $ five thousand annual pension for Calvin Coolidge's widow. Some legislators question the need given her wealth, while others urge a principled, steady national policy to provide for presidents' widows regardless of economic times.
Joe BE Brown, the movie star, withdrew from a deal to acquire a third interest in the Kansas City baseball club. On sober reflection, he may have feared it would interfere with his film work, which is noted as his main pursuit.
A succinct play on supply and demand notes that lowering bar prices may not boost consumption, as revenue signals and consumer behavior shift. The proverb suggests a counterintuitive outcome where price cuts do not necessarily increase overall intake.
Budget balancing, seen as temporary monkey business, gains weight after Roosevelt convenes a substantial New York meeting with Democratic congressional leaders. The article notes early expectations of little budget progress but hints at renewed effort under leading party figures.
On Sunday February 5 at 6 p m the Whitsett Christian Endeavor junior section hosts a Gold Star celebration at the Methodist church to mark milestone work. Carrie Brewer Whitsett returns to UNC Greensboro after home visit, Willie Brewer Myers visits from Salem College, and Lutheran Brotherhood members attended a Greensboro district meeting.
Farmer Ho ward Jones found his normally sober cattle drunk and hogs intoxicated, prompting an investigation. Federal officers raided a still and arrested Charles Rena Jack La Verna Jesus Ramirez and Frank Paiont.
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