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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1932
Page
4
A compact reflection pairing Luke 22 24 about who is greatest with Socrates sharp jab that wind puffing up empty bladders represents vain opinions. The two quotes frame competing views on status and wisdom.
Andrew Mellon is described as gracefully exiting the Washington scene by becoming the U S ambassador to England. The treasury secretary, aged about 77 or 80, stands at a fiscal crossroads as federal expenditures outpace income. A younger, capable successor is anticipated to carry on while Mellon completes a distinguished public career.
In Washington the medical profession splits over whether prescription whiskey mainly serves as medicine or as alcohol. One doctor claims 90 percent of so called prescription whiskey is used to quench thirst, while another physician protests. Public sentiment remains cool and skeptical about medical uses of liquor. A North Carolina Turlington act modification to permit drug store whiskey failed to gain traction due to doubts about whiskey as a medicine.
The piece argues that prescription whiskey faces strong opposition from doctors who still rely on whiskey themselves and lawmakers who are regular bootlegger customers. It claims the Raleigh bill was decided not on morality but on practical hypocrisy of stocking medicines with alcohol.
An American traveler Mrs. Lindsay Patterson praises the Soviet system as a democracy though she notes it is despotic and welfare oriented. The piece argues Russia’s governance is not true democracy, comparing it to Bismarckian Germany and stressing the distinction between benevolent rule and democracy.
An editorial argues public opinion favored acquittal in the Holton murder case, attributing it to North Carolina's unwritten law and reluctance to convict when killing is framed as home defense. It suggests statutes do not deter homicide due to communal sentiments and norms.
A broad clerical homily speaks to a general state mindset without bias toward any single case, stressing fairness and temper in public discourse. The speaker cautions against prejudice while underscoring the value of measured judgment in civic life.
A Protestant minister in North Carolina argues for the leadership qualities of Theodore Roosevelt. He suggests Teddy would resolve Far East tensions, while noting leadership differs with changing conditions. The piece questions whether movements create leaders or leaders spark movements, and notes Mussolini would need a willing country to lead as dictator.
Professor Leon J. Richardson argues adult education is vital as extension courses spread to nearly 450 colleges. He says citizens must stay informed to cope with global changes and leadership, noting reparations debates between Germany and Allies and Roy Chapman Andrews on modern exploration risks.
Washington FDaybook reports Senator Carter Glass of Virginia roared on the Senate floor in two major outbursts against Secretary Hyde of Agriculture over wartime foreign loans. The fiery Democrat, known for Jersey cows and Piedmont pasture talks, delivered a vehement, sarcastic tirade likening Hyde to a turnip and ending with a Virginia quip about phraseology.
A New York column warns about a western inheritance scam targeting city victims via false letters from an inheritance association. It also recounts two reporters who joked with a police officer about riding free on a trolley, leading to a cautionary note on streetcar fares and law enforcement.
Dr Morris Fishbein surveys cold prevention myths from baths to ultraviolet light and antiseptics. He notes limited value in gargles and sprays, uncertain UV benefits, vitamin D roles, and emphasizes avoiding contact with the sick and using disposable handkerchiefs. The article also lists notable film figures and announces the Motion Picture Theater Owners of America convention in Washington.
A trolley incident ends with officers detaining reporters briefly over unpaid fares as a conductor jokes about it. Sidney Lenz, losing a bridge tourney, is praised for honesty and magician skills. Construction on the Cathedral of St John the Divine began in 1891 with no clear completion date.
The Pennsylvania State graduate Steve Hamas, a rising heavyweight with 24 knockouts in 27 fights, draws attention as a potential drawing room attraction following Gene Tunney's era. His polished, collegiate image contrasts with his killer in-ring style, exciting fans among society and boxing enthusiasts.
Fragment discusses a 20 year old Mrs Hamas offering charm and athletic prowess to shield Mr Hamas from admirers while attempting to defeat rivals. Context implies indoor season and athletic competition with references to musicians golfers and onslaughts of admirers.
A large footed fish washed ashore at Seacliff Long Island and opened to reveal eleven flounders inside. Separately novelist Theodore Dreiser moved his Russian effects from his city apartment to a Westchester county estate joining neighbors in the moneyed circle he portrays.
A pleasant office operator informs a subscriber, renewals on the installment plan. She offers a dollar a month until five dollars is paid, extending the subscription for another year.
A host asks Captain Banks about his recent Arctic journey while a guest urges him closer to the fire, noting his cold appearance. The snippet captures a social scene with a nautical theme.
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