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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1932
Page
4
A compact quotation featuring Genesis on bloodshed and Daniel Webster on punishment. The lines reflect themes of justice, punishment, and societal security arising from unpunished murder.
The article discusses how bank receiverships differ in times of crisis, stressing that liquidating assets quickly can destroy value. It notes the federal effort to restore confidence, warns against forced sale of collateral like real estate, and emphasizes prioritizing depositors while maintaining market stability and broad economic interests.
General Summerall asks that his resignation as Citadel president be accepted while the board hesitates. He has faced questions over a Citadel deficit of 19000 dollars as South Carolina lawmakers scrutinize expenditures. The article notes his storied career and character.
Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is noted as a reminder that liberty endures. Gifford Pinchot argues that the nation must live through time or risk self destruction, urging government reform aligned with the Declaration of Independence to secure life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
The spring outlook for a professional baseball club in High Point is uncertain. Key questions hinge on whether Wilmington can be admitted to the league and on the efforts to raise funds or support for the venture.
Bruce Catton muses on science forecasts of a future ice age and the humility they inspire. He notes Senator Norris plans action on his anti injunction bill, arguing for a formal record vote after five years of delay.
A pending case threatens to squeeze the hoarders' funds as authorities move to recover assets. The action targets concealed finances and may impact the holders' wealth.
A Chicago department store survey finds 39 percent of husbands help with the dishes. The remaining six percent are described as provarkers in a humorous note.
The report notes U S taxpayers paid about four thousand dollars last year to record the Indian sign language and suggests spending similar sums to teach it to members of Congress.
The United States signals a firm stance against a new Japanese plan, indicating coordinated opposition among allied nations. Officials cited strategic concerns and potential consequences for regional stability as the basis for the forthcoming policy emphasis.
Michael Goflingswitz reflects on survival amid bank failures and economic hardship. He praises steady faith, practical philosophy, and nature-derived strength, urging Americans to return to their fathers' faith to find joy and resilience despite bankruptcy and depression.
Wayne McCandles recalls a river journey with hills and valleys, boats and oars, and a sunset stroll. The poem reflects memory, nature, and a farewell to a cherished day by the river shore.
A letter to The Enterprise argues dogs and chickens damage gardens in High Point. The writer calls for a dog tax and better enforcement to protect gardens, suggesting humane pest control and city revenue needs while lamenting neighbor disputes.
Washington Daybook reports Huey P. Long, the self styled Kingfish from Louisiana, repeatedly interrupts and interrupts again during debate on the alien seamen bill. The Utah senator, King, remains patient and polite as Long pushes for answers, testing floor decorum.
The Utah senator confronted continued questioning from an unseen interlocutor. King expressed irritation as he repeated prior statements and refused to yield to further inquiries. After a tense exchange, the questioner retreated, and King prepared for his maiden Senate speech later that afternoon.
London reports Mormon activity expanding in Britain with 200 missionaries and 240 converts last year, raising total membership to 6,400. House-to-house campaigns urge new converts while British restrictions include bans on tobacco tea coffee and alcohol.
New Orleans Feb 12 heavy cotton purchases by Japan and China keep the market steady amid stock weakness and surplus supply. Japan's taking is linked to hostilities with China and crop shortages elsewhere, while China’s imports rise.Exports to Japan and China surge, lifting foreign shipments plus 650000 bales over last year.
Ward H. Wood a Charlotte banker confirms he will be one of the members of the fifth federal reserve Reconstruction Finance corporation advisory committee. The panel will include at least one banker from each of North and South Carolina Maryland Virginia and West Virginia to represent the district.
A Tit-Bits snippet shows a barber explaining lower wages by the work being easier while an applicant notes customers pay the same for haircuts. The barber adds that assistants win less by not helping with overcoats.
Production in Kentucky reached an estimated 502,565,000 pounds of tobacco in 1931. The figure highlights the state's prominent role in tobacco farming while reflecting the era's agricultural scale.
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