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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1934
Page
4
A meditation contrasts St. Matthew 5 and William Ellery Channing. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Peace is the fairest form of happiness.
A city meeting of property owners and citizens advances the English street widening project with about three quarters of the frontage committed. The state highway commission offers up to 70000 for widening from 28 to 40 feet at no cost to owners, aiding tourism and property values while the city weighs use of eminent domain for remaining parcels.
City officials push a rapid English Street widening project for High Point. The statement argues that the project safeguards property owners and residents, overriding a few objections to ensure immediate progress and a cohesive community outcome.
Governor Ehringhaus requests no privilege for his chauffeur Nissen Aldridge who faces trial in Albemarle on February 19 after the speeding charge was withdrawn by the complainant. He says he would pay any fine and cost if a violation occurred and urges equal treatment for all citizens. His letter urges law enforcement to avoid special favors and to hold all to the same standard.
A Negro drama Itching Heel staged Saturday at the school auditorium under Junior Service League Arts and Interests Committee. John Parker of the Senior High faculty wrote and directed. all Negro cast with Carolina Playmakers visitors expeced to attend. proceeds aid a worthy cause.
Bruce Catton laments government flight spending and dubious profit schemes tied to contracts for air power. He argues for airtight oversight and value for money, warning that postwar lessons demand vigilance against profiteering and opaque subsidies in aviation.
The speaker warns that government aviation spending directly supports national defense and stresses the importance of exposing any fraud in airplane contracts. He argues that war readiness hinges on a capable air fleet and condemns perpetrators as undermining national security.
The Federal Power Commission report ties lower electricity rates to higher consumption and profits. Washington’s 2.75 cents per kWh yields over 1,200 kWh per family, while North Carolina at 5.6 cents averages 650 kWh. The piece argues rates must stay low to benefit both utilities and the public.
Word from Leavenworth Penitentiary says George Kelly serving for Urschel kidnapping studies the Bible with aim to become an evangelist if released. The note questions his exhorter standing and jokes about collecting with a machine gun if he returned to preaching.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer argues for interest rate cuts to ease heavy debt, noting definite benefits over inflationary schemes. The HOLC model shows reduced charges helping homeowners avert losses, and similar reductions could aid other borrowers and lenders alike.
When Lady Asquith, formerly American, withdrew remarks causing an outburst in Parliament she exercised a woman’s prerogative of changing her mind.
A wry remark on air mail contracts notes the aim to spend more to speed delivery. The comment plays on the old proverb about money and efficiency in postal services and suggests funding shapes performance.
Otto Kahn says a potential grand opera star resides in each household and predicts many youngsters will pursue singing at home in the bathtub.
A cockroach crawled into a street sign electrical box in Waukegan Illinois causing traffic delays and prompting observers to joke about a bug summing up the commute.
Film star Verree Teasdale abandons a lucrative London engagement to stay close to Adolphe Menjou, underscoring he is a sought after partner both on and off the screen.
A biblical verse from Genesis 7 1 calls Noah and his family to enter the Ark as God declares righteousness in their generation. The line emphasizes divine judgment and faithful obedience in ancient times.
A concise philosophical reflection attributed to Herbert Spencer noting that rightness in actions mirrors the unity of straight lines, arguing there is only one form of proper conduct and one essence of straightness.
A Columbia University survey finds 98 percent of architects not on government work are unemployed. The report notes architects must be making plans despite the job drought.
Washington headline notes a quirky dispatch about Airmail tonic supplied to troops, with Bullitt described in a humorous coincidence shower. The column also references a budget dispute and a ministerial figure clinging to an old gray Fedora.
Rodney Dutcher reports on the Roosevelt administration transferring air mail duties to the army amid White House social strains between the services. The piece notes resignations rumors, investigations into war department dealings, and notable scenes at the reception, including MacArthur’s remarks and changes in personnel.
Patrick Healy is elected full time field representative for the North Carolina Municipal Association. He will begin March 1 with headquarters in Raleigh. Formerly with the Virginia Municipal Association, he will inform city officials about federal civic works opportunities and help establish uniform systems in towns and cities of similar size.
Richard Griffin R Duckett 29 of Fayetteville North Carolina torpedo man in the United States Navy died from injuries after a box car crushed him on the Panama railroad. He was aboard the transport Chaumont en route to New York from Honolulu when the car moved. Autopsy held at Gorgas hospital and body embalmed pending shipment home.
Forest fire protection in North Carolina covered 6.41 million acres in 1932 and 6.06 million in 1933. Twenty one hundred fires burned 143,880 acres, with $324,592 in damage. Only 33 of 100 counties were protected, and 480 fires were started by smokers.
Puzzle lists numerous clues such as Ocean Ancient Preposition and German chancellor for a themed word game. The grid references capture a variety of terms from bone to helmet and war god, with cross clues guiding answer placement.
Washington February 16 Internal revenue officials confirm that a five cigarette length pack with no markings is taxed as long cigarettes. The five 11 inch cigarettes would incur a 3.6 cent tax per package, versus six cents for 20 small cigarettes. The Axton-Fisher Co of Louisville Kentucky submitted the package for ruling.
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