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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1932
Page
4
A brief devotional note quotes James 4 7 on resisting temptation and Marguerite de Valois on misfortunes testing moral strength. No further context provided.
Angus Dhu McLean of Beaufort County has not decided whether to run for governor this year. He and Josephus Daniels were discussed as candidates to represent the “little” people, with McLean’s 1931 legislative record noted. The House majority he led remained firm, while the Senate thwarted some aims, including a school term funding plan by a single vote. If McLean enters, Daniels supporters may shift to his campaign.
Hugh McRae president of Tide water Power told the federal trade commission he did not know what a kilowatt hour is despite building a large power business. The article defines watt volt ampere joule and ohm and notes McRae’s unfamiliarity with the terms.
Senator Black of Oklahoma explains that the issue is not feeding the hungry but avoiding a new federal bureau in Washington, clarifying his vote against the LaFollette Costigan bill. The remark frames the bill as increasing federal bureaucratic power rather than addressing hunger.
The piece debates government relief to the unemployed, noting a split in the Senate over direct federal dole funding. It contrasts Senator Black’s substitute bill with persistent fears about creating 48 separate bureaus and questions why local units should bear the burden when relief aims are national. The argument weighs political risk against practical administration and hopes for improving business conditions to end unemployment.
Dr Frank Graham urged 300 to 400 students may have to leave the university without quick financial aid. Alumni and townspeople rally behind a drive to raise $100000 and keep students in school. The effort aims to sustain morale in Chapel Hill and surrounding communities as economic stress bites.
The League of Nations formally urges Japan to halt military actions in China and reiterates that territory seized by force cannot be retained, underscoring the United States stance while stopping short of asserting the same openly. The piece questions the league’s independence from U.S. policy and its ability to enforce a verdict.
A call to oppose military dismemberment of any nation unable to defend itself. The statement urges international support for sovereignty and defense against coercive territorial changes by stronger powers.
Bruce Catton contrasts Melville s use of a shipwreck yarn with its transformation into a literary masterpiece and notes a separate suggestion to have the Reconstruction Finance Corporation offer small denomination debentures to lure hoarded cash back into circulation. The piece links literary insight with a public investment proposal.
A 1941 survey shows the airplane industry withstood downturns better than most sectors. Only 49 million dollars of aircraft were built versus 1929’s higher output, yet last year’s ships were all sold, production matched demand, excess stock was cleared, and air transport expanded with more lines, miles flown, and passengers carried. Aviation emerged a firmly established, stronger business.
Box office tallies show Jack Dempsey’s return draws strong crowds and proves his durability as a draw. The former champion’s fight film appeal signals continued star power despite aging.
A disarmament conference delegate refuses to back his plan for peace, citing diplomatic strategy and nonviolence as core aims, while advocating negotiations over armed conflict. The stance signals a shift in approach within the international talks and raises questions about treaty pathways and enforcement.
The remark suggests that economic revival hinges on businesses restarting growth efforts amid slow overall prosperity conditions. It frames corporate action as driving recovery rather than relying on external factors.
Winston-Salem Journal notes 73-year-old M. J. Wrenn of High Point asserts that with vision and effort a fortune is possible in forty years. He cites five traits for youths courage competence confidence and credit and urges graduates and aging workers to seize the current opportunity.
Washington reports say two lawmakers died within an hour, prompting leaders to slow the legislative machine. With over 250 bills passed in under two months, fears grow of overwork and risky measures like the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Leaders stress delaying action to avoid alarming the public.
Guests at a New York soiree include an author and his wife with a six year old daughter. The wife laments the child's rapid maturation, while I discuss with Mrs. Marietta Johnson, head of Fairhope Alabama’s experimental school, the need for funding. Johnson argues childhood interests must endure for welfare.
A fairy tale for children featured pixies cast as tiny performers who broke into a boop poopa doop song and dance. Management noted that up to date material is needed to entertain modern kids and warned that scat singing would be more in season than booping.
The mature theatergoers in Broadway still laugh at old gags. George Olsen teased a famous celebrity in the audience claiming he would be brought on stage. The spotlight then revealed a tall young man crouching in his seat amid gasps.
The Postoffice team defeated Bak ery bowlers three games at Lucky Strike alleys Monday night. Caudle led with a 140 single and 348 for the set. City Stores swept Pointer Hosiery 3 games as Cecil posted 354. Stehli beat West End. Bowman Stehli totaled 389. A civilian hero received applause as Olsen thanked him and the crowd laughed at a Flying Colonel spoof.
A reader from Lexington asks if the laboring class will recover savings after a bank failure. He recalls long factory hours in High Point and fears loss of hard earned money when a bank closes and doors are shut.
William L. Fiesinger, representative from Ohio's 13th district, is a Democrat with hobbies including hard work and newspaper setting machines. He earned a union printer's card, supports social welfare, studies economics and government, has toured Europe to study it, and favors economic reform short of communism.
Bristol Virginia profile of John W. Flanagan, a red haired Irishman and veteran campaigner who won Virginia’s Ninth district seat in 1930 with the largest majority for any party. He earlier served as commonwealth’s attorney and studied at a college founded by his forefathers, Washington and Lee.
Oscar Wiggins city mail carrier filed an official report about a person placing a cat in a mailbox. The enraged recipient lurched out as he delivered letters, prompting a government response to the incident.
The nomination of Joseph C. Grew as ambassador to Tokio was approved unanimously by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Police search for Vernon Rice of the City Engineering Department who disappeared Monday, leaving family without word on his whereabouts.
Farmers report woodpeckers pecking honeybee hives in Beatrice area. They say holes in pine hives allow cold to enter, killing bees, and seek federal aid to combat the disruptors.
A puzzle note claims that adding any row of four numbers yields a total of 30 and that this produces two Tha Fon oat sas hers for each square. It asserts ten distinct ways to reach the total.
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