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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1934
Page
4
A short meditation contrasts Paul’s call for moderation with Goethe’s warning that unlimited activity leads to bankruptcy. The two quotes frame balance and restraint as guiding principles for conduct and ambition.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation tightens controls on railroad refinancing. New York Central seeks half of a 60 million bond issue but RFC limits to 20 million. The piece argues for private credit to replace government support as rail traffic rebounds and public funds recede.
The municipal government announces that emergency snow removal laborers will be limited to men over 30. The sanitation department finds older workers more diligent and capable of clearing more snow, though the policy lacks a fair age threshold. Young men may hope for less snow if they remain under the proposed rule.
The University News Letter cites a National Safety Council report showing 82 deaths per 10 million gallons in North Carolina, far above the national rate of 17.5 deaths. The piece notes the state’s new grim first in gasoline related fatalities.
The report compares states on fatalities per 100 000 population and total deaths. North Carolina records a traffic death rate of 22.8 per 100 000, above the all states average of 20.4, with 14 states higher. Alabama shows 26.3, DC 4.7, and 10 000 000 gallons referenced in context.
The piece laments the cancellation of air mail contracts and its impact on the aviation industry. It contends aviation is a growing national sector and calls for a stronger, more solid base for future development despite the swift, punitive cuts. It urges wiser leadership and lessons before renewed growth.
The piece likens Charles A. Lindbergh to Icarus, condemning his fame and wealth fueled by government subsidies. It argues his nonchalant telegram to the President and reception by press-marketed idolization show a fall from grace as he overreached like Icarus after a lucrative Paris flight and high profile associations.
President Roosevelt signed the newspaper code with irritation and criticized its child labor provisions and the industry's claimed freedom of the press. He said the code harms workers and cautioned that it does not strengthen a free press in America, comparing publishers to bald-headed men selling hair tonic.
A Cambridge observer sends The Speculum issue showing a back cover NRA eagle with Latin inscriptions. The printer is praised for patriotic effort and subscribers’ sensitivity while the captions pledge serving public welfare and performing their function.
A Wake county colored school held a lying contest for patrons. The winner was a large man who, with his wife, planned an all day picnic in the family buggy. A bundle of fodder he placed for the mule but the crooked road caused the mule to eat it before reaching the plienie grounds.
The essay argues that the ills of Europe echo Carlyle’s French Revolution warnings about unsound systems and violence. It links upheavals to unmet needs and calls for reforms, treaty changes, and economic liberalization to avert disaster, followed by notes on rising prices and agricultural gains signaling recovery.
A professor of the Bible argues Napoleon’s place in biblical history would be limited, though he notes the claim is not to be dismissed outright. The remark frames Napoleon’s legacy in religious context without asserting definitive judgment.
The passage suggests public sentiment that Joe Schmeling is past his peak as a fighter and may pivot to a leadership role within the Nazi party, reflecting wartime propaganda concerns and athlete involvement in politics.
A letter from Congressman Lemke of North Dakota criticizes veteran care in Washington. He denounces denial of hospital beds to veterans while facilities appear to favor workers in CWA and PWA programs, urging action to protect those who served the nation.
A February 12 tribute notes Washington and Lincoln as great fathers of the nation. It recounts Continental Congress presidents and the path to modern U S presidency, highlighting key figures and dates from 1774 to 1789 and noting Washington as the first president under the Constitution.
Raleigh February 21. A marked decrease in automobile fatalities was recorded in North Carolina in January with 67 deaths, down from December's 103. Injuries totaled 401, a drop of 164 from December. There were 317 motor vehicle accidents. Drunken drivers caused nine fatal and 30 non fatal accidents. reckless drivers 11 deaths and six non fatal. hit and run 7 deaths and 14 injuries. Twenty five pedestrians were killed, three children died while playing in streets and 17 were injured. Speeders accounted for nine.
The text notes women drivers accounted for three fatal and 32 non fatal accidents with a total of 499 drivers involved in the mishaps.
Washington relief authorities will pay 241 university students at Chapel Hill a total of 3615 dollars monthly for the rest of the academic year. About 10 percent of enrolled students will benefit with 25 percent of recipients being new arrivals. Average aid is 15 dollars monthly, with wages from 10 to 20 dollars. Work will be clerical research and building grounds labor not instructional.
The Goodyear Zeppelin Corp plans to build the world’s largest free balloon for the National Geographic Society for a stratosphere flight. The project targets a 15 mile altitude and aims to showcase new aerial capabilities.
At the armistice, American aircraft makers could produce about 21,000 planes annually, exceeding the total output of all Allied nations combined.
A puzzle style item listing many clues across horizontal and vertical, referencing a famous writer linked to fishing and a long answer section titled A Fish Story. Includes numbers and terse definitions from 12 to 61 across topics like water wheel, valise, noah, and various common words, demanding crossword style fills.
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