Thought for the Day on Union and Labor
A reflective note cites Ecclesiastes two are better than one and Ecclesiastes 4:0 on reward for labor, then contrasts unity aiding small states with discord destroying great ones attributed to Fallust.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1932
Page
4
A reflective note cites Ecclesiastes two are better than one and Ecclesiastes 4:0 on reward for labor, then contrasts unity aiding small states with discord destroying great ones attributed to Fallust.
The piece notes Chicago records 144 homicides per 100 000, Memphis 58 8, New York 7 1, Winston Salem 23 7, and claims southern cities are more deadly. It argues North Carolina towns have lower professional murder levels but higher amateur violence.
A newspaper recalls a prior prophecy about a Southern California vs Tulane game, noting the final score favored Southern California but arguing Tulane showed strong play. The writer concedes the guess missed, likening the situation to prophetic errors and mentioning Jeremiah for flavor.
Mahatma Gandhi plans for arrest as he vows a broader campaign than before. Indications point to possible truce talks with the British government and Viceroy Willingdon being urged to meet Gandhi without preconditions.
Editorial warns that provincial ordinances extend local powers to quell disorder as Nationalist forces gear up for civil disobedience. Gandhi threatens mass deaths if needed while leaders anticipate arrests without trial under new penalties for nonpayment, boycott, and disobedience. World already faces global tensions and a potential crisis.
The press shows shifting views on Josephus Daniels may run for governor. Analysts note Daniels faces lack of organized party support yet could enter to champion reform and the McLean Law. A crusader role implies fighting party machines, but success depends on machine opposition and political practicality.
The passage describes reform minded candidates and emphasizes the boys who deliver votes when needed. It frames Mr. Daniels as a potential candidate who would face political handicaps and suggests he would know how to handle the tactics of opposing interests.
Bruce Catton reflects on aging Civil War veterans like Henry C. Boas and the pull of memory as age erodes present life. The column also notes Argentina's 100 word radio ad rule and New York's artificial grass boulevard strip provoking questions about modern city life.
Business is described as poor yet the Bre men steamer proceeds with a cargo largely consisting of gold. The report notes scarcity of other goods and a cautious voyage amid financial strain.
The report states Hoover named a woman to the Geneva conference on arms reduction. The move is portrayed as a disarming signal amid Cold War tensions. Extradition news notes "Jake the Barber" headed to England to answer a swindling charge.
The United States remains the top sole leather producer but a downturn dampens output and market optimism. Analysts note weaker demand and higher costs curbing shipments, with factories adjusting schedules to manage tighter inventories and price pressures.
An expert says rattlesnakes may climb trees occasionally but do not do so regularly. The comment links to a broader nod to the Garden of Eden, suggesting the detail is of little consequence in the larger context.
Members of the house head home for Christmas recess after a busy period from opening day December 7 to December 22. Speaker Garner says the house has progress to be proud of but a full week or so is needed to organize, assign committees, and ready the body for actual work.
After a long break, members now must voice grievances and test stump views on the floor. The Speaker allows extended debate to prevent endless pester. Democratic leader Rainey sits at the right table while Republican leader Snell sits at the left.
A lively account describes how speakers trade time in the House with Mr. Rainey and Mr. Snell yielding minutes to colleagues. It notes the pattern could end after Christmas and predicts shorter speaking windows for members, contrasting with longer Senate debates.
Officials of the National Credit Corporation and the People's State Bank of Charleston could not arrange collateral promptly for extra advances. The bank with about forty branches across South Carolina faces delays in securing securities, while the NC Corporation with assets around a half billion dollars is ready to lend. The message urges early applications rather than at the eleventh hour as staff work through the night to wire funds.
The statement calls for joint action among separate banks to ensure smooth operations and prevent delays or last minute problems. It urges collaboration and timely readiness to meet deadlines and obligations.
Marshal Chank MHseuh Liang ordered 15,000 Chinese regulars north of the Great Wall to resist the Japanese as China denounces Beijing for surrender in Chin chow. About 200 wounded soldiers reach Peiping and casualties exceed 1,500, many perished in deep snow.
Danger workers state they have done all they can and the situation now rests on future developments. They shift focus to feeding refugees with scant New Year meals reported. Provisions are a prime need while moving refugees from the flood area remains paramount.
The report outlines a government move to arrest and intern nationaliste leaders without trials, under new ordinances penalizing anti tax campaigns, civil disobedience, and boycotts. Police and troops are being reinforced while Gandhi prepares broader, harsher resistance amid imminent arrest.
Authorities reported scattered bombings or attempts Friday across multiple localities. Fourteen Chicago areas including the Italian consulate and the home of Italian consul general Guiseppe Castruccio were under guard as precautions against Fascist movement-linked threats.
Early Thursday three internal devices were found in mail rooms and express offices as justice agents and postal inspectors detained suspicious packages. In Chicago authorities exploded a bomb sent to Castruccio, linking it to a device strong enough to ruin a large city building. Bombs also reached Italian consuls in Detroit Cleveland and Youngstown and damaged Italian establishments in Trinidad Colorado and Paris Michigan. Police in Bellaire arrested three men with 11 sticks of dynamite under Angelo Cifaldi’s home. A dynamite fuse under Yoshito Onoh’s Seattle porch burned out, sparing his Sumitomo bank villa.
Twenty six University of Washington players earned varsity football letters for the season reflecting strong depth in the squad.
George T. Dunlap of New York and Miss Helen Waring posted a low gross 77 in the annual mixed doubles championship at Pinehurst. The event, handicap based, was won by Charles A. Foehl Jr. of New York and Miss Mary Mason of Elmira with a net 70 from a gross 88.
Firefighters from companies 4 and 1 and the aerial were dispatched at 10 20 to the home of C G Mackintosh on Green Way Drive for a blaze believed to start in the flue. Fire did little damage.
The Marquette university hockey team invaded northern Minnesota and Ontario for a series of games during the Christmas holidays, continuing their annual holiday swing.
Washington dispatch notes the pivotal issue at the Geneva disarmament conference starting Feb. 2. U S France Great Britain and Italy lead in air power debates with questions over reducing military aircraft without stalling commercial aviation. Restrictions hinge on number and horsepower for airplanes and dirigibles by counts and capacity.
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