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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
4
A Shakespearean line and a biblical verse speak of lifting the lowly and judging others by deeds not rank. The excerpt hints at moral elevation through humble conduct and divine favor as sun breaks through gloom.
The Detroit Board of Education rejected nursery characters like Mother Goose and the Cheshire Cat as schoolroom decorations citing potential impacts on juvenile imagination. The board approved 30 murals depicting the origins of instruments used in a symphony orchestra for schoolage children.
A critical editorial voices concern that state police focus on road tax enforcement harms broader crime policing. The piece argues for a coordinated, robust state police capable of tackling rural crime without overbearing penalties on motorists.
City officials rejected a proposal to grant actual police authority to the Junior Safety Patrol members in traffic near elementary schools. The article notes concerns about liability and the youths’ inexperience and urges directing them to stay on sidewalks rather than in vehicle paths.
The piece notes lynching rose nearly 300 percent last year to 28 cases from 8, with 14 already in custody, nine taken from jails, and five in officers’ hands outside jails. It argues federal action, via Rep Costigan, could deter mob violence and protect prisoners awaiting trial.
The piece critiques Undersecretary Mitchell for rejecting a Diamond Steamship gift of cigars and warns officials to resist gifts. It argues such favors risk graft, noting gifts can be used to buy future access and influence. The column frames the incident as a public exposé and a caution to government relationships.
A proposal urges establishing a civil service university in Washington to train government personnel. While serious consideration is urged, a national civil service college is not the only path. broader college coursework nationwide could prepare competent civil servants.
The text argues against patronage in federal and other government service, noting exams ensure competence while appointments for political reasons harm qualified employees. It compares with England where public service stays nonpartisan and urges training youth to serve in public as well as private roles.
Saturday's first legal liquor sales drew diverse crowds in Grand Rapids as Michigan begins its state store experiment. The scene showed novelty and restraint, with observers noting youth access and calling for strict supervision while predicting consumption may fall once novelty fades. Officials urged careful merchandising and vigilant policing of beer gardens and venues.
Livestock prices edged higher with calves showing a modest uptick while traders noted the ongoing observation of cattle on street routes as a local curiosity.
A Canadian astronomer says the milky way is only a third the size once thought. The plan humorously notes issues with overreaching ideas like letting the cow jump over the moon.
The New York Stock Exchange announces new rules aimed at market efficiency while avoiding restrictions that would prevent investors from losing money. The policy shifts focus to transparency and trading mechanics rather than protections against declines.
A narrator describes the struggles of crafting a column and the misfires of humor and misquotations. He recalls gossip ambitions, censor ship fears, and mirrors Gertrude Stein while lampooning weathermen. The piece blends self mockery with anecdotal reflections on writing.
The drum and bugle corps of Andrew Jackson post No 87 American Legion will meet at 7 o clock in the Legion hall on North Wrenn street. All members are urged to be present at this time.
Federal prisons face less overcrowding after repeal and easing liquor laws. Inmates and guards benefit from staff contact goals as Atlanta and Leavenworth loads dip. Public works fund a Lyme Conn central school replacing aged one room schools.
A cryptic puzzle fragment lists clues and answers across many categories from biology to geography. It includes references to historical terms and common phrases, suggesting a themed wordplay page or crossword style feature with entries like Noah's boat and emb llments. the scattered phrases imply an illustrated caption or quiz column about a photo titled Lone Eagle's Mate.
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