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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1932
Page
4
Freedom of the Press on Trial in Kentucky
The Knoxville News Sentinel fights a court order barring reporters from Montgomery county circuit court over editorials. Newton D. Baker Defends press rights as essential to public opinion and constitutional freedom, urging contempt statutes rather than new charges. The appellate ruling impacts national questions of press freedom versus judicial punishment power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton D. Baker
Knoxville News Sentinel
Henry R. Prewitt
Montgomery County Circuit Court
Baker
Mystery of the Cosmic Ray Explored by World Expedition
Scientists led by Dr. Arthur H. Compton plan a world expedition in March to probe the cosmic ray. They aim to determine its composition origin whether solar or intergalactic and its link to atomic energy. Carnegie funding supports the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Compton
University of Chicago
Carnegie
Expedition to Measure Cosmic Rays At Numerous High Stations
Foundation funds an expedition to record cosmic ray radiation using standard ionization chambers at eighteen stations from 7 000 to 20 000 feet. Led by Professor Compton, the six month survey spans Peru New Zealand Australia Hawaii and Alaska, integrating results with Alps and Rockies data to solve the matter universe life mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compton
Earth
Peru
New Zealand
Australia
Hawaii
Alaska
Alps
Rockies
Nine Power Treaty sparks debate on Japan Manchuria role
The article weighs Secretary of State Stimson’s invocation of the Nine Power Treaty against Japan’s Manchuria occupation, noting mixed global reactions and skepticism about real consequences. It also discusses Chicago politics, a proposed 700 million dollar naval bill, and a Ford-led study on living costs versus Europe, highlighting higher American wages and consumer goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Japan
Manchuria
League of Nations
China
United States
Chinchow
Korea
International Labor Office
Henry Ford
Detroit
Paris
Manchester
Berlin
America
Price of the Fix
Bruce Catton argues Chicago faces near bankruptcy from municipal party politics and fraud exposed by Judge Jarecki. He says Chicago reflects a national pattern where partisan rule inflates costs, with reform underway yet extensive damage evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jarecki
Stedman Named North Carolina State Treasurer
John P. Stedman of Raleigh succeeds Captain Nathan O Berry as state treasurer in a passing of eras. A World War veteran and American Legion leader, Stedman rose from assistant cashier of Citizens National Bank to executive VP of the North Carolina Banking and Trust Co with strong ties to state financial planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh News and Observer
John P. Stedman
Raleigh
North Carolina
Nathan O’berry
Stedman
American Legion
Laura Cordon
James H. Cordon
Edenton Street Methodist Church
Oxford
Oxford High School
University of North Carolina
Washington, N. C
Citizens National Bank
Joseph G. Brown
North Carolina Banking and Trust Company
O’berry
Leap Year Proposals Spark Controversy Across Generations
The columnist notes Leap Year customs allow women to propose to men and predicts reactions. After years of dating norms, men may embrace proposals, with defendable lines about being swayed by others and youthful spontaneity in the changing social landscape.
Pat the mongrel puppy joins the columnist’s life
The writer chronicles adopting Patsy nicknamed Pat, a spaniel mix, as she grows into a charming, tendy companion. Pat’s antics include door scrapes, baths, naps by the fire, and plans to train her to fetch the paper and carry ashes. The piece ends with the author considering new word games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Patsy
G. A
Health superstitions about trench mouth and Vincent's angina
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains trench mouth or Vincent's angina seen in World War I cohorts. Poor hygiene and under nutrition raise risk, with more cases in children. Diagnosis uses a stained membrane sample, and transmission risk remains via shared dishes and towels. Sodium perborate may destroy the gel and disinfect mouth tissue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
Hythe Health
Vincent
Vincent’s Angina
Necessary Evil in Passing Show Plot Twist
A light comedy scene unfolds as a suitor asserts he wishes to marry Mrs. Jones's daughter, prompting a witty exchange about family approval and hidden intentions in a stage performance. The dialogue hints at social expectations and romantic ambition within a humorous, domestic setting.
Aunt Sallie’s Guest Poem From Rosa Sutherland
A verse titled Aunt Sallie’s Guest by Rosa Sutherland honors Mrs. Sallie Bernard of Roanoke Virginia. Written January 4 1932 for the guest. The piece praises selfless service and the joy of visiting loved ones in summer and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Sallie
Rosa Sutherland
Sallie Bernard
Roanoke, Va
One-Sided Newspapers and Notable Bias
The quote critiques newspapers for bias, noting they overreact to the deaths of famous men while underreporting or ignoring meaningful births. It is attributed to Der Lustige Sachse of Leipzig and reflects a satirical view on media coverage.
Grocer Robbed of 310 Dollars in Winston-Salem HoldUp
W L Johnson a local grocer was robbed of 310 dollars by an unidentified highwayman as he locked his store at closing time in Winston-Salem. Police sought leads and described the suspect as a tall man wearing dark clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
W. —L. Johnson
Death in Factory Accident at Furniture Plant
Thomas 58 Gross died in a hospital from injuries when a dry kiln door fell on him at a Lexington furniture plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Thomas
Gross
Hanson Denied Reinstatement For Ruptured Court Language
Topeka Kansas John F Hanson a suspended lawyer since 1916 was denied reinstatement after petitioning the bar board for readmission citing language deemed too virulent for a self respecting lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka, Kas
John F. Hanson
Rattling the saber across nations sparks laundry worries
A writer notes Poland and Japan threaten saber rattling and warns that if India joins, the world may face a broadened conflict. He questions where the League of Nations can stop Japan and what effect global tensions could have on ordinary workers like laundry men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Japan
India
League of Nations
Park Policeman and Man in Comic Sketch
A brief stage interaction shows a park policeman asking for a pencil then demanding name and address as part of a humorous Passing Show bit. The dialogue implies a lighthearted crowd scene with a flower pickup anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Soviet Birthday Cake Overshadows 14th Anniversary Talk
The piece notes the Soviet regime’s anniversary appetite, mocks the mood in a Missouri club, and mentions Japan’s aim to clear Manchuria of bandits and Chinese. It suggests a harsh cluster of national tensions and social tension in clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
Fresh Paint Sign Sparks Customer Skepticism
A grocer asks a customer about a “Fresh Paint” sign, prompting a quip that many signs promise freshness but fail to deliver. The exchange captures local humor on everyday shop notices.
Front Page Note on Police Vocabularies and Slang
On the front page, editors remark that police speech may include jargon that readers still understand, noting officers share a common meaning even when words appear unfamiliar. The piece stresses practicality over pedantry in law enforcement dialogue.
NO BUT YES DORA AND CORA ON MARRIAGE MOTIVES
In the Tit-Bits fragment Dora asks if the woman would marry a man for wealth and CorA responds that she wants a husband with a lovely disposition and notes that poverty could make him worried and ill-natured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Cora
Editor endorses Tate opposition to carnival
H Norwood Bowne endorses Mr Tate's opposition to a carnival proposed by the High Point Baseball club. He argues against hosting such entertainment at this time and expects the city council to prevent it, urging prudence and civic regard. January 8, 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Carnival
The
Enterprise
Fred N. Tate
High Point Baseball Club
H. Norwood Bowne
UNC Faculty Panel Mulls Economics Recommendations
In Chapel Hill the University of North Carolina faculty advisory committee debated recommendations to the board of trustees executive committee on economic matters. They discussed proposed policy directions and potential impacts on campus budgeting and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. N
Economics
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Board of Trustees
Sergeant Giles Delayed Award For 1918 Bravery
Sergeant Oscar M. Giles of the 168th Infantry Raine Bow Division led a small squad over No Man's Land in a dark raid for prisoners. They obtained intelligence as planned and returned with captives. After a decade the government awarded him a citation medal for bravery. Giles now works at the State hospital in Pueblo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Col
Oscar M. Giles
168Th
Rainebow
No Man’s Land
No Man's Land
Giles
State Hospital
Concert and theater spending by American families
American households spend about 500 million dollars annually on live concerts lectures and theater events outside of films.
Side Glances by George Clark
A witty exchange where a young lady questions why the check is two cents higher than the previous week’s dinner. The humorous bite reflects dining price quirks through sharp dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clark
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