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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1933
Page
4
A quotation from Jeremiah and Lavater on humility and honesty. The text contrasts wisdom strength and wealth with genuine virtue and modesty, warning against self glorification. It reads as a moral reflection rather than a news item or event.
State capital sources indicate many legislators remain undecided on repealing the Turlington bone-dry act amid potential modification debates. Despite big anti alcohol votes in the nation, the General Assembly faces a sharp division with a possible early showdown as wets consider pushing repeal or changes.
High Point shows a 70 cent per capita decline in fire losses year over year. Chief A B Horney notes 265 fires with 248 contained to their origin floors and only two spread to nearby structures. An ongoing home hazard inspection program aims to reduce future fires by removing risks such as bridged fuse plugs.
The Times annual financial review notes that the worst of the low mood likely peaked last June and a gradual upward trend followed. It suggests another year is needed to determine how 1932 will fit into postwar reconstruction amid lingering uncertainty and perplexity.
Bruce Catton quotes Prof. Ross A. Gortner on looming resource exhaustion. Coal and oil may vanish within centuries while iron copper and other metals dwindle in decades, threatening a future without steel power or transport. Prolific science might offer synthetic fuels and metals, but the prospect remains ominous.
Georgia lawmakers push for a full inquiry into the state's penal system amid calls to correct abuses and reflect on broader questions of humane treatment. The piece argues that no American state has a perfect system and urges patience as Georgia develops its approach.
After years of outcry from other states, a group of 1g prominent citizens weigh in on Georgia’s prison camp system and its treatment of inmates. The debate centers on conditions, management, and potential reforms.
In a bold proposal a bill seeks to create a super cabinet to give the president and Congress expert guidance. The piece questions how such a body would be made to take its advice seriously.
The chairman of the House committee on the disposition of useless executive papers says the committee could be abolished without causing much harm. He cites the fate of the Wickersham report as suggesting another way to dispose of such documents.
A remark on taking fishing with secret service personnel hints at loss of presidential solitude while noting the protective detail also shields against children wandering by with prank fish on their lines.
The shah of Persia offers his throne for 20 million dollars, hinting it could be bought on easy terms. With negotiation, a down payment around 10 million and roughly half a million monthly thereafter are suggested.
Roosevelt confronts a mounting debt crisis and sharp policy clashes over farm aid and beer. Headlines warn of mounting divisions as the administration seeks traction onKey economic and domestic issues.
The United States population has declined three percent in the past year according to the Department of Agriculture. The remark about road hogs suggests an implied hit to traffic or waste concerns.
The note suggests Jimmy Walker may push France to pay its war debt while he travels on the Riviera. The remark frames his trip as a potential leverage point in diplomacy.
In 1932 archaeologists uncovered Old Chersonesus buried beneath the Black Sea, a Greek city lost for about two millennia. The account notes archival discovery and historical significance.
The text jests about an upcoming total eclipse in 2017 and playful discoveries in nature. It mixes astronomy, markets, and whimsical claims of singing pink elephants found locally, presenting a lighthearted, tongue in cheek tone.
The article suggests that Hollywood commentary implies divorce is a path to strengthening marriage. It frames divorce as a method to rebalance friendships and secure long term devotion, reflecting a provocative view on marital dynamics.
An opponent of technocracy argues that certain inventions have harmed humanity. He cites delays at the office as an example and suggests many innovations fail to improve daily life.
The notice argues stalwart defense of man made structures, noting a predicted water covering in a million years exceeds current coastal threats. The piece cheekily remarks that even with such long odds, urban life would adapt, comparing to numerous speakeasies.
January 10 marks the day when 1932 license tags become obsolete and new tags are issued. After that date drivers without proper tags risk trouble or embarrassment as enforcement tightens.
A lively note highlights a bright new license plate on an aging family bus, contrasting festive Father’s Christmas with modern vehicle markings. The line suggests a humorous glimpse of domestic life and changing times.
Social workers cite eight dollar weekly jobs as evidence for state legislative action. The plea urges enactment of uniform laws to regulate child labor practices nationwide.
Depression era welfare workers push for uniform laws to curb child labor as Census 1930 shows 2,000,000 under eighteen employed. Proposals include 16 year minimum, eight hour day for minors, and minimum wages, with concern over sweatshops and risky, low paid work.
Sue learns Jack has been hurt as Joe Dexter returns to town with her husband Malcolm. Joe, pursuing Jack, provokes Sue who fears changes in old relationships. The scene centers on Sue’s anxious response to news of Jack’s injury and the shifting tension with Joe.
Mrs Coolidge resumes a quiet routine after a trying week end. She considers a brief trip to Plymouth Vermont to visit her husband's grave and perhaps a visit to her son in Connecticut or a sea voyage. She bore up under the difficult week.
A nationwide disturbance in Spain results in eighteen deaths as Syndicalists attack barracks and police sites. In Lerida attackers are repelled at Castillo barracks while Barcelona police disperse crowds at the Arche of Triumph. Ex tremists strike at the France railway station with bombs but are expelled by civil guards. Authorities say the uprising was planned for weeks with arms and bombs seized and guards posted in Madrid Barcelona and other cities.
Sheriff and coroner investigate the killing of a young man and wounding of a second youth after shotgun fire. Cranford, son of Lindsay Cranford, lies injured in hospital as inquest is postponed until an anticipated statement. Deputies report two shotguns involved, one 20 gauge and one 12 gauge, both discharged.
Roosevelt and Stimson spoke on the St. Lawrence question with no forecast of outcome. They mentioned a budget balancing tax increase and noted Walsh’s position on prohibition repeal and 3.2 percent beer pending hearings. Governor Pinchot visited Hyde Park as Roosevelt seeks Republican independent support.
A home guidance note explains that mixing varnish with wall paint yields a non glossy washable surface for woodwork, combining durability with easy cleaning.
Seized Ford Coupe 1923 model with motor number 7860949 to be sold at public auction at the High Point Court House front door on January 24, 1933 at 2 p m unless a bona fide claimant appears before the imm officer to claim the vehicle. Sale is under North Carolina statute 3411 f. Chief of Police W G Friddle signs the notice.
Cellulose constitutes the majority of the structural framework in all plant life, forming the fibrous bulk that supports and organizes plant tissues.
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