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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1934
Page
4
A brief note appears dated Tuesday January 9 1984 from Publishers group. It records a publication day detail without additional context. The line fragment suggests a focus on scheduling or production notes for a newspaper edition.
A brief quotation discusses human desire and attainment, contrasting biblical verse with Rousseau. It notes that people often lack what they seek, and suggests that pursuing with faith may change outcomes. The remark frames ambition, acquisition, and prayer as intertwined.
Judge W F Harding of Charlotte urged modernizing law respect in North Carolina and teaching pupils daily to honor law rather than fear of police. He argued early schooling can curb self interest and foster citizen duties, noting enforcement is harder when personal interests prevail.
The World Telegram editorial notes that early presidents sought no pomp befitting their battle for liberty. It contrasts Washington Jefferson and Roosevelt, arguing true power lies in the faith of plain people rather than ceremonial display.
Supporters of the Emerywood Country Club promote a continuance of country club facilities at High Point with an enlarged program to serve as a community center. They highlight recreation, wholesome surroundings, and social benefits for civic life, health, and happiness.
The Attorney General's report shows ongoing investigations into gold hoarders with about 10,000 names reviewed. By June 30, over 5,000 interviews led to 737,022 in gold returned and 4,000 others already surrendered their metal, amid fictitious names complicating efforts.
Observers debate whether Roosevelt's congressional address is liberal or conservative yet show little public concern. Some critics call it liberal, others conservative, while several see a balanced middle course. The disagreement highlights varied interpretations rather than a clear consensus.
The public cares less about political labels and more about restoring prosperity. Americans want factories and railroads active, bread lines shorter, and job openings rising as farmers workers and professionals regain confidence in the nation’s direction.
The remarks emphasize that reforms are essential in the revival, and that human values deserve a broader role in the overall plan to avoid repeating past failures. The speaker warns against reforms that risk renewing instability.
The text argues that as long as recovery progresses, ordinary people care little about whether policies are liberal or conservative. It questions the importance of labeling acts of recovery, suggesting focus should be on eradicating causes of past collapses rather than debating terminology.
Assistant Secretary Ewing Y. Mitchell ensured staff refused Christmas gifts from a steam ship company doing business with the Commerce Department. Workers reportedly received a wagonload of 60 cent cigars, but Mitchell urged adherence to a strict rule against accepting even small gifts to avoid public suspicion.
Washington reports indicate officials of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation may seek influence in management of banks receiving RFC funds. The RFC has spent 823 million dollars to buy capital stock in about 56 thousand banks, raising questions about future government operation of banking.
A Greensboro city court judge warns that drunks who misuse CWA or emergency funds for dissipation may face jail. The piece questions singling out a class and urges balanced action, noting public money safeguards and humanitarian concerns.
The piece mocks Governor Talmadge as a "headline hunter" and a "yapper" while noting Harry Hopkins' push to sideline him from CWA work. It questions the display of public rancor by local politicians and reflects on the pressures faced by administrators dealing with outspoken figures. The author suggests overdoing public reprimand and wonders about the use of outspoken natives by powerful officials.
Henry Pu Yi will be installed as emperor of Manchukuo on March 1 and will be allowed to sign orders at his discretion, under Japanese oversight.
Wealthy Barbara Hutton Mdivani and her prince husband set off on a world tour with 40 trunks in their party. The voyage underscores the couple's extravagant travels amid royal circles and high society.
Nebraska reports show four bills paid and money left in the treasury. The motive behind the report is debated as political leaders from other states seek to understand why Nebraska managed its finances this way rather than how it was done.
President Roosevelt projects total outlays for the year ending June 30, 1934, at 10,569,006,967 dollars and cents. He declines to quarrel over a few cents either way.
Warden Lewis Lawes at Sing Sing refused a condemned prisoner a drink before execution to avoid potential violation of the law. The decision underscores strict adherence to legal procedure and due process in the capital punishment case.
The Washington correspondent reports Roosevelt favors a plan to seize nearly 4 billion dollars of gold from Federal Reserve banks when the dollar devalues. Advisers see the measure as likely, with gold certificates and new currency to fund government expenses.
Daisy Smith signs a hostile reply blaming Jews for Soviet Russia and Germany. The writer questions T W Chambliss and urges him to take a ship and leave, reflecting anti Jewish conspiracy claims.
In Washington on January 9, Democrats pushed a proposed House rule to force floor action on bills, requiring 218 signatures out of 435. Backers defend it as essential after years under a lighter threshold, while some Democrats hesitate in committee as petitions grow, including a 56-signer move for immediate cash payment of the bonus.
Two pointers led the opening events at the Pinehurst field trial club's 17th annual meet. Walker's Tornado Paul, owned by Dr. L. V. Benpow, won the all-age stake with Frosty Frank, owned by F. C. Williams of Cincinnati, in second. Pinehurst Bragg, owned and handled by James W. Tufts, was third, and Jake's Bad Girl, owned by EB. W. Clemmer, finished fourth.
Mrs. P. M. Deason of Tyler reports feeling better after taking Cardus for a run-down condition. She took eight bottles at one time and six later, noting improved strength and better sleep. The ad urges women to take Cardul when weak or run down.
Puzzle clues mix horizontal and vertical entries listing terms such as Austerity Help Mohammedan nymph Fir and various others. The scattered grid appears to identify a famous surgeon with intersecting wordplay and a biographical prompt.
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