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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1933
Page
2
A columnist notes Stalin admits Russia has redirected its industrial program toward war and speeded up munitions output. Japan and Russia drift from nonaggression as Moscow resumes ties with China, raising fears of renewed conflict though war is not deemed likely soon.
A discussion notes that mass production has boosted output but created under consumption and distribution problems. It contrasts ancient epic themes with 20th century economics, warning that machines can be a good servant but a bad master unless workers’ wages and purchasing power rise.
Ed L. Ragan, longtime cashier at High Point Savings and Trust, is elected president. The bank, noted for its strong liquidity and a personal banking style, has carried through 1932 under his leadership, earning the moniker “Ed Ragan's Bank.”
The Film Daily tally lists Grand Hotel 296 votes The Champ 214 Arrowsmith 192 The Guardsman 170 Smilin Through 168 Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde igi Emma 154 Hack Street 186 Bearface 185. Commentary notes favorites include Shanghai Express Man Made God Bring Em Alive and others.
The article reviews Tom Blanton’s long House speech urging Roosevelt to avoid a special session and detailing his criticisms of liquor interests, press ownership, and Democratic resolutions. It notes Schafer’s extended response, Blanton’s praise for colleagues, and a digressive wrap with skincare advice intruding near the end.
Representative 8 E Douglas introduces a bill to abolish county school superintendents and replace them with 11 elected district school managers. Each would earn 3 000 dollars per year plus 1 200 dollars in travel and two clerical assistants at 1 500 dollars each, totaling 7 200 dollars per district and 79 200 dollars statewide. Current costs for six months term total 447 772.87 dollars annually.
The figures show total costs of 447 772 87 dollars with an estimated 368 572 87 dollars saved by maintaining a six months school term.
Prof. Auguste Piccard describes a new rocket plane aiming to cross the Atlantic in under thirty minutes. He predicts speeds near three miles a second and notes concerns over human endurance during such a voyage.
The piece argues President Elect Roosevelt will push a substantial rise in income tax to fund the federal deficit. It notes opposition mainly from higher earners, while promising sales tax would hurt the modest and middle classes more.
A New York headline reports Had Manners will be shown at a playhouse. The remark contrasts prior belief that theaters nationwide faced late arrivals.
Revival of script and bar tering should silence wisecracks who mock by slapping you on the back and saying don’t take any wooden niek lsi.
A wartime line mocks French resistance to Paria threats and hints at reprisal if poetry proves the only battleground. The clue references a mysterious term Poilies Ber geret.
Field posses to oo a self y Tossi is Canon Him. Washington letter notes Tom Loves Everyone and mentions an 80 for the record.
A Washington report notes the House safety valve allows members to speak on current issues. Longtime master of elm oration Thomas L. Mienson of Texas takes the floor again, using the deficiency bill to prove his enduring vigor and charm.
A beauty column advises women to pamper the face neck and hands with lotions and care. It asserts that revived skin brings compliments and notes fatigue and aging as common concerns for January.
A compact creed outlines taking unselfish action and courage to help others. It pledges sincerity, cheer, humility, praise of the good in others, and personal discipline to advance a worthy cause. The author asks guidance from God to live rightly and avoid pride and folly.
North Carolina State College will schedule 15 baseball games for the season with coach Ray R. Sermon announcing the plan. Only one out-of-state trip is planned a four game tour through Virginia with games in Raleigh Charlottesville Blacksburg Lexington and Durham and Wake Forest and Davidson also on the slate including two Duke meetings and a Wake Forest visit.
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