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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1933
Page
4
A British perspective notes presidents die younger due to overload and stress. It cites Lincoln era lifespans, Garfield and McKinley assassinations, and Montaigne on life expectancy. Emphasizes rising heart disease and the urge to value health and wellbeing over sheer duration.
Reports from Thomasville and Lexington in Davidson county show postal receipts for 1932 above 1931. Postmasters say the rise reflects renewed trade via mail despite rate changes, with many reducing first class letters and shifting to second class mail. Citizens see a modest economic uptick as the new year begins.
The article argues that North Carolina will not become wholly bankrupt, asserting that even in dire financial straits the state retains natural wealth. It emphasizes the abundance of native flowers and the enduring beauty of the landscape.
The Winston-Salem Journal discusses Dr. B. M. Wells' praise of native plants for gardens, arguing millions are wasted on exotic species. It urges exploiting North Carolina flora to create cohesive, varied landscapes and criticizes overreliance on flashy but impractical designs.
An economic downturn forces colleges to trim sports including minor intercollegiate events. Cornell wipes out most minor programs as teams like tennis rowing and lacrosse are cut to balance budgets. Football and basketball remain popular but gate revenue falls, delaying full program restoration.
The Reynolds company reports 1932 earnings of 33.67 million, still below 1931's 36.40 million. After 20 million in dividends, 3.67 million added to surplus, total surplus 65.91 million, with about 40.38 million cash and 20 million government securities. Inventories lower yet well balanced, liabilities around 12 million, assets over 186 million, with Camel and Prince Albert valued at nominal 1 dollar.
Ernest John Russell of the American Institute of Architects predicts ultra modern designs will disappear within ten years. He argues architecture should express character and personality so that buildings speak rather than mere form.
A major city debates jail food levels with outrage at excess, while prison reformers face public indifference. The piece notes general public apathy toward mistreatment issues and discusses U.S. attitudes toward recognizing the Soviet government as Washington weighs policy.
Rodney reports the 1930s Washington scene where Democrats face pressure from a flood of job seekers as they select federal posts. Senators worry over appointments while the Civil Service list grows, with 15 000 postmasters and thousands of other positions under consideration amid political battles.
Admiral W T Cluverius proposes a four month Navy service plan for unemployed men. Government cost cited at under 300 dollars per man with housing meals and regular pay. The idea would create a partially trained reserve for potential wartime needs while raising international concern over prewar preparations.
Scientists say lunar effects draw the United States and England closer at times. Some observers suggest this moon influence might explain a recent mood toward beer among the wets.
A man prays for deliverance from temptation yet slips away to attend an auto show creating a conflict between faith and personal desire, exposing hypocrisy in his actions.
A woman holds the speaker role in the North Dakota House of Representatives and is noted as holding leadership in several other legislative bodies.
Army engineers on a flood control project discuss altering the Mississippi river course. The piece notes a possible future solution that could prevent a backup of slumgullion from inundating a mess kit, suggesting optimism before any new conflict.
The question contrasts a four hour workday proposed by technocrats with the endurance of six day bicycle racers. It explores whether extended athletic events can sustain productivity and public interest while raising questions about labor and public perception.
Hard luck for the farm boys as their carburetor skills are upstaged by a horse. They must learn to knot a halter and adjust to this unexpected challenge in the arena.
Bryce P. Beard of Salisbury, commander of North Carolina American Legion, told a 13th district rally in Winston-Salem that many opponents of disability legislation are Legion members. He accused other groups of unfairly crediting the Legion for all veterans pensions and urged allied help to reform retirement pay and related relief laws.
Zachary Boyles would be given a preliminary hearing today on charges including conspiracy to extort money from Cannon using the mails. The warrants name his son Joseph F. Cannon Jr. and granddaughter Anne Cannon Reynolds as alleged kidnapping targets. The federal offenses, tied to post Lindbergh kidnaping laws, carry up to 20 years each. The conspiracy reportedly began November 1 and ended with the arrest of Boyles and his wife in Hapeville, Atlanta, January 10 by U S bureau of investigation agent E B Conroy and officers.
Sue confronts Joe Dexter and Judge Thornton over Jack's condition after an accident. Corrinne rushes to the hospital as Sue waits near the operating room. The narrative shows guilt, jealousy, and mounting drama as relationships unravel.
A Atlanta couple Odell C. Boyles and wife Sue Boyles were charged with conspiracy to kidnap two members of textile magnate Joseph F. Cannon’s family. Warrants by U S district attorney Clint W. Hager allege an interstate plan to hold victims for ransom.
Salvation Army officials report 1932 gym usage near 5 000 people at the South Main Street Army building. The summer pool drew about 10 000 swimmers with 200 learning to swim and seven earning life saving tests. Weekly gym classes ran three nights and one afternoon taught by Winfred Beck, and several schools without gyms used the facility free of charge.
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