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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
4
Councilman Pickett calls for citizens to meet city obligations promptly as banking interests press for municipal refinancing. He estimates $1.175 million to $2 million past due, mostly from those able to pay, and urges businesslike collection to reduce future tax burdens. The piece also extols Southern vigor and Lincoln-era resolve.
The nation observes the anniversary of General Robert E. Lee’s birthday and urges emulation of his leadership during difficult times. An editorial from the Maury Democrat is cited, calling for revived spirit and steadfast courage in facing adversity.
The piece argues President-elect Roosevelt should not let age bar cabinet picks and urges a balance of youth and veteran experience. It compares cabinet selection to mixing youth with old timers in sports to maintain fire, steadiness, and readiness for governance.
Edward M. Ruttenber in the Daily News-Record writes that deflation of windbag executives reveals how self salesmanship creates reputations without achievements. He cites a moving picture magnate and other leaders whose high profiles collapsed after costly failures and hollow promotions.
Staunch opponents of a general sales tax acknowledge its core effect would be making everyone tax conscious. We all pay taxes, directly or indirectly, through electricity, gasoline, clothing, amusements, and more, which could spur demands to retrench government spending. Tax burdens shape voter pressure on office-holders.
A Cincinnati bailiff left his job after paying rent, fuel, and groceries for a sick mother and her three children. The piece questions society’s insufficient collective action on unemployment, inflation, and evictions while noting small mercies from stubborn merchants amid bankruptcies.
Public notice humor invites readers to a word-building contest using the phrase MERELY MEANDER ING NOW. No proper names, long lists, or top boxes required. Prizes include a book and cash. entries due by Monday at noon with name and address.
Washington notes Huey Long dominates the Senate with a long running filibuster against the Glass banking bill. The Louisiana senator, nicknamed Kingfish, draws crowds, drives debate on wealth distribution, and earns both awe and sharp criticism as he rails against swollen fortunes and bank power. In Gastonia, Sam Sharp receives 3 to 5 years for attempted robbery after his cousin Cecil Sharp is shot in Cramerton.
J C Penney Company reports December 1932 gross sales of 18 942 096 77 down 10 .98 percent from December 1931 21 279 066 47. Cumulative 1 65 272 791 19 for 1932 vs 173 705 004 52 in 1931 shows a 10 61 percent decline in dollars but an apparent gain in year volume due to an 18 percent drop in retail prices.
Margaret Lathrop Law reads Southern poems from Horizon Smoke at the Philadelphia event. Benjamin de Loache provides baritone spirituals with the Philadelphia Grand Opera company. image and honor reflect the Civil War hero in a 20th century commemorative setting.
George Gustam a radio announcer counts his dog’s life saved by modern science and firemen. Dr. Harry J. Aronsoa used an inhalator to resuscitate the animal after it was overcome by smoke in the home blaze.
An article extols internal tonics 8.3.8 and 8.8.8 for skin vitality. It links lowered resistance to skin affections and claims increasing red blood cells and hemoglobin improves tissue oxygenation and infection resistance. A testimonial tone references letters and promotes a program called 5.5.8.
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