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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1932
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise publishes afternoons and Sunday mornings. The notice outlines circulation times and edition schedule for readers and advertisers.
A biblical maxim warns to guard roofs with battlements to prevent bloodshed from falls. An ancient line from Deuteronomy 22 8 echoes the need for caution. Euripides remarks that among humans, second thoughts are wiser.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation will rapidly deploy its two billion loan capacity to reach highways and credit channels. Critics warn against misallocation and partiality while President Dawes aims for broad, fair distribution to lift national mood and aid the economy.
The piece discusses General Mitchell's prediction of war with Japan and compares it to Japanese and Anglo-Saxon attitudes toward peace. It notes Manchurian expansion, enduring territorial demands, and the need for the United States to view the orientalist perspective while considering disarmament.
A 40 day span saw 35 North Carolina banks closed amid fear driven liquidations. The banking commissioner warns against rumor as a misdemeanor risk, while broader tensions include Hawaii’s complex issues and a Quebec prisoner rescue over ice.
Business leaders with frozen funds criticize mandatory penalties on delinquent taxpayers. Farmers paused by crop failures urged relief, but legislature argued obligations must be met. Community stringency tests policy, urging acceptance to preserve credit and equal treatment in government finances.
The piece argues that state debt and spending growth rival federal deficits in impact on citizens. It cites Alexander Hamilton Institute figures, noting state indebtedness rose from 1915 to 1930 and per capita debt from $5.41 to $20.04. It urges government economy at both levels.
The piece notes Hawaii’s complex situation with diverse races living in Honolulu and differing tourist behavior. It emphasizes that initial dispatches may have oversimplified events and suggests Admiral Pratt’s critique of tourist actions has partial validity while stressing the city’s varied standards and desires.
The article notes Simon Lake tests a new vest pocket submarine for commercial roles such as recovering treasure and harvesting shellfish more efficiently than ships. It highlights a shift from submarines as weapons to peacetime applications beyond naval uses.
The American Tree Association leads a nationwide effort to plant trees for George Washington’s 200th birth anniversary. More than 9,000,000 trees have been planted so far, with ongoing work. The drive aims to honor Washington and boost the nation’s standing timber supply by encouraging reforestation nationwide.
Europeans anticipate a six hour flight from Berlin to New York. The joke notes the quick trip as a chance to clear Berlin from the traveler’s mind but not his breath, implying lingering scent or memory.
A doctor told a Senate committee that beer is indispensable, a claim once echoed by the public about money. The remark underscores historical beliefs tying daily essentials to economic value and national policy.
A pod of about 500 porpoises was spotted swimming and leaping in the Connecticut River. Observers noted playful behavior and possible disruption to boat traffic as staff estimated the unusual gathering.
Chicago confronts economic crisis as city leaders weigh long term damage from Capone era actions. Residents fear lasting financial strain and political fallout.
Chicago babies born in 1932 face a $250 debt at birth with the sole escape being to grow up and become college football players, a policy reflecting era specific incentives and social expectations.
A theater group was arrested in California for staging an ancient Greek drama. The piece drew attention as the ancient Greeks were deemed too modern for critics. The piece faced backlash amid ongoing debates on cultural representations.
A fragmented political scene is described with Senator Hiram Johnson silent on a Republican run. Speculation centers on a possible third party and uncertain moves by Alf Smith Roosevelt and Baker as the nation debates leadership and direction.
The letter discusses rising unrest in Latin America and India, European alignment into rival camps, and the lingering shadow of war. It cites Hoover on armaments, Kellogg Pact limits, and Lippmann and Laski on morality and law while noting reformers' debates on marriage, divorce, and prohibition enforcement following the Wickersham commission.
James Polk defends The Enterprise and its reporters for their Harper case coverage. He argues reporters were truthful and that the story, while newsworthy, should not be judged for sensationalism. Polk urges readers to recognize journalism’s public duty and resist vanity-driven critique.
The Enterprise notes a rumor that W. M. Dyer of this city may seek the sheriff’s office and hopes he will announce soon. The writer calls Mr. Dyer a good man and endorses him if he runs.
The letter praises a High Point native as an efficient officer and hard working Democrat fit for sheriff. It notes his roles as registrar or election judge in multiple precincts and wards, describes him as one of the city’s best known Democratic workers, with many Republican supporters. The writer urges citizens to elect him.
A letter to the editor argues that High Point should hire local contractors and officials for a new pumping station at Perry Place on Lexington Avenue. The writer condemns out of town hiring, cites police chief issues in Thomasville and Danville, and urges fair dealing to help High Point endure the current panic and social tensions surrounding Prohibition and religious influence.
An Allen Street shift toward one price pricing changes how bargains are struck in Brass Town. Old cramped brass and iron shops fade as newer, progressive merchants offer fixed pricing and a satisfaction guarantee.
Side Glances by George Clark notes a brisk, humorous dig at a coach's bridge admonitions and a bemused remark about a kick under the table. The strip blends light sarcasm with a nod to competitive card play and social mischief.
The piece notes customers in aging shops becoming despondent yet gently guided by calm, smiling salesmen. It describes old timers clinging to tradition while young men acknowledge brass work is made in New York, praising some Chinese crafted items. One price shops still undercut uptown prices on items like andirons, door knockers, and bells.
Harry Meyer the conductor was summoned at 1 AM to rehearse a “high class” act for a debutante party and discovered the performer was a dog. The scene unfolds amid rain on a street corner as traffic lights delay pedestrians including Stark Young who appears in a chance meeting in Texas. Ava Gerald runs a school of
Jack Carter a 19 year old from Pulaski Tenn was driven away by two young women near a DeKalb roadhouse and shot in the chest after being forced into a car. He died in a Decatur hospital at about 6 am despite nurses saying he would live only minutes. Carter said one girl he knew from a dance and another stranger lured him for a ride then declared they would kill him.
National leaders narrowed the 1943 convention location to Raleigh Winston-Salem or Charlotte North Carolina. A final decision will be announced after results of a mail ballot by directors and officers are tallied.
A large housing project will relocate eight thousand people to clear space for a new apartment village. The development aims to house ten thousand residents once finished.
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