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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1932
Page
4
A brief aphorism notes wisdom as the soul and compares it to health in the body. Attributed to La Rochefoucauld, it's presented as a daily reflection in this newspaper snippet.
After renewed hostilities centered on Shanghai the article questions the sincerity of a Sino Japanese armistice. Observers doubt the halt is observed while China warns of Japan ambitions spreading toward Australia India and the United States with Shanghai as a focal point and Manchuria already in invasion.
The piece rails at Japan for using a supposed bandit war as pretext to seize more of China after Manchurian aggression. It notes China’s weak defense and international indifference as Shanghai is bombarded and a looming armistice questions the university crisis as students face unemployment and disruption.
The Manufacturers Record lauds prompt congressional relief efforts amid the emergency. It cites a nonpartisan drive by leaders from both parties and executives like George M. Verity praising collaboration between Congress and the administration to restore national confidence during war.
Frank Porter Graham urges expanded loan support to allow 300 to 500 UNC students to continue their studies. He frames the appeal as aid for higher education nationwide and praises student self-help while noting economic strains on funding. Dr Graham vows substantial backing for deserving students despite tight purses.
The article argues that county consolidations can lower taxes and boost efficiency. It cites Georgia and Tennessee as successful examples while noting North Carolina debates action. Forsyth discussed allying with neighboring Stokes, hindered by wealth disparities and shared debt.
Bruce Catton discusses Chuzo Tamotau a young Japanese painter who plans to travel globally to buy back his earlier paintings in exchange for new works because he dislikes their past quality He uses the tale to reflect on personal responsibility and the flaws of bad choices. The piece also cites International Typographical Union President Charles P Howard praising union relief and open shop principles.
Reich chancellor suggests Germany's difficulties stem from Hitler's actions, rejecting blame on prohibition era policies. He argues the crisis is political rather than constitutional or social in origin.
Washington Daily notes Lewis Deschler, the junior error free aide to Jack Garner, acts as the right hand for presiding officers in the narrow margin Congress. He whispers rulings from the chair and studies parliamentary law to prevent t salients of the progressive bloc. Deschler has served over four years, rising from timekeeper to expert parliamentarian in a high stakes chambers.
R D Cook of 631 Park Street High Point North Carolina urges voters to study editorial columns and think clearly on national issues before elections for President Congress and county officials. He argues tariff policy should lower barriers to open markets and reduce unemployment. Printed in a civic exhortation.
The Enterprise writes about unemployment in High Point describing letters and suggestions that have not relieved the situation. It notes taxpaying and bond paying times while residents remain out of work and city taxpayers bear the burden as more people seek work daily.
A reader criticizes city finances arguing for reduced salaries for officials and lower operating costs. The letter questions tax collection from county residents, truck crew practices, and outsourcing to low bidders to pay bonds and street assessments, urging fiscal restraint.
State conservation officials said several small fires in New Han and surrounding counties were extinguished by rain that fell yesterday and today.
Salisbury report states John Stedman, state treasurer, accepts appointment as treasurer for the Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation Inc in North Carolina.
Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia moved into undisputed first place at the world three cushion billiard tournament after defeating Len Kenney of Chicago. Defending champ Arthur Thurnbald of Chicago trailed as Allen Hall of Chicago won earlier round, breaking a triple deadlock.
The treasury net balance on January 27 stood at 525 million 800 thousand 313 dollars with daily expenditures of 4 million 711 thousand 265 dollars. Customs receipts through January 27 totaled 24 million 299 thousand 690 dollars. The Burma note states women have equal property rights with men and a high level of marital equality.
Researchers report that trees along select German autobahns are coated with phosphorescent bands. The painted trees glow at night to improve driver warning and reduce nocturnal accidents.
Switzerland reports a surplus of 200000 bachelor girls in a social survey raising questions about marriage trends. The study highlights demographic imbalances and potential shifts in urban dating patterns amid economic and cultural factors.
Samuel B. Pettengill of South Bend was elected representative of Indiana's 11th district, succeeding Republican Andrew J. Hickey. Pettengill, an attorney and president of the St. Joseph County Bar Association, was born in 1886 in Portland Oregon and grew up in Vermont. He attended Middlebury College and Yale Law School.
North Carolina’s Ten Year Plan draws inquiries from across the United States as people seek homes and businesses in the state. Tyre C. Taylor notes letters from Washington West Virginia California Texas Oklahoma and many others praising the plan and asking for towns looking for residents and investors. The plan aims to attract new citizens and capital, boosting the state’s development and resources.
Dr. W. M. Fairly of Raeford announces he will devote two months starting February 1 to the expansion committee of Presbyterian Junior College in Maxton North Carolina.
Odasee wee Shelby, Democratic chairman, announced Charlotte is not the chosen convention city. A number of committee men favor Shelby as the site for the 1932 state convention.
Coroner's inquest today investigates the death of Albert Hart, a mill worker fatally shot by Will Halea who says self defense. The hearing examines the circumstances and legal fate of Halea.
San Diego reports Q Yamata a Japanese national is jailed on charges of issuing worthless checks. Some checks bore the signatures I Nogata and K Nomuni. Local authorities investigate potential fraud and identity details.
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