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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1933
Page
4
A Detroit meeting of engineers debates automotive beauty and the coming tear drop design. They warn of limits to glitz and praise current models while predicting a fenderless, rear engine car that saves gas and speeds. Yet shoppers are advised not to abandon traditional designs as revolutionary changes may arrive next year.
Louis Graves, editor of the Chapel Hill Weekly, calls public attention to perceived injustice in the community, urging action and reform.
The article charges the Smithsonian and a Washington scientific clique with denying the Wright brothers credit for the first heavier-than-air flight. It highlights Mr. Graves as a fearless challenger demanding corrections from North Carolina senators and congressmen, arguing national records should reflect the Wrights’ achievement.
Auditors Price Waterhouse conclude Ivar Kreuger, the so called world’s greatest crook, was the world’s worst business manager. They expose profits of over 300 million in 14 years versus operating profits of 40 million with many doubtful items. The report claims he swindled the public of 560 million and left bankers unpaid, warning that secrecy and control enable future similar swindles.
A scientist argues humans could live indefinitely like a young chicken heart if not for the brain. The long filibuster by "Kingiioh" Long cost taxpayers fifteen thousand dollars daily. Rapid learners may still fail at times, yet those with quick grasping ability stand to succeed.
Young couples feel strained by separation from kin as spouses adjust to new life. The article suggests distant relatives influence advice and support dynamics, shaping expectations of home and family roles in early marriage.
The Asheville Citizen notes Dr. Harry W. Chase will become chancellor of New York University, making it the nation’s largest university by headcount. It credits his Chapel Hill leadership for elevating North Carolina’s educational stature and urges steady support for the state university amid legislative debates.
Economic historians trace civilization to surpluses and note depressions end when new industries absorb excess production. Analysts cite possibilities from air conditioning to transoceanic aviation, science driven homes, television and expanded farming, all spurred by laboratory research and postwar recovery.
A New York feature describes various quick earnings by the city’s adaptable residents. A man bribes a patrolman to avoid a speeding ticket, while others perform odd jobs for cash. One woman maintains a lavish lifestyle by strategic spending and free perks, moving between clubs, studios, and hotels to sustain appearances.
Sheila Shayne rejects Craig Abbott and continues toward a road tour with Dick Stanley seeking a real home away from Broadway. Abbott pursues fame for Sheila while she insists on marrying someone who loves her, not her stage career, and she decides she would rather settle in a small town than stay in the city theater world.
A teacher asks James if he would like to be president and he replies that if he were president he would have no future. The bit ends noting many men make their mark today using red ink while Congress talks about soaking the title fellow in hot water.
High Point VFW post will conduct its regular business meeting at the hall on East Washington street tonight at 8 o clock. Commander J W McMahon will preside, and all members are urged to attend this session.
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