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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1933
Page
4
The piece argues against pegging the dollar, praising Roosevelt’s stance and warning that rigid gold standard policy harms Americans. It contrasts U S currency control with European actions, cites France and Britain, and urges maintaining domestic use and human labor value over foreign exchange limits.
The New York Welfare Council warns graduates they should not seek summer work in New York unless a job is already secured. It says opportunities back home are usually better for youths this season and advises arriving only with friends or relatives and funds to last a year.
The Mews and Observer reports the secretive reorganization of the North Carolina Bank and Trust Company Page Trust Company and Independent Trust Company in Raleigh. Depositors stockholders and creditors were excluded from a hall where 18 representatives of the closed banks Reconstruction Finance Corporation official and attorney Kenneth C. Royall attended a brief session.
The new three percent sales tax on retail goods goes into effect in North Carolina. Merchants must collect the levy from customers by method set by the revenue commissioner, with nationwide comparison to Mississippi and New York. The public is reminded that merchants opposed the tax but are legally bound to collect and pass it on.
Dispatches from Europe report widespread sorrow over America's stance at the London conference. Bruce Catton describes critics blaming Uncle Sam for currency stability, tariff policy, and gold standard decisions, while defending U S actions as protecting citizens' interests. France's past currency devaluation is cited as a parallel.
Peter Cartwright, famed frontier preacher, once faced a noisy drunk at an Ohio meeting. After two failed attempts to quiet him, Cartwright seized the reeling disturber and pitched him out the window before continuing the sermon.
Henry Ford argues the poor need employment at good wages and a fair stake in company profits through stock and dividends. He contends that job opportunity and profit participation offer lasting uplift rather than welfare handouts.
A Lima Ohio report notes a hen laying a remarkably large egg of seven inch circumference and about nine ounces in weight reflecting an extraordinary poultry omen in local farming news.
A German Nazi pastor claims to have altered the Lord's Prayer in several parts while noting that no European will change the line about forgiving debts. The remark frames a debate over religious phrases and political ideology.
A California nudist colony announces a planned play provoking questions about costumes for dress rehearsal. Local residents weigh in on whether performers will wear attire or remain bare, reflecting on community norms and artistic expression.
Despite talk that Babe Ruth is aging, he likely remains the most effective outfielder in the American League, able to cover ground even while seated.
A USC psychologist says an orange and yellow necktie can spur courage. He adds that wearing it on St Patrick’s Day may be needed for boldness.
A New York dermatologist has devised a novel method of splitting hairs, a claim suggesting his expertise could translate to an advisory role at an international economic forum.
Oklahoma outlaw known as Pretty Boy Floyd is credited with killing at least six men. Investigators say he may still be seeking the person who coined his nickname as he evades capture.
Barrett Colvin and Elinor Stafford become entwined in a wealth feud linked to Miss Sexton’s changing will. Lida Stafford schemes to keep Barrett for herself as family tensions rise, a murder shocks the Thrope household, and Elinor contemplates a gift heavy with consequence.
Sue and Jack juggle a new double workload while managing a hot morning at home. Sue struggles with breakfast chores and work life balance as heat and chores push them toward dining out, though she prefers at home meals.
Elinor fears bad news as she waits for Bessie to appear. She notices the foot seat, worries about her husband, and then a whispered exchange fills the interval before the story resumes.
Lexington July 1 No objection was filed to the Commercial Bank of Lexington plan of reorganization during the thirty day period. The reopening on an unrestricted basis will proceed and is expected within the next two weeks according to reports. Some legal requirements must be met before a permit is issued.
Sheriff C A Moss and county officers destroyed what was described as the largest whiskey still found in York county near here. The apparatus surrounded a 260 gallon distillery. They seized 128 gallons of whiskey and about 4 gallons of mash. Two men fled as officers approached and left their car behind. Ed Brandon, whose pasture housed the still, would be pursued for charges.
Actual signing up of cotton growers in Davidson County for the removal of thirty per cent of the present crop began this week in various sections of the county. The campaign progresses rapidly under P. M. Hendricks county farm agent, aided by 8 A Allred and J W Davis. At four meetings held a total of 567 growers joined non member committees and pledged full cooperation in the sign up.
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