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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1932
Page
4
A quotation from Philippians 2 8 urging humility and unity and a Victor Hugo remark asserting common sense as independent of formal education. The lines present reflections on conduct and intellect rather than a news event.
The column defends Libby Holman Reynolds against accusations of self serving motives in the inquiry into Zachary Smith Reynolds death. It notes Libby was allowed privacy while sheriffs questioned others and calls for her to provide explanations to illuminate the case.
A Long Island case prompts outrage over a brutal police assault on Hyman Stark, an ex convict accused of burglary. The piece condemns mob violence and police torture, arguing the law must protect due process rather than vengeance. It links political figures to broader implications for Roosevelt and Tammany.
From Ames the University of Iowa case is examined as it requires undergraduate drivers to carry five thousand dollars in liability insurance and submit to brake and light tests. The piece argues such measures may not curb the main danger posed by more experienced drivers who learn late and criticizes age-based discrimination.
The Baltimore Sun commentator Frank R. Kent asserts Mayor Jimmy Walker will be removed by Governor Roosevelt but that such action will not ignite a presidential crisis. Tammany will not sacrifice its own interests to oust Walker, who is seen as a passing figure compared to the machine.
Bruce Catton argues Americans must think deeply about the nation’s future as the federal government expands loans to railroads and to states and cities. He warns of potential nationalization risks, calls for evaluating goals, and praises Washington police handling of the Bonus Army situation.
A stormy session in Washington highlighted Huey Long and Jack Garner while Texas Jack rose as the first democratic speaker in years. Hiram Bingham and Edward Costigan emerged as key progressive voices amid sweeping measures totaling 11 billion dollars for business.
The State Highway Commission announces a statewide push to beautify roadsides and plant trees. A general cleanup day August 1 will remove unsightly signs with landowner consent, while Arbor Day each year will focus on roadside tree planting with volunteers from schools colleges farms and civic groups.
The piece argues that authorities should teach collegiate youth to temper fuel use and practice restraint with automobiles rather than simply ban them. It suggests Iowa's success in instilling responsible driving could raise education standards and reduce risk.
A member of the Explorer's Club boasts of always being successful in searching. The text questions the idea by sending him around a corner to seek prosperity.
A long snake bridged a crossarm causing a short in the electric system near Marlin Texas. Investigators found a sparrow in the snake’s stomach suggesting the creature had climbed the pole to catch prey and touched live wires. The outage lasted several hours across 15 towns as trouble-shooters worked to restore service.
A compiled set of horizontal and vertical crossword style clues covering topics from living spaces lodging and convent work to anatomy digestion and geography. Includes references to religion science classification ocean mountains and crafts with a final section listing pronouns and parts of speech.
Ten persons were believed drowned when a 26 foot speed craft carrying a Humboldt county American Legion picnic party overturned at the mouth of the Ell river near Eureka. Five bodies were recovered and one more was known to have drowned. Four were missing and seven were rescued.
On July 25 1918 French and American troops advanced over two miles on a 560 mile front. They seized large quantities of ammunition guns and supplies and broke German divisions under constant pressure. The offensive narrowed the May created salient to 21 miles wide. In Italy Austrian counter attacks were repelled with heavy losses.
Gretna Neb Kimball county issued more marriage licenses in the first half of 1932 than the entire previous year as western Nebraska counties attract Colorado and Wyoming couples seeking short notice marriages under new laws.
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