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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1931
Page
4
A July 27, 1931 note quotes Deuteronomy 8 10 blessing the good land and urges daily gratitude. It states our lives should witness thankfulness in every condition and place. The reflection also cites R Libbes as the source of the sentiment.
The Wickersham Commission criticizes the penal system as failing to educate, urging a reformative approach. It calls for humane, intelligent use of prison sentences and better prison personnel to prevent brutal policy and promote genuine rehabilitation of ex cons.
John R. Voorhis aged 102, Sachem of Tammany Hall, endures a busy birthday amid press intrusion and public fuss. He desires no celebration yet must face lingering questions about aging and mortality as reporters chase a centenarian in a city observance.
Robert Reynolds of Asheville joins the contest against Senator Cameron Morrison as figures line the banks ready to plunge into the campaign. Other entrants and onlookers are pictured as the race for the dry platform heats up.
The article notes Overman distancing from Reynolds who runs as an anti prohibitionist. Reynolds faces a difficult path as prohibition remains a campaign issue in the South with possible Dixie support for modification. It questions whether Reynolds will gain or lose votes in 1932 and praises the current senator for Reynolds entering the race.
The fatal crash that killed Douglas Wood is blamed on the driver sleeping at the wheel. The piece notes a rising pattern of sleep related accidents and discusses carbon monoxide as a possible contributing factor. It references railroad fatigue laws and urges recognizing sleep's danger to drivers.
A brief note suggests Germany faces financial strain yet considers acquiring or salvaging a pocket battleship. The item hints at naval strategy concerns and potential wartime implications without detailing concrete plans or names.
New York police warned nightclubs to clean up or close up, noting violations threaten public safety. The quip suggests proper action by venues would have made the remark newsworthy.
Bruce Catton surveys extended human lifespans with Dr. Samuel Stratton arguing longer lives boost national progress through sustained work in science and education. Allen Burns warns of heavier relief burdens this winter, while France defends its armament stance amid disarmament debates. Coast guards battle rum runners near Nantucket as illegal liquor continues to flow.
A Raleigh dispatch reports rising sentiment for Dennis Brummitt and Lt. Gov. R. T. Fountain in the North Carolina Democratic gubernatorial race. Editors, lawyers, and the American Legion conveners weigh Brummitt’s lead, Fountain’s momentum, Ehringhaus’s delayed entry, and possible bids by Maxwell and others.
Some legion members contend Fountain uses ex-service votes to sway the electorate. Conventions reflect a cross section of Democratic thought, suggesting Brummitt may be well positioned for now.
The author discusses a Supreme Court opinion by Justice Dunn on Haggensos vse and city zoning. He argues regulation may restrict but not prohibit standing vehicles, supporting loading and delivery while preserving street use. The letter advocates building a major public library on the lot near the Junior High, praising Dr. Stanton and GEO. H. Crowell’s vision for a grand city landmark.
A nineteen year old, dressed as a boy, ran away from home ending in High Point where she was taken by welfare. Her motive was to finish school and gain secretarial work, having sacrificed for siblings while leaving school in eighth grade. Supportive action is urged to help her education rather than condemn her.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the issuance of 20,000 nonresident fishing licenses. The move aims to regulate anglers from outside the state while supporting conservation funding.
A list of scrambled clues covers Governor of Pennsylvania Green Mountain State and various word definitions. The page pairs numbers with phrases like harbor frozen water to maintain and many others, suggesting a mixed puzzle or glossary segment from a newspaper.
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