Faith and Fear Reflected in Evangelical Thought
A quotation from Amiel asking why people fear and lack faith. It emphasizes that without faith a person can do nothing and urges spiritual trust.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
4
A quotation from Amiel asking why people fear and lack faith. It emphasizes that without faith a person can do nothing and urges spiritual trust.
The Southern Market Association pledged a campaign by furniture makers to favor cotton by seeking a tariff on jute. They argue shifting to cotton products will raise cotton demand, bolster prices, and reduce jute competition in manufacturing.
New York Mayor Jimmy Walker replies to Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt and Seabury Committee charges accusing him of wrong doing. He denounces Seabury personally and politically, calls himself no conservative and argues the charges were timed to embarrass Roosevelt in the Democratic conventions. Walker presents a 27 000 word statement aimed at shaping public opinion before the nominating events.
The Satur day Evening Post says Europe remains wary of Hoover’s one third arms cut plan. France resists disarmament terms, clinging to balance of power and strong military. The piece notes Europe’s debt woes and nostalgia for old policies shaping a lukewarm reception.
Bruce Catton laments police brutality and calls for curbing confessions to end the third degree. He cites legal reforms and public sentiment, and notes Oklahoma figures Will Rogers and Capone headlines, with Mayor Kygar praising plainsmen grit and resilience.
The text weighs Governor Roosevelt’s possible action against Mayor Walker for official dishonesty. It argues Roosevelt could oust Walker without harming his November bid for the presidency if there is a solid reason, or issue a clear, public justification if he keeps Walker in office.
A 120 million dollar Federal highway project favors human labor over full automation, keeping a 30 hour work week and wages via contracts. Machines remain used with careful hand labor, aiming to offset higher costs with lower material prices, and to avoid extra outlays despite slower progress.
A playful note imagines an agricultural swing from a wheat surplus to an overabundance of spinach, highlighting how supply shifts could alter farming worries and market prices.
A butcher is the principal witness in a New England murder case. After his testimony, the defense is expected to argue the proceedings amount to mere bologna.
In what could become a tariff war, Ireland prepares to challenge English trade policy while observers cite historical examples of tariff battles backfiring. De Valera kin in exile offer guidance on potential risks and economic fallout.
A reflective line notes the sun tan fading by December, contrasting it with how it stayed through May, suggesting seasonal changes in sun exposure and beauty routines.
Among other rumors heard after the conventions was chatter that the Republicans would end the low mood for campaign purposes. The note reflects partisan speculation circulating at the time.
A wry observation highlights the era’s mood as postcards with cheerful phrases like Having a fine time Wish you were here disappear from use. The note implies social and economic strain shaping everyday communication during the period.
The note suggests alimony like claims to reduce war debts are rising in courts, indicating domestic financial pressures mirror international postwar settlements and prompting legal reconsiderations.
Clara Bow reports she has lost 18 pounds from cooking at home. The piece notes the overlooked angle is Rex Bell's weight loss, asking readers to compare both performers.
If Kentucky faces another student invasion, the governor could deter it by appointing invaders as mere lieutenant colonels. The remark frames a political tactic tied to regional authority and military ranks.
A Thomasville citizens committee completed plans to proceed with a $50,000 emergency drive to save the High Point area college. The group, led by Mrs. H. W. Maier, set next steps with Asheboro and regional leaders also organizing, aiming to start in days.
The article notes politicians speak boldly before nominating conventions but must be believed after they are over. It cites Jim Farley defending harsh preconvention rhetoric by Boss Hague and recalls earlier harsh notes on Hoover from Republicans, showing how post convention outcomes reshape trust.
A reader complains that High Point playgrounds will close on August first without paid instructors and questions how they can operate safely. Mrs. E C Rogers urges explanation as residents fear lack of supervision and disruption to doll dress evenings.
Reinhold Lange after striking Bert Illingworth’s car sped from the scene injuring three. He rammed a second auto, then fled on foot toward a fence and fell breaking his leg. Police arrested him for hit and run after hospitalization.
Harvard anthropologist Professor Ernest A. Hooten studied 16 000 inmates in penal institutions and asylums across the country and found certain facial features and body shapes tend to align with specific crime types.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation informed governors of all states and territories that loans under the Emergency Relief Act will be delayed until required procedures and surveys are completed.
A milk white river formed by water saturating chalky limestone and a lake that generates soap from its alkaline limestone bed are noted as two curiosities of Andros Island in the Bahamas.
The article explains how federal taxes raise the cost of driving, totaling about 7.50 more per year for an average motorist. It details a 1 cent per gallon gasoline tax and a 4 cent per gallon lubricating oil tax, plus small taxes on oil changes and a tax-free grease, illustrating Uncle Sam’s budget plan.
Analysis shows state gasoline taxes average up to six cents per gallon while federal levies add 150 million dollars and a 4 percent pipeline tax targets oil transport. The text notes a 0.50 percent import tariff on oil, plus tariffs on coal coke lumber and copper, totaling about 6.5 million dollars in revenue and highlighting the cost impact on motorists and industry.
In a tense room Sally Bradley reveals regrets about her divorce and reflects on her past choices. Sue, staying with Jimmy Thornton after a beating, talks with Sally and hears a haunting wish to have married Joe Raynor, revealing hurt, loneliness, and shifting loyalties.
In July 1931 three 16th Century panels disappeared from a Serdinya church during a Ministry of Beaux Arts inspection. Investigators implicated three people, panels moved to New York and sold for 800 then 2400 dollars. All three suspects are in custody awaiting trial in October at Prades.
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