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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1932
Page
4
The article debates the primary system in North Carolina, weighing whether it strengthens orweakens popular government. It contrasts convention and primary methods, noting democratic openness versus risks of bossism and limited voter choice during competitive contests.
About 100 veterans met Thursday night and decided against joining a proposed Washington bonus march. They cited lack of organization and concrete action plans. Commander aw McMahon of the Royal Veterans of Foreign Wars post commented on the discussion.
The speaker urged against leaving jobs to undertake a march to Washington to secure bonus payments, noting uncertainty of success. Veterans currently in Washington live on charity and face extreme physical strain, while an unorganized High Point to Washington march would risk many, especially those with work and families.
City councilmen discuss negotiations with Duke Power for a proposed 60 year light and power franchise. Voters will approve any final deal at an election, and citizens will decide whether the city should own the agency or contract services to a private company, with final action awaiting public input.
Eddie Brietz, formerly editor on The Enterprise, has been tapped by the Associated Press to cover the Republican National Convention in Chicago this month. The Charlotte Observer lauds Brietz as a bright young fellow whose AP dispatches from the convention will aim to satisfy exacting readers as Hoover is renominated and a proscribed prohibition plank debated.
Albert Edward Wiggam outlines an educated man as one who keeps an open mind and listens to knowledge, avoids laughing at new ideas, and fosters the habit of success. He links with a great cause, builds ambition to fit ability, and seeks to learn throughout life, never doubting his potential.
In a reflection by Wm. A. Blair, the June month is linked to marriage festivals, moonlit ceremonies, and the ancient roots of wedding customs. The piece traces how early societies used capture, social debut, and ritual gifts, noting changes from tribal practices to later religious observances and the evolving role of the bride and family.
Near High Point the house cat Pooh vanished after a short illness. She cared for four hungry kittens, ate breakfast, and left home never to return. The writer recalls her faithfulness and hopes she may come back like the proverb.
The piece argues for a strong Democratic leader with a clear platform and fighting ability. It contrasts high and low protection factions and cites Grover Cleveland or Woodrow Wilson as potential models to lead the country out of despond.
The piece argues President Hoover still has courage like his Belgian stand but his prosperity promise now boomerangs. It criticizes his efforts to aid unemployment with construction papers and his overall ineffective policy, while Congress reacts with skepticism. The writer cites Tom Garner as a reference point.
In town an elevator meeting between Bill Happy and Tom Cheerio leads to a playful exchange. Bill asks Tom what he does now and Tom replies that the first three days of each week are spent job hunting while the rest of the week is used to rest from his labors.
A High Point obituary reflects on Baxter Shemwell a man of striking contrasts. Described as energetic and generous yet volatile and combative, he lived as a self governed force amid memories of old border justice. Peace be to his ashes.
The piece suggests enduring religious truths as a refuge amid modern debates on evolution and the virgin birth. It frames scripture as constant from beginning to end and calls confusion to seek common ground between modernists and fundamentalists.
A letter urges school management to issue graduation night tickets to parents. The writer notes crowded seating excluding many parents and noisy children, proposes nominal ticket charges to cover printing costs, and argues seating should be reserved for graduates' families. He adds he has no more children to graduate and supports making the plan practical.
A detailed critique of The Black Swan by Rafael Sabatini, praising its vivid color and brisk action as a pirate tale. It centers on Charles de Bernis and Priscilla Harrabin confronting Tom Leach, with de Bernis feigning marriage to deter Pursuit and a final duel that outdoes prior Sabatini feats. It also notes similar plot lines to Captain Blood and highlights other reviews of essays and poetry volumes.
A man carrying gold dust worth thousands leaves his bag on a hitching post while he drinks. When he returns he finds the bag still there with a note “To help along” attached, prompting curiosity about the sender. The piece also notes a literary aside about Marguerite of Navarre inspiring the Heptameron and references Jehanne d Orliac.
Thomas W. Kimsbey argues for immediate World War II veterans' bonus payments. He cites hardship, moral duty, and historical importance of a Washington march, criticizing wealth holders and capitalist interests for delaying compensation. He asserts the public would benefit and honors veterans' sacrifices.
Amelia Earhart Putnam was awarded the Cross of the Legion of Honor in Paris at a luncheon hosted by Ambassador Edge. Painleve praised her solo Atlantic flight and recalled decorating Lindbergh five years earlier. The event featured remarks from Painleve and a sermon-like commentary on science and faith.
Scribners will publish V F Calvertsons analysis on how economic factors shape American literature in September under the title The Liberation of American Literature. The work examines the writer's emancipation from prejudices and snobberies influencing topics and presentation.
The Modern Library touts a broad catalog following Sanctuary with Longfellow poetry and Franklin writings. Major Gordon Gardiner arrives in Boston, talks of his Scotland wartime service, and three of his novels are set for release by Houghton Mifflin. New novelist Radclyffe Hall joins the Houghton list with The Master of the House, while Vanguard Press picks Garden Sauce by Leslie Johnson for fall.
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