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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
4
A satirical take on party planks as politicians vow to please all. The piece rails at prohibition debates and the idea of universal contentment, lampooning platform promises from Republicans Democrats and others while imagining idealized weather and policy tweaks.
A reflective line from Romans 1 16 declares the gospel as God’s power unto salvation for all who believe. It contrasts Jew and Greek. A Wendell Phillips quote notes sharper wants drive stronger growth.
The article lauds the appointment of the youngest member, praising O. A. Kirkman’s background and business experience. It notes that school boards face severe tests amid economic strain and systemic changes, stressing thrift, public trust, and the need for capable leadership to preserve education quality.
The article notes Aubrey L. Brooks will not endorse a candidate to keep North Carolina solidly behind Roosevelt at Chicago. It highlights tensions among Morrison Reynolds and Roosevelt supporters, with Daniel among the drys backing Roosevelt, and Morrison backing the dry cause yet pledging support to the eventual nominee who favors changing prohibition. Morrison backed Smith in 1928.
Statistician Frederick L. Hoffman reports the 1931 death by own action rate at 20.5 per 100000, down from 21.5 in 1908 and 20.8 in 1915, noting economic distress as a chief cause and citing New York City as most reckless in self-preservation.
The Manhattan and Bronx rate reached 28.3 with other large cities near the top. Charleston posted the lowest at 8.0, and last year its own actions resulted in 4.9 deaths by self harm. The piece links city rates to attitudes toward Washington and the Harding Doherty era, noting lax enforcement then and limited efforts since.
The News and Observer trims toward moderation on prohibition with critique of John D. Rockefeller’s repeal stance. It argues a referendum needs an alternative to repeal and retention, cautions against electing a wet or dry president, and notes Rockefeller’s hope to influence both parties while stressing enforcement of the law rather than sweeping change.
The article argues federal budget balance masks heavy local government debt. It cites 1980 state debts and cites examples like Virginia Georgia Maine and North Carolina cutting agencies and saving taxpayers. It notes inefficiency graft and calls for local economizing alongside federal efforts. It also contrasts Japan modernisation with lingering old customs and ends with a joke about babies and campaign kissing.
A World War debate noted no call for a draw and renewed fight. Delegates spar over reductions as bankers influence mood. A banker cites billions lost by American bondholders in 1931, blaming banker guidance for investor gloom.
A scholar claims American men are fools in a British novel critique while Wall Street notes no real originality. The piece notes Republicans and Democrats unite only on farm prices and urban food costs, and argues war expenses leave 30 percent for politicians.
Airborne picnics attract Wenatchee residents as several locals charter planes to fly to isolated mountain picnic grounds south of the city. Clear landing spaces on the mountain provide accessibility with no road routes.
A London survey records 650 firms aged over 100 years indicating strong commercial continuity. In horticulture news researchers report crossing Mexican lime with lemon producing a new hybrid fruit though it appears weak against common citrus diseases.
The Enterprise publishes a reader letter lamenting liquor’s ruin. It cites biblical warning from Habakkuk and lists harms: alcohol abuse, debt, hunger, crime, and broken families, ending with a vivid image of the “barrel” of suffering.
Moscow announces a summer program of explorations to map a proposed air route across the Bering Strait to Alaska and toward polar regions. A second expedition will be organized by the All-Union Pacific Institute.
The Aeronautics Branch of the Commerce Department reports U.S. airplane output fell in the first quarter of 1932 to 376 planes from 465 in the last quarter of 1931.
A traditional Japanese wedding ritual transfers a cup of wine between bride and groom in 18 passes. In comparative terms, Great Britain is about three times larger than Ireland in area.
The government reports 4,000,000 British subjects in England must pay income tax this year, up from 2,250,000 last year. The increase reflects widening tax base and policy changes affecting earnings.
Mrs. Alice Perkins of 914 Smith Street found an unusually large and beautiful butterfly moth. The specimen, well marked, was placed on display in The Enterprise window for public viewing.
On June 9 1918 the Oise battle pushed along French lines to American troops near Veuilly where they repulsed German forces. British positions between Villers Bretonneaux and Arras suffered, as shells and long range guns fired behind the front. Germans advanced about four miles between Montdidier and the Oise reaching Ressons sur Matz and Mareuil with limited gains elsewhere.
A sloth cannot bear its own weight on land and spends life hanging from tree branches. Florida features 5113 miles of drainage ditches. Exports of American products to Russia fell 60 percent from the prior year.
A Scrabble style list of clues titled Words of Mixed Length and a vertical set of numbered hints. Entries include country capitals opposites and various linguistic definitions spanning nouns adjectives verbs and phrases.
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