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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1933
Page
4
In North Carolina many of 92 charter school districts seek continuation under new law. The state school commission can deny pleas or redraw districts for admin purposes while debt service remains district based. Enlarging High Point could tax municipal property to fund rural schools, complicating city finances and urban taxation.
The article critiques Senator Reynolds for inserting editor Morris A. Beale’s speech into the Congressional Record and later apologizing. It argues such moves expose colleagues to criticism, highlight flaws in the financial system, and urges cautious reform of financing practices to protect the public interest.
High Point voters see a party driven reshuffle as Fire Chief Horney is removed and Eli Ingram installed. The move follows pressure from Democrats to end a Republican hold on a key municipal post, amid broader debates on civil service and fiscal reform.
Bruce Catton argues during the Morgan investigation hearings that the nation faces a flawed economic framework. The piece links congressional inquiry fatigue to broader systemic vulnerabilities, urging readers to recognize underlying structural issues.
A 1938 column notes parallels between the St. Louis 1904 world fair and the current era. It cites Roosevelt in the White House, bicycles in fashion, free silver debates, Japan Russia and Japan China tensions, legal beer sales, and women’s fashions returning to 1904 styles. The piece suggests a cycle of American life and contemplates progress as a return to earlier prosperity.
Washington reports the administration plans a thorough overhaul of the federal food and drugs law. Changes include stricter cosmetic and patent medicine label rules and banning disease claims unless a preparation cures that disease. The aim is a sounder basis and to curb misleading ads for conditions like tuberculosis cancer and pneumonia.
An odd note suggests many degrees will be conferred this month while the weatherman appears to grant others, implying unclear or humorous timing between academic and meteorological honors.
A film couple, married in Mavana last January, plan another wedding in Hollywood soon. Photographers were likely absent at their first ceremony.
Secretary Woodin urges music to bolster American morale amid a public morale campaign. Critics retort that citizens have relied on music for years to sustain courage during tough times.
University authorities refuse approval for a beer tavern on campus. Students must seek off campus options as campus facilities face new restrictions.
A traffic expert notes many motorists misjudge right and wrong while contrasting with others who confuse right and left. The piece jokes about Hoover's prediction versus reality, and mentions the grass growing on a yard as a humorousproof of neglect.
Washington report traces a minor procurement clash over CCC toilet kits bought at 1.40 each, allegedly influenced by Louis Howe. The kits included a gilded razor, blades, brush, comb, toothbrush, soap, toothpaste, shaving cream and a sewing kit, contrasting with cheaper mainland Army versions.
Robert C Hook explains ideal planting times for June in High Point. Start after 4 45 p m on June 17 for beets carrots onion seed radishes radishes rutabaga and turnips with moist soil. Moon enters first quarter on June 22 at 7 58 pm signaling planting of early melons once soil prep is complete.
Sue returns home for a dinner with her parents and Mr Fairchild. She contrasts her hopes for a young husband with Jack and enjoys a sense of security in her family setting. The scene hints at a forthcoming romantic test as Sue navigates attention from Mr Fairchild and Jack.
Raleigh June 14 A general conference with representative merchants will map out plan to pass the 8 percent sales tax to consumers. Commissioner Maxwell said merchants are cooperating and understand the law, with conferences held to set rules before the July 1 effective date.
Oak Ridge institute, a long time preparatory and military school, will enter its 82nd session as a four-year junior college. The program will include two years of high school, two years of standard college work, and a two-year commercial course with military training continuing throughout. Cadet limit remains 200. faculty additions are planned.
Capt C L Pell formerly headed Bethel College language department will teach romance languages at Oak Ridge. Captain D H Stowe, dean of Louisburg College, will head the military science and tactics department.
Representative G. W. Cover Jr. and Miss Marianne Pigot of Copper Hill Tenn were to wed today but postponed as Pigot contracted typhoid fever. Cover was summoned to her home last night.
Saltwater rain occurs when spray from waves generated by tropical cyclones is carried far inland by strong winds. The phenomenon helps describe unusual inland wetting during powerful storms and highlights the reach of cyclone-generated spray.
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