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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1933
Page
4
A reflection compares sage silence with wisdom and suggests happiness comes from appreciating what one already has rather than grieving what is lacking. It combines a biblical proverb on restraint with Epictetus on contentment.
A mass of High Point workers consider delaying wage petitions while awaiting industry control act outcomes. They urge cooperation with manufacturers to secure a fair labor deal under government policy aimed at restructuring industry to reduce costly past practices. Sporadic strikes are deemed wasteful while the administration presses a rehabilitation program balancing labor and capital.
The report notes that no state yet referred to the people has failed to vote for repeal of the eighteenth amendment. Eleven states voted for repeal with overwhelming majorities, while several did not call elections, suggesting varying levels of public support. The data imply that repeal sentiment is strongest in states pushing for quick action. The text projects possible repeal by 1934 as a likelihood.
The article argues elections in enough states will push the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. It notes North Carolina votes on November 7, making twenty-seventh state to act, and suggests a decline in public support and impatience with prohibition. It concludes repeal seems highly probable regardless of North Carolina's outcome.
The article discusses how regional strengths in U S industry could be affected by national codes during an armistice. It notes the South’s historic disadvantages and mentions a silk hosiery firm in Charlotte facing output cuts under proposed rules. It warns that forcing one region to surrender gains may penalize vigorous newer industries.
A Winston-Salem Journal summary notes a Frankfurter Zeitung critique comparing U S press freedom with Europe’s political climate. It argues that a free press allows Americans to view revolutionary laws without alarm, while German and European press face police scrutiny, yet free expression protects democratic institutions.
North Carolina's two U S senators clash over an $8,000 a year assistant revenue commissioner post while opposing Frank R McNineh of Charlotte for the federal power commission chairmanship. Morrison and Reynolds face shifting loyalties as party factions test patronage alliances and past campaigns.
Reynolds and Bailey form a united front to oppose Lihoog in the upcoming chairmanship contest. The two candidates stand shoulder to shoulder, signaling a coordinated challenge to Lihoog's bid.
In a portrait of Congress after a spring special session, Bruce Catton argues the body restored trust by acting swiftly for the president’s requests, despite some missteps. He credits White House leadership for efficient lawmaking and notes progress in traffic safety reflected by a 13 percent drop in fatalities.
Thomas W. Kimsby defends the city council’s choice of Mr. Ingram as fire chief over Mr. Horney. He argues the council acted wisely despite criticism, noting Horney’s long tenure does not guarantee the best fit and that other qualified men deserve consideration.
Jeffress announces a minimum $50,000,000 fund for national forest highways and park roads with state participation. He stresses swift land purchases for Great Smoky Mountain National Park and coordinated western North Carolina development, outlining rules under the recovery act and a 30 hour work week with veteran first calls.
An Ohio man, Harry F. Payer, has been appointed assistant secretary of state. The note praises government thinking beyond the taxpayer and mocks a Kansas baby anecdote about small coins and a banker’s child.
Asheville hosts a three day rhododendron festival drawing thousands. The final day featured aquatic events at Beaver Lake with Katherine Rawls set to demonstrate diving and swimming. Motorboat races and a mutt dog parade were on the program along with a rhododendron ball and sponsors from ten states.
Amid widespread factory reopenings and men rejoining labor, observers fear how to allocate jobless relief. Chicago unveils a noiseless street car with rubber wheels, sparking hopes for quieter urban transit.
Chicago park board debates fence heights around the proposed nude sunbathing beach as neighbors raise concerns about privacy and safety. The discussion centers on appropriate barriers and enforcement plans.
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