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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1932
Page
4
A mid 18th century quip notes true value lies in virtue over rank. A biblical verse from St John emphasizes asking in Jesus name. The reflection pairs a spiritual counsel with a secular motto about merit beyond title.
Editorial weighs a nationwide shift to a preferential primary in North Carolina. Voters would mark first and second choices, consolidating two rounds into one. If no first choice achieves a majority, second preferences from ballots for the third candidate decide the result, potentially saving over a hundred thousand dollars in state costs.
The article quotes William McChesney Martin, governor of the Eighth District Federal Reserve Bank, arguing that men aged seventy and older are better suited to navigate the current downturn than younger workers. He praises long experience since 1907, warns against diploma era myths, and credits older businessmen who learned from prior cycles with guiding recovery.
Bruce Catton notes Admiral Byrd will sail to Antarctica next winter aboard the Bear, a Civil War era wooden ship with square sails. While tractors may aid sledges, Bear's proven design and enduring shipbuilding skill show older ships still excel in polar voyages.
The Raleigh correspondent for the Greensboro News discusses the gubernatorial race finances. It claims Ehringhaus financed his own campaign and suggests critics won’t be swayed by financial disclosures. The piece notes North Carolina has not had a governor like this before.
The piece argues that North Carolina governors are rarely paid enough to cover their needs and that ambitious citizens like Ehringhaus endure financial strain. It examines how a candidate with a prior legal and insurance background could manage the job’s limits on income and the aftermath of service.
The article argues lowering rates rather than raising them may salvage railroad profits as substitutes grow. It notes penny mile fares and discounts to attract travelers and freight competition from automakers and other carriers. It suggests trains may regain use if rail costs become more affordable for passengers and shippers.
Stan ley Hausner the sea flyer will come ashore after his plane went down in mid ocean and a tanker rescued him after a week adrift. The tale of surviving a lone ocean drift promises a gripping account and a remarkable adventure.
The city spends about 65 million dollars annually on direct aid to the unemployed. Private agencies fueled by voluntary contributions report 7.84 million for four months of 1932, while public agencies funded by taxes tally 12.6 million in the same period. The piece argues unemployment relief is not just a voluntary charity issue and questions tapping federal taxes in addition to local funds.
The Guggenheim Airship Research Institute is being organized at Akron Ohio to study lighter-than-air flight. It will soon compile established facts and theories about dirigible flying for study and accelerate the day travel by dirigible becomes as common as air travel today.
The note claims Mary Garden plans a return on July 4 to celebrate with fireworks, asserting her continued belief in the spectacle.
Campaigns surge for Mooney's freedom to allow him to travel east and advocate for Jimmy Walker's case. Supporters urge immediate action as political alliances push for clemency and public appeals.
A bird fancier notes parrots now sing more than swear, a trend he says boosts value for a bird he plans to sell.
A new Paris school of oratory for women has opened. The suggestion is to import a few American wives as instructors.
In a surprising turn the bill collector is more popular than ever with even the best families seeking his services and asking him to call again reflecting resilient demand amid gloom.
GEO. H. CROWELL recounts a church day beginning with travel trouble, a rescue by George W. Lowe, and a service at Muir's Chapel followed by a large dinner at Abbott's Creek. The afternoon featured a soulful address by Rev. H. T. Stevens, questions on church membership, and a call to live righteously.
In Micaville Yancey County North Carolina Charles Thomas 52 a prominent Bowditch area farmer was accidentally shot by his son Caswell Thomas 24 while cleaning a .82 special revolver The shot struck his heart and killed him instantly Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock Caswell claimed the trigger was pulled accidentally and the tragedy occurred two miles from Micaville.
Chicago report notes absence of progressive leaders at the Republican National Convention. LaFollette and Wisconsin delegates were sidelined amid a conservative mood. No third party or distinct progressive push appeared, with leaders preferring Congress or avoiding Hoover opposition.
National batting leader P Waner of the Pirates hit .383 with Lombardi of the Reds at .366. Klein of the Phillies leads in runs 68 and RBIs 60 and has 90 hits. Waner 31 doubles. Herman of the Reds 11 triples. Klein 18 homers. Hurst, Klein and others pace in various categories. Frisch leads in stolen bases for the Cardinals.
On June 20 1918 heavy rains swollen the Piave flooding the two surviving bridges after Italian air and artillery fire. The flood aided Italian troops as Austrian positions in the Delta were submerged enabling Italian naval floats armed with heavy guns to attack. American forces captured German trenches before Cantigny and advanced at Belleau Woods. British and French troops raided from Ypres toward the Oise.
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