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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1934
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise outlines afternoon and Sunday morning publication schedules. It lists staff roles including R. B. Terry as business manager and F Edwards as national advertising manager. Local advertising is handled by F Hester and G M Waynick, with noted subscription prices.
A compact reflection cites Proverbs 10 4 about poverty from slack hands and wealth from diligence. It contrasts world views on closeness and extravagance, attributing the contrast to perseverance and strength as noted by Charles Buxton.
The Raleigh Times reports an alleged parole racket swindling prisoners in Raleigh through intermediaries promising influence for clemency. Governor Ehringhaus has begun an investigation and calls for a thorough probe, warning the danger of greed and the need to prevent future fraud against inmates and public officials.
A facetious tale claims a bean grower used government relief flour to deter bean beetles. The story says the beetles preferred the flour, stopped foraging on beans, and starved after waiting for more relief, illustrating a moral about reliance on aid.
Dr Burris designates Tom Turner and Tom Burle as his campaign managers in a developing political scene. The reference hints at upcoming organized effort and public event activity.
Soil erosion studies indicate Slash pine thrives in this region and, with cultivation, could supply a mill in the Deep River basin. Experts see rapid growing trees as a dependable source of newsprint, boosting southern capital and broad markets to offset external debt and worn commodities.
The Texas Weekly warns cotton exports have fallen sharply, risking farm income and existing contract terms. It notes a 500k–600k bale drop versus last year, with Europe the main sink, and suggests tariff power may offer relief though the Bankhead law and weak mill demand loom.
B. C. Lindeman of the New York School of Social Work told North Atlantic Conference of AAUW at Vassar that NRA and AAA aim to equalize wealth. He warned that if stabilization fails America could drift toward a different form of fascism, with violence and weakened law and order.
A passage urges broad support for Roosevelt's administration despite acknowledged mistakes. The speaker warns against the alternative and emphasizes the recovery program as the peaceful path to future security, urging all to back the President.
The piece notes a renewed push for reciprocal trade with Canada under new tariff powers, referencing Taft’s 1911 attempt and Roosevelt era proposals. It argues closer neighborly trade benefits, citing geography and growing global trade views. It suggests Canada may explore wider mutually beneficial arrangements with the United States.
The North Carolina critic argues undersecretary of agriculture Tugwell is a poet among other things. The piece mocks politicians and laments poetry in government, citing a verse about truth and error to illustrate the tension between poetry and policy.
The professor’s phrase and the Senate committee exchange spurred a flurry of comments on conduct. Observers urged clearer language while noting the debate devolved into a polysyllabic, undignified proceeding.
A collection of quips and wry maxims on society, politics, humorists, and science. The notes reference figures like M L Patrick and Carnera style haymakers, a killer wife headline, worms and hearing, a resurrected dog, and social radio tastes. The tone is satirical and observational.
A deacon boasting forty years of service says the church has never had any dissension. The text then awkwardly notes Ralph Alsman resembling a notorious figure and mentions multiple arrests, while implying police pursuit of a high profile criminal.
A reporter revisits a notable’s home town to learn the true character and gather perspectives. In a separate thread, another journey returns to the desperado’s native haunts to hear his praises, contrasting public reputation with local lore.
New York critics note Barry Richman maintains Broadway traction with a masculine song style and infectious energy. He consistently connects with audiences, inspiring strong crowd enthusiasm and comparisons to Eddie Leonard and Bill Robinson in stage impact.
A vivid sketch notes New York’s curbside cafes resembling the Cafe de la Paix with cluttered tables along a St Moritz corner. The piece hints at lingering nerves from Prohibition era raids and the public’s cautious attitude toward leisurely drinks.
The column surveys Joe Zelli’s bid to bring a Parisian atmosphere to New York nightlife and recalls Montmartre bohemian scenes. It notes fashion designer Lyoline and Parisian influence on New York and Hollywood, plus a lighter NYC park moment and a jab at a local ballgame.
North Carolina will obtain roughly 4.84 million dollars as a direct federal grant for highways and streets under a 200 million dollar appropriation for the next fiscal year. Chairman BF B Jeffress of the highway and public works commission indicated the funds may be available July 1.
This reader Q and A lists science and trivia questions with answers. It covers capillary attraction, Edwin Markham, the flying fox bats, about 100000 gypsies in Britain, and time conversion from Washington to Melbourne yielding 3 a.m. the next day.
Roberta Lee answers readers on proper introductions at gatherings. She advises simple direct introductions and avoids overlong lists. The column also notes that giving engagement photographs to magazines is improper unless asked for, and that butter is not served at a formal dinner.
The column presents a vocabulary note focusing on the word peremptory meaning taking away a right of action or debate and conclusive. It includes an example of an officer's peremptory command and urges expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
A Q and A style piece shows several home tips. A rusted screw can be removed by heating the head and using a screwdriver while hot. Bananas should be ripe by avoiding green fruit and noting brown skin flecks indicate ripeness. Silver cleaning uses a mix of whitening ammonia and alcohol applied with a cloth, then dried and polished with tissue.
A historical newspaper style word quiz lists Across clues for titles and roles including Supreme Pontiff, Achille, and regions with numerous cross references. Down clues include forces, poems, and body parts, forming a large themed grid of ecclesiastical and geographic terms.
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