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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1933
Page
4
The article discusses Senator J. W. Bailey declining to participate in the prohibition repeal election citing the need to avoid partisan influence through federal patronage. It questions whether his caution hides a personal view on the repeal and warns the issue tests political strategy and equilibristic skills.
A critique of the role of supervisors in rural Guilford schools under the new state law. The author argues supervisors are unfairly seen as non essentials and questions financing without tapping public funds. The piece condemns the presumption that reducing supervision aids economy.
The article notes that progress lags when her participation is lacking, stressing the need for her leadership to ensure synchronized action and timely results.
Greensboro discusses a special election to approve a tax levy to raise 154000 for school funding after a 125000 budget cut. Authorities urge the measure to supplement state aid, with a 19 to 20 cent levy on 100 and a revaluation affecting book value near 80 million.
Correspondents describe forestry camp life as uplifting for urban youths offering discipline and woodland exposure. Meanwhile United Mine Workers claim 150000 new members as they push to unionize coal miners in West Virginia Kentucky fields amid broader industrial recovery debates.
In Savannah Georgia on June 22 the Board of Education and Chatham County moved to reduce school expenses by cutting salaries and eliminating positions. Teachers and parents responded by gathering for a prayer meeting to seek Providence against the cuts.
The note states ongoing concern about salaries and helping everyone keep their jobs. The matter remains unsettled and unresolved as discussions continue.
Bruce Catton notes a sweeping change in labor policy tucked into an industrial control bill. The new framework alters labor relations overnight, with the bituminous coal industry showing how a once disorganized and competitive field now operates under a transformed system and power dynamics.
A speaker notes rapid progress toward nationwide unionization of coal fields, once seen as utopian, now approaching an incident in a program that is infinitely larger and more daring. The point stresses how fast developments have moved, signaling expectations of far-reaching change.
The sudden departure of Assistant Secretary Raymond Moley for the London conference follows a late meeting with President Roosevelt. The piece compares Moley’s move to a star quarterback entering the game to steady a wobbling team and asks what new drive or strategy may follow.
The piece notes Al Smith receiving an LL D from Harvard despite his lack of formal education in youth. It contrasts his Fulton Fish Market roots with the university credential and suggests the honor reflects his career and merit, a change many Americans may welcome.
The Roosevelt administration shifts toward Latin America as a solution to postwar economic nationalism. Officials envision regional blocs and tariff harmony for raw materials and manufactured goods, with new Edge Act financing to spur South American trade and a Montevideo conference likely to push a restricted continental agenda.
A 1933 letter from Aquone North Carolina details life at Civilian Conservation Corps Camp F-10. The writer praises the climate flowers fruits and birds while noting memories of home and affection for camp mates and mountain girls to whom they hint at sending money.
Washington dispatch notes a new administration move against sweat shops as a further step in its reform effort. The brief hints at changes aimed at improving working conditions and reducing heat in official offices.
Stenographers face criticism for spelling errors while their numerical accuracy is praised, with emphasis on careful handling of figures over words in records.
Ex-President Hoover is appointed librarian at Stanford University. The move prompts reflection on whether his budget balancing skills will benefit his new role in managing the university’s books.
The passage notes President Roosevelts repeated challenges in Washington beginning March 4 as storms in the Atlantic coast realm his administration faces. The piece contrasts maritime weather with political tempests and hints at steady leadership through turbulent days.
Job-hunting college graduates may be encouraged as John D. Rockefeller's grandson secures employment with the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey.
A theory that opposites strengthen marriages appears supported by the observation that families seldom quarrel when the wife is large and the husband small, suggesting size balance may influence harmony.
Notice states T. J. Scott has applied to build a filling station on Walnut Street between East Green and East Commerce Streets. City Council will review the plan at the next regular meeting in the City Hall Council Room. City Clerk Lois Welborn signs the notice dated June 21, 1933.
The Wood family of Guilford County thank Mr. Hubert Sechrest for courteous service at Municipal Lake Jamestown praising the well kept grounds and protesting his removal by the City Board. They claim the action is political.
The Wood families and guests gathered Sunday at Jamestown Municipal Lake for their annual reunion. Dinner was served picnic style with abundant food. Members from Jamestown Sandy Ridge and other parts of the state attended. Chairman James Wood of Jamestown acted as toastmaster and led with wholesome humor. After eating and socializing the groups adjourned to their next activity.
Burlington June 28 All officers were re elected at the closing session of the annual meeting of the North Carolina Lutheran Sunday school association here. They are Prof. H. A. Fisher of N. C. State college president Miss Myrtle Rockett of Hickory secretary and Albert M. Miller of Salisbury treasurer.
G L Stepp sixty year old McDowell County prison guard was killed when a prison truck wrecked near Marion. Five prisoners were injured in the crash and transferred for treatment. Investigators said the accident occurred on the road near the facility. Sheriff and prison officials are reviewing the incident.
J F Spruill of Lexington has been named to the Davidson county committee of United Dry Forces for the repeal drive. Also named were James E Lambeth mayor of Thomasville and Dr I G Greer superintendent of the Mills Home in Thomasville.
North Carolina bankers gather at Wrightsville Beach to discuss industry issues and regional financial matters in an upcoming meeting.
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