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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
4
A Balaam admonition from Numbers 22 12 warns against joining the wicked as the blessed are protected. Demosthenes notes that success often hides the evil deeds of men.
The article details High Point and Greensboro facing near term maturities amid weak street assessment receipts and tax delays. It notes cities must act as their own financiers, with Winston-Salem seeking help from wealthy citizens to cover 900000 due and many municipalities defaulting without new credit lines.
The majority report on the prohibition plank favors repeal of the 18th amendment with states’ supervision of liquor and continued anti-saloon measures. It proposes a constitutional amendment and temperance-focused reforms while moderating enforcement under Volstead act changes. The platform overall is conservative, aimed at broad reform without radical shifts.
Bruce Catton notes Gordon Selfridge claims American democracy has failed arguing a businesslike, intelligent management of a country may replace democracy within centuries. He acknowledges democracy’s inefficiency as inherent, yet defends its protection of human rights and questions whether it permits starvation in a crisis.
A critical essay discusses how political machines form and persist at public expense. It notes postmasters on commissions used to promote election of their patron and argues many candidates build machines while condemning rivals.
A veteran political mischief maker known as Mr. One-Eyed Connelly visits the Democratic convention fringe in Chicago. He proclaims support for Ritchie and jokes about crash methods while recounting past exploits and showing a 1928 press badge as proof of his long involvement.
A Jamestown group born in 1857 1858 endorses Mrs Blanche Armfield Pickens article praising renaming the park at the City Lake from Mendenhall Park to honor pioneer settlers who led religious educational and civic activities. The signers ALPHEUS M BRIGGS and H CLAY BRIGGS affirm the piece’s accuracy and lasting value for future generations.
A fire of unknown origin caused slight damage to the upper portion of an apartment house at 1534 English Street last night. The structure is owned by R. B. Gant. Firemen arrived in time to prevent the flames from spreading to other parts of the building.
Isaac L. Hampton faced three hours in jail for assault and battery and requested ten thousand dollars bail. After lengthy legal efforts he was released and later cleared of the charge, with bail and counsel securing his freedom.
Sue plots to unite Jack and his father with Grace urging two rings in a stage show. She recalls Miss Parsons as sympathetic and considers asking Mrs Thornton for help to reconcile the family while Jack dismisses the plan and teases about diplomacy.
Italian shock troops with British and French artillery stormed Monte di Valdella on June 30 1918 and held their gains amid counter attacks. The success marked a turning point in the Austrian offensive and suggested Austria-Hungary could be near collapse. British air force claimed 4102 enemy planes down in the year ending June 30 with 2150 on the western front, as further internal disorders surfaced in Austria.
Funeral services for C L Millsaps father of Miss Mary Lee Millsaps graduate nurse from Guilford General hospital will be conducted from the Statesville home this afternoon at 3 o clock. He had been in declining health for some time before his death yesterday morning at his home in Statesville.
In Brockton Massachusetts the prisoner Alexander Pepper escaped after arrest on a morals charge. He leaped from a closed screened window twenty feet to the sidewalk below. He was recaptured but broke away again on the way to the station.
Julius Larsen, ship observer on the Golden Gate, uses an 8 inch telescope to spot ships up to 32 miles away. He can name vessels by distinctive markings and rigging, a skill honed since he was 15.
James E. Leavy, 70, deputy commissioner of motor vehicles for New York, collapsed entering the Chicago stadium and died at Presbyterian hospital. The cause of death was not determined immediately.
In Madison circuit court Richmond Kentucky Mrs Nannie Rowland 18 was fined one cent after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of her paramour Calvin Ward 20 Her judgment reflects a unusual sentence in a murder case as the jury convicted on manslaughter charges.
An old Dornier aircraft, built in 1924 and still flying, has completed over 8000 flights by end of last year. In seven years it carried 18 575 passengers on routes from Lake Constance learning the craft at Berne.
Baltimore aviator Stewart Dietz plans an endurance flight over the city between July 15 and September 1. He seeks to fly more than 00 hours to break the current record by about 153 hours, with Robert L. Benson as his partner.
Raw rubber fetches lower price than kindling and is now widely used for open fires in many British households. The practice reflects shortages and cost concerns driving novel fuel choices across the country.
Forrest H. Shuford reports a surge in American Legion membership nationwide. Weekly totals reach 10 680 and daily peak 7195, with national members at 867 360, 92.65 percent of the 1932 quota. Posts push quick dues to receive the August American Legion Monthly with a federal and state laws summary for World War veterans.
Chase Manufacturing Co. of this city received additional state contracts from the North Carolina state purchasing department to supply floor wall radiator and deck scrub brushes. A. E. Chase Jr. secretary and treasurer said the state business plus regular work will keep the firm busy for at least the next 12 months.
The Church of God announces revival services beginning tonight at 7 30 at 318 East Russell Street. Rev G W King will lead the meetings and the public is invited to attend.
Dramatic ad touts Calotabs as a simple bedtime dose with water to purify the liver and body. It claims no taste or after effects and promises morning energy and appetite, urging buyers to beware of imitations and refund assurances.
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