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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1933
Page
4
Unity and courage sustain North Carolina banking resolve
The piece praises collective effort and civic consciousness, noting Governor Ebringhaus’s stance against a banking holiday and the banks’ readiness to meet the crisis. It urges faith, courage, and restraint to avoid fear driven by greed, aiming toward a brighter national and world outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebringhaus
North Carolina
Lea Case Stalemate Delays North Carolina Arrest Warrant
Luke Lea case remains tangled in habeas corpus actions and judge refusals. Governor Hill McAlister ordered Buncombe County Sheriff to arrest Lea and bring him to North Carolina, but no move has been made to seize Lea and his son. Officers may act, then contend with Tennessee and national courts if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Lea
Hill McAlister
Buncombe County
Lea
North Carolina
Tennessee
What Roosevelt Intends To Do in Collier's
George Creel describes Franklin Roosevelt’s plan for a balanced budget and 25 percent reduction in federal expenditures. The article asserts the President-Elect will push aggressive spending cuts, reflecting the Democratic platform and Roose velt’s determined approach to cutting government costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Roosevelt
George Creel
Collier's
Roosevelt
Creel
Roosevelt vows drastic retrenchment to core federal functions
The article argues that Roosevelt will pursue a drastic and permanent reduction of federal spending, eliminating nonessential functions to restore balance and public confidence. Citizens hope the plan will halt wartime splurge and strengthen national credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izontal
Roosevelt
Naming a Successor to Walsh for Attorney General
Speculation swirled over President Elect Roosevelt's choice to replace Thomas J. Walsh as Attorney General. Names mentioned include Swagar Sherley Arthur F Mullen Felix Frankfurter James A Reed and Homer Cummings though Cummings is tied to a Philippines governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Thomas J. Walsh
United States
Walsh
Swagar Sherley
Kentucky
Arthur F. Mullen
Nebraska
Felix Frankfurter
Harvard Law School
James A. Reed
Missouri
Homer Cummings
Connecticut
Philippines
Lynchings Decline Cites Federal Council Report
Richmond Times-Dispatch editorial lauds a drop in mob murders after a Federal Council of Churches report noting eight lynchings in 1932, six of them Black and two white. It credits public opinion and press crusades for reducing mob violence and praises journalism’s role in denouncing lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Richmond Times-Dispatch
United States
Department of Race Relations
Federal Council of Churches
Virginia
Guaranty of Bank Deposits: Past Doubts and Bold Ideas
In earlier times speculation about guaranteeing bank deposits faced mockery from finance elites. Yet some challengers argued for protecting depositors, while mainstream experts held the idea as perilous and impractical.
Insurance of bank deposits and confidence in banks
The piece argues for deposit insurance to restore confidence and prevent bank runs, noting insurance would be funded by added costs and could be inspired by national banking ideas. It cites Frank Hancock and William G. McAdoo supporting a guaranteed system and discusses existing bank failures and the need for a government backing to stabilize credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Benke
Washington Bureau
Daily News
Frank Hancock
William G. McAdoo
Hancock
Lfe
England
Canada
United States
THE J. P. SCANDAL In North Carolina’s justice of the peace charges
The News and Observer critiques the muddled system of electing and appointing justices of the peace in North Carolina. It deplores appointments after defeats, decries trading on the office, and calls for reforms to restore dignity and curb debt-collection abuses by unworthy squires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. PB
News and Observer
North Carolina
Justice of the Peace
Tailors Endorse New Coat Styles For Men
Merchant tailors urge a shift from current wear to dress coats with longer tails gray tuxedos and silk walatcoats in pastel shades. The piece notes men may reflect on attire while waiting at the pants presser.
Kansas editor asks to stop striking matches on socks
A Kansas editor explains his wife urged him to stop striking matches on the soles of his shoes because the friction tears holes in his socks. The odd habit is mentioned as a domestic anecdote reflecting quirky daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Secretary of Labor backs seven day rest rule
Citing a national labor policy the new secretary argues one day of rest in seven would create more jobs. The comment contrasts with a family quip about disliking Sunday dishwashing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Labor
Dad
Dr Rennie Addresses Kiwanis on Presidential Inaugurations
Dr Joseph Rennie pastor of First Presbyterian spoke to the local Kiwanis about presidential inaugurations. He recounted Washingtons four day horseback ride to New York, the inauguration at Federal Hall, Adams and Jefferson inaugurations, and noted the Bible relic and Franklin's calendar observation. Music by Vera Smith and Prof Stimson accompanied the program. The Kiwanis directors set a meeting for Thursday at 6:30 pm at the Elwood hotel with Tom Powell hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rennie
First Presbyterian Church
Kiwanis Club
Columbia
Washington
New York
Federal Hall
Rennie
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
John Adams
D. C
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Roosevelt
Dr. Rennie
Walsh
Adamses
Vera Smith
High Point College
J. B. Stimson
Dr. T. Ingram
Elwood Hotel
Tom Powell
Letter on pro prosperity plan boosts North Carolina ties
A correspondent praises editorial ideas to revive prosperity, notes $20 000 in North Carolina purchases for an institution, and urges widespread personal action like borrowing to repair homes. He stresses a national nonprofit approach is insufficient and highlights his Carolinian roots and North Carolina connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
High Point
Better Homes
Republic
Eland Surprisingly Dominant Among Antelope Species
Reading fragment notes the eland as the heaviest antelope, capable of stepping over others. It highlights their size and surprising strength within the herd.
Hoover’s Inaugural Day Draws Massive Washington Crowd
President-elect Hoover arrives from New York to the White House amid massive crowds. Officials estimate 200000 visitors and 75000 in reviewing stands, with projections of up to 10000 marching and many more along the route as Roosevelt prepares for a brief swearing-in and a first address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mayflower Hotel
White House
Mr. Hoover
House
Senate
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
White Review
Pennsylvania Avenue
Saw
Hammer
Wilson
Mr. Roosevelt
Capitol
Re House
Senate Chamber
John N. Garner
Gparies Curtis
Capitol Plaza
Hoover
Union Station
California
Labor movement Becomes Political Force in 19th Century England
The labor movement grew into a political factor in England over a hundred years ago, shaping party alignments and policy debates as workers organized unions and campaigns for reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wachovia Meeting All Demands Quiet Banking Day
A quiet banking day occurred at the local Northage Bank and Trust Company after a five percent withdrawal limit was imposed. Two other banks met all demands, while High Point avia and Trust Company stayed steady with normal activity. Wachovia Bank and Trust Company confirmed it was meeting all demands as payroll checks were cashed amid crowding in the banking room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northage Bank and Trust Company
High Point
Avia and Trust Company
W. C. Idol
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Painters Register At Exchange Today At Community Exchange
Two experienced painters and floor finishers registered at the Community Exchange at 387 North Wrenn Street. One will work for a fruit size 40, the other for money or provisions. A colored woman seeks house work and cash payment. Several others registered but already found jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Exchange
North Wrenn Street
Exchange
McLean and Gore Named Early Postmaster Talk
Washington reports indicate Angus W. McLean and Robert H. Gore of Chicago were top picks for a Roosevelt administration postmaster role. C L Schuping of North Carolina also figures in discussions, with Archibold McNeil of Connecticut listed as third assistant postmaster general under James Farley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Angus W. McLean
Robert H. Gore
Chicago
Roosevelt
C. L. Schuping
North Carolina
Archibald McNeil
Connecticut
James A. Farley
Stolen Greensboro Car Tied to Bank Robbery
Guilford county sheriff investigates a $3,000 bank robbery in Randleman. A red car reported stolen from Greensboro, similar to the getaway vehicle, was found abandoned 17 miles southeast after a deputy saw it speeding past his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N. C
Phipps
Guilford County
Randleman
Vegas
Here
H. D. Smith
Inaugural Train Leaves High Point for Washington
High Point will send 60 to 75 residents to the Franklin D Roosevelt inauguration in Washington. The special train departs at 9 40 tonight from High Point, joins at Charlotte, arrives in Washington at 6 15 tomorrow morning, with return at 1 30 Sunday afternoon and arrival back in High Point by 9 45 Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Franklin
Jane Roosevelt
Greensboro
Charlotte
Washington
Sonic beacon aids blind landing at airports
A local electric company unveils a sonic marker beacon system using three 3000 cycle whistles in megaphones to mark airport boundaries. The coded signals guide pilots to a field, with radio beacons guiding the approach and sonic markers confirming position and field size for a blind landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N. Y
Poundage Increases Highlight Air Travel Growth 1926 to 1932
Department of commerce comparisons show a surge in air mail poundage from 800000 in 1926 to 8000000 in 1932. Passengers rise from 5700 to 636000, express from 3500 pounds to 1500000, and scheduled pilots fly from 4000000 miles to 50000000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
Lost Property Office Quip Sparks Banter
In a brief comic exchange, Maud proudly shows a photo of her boyfriend and claims he’s in the lost property office. Phyllis冷 remarks she wouldn’t bother to claim him, prompting a sharp, humorous response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud
Lost Property Office
Phyllis
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