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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1932
Page
4
A brief devotional note cites I John 4 18 about fear and perfect love. It quotes Bulwer Lytton praising love that sacrifices all for its beloved, offering a contemplative thought for readers.
The Farm Board plans to turn 40 million bushels of wheat to the American Red Cross for unemployed relief, arguing in kind aid substitutes cash payments. Critics fear stabilizing loans and price effects may hurt farmers while not easing hunger as directly as money.
The American people are paying bills and reducing indebtedness as collectors report better collections than expected. Debtors are shrinking debt rapidly even on lower incomes, but reduced purchasing power lowers merchandise volume. Manufacturers reevaluate credit risk, moving business toward a more sound footing while long term effects may benefit the economy.
The 1929 year remains central in discussions of North Carolina's industry. A Charlotte Observer conclusion says the state has left the depression era behind, though some writers see this as a weak point in the analysis.
A Raleigh report cites Department of Conservation and Development figures indicating industrial payrolls in 1929 topped 200 million dollars, up about 9 million from 1927, while total industrial output and value added to raw materials also rose. Textile, tobacco, and lumber sectors lead wage payments amid a generally upbeat view despite political tensions.
Candidate Ehringhaus proposes the state assume maintenance of portions of state roads within city limits. He argues urban taxpayers bear more road costs due to gasoline taxes and traffic, and that the move would relieve local municipalities starting in 1933.
Protesters invaded the governor's mansion in Frankfort to oppose a proposed one percent general sales tax. The debate echoes a contentious NC sales tax dispute from last year as officials weigh the measure.
Bruce Catton argues against using an economic boycott against Japan to halt its aggression in Asia. He cites risks of war, economic strain, and unilateral action, noting warnings from Hoover era leaders and the potential for Japan to weaponize public opinion. The piece also profiles Irish politics as a contrast, focusing on Eamon de Valera’s return to power and its significance for the Free State.
An anonymous note postmarked Hopewell New Jersey details a plane ride to Washington and reactions to the Lindbergh kidnapping. The writer mentions meeting reporters at the Lindbergh home and includes a self written poem threatening the kidnapper with punishment. The writer plans to continue correspondence.
W P Bmins urges concerted action to reduce radio nuisance from man made static and interference. He notes sources such as utilities, defective wiring, flashing signs and oil burners, cites city hotspots like Redding Street near Pickett Mill, and calls for cooperation between radio owners and equipment operators to improve reception.
A devotional verse asks for a true heart to comfort others and strength for body and rest. The prayer seeks a home in Heaven when earthly days pass and tears are wiped away, in Jesus name.
Beaver City Nebraska reports Dr. Frank M. Brewster who travels by airplane to reach patients over a 200 square mile area. The licensed pilot has used 12 different craft since the war and now hires a pilot mechanic to fly him to farm families and isolated communities.
In Dayton Ohio the Army hosts a quirky aviation club named the Dumb-bell Club. Members earn a trophy collection featuring a mounted dumb-bell a flying jackass a small derby hat a fur lined cap and steer bones for their airborne mishaps.
Berlin reports aviation focus on a massive Koolhoven flying boat planned to be twice the size of the DC-X. It would carry over two tons of freight, span 328 feet, and use ten 1000 horsepower motors.
Fresno dealers gain fresh coast catch via airmail style delivery by H. L. Mullen. The coast is about 120 miles away and Mullen flies the distance in just over an hour, delivering Pacific fish that are much fresher than rail shipments.
Singapore airport plan aims for a thoroughly modern facility in a Malay town site. The project will cost more than 3.5 million dollars and take over four years to complete. About 5 million tons of earth must be filled on the swampy site.
A note lists three other United States entities on the American continents, naming United States of Brazil United States of Mexico and United States of Venezuela as examples.
Puzzle list of cross clues with multiple definitions. Answers include gender specific terms color and common items, spanning 50 clues across horizontal and vertical categories.
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