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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1933
Page
4
A pithy biblical reflection questions whether the value lies in gold or the temple that houses it. The verse from St. Matthew 23 17 challenges fools and the blind to discern true worth beyond earthly riches.
President Roosevelt appeals to Congress for authority to balance the national budget amid deep deficits and economic distress. He warns the banking collapse and rising unemployment demand swift action and rejects a slow approach, urging immediate drastic retrenchment.
The article envisions new Civil Camps proposed by the President to employ up to 500 000 idle men, with provisions for food clothing shelter and daily pay. It urges restoring vigor and ambition through structured recreation and mandatory participation, aiming to keep workers engaged while seeking normal employment.
The author suggests permanent work for unemployed men through agriculture and related vocations. Men would gain ground training in farming with night instruction by horticulturists and agriculturists. The goal is self support and reduction of reliance on government aid.
An English commission report on highway upkeep costs suggests commercial trucks pay about forty percent while all other motor vehicles cover the balance. The Southern Agriculturist argues farmers and private car owners bear an excessive tax burden and urges a readjustment of highway taxes.
Washington Saturday featured Ed ward B. Dunford attorney for the Anti Galcon League denouncing the repeal bid. He says wet forces aim to restore legalized liquor traffic and promote illicit traffic to sway public votes. He warns repeal would bring back the saloon and its evils.
The writer argues for a national modern banking system to replace a fragmented, antiquated network. He asserts that only major shocks will drive reform and urges President Roosevelt to push a comprehensive program with decisive action rather than half measures. The piece condemns localized banks and weak central regulation, calling for branch banking and a stronger Federal Reserve framework.
The author argues for a single rigorously supervised banking system across England and Canada as a model and calls on President Roosevelt to seize a unique opportunity to enact urgently needed reform. He warns against mere palliatives and emphasizes banks' vital role in citizens' lives, urging a ground up credit-structure overhaul.
A historical essay argues that assassination harms rulers and nations, citing Lincoln Garfield McKinley and others. It contends presidents are public servants and warns that assassinations led to disorder, warfare, and tyranny, urging greater democracy as the remedy for political ills.
North Carolina journalist Harlee Branch, longtime Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal, is named executive assistant to Postmaster General Farley. A Tar Heel, Branch rose from Oak Ridge School near Greensboro to Charlotte then to national coverage, aiding the Dixie press. He also contributed to the Democratic campaign committee.
The German election gives Chancellor Hitler a substantial plurality, though not a majority, promising firmer governance. The result suggests a move toward dictatorship though the exact form and European impact remain uncertain. History in 1933 is set for highly interesting developments.
Mellon Institute announces a new unbreakable milk bottle. The report notes Congress seeks a non repeatable beer bottle amid ongoing experimental efforts.
New York City Central Park Zoo introduces a camel named Oh Boy Repeal. The playful nickname hints at political humor as repeal debates loom.
In Chicago a woman testifies her deceased husband’s ghost haunts the property she sold claiming the haunting began after the sale. The trial centers on alleged property rights and supernatural claims surrounding the transfer.
Hundreds of U.S. cities report strained relief funds and rising unemployment as Mayors respond to Sen. LaFollette’s survey. Many cannot issue bonds or fund aid, with widespread homelessness and reliance on federal help varying by state.
The Carolina Theatre in Lexington reopens after a ceiling collapse two weeks ago caused major damage. The auditorium has been repaired and improved, with the initial show returning last night.
Advice on garden soil work and testing soil moisture. Do not plow when wet. Squeeze four handfuls to test for readiness: if it forms a ball it is too wet. if it crumbles, it is ready to work.
An editor notes series on vegetable gardening stressing early soil preparation on neglected plots. Proper tillage deep spading and mixing manure or compost improve soil texture, while selecting land with good drainage and suitable soil types enhances yields for different crops.
Mrs. R. A. Allen of Denton resigns from the county board of education, the sole woman member in its history. Her departure, accepted with regret, comes as lawmakers prepare an omnibus school bill to name five new board members for two-year terms starting in April.
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