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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1932

Page

4

A THOUGHT Not greedy of filthy tuere

A short literary fragment mentions Timo in a biblical style verse 2:8, referencing riches and restraint and a moral warning amid archaic phrasing.

Timothe

Opposition grows to federal sales tax in Congress

North Carolina lawmakers show hesitation as the revenue bill faces opposition from Ingressman Coughton and others. The News and Observer urges caution, warning of triple taxation on consumers, and argues the plan clashes with Democratic principles and the purpose of the income tax.

Ingressman Coughton Ways and Means Committee Sam North Carolina Congress Crisp Georgia News and Observer Cleveland Heaven

Prospects for Industry in the South

The Raleigh Times sees strong future industrial growth in the South over the next decade based on Sears president General R. B. Wood's belief in southern manufacturing and youth. Census data highlight Georgia and North Carolina's young populations as engines for business and employment, urging Southern retention of young workers.

Sears, Roebuck and Company South United States Raleigh Times R. B. Wood North West Georgia Vermont North Carolina Illinois The Times

Job Riots at Ford Plant Highlight Unemployed Anguish

An article analyzes the Dearborn clash where police fought 8000 unemployed men seeking work at the Ford plant. It argues the violence mirrored despair rather than Communist plotting, noting four dead, 16 to 30 wounded, and 15 jailed, while stressing society’s harsh response fuels further resentment and agitation.

Ford Detroit Dearborn America Despond Ead Ths

Scarface Capone Offers Bond to Aid Lindbergh Baby Search

Capone, the nation’s most publicized prisoner, says he could recover the Lindbergh baby if released. He offers heavy bond for his return to prison to help in the search, underscoring a growing belief in a powerful criminal empire in America.

Scarface al Capone America

Capone's potential role in child abduction theory

A speculative theory posits that Capone offered his services under terms he sets and that recovering a missing child might aid his discharge. The piece questions whether criminals threaten to reclaim the infant to pressure authorities, suggesting kidnapping as a desperate tactic by Capone’s men during his imprisonment.

Capone

Prince Lennart of Sweden Renounces Title for Love in London

The Swedish prince marries a wealthy commoner in London and relinquishes royal titles, becoming Mr Bernadotte. The couple smiles at the change as the Bernadottes rise from Pau lawyer to royalty while Napoleonic links fade.

Prince Lennart Sweden London Mr. Bernadotte Bernadette Bernadotte Pau Napoleon Joseph Boneparte

Booby prize for Lindbergh estate sightseeing scheme

A New Jersey pilot scheme to fly sightseers over the Lindbergh estate near Hopewell for 2.50 drew sharp reproach. The piece condemns the commercial creep and notes the participants should feel shame for intruding on the Lindberghs’ privacy.

New Lindbergh Colonel

Return of Mr Jimison to the Pulpit

The ex Reverend Tom Jimison resumes preaching tomorrow amid hard times and public attention. The column notes his past legal troubles and pledges his ability to draw crowds with evident vigor and action.

MR. Jimison Jimison Tabernacles

Sousa Remembered for Stirring Marches and Lasting Fame

Death claims John Philip Sousa among distinguished Americans. His genius lay in providing some of the most stirring marches ever written. His tunes shaped war parades and marching bands, ensuring his name endures in time with future generations.

John Philip Sousa Sousa

Letter on memory of Thomas R. Mackey in High Point

A reader laments the need for real friendship after the death of Thomas R. Mackey. The author notes the city’s affection and warns against posthumous praise without action to address employment and bank failures affecting others. The letter ends with a sense of guilt and call for meaningful support.

Thomas R. Mackey Mr. Mackey High Point

In Memory of Our Dear Mother Mrs D L Wright

Sad loving memory notes mark the anniversary of Mrs D L Wright who died four years ago on March 12. Devoted children write of loneliness, memories, and belief that she rests in heaven while she remains in their hearts.

D. L. Wright

Hoover Ends Handshake Tradition At White House

Washington diary notes President Hoover ends the noon public reception and daily handshakes once common for Cal Coolidge era. Hoover reorganizes the executive offices after the 1929 Christmas Eve wreck, ordering rapid dispatch of delegations with minimal motion.

Herbert Plummer Washington Hoover White House Coolidge Cal

Wilson Re-elected 1916 Slogan Praised as Peace Stand

The 1916 election hinge centered on Wilson's refrain He kept us out of war. The contrast hints Hoover's 1932 campaign theme will pivot to economic recovery, not peace.

Wilson Hoover

League of Nations committee reports Sino Japanese tension

In Shanghai members of the League of Nations committee anticipate noting a difference of opinion between Japan and China over the ongoing dispute.

League of Nations Committee Shanghai

League commission aims for Manchuria before war repairs finish

The report notes that if the League commission expedites, it could reach Manchuria ahead of the completion of extensive war damage repairs. It emphasizes urgency and the potential impact on regional reconstruction and diplomacy.

League Commission Manchuria

Cotton prices seen rising with staple gains for farmers

A market expert says higher cotton prices are likely as the staple continues to climb. If the price trajectory persists, farmers could earn as much as the cost of production.

Trotsky’s Star Rise and Stalin’s Grip in Russia

In a shifting Russian scene Trotsky is portrayed as a former cinema icon while Stalin maintains control. The piece discusses potential paths a comeback could take if Stalin remains in power, highlighting political theater and public perception.

Trotsky Stalin Russia

Senator Bulkley Critiques Law Favoritism

The senator complains that one set of rules applies to the rich while the poor face a different standard. He notes a growing belief that the wealthy enjoy immunity from law.

Senator Bulkley

Florida Waterland Balance Now and Then

One-fifth of Florida’s area sits under water while the remaining four-fifths were historically waterfilled, illustrating a shifting geography and land use pattern across the state.

Florida

Speed's the Word in Hoover Backdrop for Delegations

The article describes how the White House offices were reorganized to speed arrival and departure of large delegations. Smaller groups used alcove spaces while the president’s layout created fluid movement with broadened back steps so five or more could walk abreast. Photographs followed a concrete walkway to the rear lawn.

Speed Mr. Hoover

Ireland's New Government Fails to Halt Brick Sale

A new Irish government faces pressure over potential censorship policies but brick sales continue unabated. Officials debate controls while vendors report steady demand for bricks across counties.

Ireland

It's Over Quickly Mr. Hoover Front Row Signals Friendly Spirit

The report describes Mr. Hoover in a front row at a public event. He appears ready to greet attendees with affable handshakes as cameras flash and smiles broaden, signaling a calm, accessible demeanor.

Mr. Hoover

Marionette puppets eyed as substitute for animated cartoons

New York reports that life size rubber faced marionettes moved by unseen operators below the stage may replace animated cartoons if audiences tire of them. The dexterous puppeteers pull strings behind the scenes while the audience sees lifelike dialogue and expressions, even caricaturing public figures.

New York

Hoover Pleased With Campaign

A Farm Journal piece notes Hoover’s satisfaction with campaign progress over business matters not art. A lone golfer exchanges quips about learning golf as he trails another figure, reflecting light domestic humor within the period.

Sonny Farm Journal

Taxis and Tan Color Trends in City Cabs

The city taxi fleet embraces bold color schemes from red and cream to blue green yellow and orange with white cabs posing cleaning challenges. Women prefer newer machines while a chorus girl and a mystic discuss vibrations influencing cab choices. Stage lighting uses artificial sun lamps for tan effects on chorines in a beach scene.

Greenwich Village Bar Signs Against Alcohol

A San Pedro reader notes a Greenwich Village venue keeping alcohol off the menu, displaying a sign asking patrons not to urge intoxicating liquor. The item mixes letters and anecdotes about names and a dancer’s dream of a Philhar monic dance group and Deems Taylor’s conducting shown in passing.

Greenwich Village San Pedro Cal Mr. T Pendleton von Grona Philharmonic Philharmonic Orchestra Deems Taylor

Mrs Hoover Steps In as Stand-In for President

A passage describes Mrs. Hoover preparing to guide the presidency in her husband’s absence with a plan to fill leadership duties temporarily. The scene implies a managed transition as visitors depart toward the street, while the future role remains to be defined.

Hoover

Crosswords of a World Puzzle List

A dense puzzle entry lists horizontal and vertical clues spanning topics from camphor sources and animal traits to linguistic hints and regional terms. Numerous cryptic definitions reference languages, places, measurements, and assorted objects, forming a complex word grid likely from a newspaper puzzle page.

Hoover hails anti hoarding drive progress and aims wider reach

President Hoover praises the national anti hoarding campaign while urging full community enlistment. He notes 2,395 towns organized under Colonel Frank Knox and cites Curwensville Pennsylvania as a model after its bank reopened and hoarded funds were redirected into bonds and deposits.

Washington Hoover Frank Knox Chicago Curwensville Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce

His Good Turn

A Melbourne Herald brief notes a Sunday school teacher urging kindness during the week. Freddy confirms he made someone happy by visiting his aunt who was pleased when he returned home.

Freddy Melbourne Herald

Ghost story recounts spark of fright at midnight

A speaker recalls a chilling ghost tale told at midnight and laments not knowing the full story. The remark ends with a playful tit for tat exchange.

Jove

My Wife Talks On One Subject In Passing Show Quip

A brief quip notes a wife who can fill hours on one topic while another wife needs no subject at all. The joke contrasts conversational styles with a sharp punchline.

Silver Dollars Buried in Floor of Houston Building

In Houston a frame building being razed uncovered about 100 silver dollars buried in the wooden floor. The coins, described as mouldy, formed a small silver rush in the midst of city activity.

Houston Texas

Bell of Lady Gordon Rings from 1875 at Ramsay McDonald home

A bell weighing over 125 pounds named Lady Gordon still rings from the turret at The Hillocks in Lossiemouth Scotland near Ramsay McDonald’s residence. The bell began tolling in 1875 and remains audible at the railway station turret.

McDonald's Lossiemouth Scotland Lady Gordon Ramsay McDonald

Five Woodford farmers join Illinois farm accounting co op

For sixteen years five farmers in Woodford county Illinois have cooperated in farm accounting work sponsored by the University of Illinois department of agriculture.

Woodford County Ilinois University of

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