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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1932
Page
4
A terse biblical citation notes Saul and Jonathan as beloved in life and death, remaining united in memory. The excerpt ties to religious reverence and reflects on loyalty, devotion, and enduring kinship beyond mortal bounds.
The article questions whether Governor should let a potential $6 million deficit accrue in the final term without full legislative action. Budget chief Henry Burke cites a $2.8 to $3.6 million deficit this year amid weak other revenues. It notes possible call for a special session to revise revenue acts if needed.
In Virginia a new statute sets a jail ban for possession of less than a quart of liquor and allows prescription whiskey. The change appears aimed at regulating safe alcohol use, though motive behind tying penalties to quantity remains unclear.
The Irish Free State’s new president F D de Valera aims to consolidate Irish divisions and seek total separation from Britain. He faces religious and racial splits, with Protestant north and Catholic south, and may press reforms to suspend the safety act and drop the oath of allegiance. Irreconcilable Irish tensions endure.
A Lenoir News-Topic correspondent revises a claim about grasshoppers eating wood citing farm anecdotes. Alumni reports nine meetings across six North Carolina communities and three cities, supporting student loan funds with President Graham's push. The drive has raised over $15,000 toward an $85,000 goal.
City authorities plan to require able bodied seekers of aid to prove willingness to work before receiving food or funds. A special town currency will be used for those who perform city work, aiming to preserve self respect and reduce reliance on handouts while aiding police against organized loafers.
The University led by President Frank P. Graham seeks a $100000 increase in the Emergency Student Loan Fund to aid about 500 students amid a 30 percent budget cut. Alumni, trustees, faculty and editors view the campaign as a national symbol of resilience strengthening loyalty to the institution and its goals. The New York Times noted the university’s response to financial pressure.
In the Himalayas climbers pursue Mount Nanga Parbat’s summit for science or sport despite danger. The piece reflects on explorers’ restless drive and cites Marco Polo and Amundsen as historical parallels to an impulse that spurs discovery. It then praises Marion Indiana mayor Jack Edwards for a novel traffic fine reform turning violators’ goods into aid for the needy.
Dispatches from Chicago report the University of Chicago will tighten entrance requirements for students, a move that sports writers fear could lessen the university’s role in Western Conference athletics. Critics say scholars should take precedence over athletics, warning football and other sports could suffer.
A congressman claims nearly all back the gales tax, but hints the consumer may be the sole holdout. He suggests broad support despite potential personal cost to shoppers.
The statement jokes that the term is misapplied comparing Manchuria to two other countries, implying a mix up in naming or propaganda.
A report notes twenty four hacksaw blades discovered in the Missouri penitentiary. No sawed bars were found and authorities consider possible inmate plans to cut into a corner.
A prison commission reports many jails are deteriorating, yet the chairs remain strong enough to hold all the deputies, highlighting a contrast between facility decay and staff seating.
A physician notes that motorcycle riders are less susceptible to pneumonia than others and adds a caution that dying in bed is more comfortable.
A reader argues that teachers forced to work late hours risk harm and trouble. The letter condemns drinking by staff and praises Mr Andrews and the school board for disciplining a teacher after a pupil, the writer's son, endured three periods with him.
The poem contrasts a scholar’s prestige with the character of teachers. It questions whether modern schools’ grandeur shapes boys into men, arguing that teachers’ own integrity and example matter more than endowments, facilities, or curriculum. Mary Eshelman encloses a notice about printing.
A small fire of unknown origin broke out around 11:30 last night in the boiler room of Briggs Manufacturing on Commonwealth Street. Passerby notified box 47, and Companies 1, 2, 6 and the aerial responded. Damage confined to the boiler room.
Bruce H. Carraway urged residents to file state income tax blanks promptly. He noted a March 15 penalty date but expected no immediate enforcement for a few days and offered to supply blanks from his office.
Kin Hubbard Ridge will memorialize the Indiana humorist with a 1,000 acre Brown County land gift and 18,000 acres added by the state conservation board. A promontory hill named Kin Hubbard Ridge will host twenty cottages such as Fawn Lippincut Tawney Apple and Stable Newt Plum as a recreation center.
Rev. R. I. Farmer of the First Methodist Protestant church spoke on Light Where There Was Darkness in last evenings sermon. He tied Christ as light to moral reform and urged evangelistic cooperation in Holy Week and post Easter services. Cottage prayer meeting details were announced with venue change to 803 Montheu Avenue and invitations extended.
The newly elected board of directors will hold its first session Tuesday night at 6 15 at the Sheraton hotel. Election of new officers for the year will be discussed by the board.
Senator Bingham of Connecticut introduced a bill to mark all Federal buildings as guides for aviators. If passed the markings would appear on buildings nationwide pending approval by the Secretary of Commerce as an essential aviation aid.
The Democratic split marks the first major rift since the House under Speaker Garner began. Gasque of South Carolina walked out when the bloc refused his motion for a party caucus on the sales levy. The House will stay in session tonight to finish the debate.
Allen outlines discouraging tendencies in school funding and proposals while highlighting encouraging attitudes such as strong attendance, parental sacrifices, perseverance to graduation, eight month operations, voter support for school taxes, community cooperation, and unity when schools face danger.
In Renesselaer New Jersey a party boycott blocks doors as police shift Councilman Boss to council chamber in dirty overalls to force a quorum. Boston traffic history cited by J. A. Conry, while celebrations and parades are affected by detours as officials issue parking warnings.
Chapel Hill flutist Lamar Stringfield born 1897 near Raleigh will headline a high school concert with pianist Adeline McCall. The program features works by Loeillet Bach Barere Debussy Roussel Griftes and Stringfield pieces including Indian Serenade To a Star and A Dolly Lullaby.
Jamestown Melody Makers appear at the school faculty play Friday for the curtain rise. The group sings and plays string instruments and has become popular at school entertainments. Members listed include L. V. Smith Volney Horney Leo Palmer Roger Phillips and Robert Burney.
Guests at the Jamestown Teacherage faculty play include Miss Nétta O Lyles of Oi sh and Lillian Sullivan of Pinnacle former Jamestown teachers. Also present are Miss Clara Smith Miss Virginia Meresherson of Germantown Mr Charles Zachary of Saexa pahan John Taylor of AltaVista and Edward Hinson of Wasbngton.
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