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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1932
Page
4
The Winston-Salem Journal editor warns that North Carolina can fund education without heavy taxes or sales tax but with a painless approach. He urges clear, specific plans from candidates and lawmakers before January 1933, noting past legislature failed to resolve the issue.
The Gastonia Gazette reports steady mercerized yarn prices from Philadelphia markets. dealers anticipate a price adjustment next week as combed yarn sources withdraw from the market and supply tightens for buyers.
Prices quoted recently show only selective movement with stronger combed yarn demand. February saw combed yarn undersold by up to 10 cents a pound, while mercerizer price increases pressured mills to end distress competition.
Guilford county commissioners will issue 250000 in bonds to cover revenue anticipation notes after no public protest. The proposal moves to the Raleigh local government director for approval, then a bond sale if approved. The action follows tighter debt rules and aims to balance the operating account without long term deficits.
The community mourns W. Beavans a principal Main Street merchant who died suddenly yesterday morning. He lived a strict code of ethics meeting every obligation and earning trust through fair dealing. High Point loses a finely substantial citizen and respected businessman.
The stolid looking Harry Powers, accused of murdering many women, was hanged after he refused to speak. The article notes his guilt, questions physiognomy as a predictor of crime, and suggests a normal outside appearance can conceal deadly crimes.
A Durham report describes a debate over electric rates with Durham using High Point as an example. High Point presses a dispute for lower wholesale power rates while Durham argues for lower city purchases.
The George Eastman suicide note signals the era’s belief that life hinges on work. The piece argues against idleness, urging acceptance of a serene, task-free old age and the joy of leisure amid life’s mysteries and beauty.
In 1928 Yellow Springs headquarters the Ohio senior senator declared his aim was public service not personal gain. In the senate press gallery he fierily argued with Borah over direct federal relief for the unemployed, lecturing with history precedents like a stern professor.
The House vote on prohibition modification yielded broad claims from both wets and drys but little decisive result. Observers say it does not settle public will and more elections are needed to reveal real shifts toward or away from prohibition. The vote forced clarity among some congressmen without providing clear guidance.
The dispute over the l quar issue moved several congressmen toward a decision though opposition remains and the fence is still low enough to jump.
A writer argues science will end farming, though if progress slows taxes may force farm closures first, framing a looming shift in agriculture and policy.
An architect states Chicago houses are better ventilated than the U S average and, by extension, so are the inhabitants.
A critic argues spring poems fuel editorial cynicism yet presses on to identify the true driver behind the season inspired verse. The piece examines how poets balance critique and renewal amid public discourse.
In a humorous yet pointed note the boxing scene is described as enjoying profits from bouts as much as enduring knockdowns. The line highlights fighters’ focus on earnings alongside the sport’s rough tally.
A terse remark questions who benefits as short selling appears to keep the stock market open while criticizing those who profited from it. The author implies a sense of manipulation or irony about market dynamics.
The proposed bills seek to reshape market dynamics by curbing volatility and restricting risky practices. Supporters argue the measures could dampen harsh declines, while critics warn of unintended inflation and reduced liquidity.
Fess admires Borah despite wide political distance and notes a respectful, nonpersonal motive in their heated debate. He recently finished a biography of an English statesman known for insurgency early on who later urged government cooperation. He quoted Borah after asking if he had read it, urging reading for greater sympathy.
A reader urges balanced school reform, stressing moral character in teachers alongside credentials. The letter argues teachers are leaders shaping children, warns against undercutting parental authority, and calls for Christian teachers to foster virtue as students advance beyond the local school.
In New York City a columnist discusses the rise of novelty toys and mischief items such as strikeless matches and the shooting pencil. He questions psychological explanations, notes widespread shop stock and adult use, and laments the evolving sophistication of the novelty trade.
Acolumnist visits the New York Toy Fair sponsored by toy manufacturers to view year round stock for merchants. The event fills three floors of a large hotel and features diverse exhibitors including playful devices, observed by the writer during a jovial demonstration.
A fair exhibitor notes fewer war toys after a world upheaval. He says the toy trade has halted arms with a restraint, though it remains ready to supply baby howitzers and battleships if the Far Eastern situation excites children's imagination.
Ten Georgia Tech basketball players were awarded varsity letters at season end signaling their contributions on the team. The ceremony recognized multiple players for their roles in the season.
The tournament in Kansas City attracted some of the largest crowds in AAU history as spectators packed the arena to watch qualifiers and final rounds. Local teams and notable players drew attention during the event.
The Florida West Coast baseball league of eight teams has been formed and will operate this summer.
Gossip notes Chaney kin and other offspring shaping screen futures. It highlights Chaney junior along with Cosello, Fairbanks Jr., Phillips Holmes, Gleason, Rich’s Frances, Kohler Jr., Huston’s John, and Lilyan Tashman as rising performers, with voice and persona aiding careers.
Olive Roberts Barton portrays a lanky red haired traveler with blue eyes who, despite shabby clothes, exudes culture and courage. He aims for Inca and Mayan ruins and a future as an archaeologist, later facing a brief jail stay yet leaving a lasting lesson: capital is character and eloquence, not money.
Golden Song of Fresno California serves as physical director and uses a bow and arrow to bring down game and fish, reflecting a unique athletic approach described in local notes.
Tom Driscoll, captain-elect of the Rice Institute football squad, clocked 9.9 seconds for the 100 yard dash in a recent field event, showcasing speed for the upcoming season.
Thirty men applied for the head football coaching post vacated by the resignation of Johnny Armstrong at Columbia College in Dubuque Iowa.
The veteran pole vaulter from Marquette University persists in competition despite being deaf. His focus on jumps and trials shows he ignores crowd noise as he pursues heights in track and field.
Mrs Lee W. Mida of Chicago is identified as a leading woman golfer and a licensed operator of a short wave radio station.
Sixty five table tennis enthusiasts competed in a Kansas City city championship tournament.
Paul Jones of Houston Texas reports his pocket was picked of a $1000 ring during a visit in Phoenix Arizona. The incident highlights a theft targeting a local athlete while abroad.
Seven hundred sixty seven high school teams competed in Indiana basketball elimination tournaments this season, showcasing widespread participation across the state and signaling a busy postseason schedule for boys and girls programs.
A Boston barber draws customers by offering complimentary tea during shaves and haircuts, blending hospitality with grooming. The practice strengthens client loyalty and creates a distinctive local appeal in the shop.
In a bustling city effort to synchronize clocks New Yorkers spent about $3000 in a single day to obtain accurate time via telephone services. The campaign highlights widespread demand for precise timekeeping amid urban routines and business operations.
A historical note records that the former Kaiser ascended as German emperor at age twenty nine, marking a pivotal moment in imperial leadership.
A newspaper snippet notes there are no direct descendants of George Washington. It also states that potatoes kept in a well closed bin with ripe apples will not sprout, presenting two separate observations.
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