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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1932
Page
4
In Raleigh Superior Court Judge Devin ruled against the legality of municipal evasion of the six cent gasoline tax, stating cities have benefited from funds for road building while many cars are owned in town. The decision upholds that cities should not escape state road taxes on the fuel they use.
Senator Glass faces opposition from Senator Morrison over a Federal Reserve bill revision. Bankers from across the country oppose the measure as Glass warns of organized propaganda and private talks with Morrison. A Wachovia chief from Winston-Salem testifies as the debate intensifies about easing credit for small businesses.
Citizens in Franklin County condemn large bond issues and unpaid taxes that pressure taxpayers. A mass meeting advocates rigorous economies and localized reform, urging commissioners to collect or close, and warning against blanket mortgage bonds.
A column argues for a dependable realty mortgage system to stabilize values and cites Kreuger’s critique of US mortgage banks. It notes European 60 percent loan values at low rates and suggests a similar framework could back insurance wealth. It also questions grand opera’s popularity in America, blaming alien language and outdated form for public indifference.
Bruce Catton reports New Yorks Metropolitan Opera may suspend operations next year after a season producing about 3000 loss per performance and a total deficit near 500000 due to the depression. In contrast major league baseball saw only a small income dip and boxing remained profitable.
In New York a murder trial ends with the defendant Dan Nevins pleading guilty to manslaughter during jury deliberations and accepting five to ten years, while jurors learn he had confessed. The acquitting jury is stunned by the reversal and the case raises questions about judicial outcomes.
Asheboro Courier quotes Maj. Bruce Craven of Trinity Randolph County urging Democrats to consider him for the state senate while promoting fiscal restraint and emphasis on education. The piece notes his intent to stay true to his views regardless of office and reflects on local attitudes toward schooling and economy.
A Gastonia coalition including the Chamber of Commerce and textile groups urges Congress to balance the budget, cut salaries and eliminate duplicative bureaus. They warn that 108 cotton mills with 1,259,000 spindles and 118,000 workers will bear taxation, and demand scrutiny of all appropriations as essential only. The telegram asks Representative Garner to present the message to the House.
In Deep River the ceremony unites Mary V White and Walter Meredith of Trinity on March 26. Sunday services featured Rev Joseph Peele of Guilford College delivering a talk, accompanied by Mrs Peele. Various locals visited, traveled, or hosted over the Easter period.
At the Monarch club luncheon H W Taylor of Sartin Dry Cleaning presented a talk on Business Ethics. Members discussed plans for Ladies Night, reports from the entertainment committee said details were progressing smoothly. Bennett Bailey was elected to membership in the club.
Fights last night in Seattle and Oakland produced a mix of results. Speedy Dado out pointed Abie Israel in Seattle. Porter Burge stopped Ralston Gill in two rounds in Oakland. Johnny Morris and Pat O'Hannigan drew in Sacramento and Beattie fought to a decision. Leon Chevalier drew with Frankie Simms in San Francisco after 10 rounds.
Rod ney Dutcher reports from Washington on the two ring circus in Congress with battles over unemployment relief tax debates and wet dry votes. He notes tellers at the sales tax fight and the political stakes with leaders weakened by an election year.
At a Midwest beauty show attendees view lashes colored to reflect character. Varieties include green with platinum tips purple with gold tips and a spectrum of rainbow shades.
A receiver will hold a sale in U S District Judge George T Page's courtroom for 58 shuttered butcher shops of a bankrupt chain.
Wildlife keeps Chicago police busy as North Avenue station fails a goal. Hours later officers report the itinerant has a new member in its family. Lawndale station announces discovery of a black cat with three functioning legs.
In Dallas Texas Jack Lewis faced Jack Lewis in Judge Grover Adams' court. One was the prosecutor and the other was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for writing bad checks.
Mrs Lorra ine Jones and Mrs Velva Caller spent a night in jail and paid $4 fines each after whispering in their first church service. Jones testified she whispered to Velva to check if her husband was coming. A mission deacon filed a disorderly conduct charge.
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