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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1932
Page
4
A concise editorial urges mercy as a guiding principle when doubt arises, urging leaders and readers to show leniency and compassion in decision making. It emphasizes humane conduct and practical kindness over harsh judgment or punitive measures.
The piece argues that the United States, though young, tests republican governance as both major parties seek platforms on divisive issues like alcohol. It suggests progress depends on the federal government narrowing control of state police power to resemble early limits.
After a 25 year campaign Baltimore repealed its Sabbath bans and other 200 year old blue laws. The piece notes prior bans on kissing on Sundays and gambling during games, and mentions a hoax by a Baltimore writer about bathing laws as part of a broader humor of legal lore.
A reflective line notes how a national narrative lingers in memory while people rely on statistics they do not scrutinize, suggesting the story’s repudiation never fully matched its impact.
Greensboro residents press a plan to reopen United Bank and Trust and remove receivers from a major bank, with depositors asked to sign for reorganization. Burlington shows 90 percent already signed as communities seek going concerns despite large write downs.
A cartoonist M N Darling depicts a speculator entering a bull's pasture with a milk pail. The bull tosses him for a fall while a shocked bear bears blame, countering Wall Street blame for market ills. Washington is urged to act on the giant New York stock game.
The House approved another World War veterans widow pension measure, signaling a $100,000,000 five year expansion. Veterans’ costs are high with last year’s budget over four billion, more than a billion for veterans, and fighting persistent claims as veteran organizations gain political strength.
Edwin Markham, famed for The Man With the Hoe, laments that his best known work overshadows his later poems. The piece notes how the poem’s fame persists despite his broader artistic ambitions and travels.
In a column style discussion, the piece argues fame often rests on one major achievement, citing examples like Hobson and Monroe. It notes the risk of being remembered for a single act while other merits fade, and contrasts public memory with ongoing contributions. It then shifts to public policy and technology, touching on federal salary cuts and Soviet dirigible plans, questioning mass production feasibility and cross-Atlantic skepticism.
Greensboro reports the best gate at the opening Piedmont league game with over 2,000 fans for a night game. Wilmington records nearly 1,800 attendees in a weekday matinee, signaling growing local support and hinting Wilmington could lead in attendance when night baseball begins. The Star remains cautious about naming the best baseball city while noting strong early interest.
A Washington newspaper says it will publish a list of all senators who employ relatives. The editorial hints the paper could save space by printing only the senators who do not employ relatives.
Fragmentary text hints at debates over constitutionality and mens reconstitution in a historical note. The exact scope, parties, and date are unreadable, leaving only a murky reference to constitutional argument and slang terms.
An open letter urges milk users to treat bottles as a public utility, urging proper disposal and return. Bill Smoot recalls the bottle’s origin in 1880 and argues against using bottles for non dairy purposes, urging fair treatment of the glass containers and accountability for litter.
J Hampton Rich of Winston Salem spoke on Boone Cave Park becoming a national monument if requirements are met and shared Boone Trail history. Ney Evans, local attorney, compared current North Carolina government with a Brookings report based system and its potential changes.
Funeral services for Mrs Flora Cox 55 widow of J Ed Cox were held at the Springfield Friends church. Interment followed in the Springfield cemetery with pallbearers J Griffin Holton J W Dennis B S Smith C F Hepler and J D Wood. Flowers were carried by local women including J D Wood J M Griffin and others.
High Point police logged 3657 arrests in April per Chief Friddle's report to City Manager Knox. Liquor related cases totaled 153 with 78 drunkenness, 57 alcohol violations, and 18 for driving while intoxicated. Traffic violations included 65 arrests, speed 19, reckless driving 10, illegal parking 32. The department, with 33 officers, logged 267 calls, 158 investigations, and 12 held for further inquiry. Property stolen valued at 4745.50 dollars.
Mrs Recitie Wright 65 widow of the late Wright died at 9 45 am at her home 608 South Hamilton after a three year illness. Born Randolph County April 24 1867 she was married to James A Wright who died December 25 1931. Survived by two daughters Mrs J W Harrison and Miss Nevia Wright a son C B Wright a brother Foster Spencer of Seagrove three sisters Mrs Janie Underwood Mrs Florence Davis and Mrs Flossie Garner of Seagrove five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist church conducted by Elder J A Fagg Winston Salem burial Mechanicsville Cemetery.
New York May 8 plans to move the heavy weight title fight to June 21 to avoid political convention conflicts. The card was set for June 16 and a postponement approval from the New York State Athletic Commission was sought today.
About 356 130 female students in colleges and universities are named in a service tribute. The article notes the large crowd at the services and the many floral offerings demonstrating the esteem in which she was held by friends and acquaintances.
A newspaper crossword style puzzle with clues across and down. Entries include political terms tax revenue periods and various definitions across diverse categories. The grid features hints for definitions ranging from Germanic terms to celestial bodies and common objects.
High Point delegates to the Guilford County Older Boys Conference returned with reports of an excellent meeting. Clarence Morris of the High Point Y M C A was elected secretary-treasurer. Local delegates included Edgar Hartley Chet Smith Vibert Strock Winifred Beck Clarence Morris and John Pleasant. Edward Jeffreys of Greensboro was elected president with A C Holt as vice president. Local officials welcomed the group and speakers included F F Bradshaw Guilford College Dean Milner and Duke University's Dean Russell.
Two English scientists theorize that magnetic storms disrupting telegraph and cable service arise from a ring of electric current encircling the Earth like Saturns rings.
A monthly weather report by meteorologist A B Horney notes April highs reached 87 degrees on the 23rd with 0.97 inches of rain. The mean temperature was 60 degrees, with 1.67 inches total precipitation and 13 clear days, 10 partly cloudy and 7 cloudy, plus two thunderstorms on the 11th and 26th.
Graf Zeppelin lifts off from Friedrichshafen at 6 03 a m in heavy rain for its fourth year trip to Pernambuco Brazil commanded by Captain Ernst Lehmann.
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