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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1934
Page
4
A biblical line from Acts 7 34 notes God hears the groaning of his people and will deliver them. A Shakespearean remark adds that mirth cannot move a soul in agony, contrasting joy with suffering.
The Literary Digest may not run the same successful straw poll this year on Roosevelt policies. Fifteen million Americans would be asked to vote yes or no on approving Roosevelt’s first year acts and policies, plus their 1932 presidential vote. The piece argues time, not a poll, should judge the administration’s effectiveness.
A woman appeals to the community over a dog killed after wandering from its enclosure. The owner says the dog did not run at large. a neighbor called police who shot the animal without confirming ownership. The piece urges officers to identify ownership before killing a dog and to give owners a chance to comply with the law.
Congress aims to close the current session quickly while the public remains similarly eager to see an end. Lawmakers and citizens alike seek swift action on pending legislation and federal business.
Reading Pennsylvania endures the impacts of last summer’s hosiery strike with uncertainty as the June 1 abrogation of the current agreement looms. The threat unsettles buyers and suppliers and hurts local business while operators and workers seek to avert stoppages and explore conflict resolution avenues.
A UC professor argues abolishing grand juries and preliminary hearings would speed trials. He proposes an emergency court to swiftly sentence or exonerate suspects, claiming it would curb witness intimidation, alibi fabrication, and costly delays despite higher tax costs.
A Washington dispatch reports a bold, party wide push to simplify and accelerate court action. Critics note 50 000 New York Supreme Court calendars awaiting trial and 156 000 litigants, urging reforms to curb delays, reduce costs, and speed resolutions while preserving access to justice.
Tonight the city council meets to reconsider proceeding with English street widening. Deeds for much frontage are ready, objections are minimal, and a $60,000 grant opportunity looms if the project advances. Building lines must shift, paving funded, and owners benefit from the western through avenue. Inaction now risks higher costs later.
A fragment from a column joking about social trends and behavior. It ponders why speakers seek attention, questions a chiropractors code, and notes the steel vest industry. It also muses on opportunities with no risk and Sunday ethics versus weekday actions.
A reflective column questions whether the world is growing worse or better and suggests evaluating growth itself. It notes oil companies are unlikely to object to a New Deal Texas to Panama motor highway project.
Dillinger’s trail grows cooler as investigators tighten search and public interest dips. The grand jury case lingers with few new leads, while lawmen pursue fresh tips and track down possible sightings.
Readers react to education gaps and achievements prompting feelings of missing out or confirming progress. Community voices express frustration and optimism about learning opportunities and outcomes.
A historic view recalls sessions judged successful if they enacted one or two major pieces of legislation. It reflects a shift from comprehensive reform to select, pivotal bills shaping policy and priorities.
The report notes households spending cash on new automobiles while expecting government funds to enable new home construction or repairs. It reflects a recovering economy with optimism for future household investment and housing programs.
A University of London professor argues the human brain began as the olfactory organ in ancestral marine animals. The claim reframes evolution and echoes the saying that many a man remains a poor fish in modern times.
A Hollywood guest star could headline Chicago’s World’s Fair this year to attract a larger crowd, replacing Arcturus opening plans and drawing greater public interest to the event.
Mount Wilson astronomer Dr. Edwin Hubble estimates the universe measures 36 quattuordecillion miles in diameter, asserting the vast cosmos remains insufficient to contain notorious criminals like Dillinger.
Glenn L. Martin, famed aircraft builder, predicts overnight flights to Europe may begin in five years. He says the more likely routes will go from the United States to Europe rather than the reverse, given current trends.
A 1934 McNaught Syndicate dispatch sketches Bowery salvation at Hadley’s Rescue Hall and reflects on urban life. It weaves sober testimonies, urban satire, and vignettes from Yorkville to Brentano’s, noting capitalism’s ironies, the five and ten cent store democracy, and cultural figures in passing.
The record notes an estimate that more than 50 million dollars in highway funds were diverted in 1932 to other purposes, signaling substantial redirection of transportation revenue during the period.
The piece lists answers: 1 American ships carried over 238,000,000 passengers in 1933 with 130 deaths. 2 Dogs entering Europe face about six months of quarantine. 3 Clio is the Greek muse of history. 4 A benedict is a man who mocks marriage but later marries, from Shakespeare. 5 Wallpaper originated in China with fine papers still made there.
Roberta Lee answers reader queries on house party duration invitations dining remarks and train aisle etiquette. The guidance covers specifying stay length on an invitation smiling praise for food and the correct order for walking down a train aisle.
W L Gordon presents a vocabulary note focusing on ambiguous meaning in passages. The piece defines ambiguous as unclear especially about meaning and gives example sentences and tips for pronunciation usage.
Anne Ashley Q proposes rinsing greens twice with salted water to settle sand, then another rinse. She advises using lint soaked in vinegar on bruises to prevent discoloration. For dust during sweeping she suggests washing the broom in a gasoline-diluted water to absorb dust and refresh rugs.
Buyers of Michigan's apple crop contracted for whole orchards in 193. The damaged line suggests a wartime or economic context with orchard ownership and fruit sales, indicating a statewide agreement affecting growers and buyers.
An OCR fragment presents clues and partial answers related to a political party symbol, figures, and terms. The items reference party history, presidents, geographic hints, and word definitions, forming a crossword style prompt embedded in a historical newspaper page.
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