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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
4
Shall Highway Commission Escort School Kiddies
A. J. Maxwell and B. B. Jeffress clash over a plan for the highway commission to take over transportation of North Carolina school children. The cost could divert funds from road building, with counties already trimming transportation expenses and potential savings eyed through route coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Commission
A. J. Maxwell
B. B. Jeffress
State Highway Commission
Maxwellian
North Carolina
Maxwell
Davidson County
A Police Job That Hardly Seems Worth The Cost
The state police and local officers target highway accidents by urging motorists to check headlights and consider a patented dimming device. Last year efforts focused on defective tail lights. if progress continues, police influence may affect about one percent of highway trouble in two years.
Strong Nationalism Highlighted By Rotary Speaker
A Rotary conference speaker urged stronger nationalism in the United States while another view from Eugene Newsome endorsed devout national loyalty as part of international cooperation. The speaker noted Europe’s strong national spirit and compared it with American outlooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
United States
Eugene Newsome
Newsome Champions Native Loyalty Over Internationalism
Mr. Newsome argues Americans are generally less open to internationalism than others and calls for stronger loyalty to native institutions rather than dwelling on causes of European wars. He urges focus on domestic steadfastness and national values.
Power’s Stability Amid Tax Pressures Highlighted in World’s Work
A brief from Harvard’s Philip Cabot argues the electric power industry, despite vast capital needs and rising taxes, shows enduring stability. He notes 11 billion in capital, tax revenue rising from 2.7 million in 1902 to 210 million in 1931, and claims current profits support investors and the nation even as tax burdens threaten growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Cabot
Harvard University
Mr. Cabot
Bureau of the Census
Institutions’ Slow Collections Hurt Depositors’ Payoff
The text notes that $6,426,000 has been paid to depositors so far and cites the slow collections caused by frozen obligations that led to a bank closure.
A New Low Mood Angle explores gender roles and leadership
The piece argues economic distress reverses home roles as men wash cups while wives manage finances, notes the dignity of domestic work, and suggests fathers must adapt to nurturing roles. It cites Joanna Xenos a prodigy facing age-inappropriate schooling and cites Dr. W H Cowley’s study on leaders and followers to link education with fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Community Employment Service
Exhibit showcases High Point home industry for visitors
An exhibit in the furniture exposition building displays the variety and quality of local industrial production. Frank Sizemore of the chamber of commerce helped develop it with a Rotary delegation. Local visitors discover unexpected insight into the resourcefulness of home industry and are urged to come see and share the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furniture Exposition
High Point
Frank Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Total tie up of deposits in state
The text notes that bank failures froze 51 878 000 in deposits across 123 banks over five years, stressing the indirect, vast economic impact beyond depositor losses on North Carolina’s trade flow and money circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
State Banking Department
Mellon Clears London Minds Quietly
The brief note suggests Mellon should be recalled to address U S concerns, proposing a return to Washington to apply the same mind clearing approach used in London.
South China Revolt Surges Again as Unrest Spreads
In South China a new wave of protests erupts signaling a renewed chapter of upheaval. The movement gathers participants amid ongoing tensions and calls for reforms.Authorities face mounting demonstrations across multiple cities as citizens express discontent with policy and governance.
Rainey Notes President's First Speech for Re election
Congressman Rainey asserts the president has begun his campaign for re election with his first speech. He adds that the public record previously indicated the speech occurred on March 4, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainey
Government cannot be dictated by organized minorities
The president asserts that governance should not be controlled by organized groups whether minority or majority, framing the political dynamic as a challenge to executive authority. He argues for balanced leadership beyond factional influence.
Real Heroes of the Year Nominated in Washington
The nomination celebrates Chinese residents in Washington who reportedly turned their backs each time they passed the Japanese cherry trees, honoring quiet acts of protest amid international tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Two Big Damage Suits Filed in Greensboro Court
John Miller sues Globe Manufacturing for 25000 claiming injuries from a October 5 1928 fall caused by trash and poor lighting at the plant. He seeks damages for pain hospital bills of 1250 and says his leg is shorter by about an inch. Mrs Carlene Gray sues Ed L Ragan over a Greensboro highway collision on April 9 seeking 7850 alleging excessive speed and defective brakes contributed to the crash and injuries to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Manufacturing Company
Greensboro
John Miller
Miller
Carlene Gray
Ed L. Ragan
H. N. Willjiard
Lovers die together as Holston kills sweetheart
In Hampton Virginia on May 12 Carlys H Holston killed his sweetheart Pearl Lufzy then shot himself after a note to the Newport News Daily Press read Lovers die together. Mrs C L Lussy heard shots, found her daughter dead with two wounds, Holston fired a final shot to his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Carlys H. Holston
Pearl Lufzy
Newport News Daily Press
Holston
Station Operator Beaten 10 Death Near Orangeburg
Jerome M. Jackson, 40, a filling station and tourist camp operator, was found shot and beaten to death in a roadside ditch twelve miles south of Orangeburg South Carolina. A pistol and watch were found. no robbery evidence. Willie Frederick, a negro, was arrested for questioning and denied involvement after wrecking his car on the outskirts of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeburg
S. C
Jerome M. Jackson
Here
Jackson
Willie Frederick
Frederick
Glasgow worker burns from clothing catching fire at city garage
Donald Johnson, 25, an employee of the Glasgow Stewart company, suffered painful burns when his clothing ignited while working at the city garage on North Wrenn Street yesterday afternoon. Secherst's ambulance took him to High Point hospital where the injuries were described as painful but not critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Johnson
Glasgow Stewart Company
North Wrenn Street
Secherst
High Point Hospital
Annuity Fund Gains For Southern Presbyterian Church
The ministers annuity fund of the Southern Presbyterian church has received over 900000 in the last two years despite a low mood. A report by Dr Henry H Sweets of Louisville Ky secretary of Christian education and ministerial relief will be presented to the general assembly in Montreal May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Southern Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Montreal
Henry H. Sweets
Louisville
Christian Education and
Trial Starts Tuesday in Buncombe County Killing Case
Trial of Mrs. Jessie Hough charged with killing her husband is set for next Tuesday in Buncombe County superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashebille
Jessie Hough
Buncombe County Superior Court
Carolina Briefs Favor Drastic Dry Law in Pittboro
In Pittboro the Durham District of the Methodist Episcopal Church passed a resolution supporting a dry law that would make the buyer as liable as the seller for whiskey. In Chapel Hill a search continues for Constantine Hege Kapp UNC senior who vanished last week with $156 and a suitcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Durham
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
U. N
Chapel Hill
Constantine Hege Kapp
University of North Carolina
Federal Loan Checks Received in Anson County
Checks on all but 12 government farm loans have been received in Anson county. Applications signed by 865 men totaled 162,281 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadesboro
Anson County
Haw River Man Charged in Murder Indictment
Salisbury reports W. Brad Shaw of Haw River face murder charges after a Rowan County grand jury indicted him for the Poole home killing that occurred several weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haw River
Salisbury
W. Bradshaw
Elmer Poole
Poole
Rowan County
R F Rives Dies At Home In Statdsville Area
R F Rives aged 50 former Iredell county treasurer and secretary treasurer of the Home Building and Loan association died at his home near Statdsville last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Rives
Statdsville
The
Home Building and Loan Association
Iredell County
Rutherfordton Driver Blameless in Fatal Accident
L. Dalton age 57 died in a hospital after being struck by a car Sunday in Rutherfordton. Police said Curtis Lawter of Forest City drove the car and was held blameless in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Probers Set Subpoenas for Brokers in Bank Inquiry
The Senate Banking Committee issued subpoenas to compel brokers to appear tomorrow and reveal their records as part of the stock market inquiry. Chairman Norbeck will decide on further action against any brokers who refuse to surrender books after a steering committee meeting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Norbeck
Keeps Her Promise
In St Louis Mrs Gussie Grenier fulfilled a promise to salesgirls by leaving a bequest from her will. Twenty two receive 200 dollars each and one receives 500 dollars as a token of gratitude for courtesy and helpfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Gussie Grenier
Return to Calm Life for Mrs. Strangways in Babbacomoe
The Hon. Mrs. Swainston Strangways once a leader in English society now tends boats for hire and mends nets in the village of Babbacomoe. After four years nursing during the war she sought recuperation and chose this quiet life, remaining ever since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eng
Swainston Strangways
Earl of Ilchester
Strangways
Babbacomoe
Third Degree Case Tangles New Orleans Cops
In New Orleans on May 12 a coroner's jury ruled Ross Palumbo died in police custody from shock and hemorrhage after injuries while in a jail cell following a police third degree. Palumbo and Samuel Mistretta were arrested in a parked car with a rope and revolver. witnesses testified to blows and screams heard from Palumbo cell. others faced charges for lying in wait with a deadly weapon to commit a felony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Ross Palumbo
Glate
Palumbo
Samuel Mistretta
Mistretta
Charles la Bella
Joseph Polizzi
Louisiana
Flashes of Life Ought to Be Good in Paris
Police in Paris look forward to blooms this year from 250 year old Louis XIV trees planted by the king. The trees are thriving and in full bloom as spring returns, showcasing historical horticulture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Louis
Sture
Berlin Orders for 6000 Gala Hel Rumanians Shine
Berlin notes brighter times as brass hat trade recovers from World War damage with a new order for 6 000 gala hel Rumanians reported in the trade edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
PREDICTS WORLD WAR MADRAS INDIA JUNE PROSPECT
A clipped news item notes predictions of a global conflict with emphasis on Madras India and a forecasted date in June. The fragment hints at wartime speculation and international tension without detailed context or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
India
Star leader warns of world war starting soon
A prominent figure announced a world war would begin after a specified date and would last several months, prompting concern about regional or global stability and triggering heightened defense measures.
Estranged man sets fire to his own home
An estranged husband retired to his dwelling and started a blaze that consumed the house. His wife escaped unharmed. Police investigated the arson. no injuries outside the home were reported.
Flour Distributed Among Needy in Wadesboro
Red Cross responders have distributed 50 barrels of flour in quarter sack lots to needy residents in Wadesboro in response to a flood of requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadesboro
Red Cross
South America crossword clues and answers
A list of crossword clues and partial answers about South America including countries, cities, animals and geographic terms. Many entries reference copper production, agriculture, anatomy, and common words, with several placeholders and misspellings.
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