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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1933
Page
4
A reflective quote cites Isaiah 22 5 urging vigilance in trouble and breaking walls in the valley of vision. The verse warns of peril and the need to endure until tomorrow. A Cowper line accompanies the admonition about the darkest day passing with time.
The revival of Saturday shopping expands in small towns as rural merchants leverage inflation and farm produce to boost sales. After decades of urban trade drift, farmers now bring eggs butter vegetables and other goods to local stores in exchange for merchandise, signaling a retail comeback in these communities.
The article weighs possible outcomes of the bonus march as two factions divide the movement and heighten risk, comparing the current tension to last year’s deadly episode, with uncertainty over how the protest will resolve.
Members accuse the other group of communist domination while ignoring government food and shelter at Fort Hunt. Bonus seekers camp in vacant lots and parks, showing little contentment with the President's forest conservation corps offer and few signs of optimism.
Textile leaders in Charlotte urged self reform to avoid government intervention as the nation seeks the New Deal recovery. George A. Sloan announced the Cotton Textile Institute will adopt a 40 hour work week if a favorable vote passes, aligning with a broader congressional push and aims to boost employment and wages.
The article notes a third local bill to legalize pari mutuel betting in North Carolina counties, likely to pass, reflecting past attempts in 1931. It argues for a statewide or voter-approved approach to allow betting on horse races where allowed, citing county-by-county inefficiency.
The New York Times denounces a government backed book burning in Germany as an alarming sign of mental and moral decay. It condemns destroying works by Einstein and Freud while heralding a culture opposition that demands all reading align with a single pattern. The piece laments the loss of Lernfreiheit and criticizes educators for endorsing censorship and uniform thought.
Bruce Catton analyzes the rising federal role in city affairs from funding to bonds, policing, and economic reorganization under Muscle Shoals Tennessee Valley, predicting a mass redistribution of population and a changing local government landscape. A separate verse to a child’s mother offers a short Mother’s Day poem by Margaret Cook, fifth grade.
A Paris group proposes a national ill-will week where every Frenchman spends a year’s week in pure malevolence calumny hate envy and sin. Jurisdictions would crown the vilest citizen for public execration to clear the air and perhaps ease neighborly charity afterwards.
Dr. William Muhlberg of Union Central Life argues that personal crises stem from vanity not poverty. He says men kill themselves over pride damaged by losing social status and luxuries, not hunger or family hardship. The piece reflects on why keeping up appearances fuels despair.
Inflation outlook lifts bread prices with a five cent loaf rising to six cents. The line hints at tight budgets as shoppers ask “Brother, can you spare 12 cents” amid rising costs and scarcity concerns.
Former major league umpire Billy Evans notes that he is the only umpire to admit Cleveland players had their eyes examined recently. He says his statement reflects ongoing attention to players' vision.
A dismissive line clarifies that Doris rejects the idea of Swiss bellringers as door to door sellers for magazines, polish, and glue, framing the notion as incorrect and odd.
A remark notes that the only place you will find the clinging type of girl these days is on the hind seat of a motorcycle. The comment reflects casual social chatter about dating norms.
A Louisville writer notes the Derby crowd expected the usual parade of fast horses and beautiful women but says they bet on a beautiful horse instead. The comment reflects playful misdirection about Derby outcomes.
Daily Letter notes rising signs of party realignment as Carter Glass and Bulkley join conservatives to oppose Roosevelt inflation plans. Borah and Norris press for bank deposit insurance while critics warn of leftist drift. The piece outlines a developing conservative backlash amid 30 hour week, minimum wage, and broader federal control debates.
Raleigh May 13 The State Industrial Commission and doctors reached an amendment to the workmans compensation act. The new bill ratified today allows an injured employee to select his own physician. It does not alter medical fee scales. This marks the first substantial act affecting the act and its administration this session. Mecklenburg delegation advanced many reform bills, but most were defeated.
Gaston B. Means testified in the District of Columbia supreme court that the Lindbergh baby found dead was a plant and the real child alive in Juarez. He named alleged conspirators and described a nationwide chase to recover the ransom.
George H Andrews former High Point and Trinity resident died in a Miami Florida hospital after a long illness. His body will arrive tonight on the 10 o clock train and be taken to Koonce Funeral Home. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Trinity home of his brother Marvin W Andrews with Rev George T Tunstall officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers are Reece Williams D R Younts W E Younts M M Crawford Gurney Younts and Bob Lohr
The body of a about 26 year old married woman, richly gowned in black satin, was found in morgue after being dumped from a bridge into the Little Miami river. Coroner says a close range gunshot killed her. no identity yet. Police seek help from Springfield authorities.
Frank Royall aged nine was killed when struck by a car driven by Garland Kennedy of Wallace. Kennedy was held under a 1000 bond pending an inquest.
In Warrenton Georgia a gun battle left Charlie English and Lamar Kinsey dead. Will Kinsey, wounded, was abducted by a mob from a physician’s office and his body was later found roadside outside the city. Sheriff Hogan ordered an inquiry into the killings and the abduction.
P A Clark told police a white man flagged him down in Greensboro, forced him to drive to the countryside, and stole his automobile.
Harry Williams, operator of the Greek case plant in Goldsboro, said President Roosevelt urged higher wages and he increased his workers pay by 15 percent.
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