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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
4
A fragment quotes Pollock praising motherhood with a phrase described as the word that sums bliss. The line appears as a poetic reflection on maternal joy.
A young kidnapping survivor recalls chained confinement and ants in her food as debate grows over imposing the death penalty on kidnappers. The piece argues for stricter punishment, noting police effectiveness and public opinion, and suggests nationwide adoption of capital punishment for kidnap cases.
Roscoe Turner flew from Detroit to New York in one hour and 47 minutes, signaling faster air travel as airline schedules anticipate even quicker hops for future trips.
The drouth is destroying a million bushels of wheat daily, a figure attributed to the U S Department of Agriculture. Farmers bear the financial loss rather than the government.
Former brains trust Professor Adolph A Berle asks to reduce his New York City chamberlain salary from 10000 to one dollar per year. He frames the move as a symbolic cut to reflect frugal governance.
A Michigan banker arranged a large dinner for about 200 friends the other day, but he had died several months earlier before the crash occurred.
A Battle Creek hotel clerk left his desk with a policeman guarding it at night to raid a restaurant next door. The would be thief was stopped before requesting a ride with the loot.
A man from Oshkosh Wisconsin, aged five years old, presently divorced from his 11 year old wife. He claims the action allows him to resume his own youth and childhood.
Police view Dillinger as dangerous and unseen, with reports of his death uncertain while he remains a target. Authorities continue pursuit and warn the public of possible reappearance.
A New York scientist says humanity is heading toward hairless, toothless, and toeless traits and that future generations will credit Darwin for the shift. He argues this trend reflects natural selection at work and offers a provocative look at human evolution.
Great Britain urged seventeen arms exporting nations to halt munitions to Paraguay and Bolivia to end the Chaco Boreal conflict. The United States faces a pivotal decision on backing the embargo as France Italy and Argentina already pledge support. An embargo could accelerate peace by depriving producers of war matériel.
The welfare department through executive secretary Miss Eurelia Smart calls on city owners to donate vacant lots for family gardens this summer. The program aims to help needy families grow food, promote self reliance, provide diversion, and ease welfare loan burdens by reducing funds spent on assistance.
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler argues that European presses lack freedom due to censorship and munition makers influence. The Wall Street Journal notes no evidence supports the claim of uniform control by arms interests, yet Butler urges presenting facts to aid disarmament and peace efforts.
Bruce Catton argues that natural disasters like dust storms dramatically disrupt modern agricultural plans. He notes how weather forces undo efficiency efforts and resurrect old scarcity economics across the farm belt as prices react to reduced crops.
A PATTERGRA column argues that abundance undercuts traditional farm programs and that policy must address a world capable of producing enough for everyone. It mocks wartime debts, airship debates, and social quirks, urging clear plans for abundance and accountability. It cites Roosevelt’s war debt stance and notes shifting headlines on economic fate.
The remark suggests Huey Long’s possible return to Louisiana will influence Governor Alfalfa Bill Murray to rely more on his National Guardsmen, signaling a shift in state political dynamics.
A sharp talk turns to economic slogans with a quip about a 59-cent dollar. A joking remark from a French doctor suggests long life if breathing is proper, contrasted with a jail reference implying limits on freedom.
Y O O MeIntyre writes from Los Angeles in May describing sunshine and hospitality. He recalls Santa Monica beaches, local markets, and the improved mood of the city versus New York, with observations on reporters, dogs, and a reunion with friend Jay F. Price.
A correspondent cherishes Santa Barbara as a refuge from Los Angeles daily life noting a dramatic quake headline from the city and contrasting long nights with the calm of a coastal town. He contrasts sleep and city fatigue, calling Santa Barbara a night-long poem compared to Manhattan.
Report notes that licensing requirements for auto drivers exist in 25 of the 48 states, with many states maintaining differing standards. The article highlights the uneven regulatory landscape and potential impact on drivers and enforcement.
This item presents quick etiquette guidance on party timing for children from 3 p m to 6 p m, the maid of honor should avoid wearing white, and proper placement of used silverware after dining. It offers concise rules and clarifications in a question and answer format.
Second wife of John Tyler. 14,687. Tulip. A small stringed harp. Cape Morris K Jeaup on the northeastern extremity of Greenland.
W L Gordon presents a linguistic advice column focusing on proper usage and pronunciation. The page highlights common errors with phrases on correct prepositions and spelling. It emphasizes expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily, with today’s term SPECIFIC defined as clearly set forth and definite.
Cleaning piano keys may use equal parts alcohol and hydrogen peroxide to remove stains. To improve turnip flavor and odor add sugar to boiling water. For enlarged pores mix elderflower water, eau de cologne, benzoin tincture, tannic acid and apply twice daily with medical approval.
An expert touts turtle meat as having the combined virtues of pork chicken beef mutton and venison. The claim highlights its versatility and rich protein profile as a preferred fare.
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