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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1932
Page
4
The 1931 statute requires public funds officers to secure collateral for deposits. Instances of noncompliance show small but real gaps in protections. The piece argues enforcement is essential and cites possible indemnity against bondsmen to strengthen the safeguard statewide.
A Brentwood school soup program fed many children with pennies and sliding scale donations. Principal Edna Morgenthaler and Mrs. R W Irving led a drive that used eighty cents for spoons and relied on merchants and citizens for materials. With the school year ending, no clear plan exists to continue the effort, though leaders hope for a persistent community remedy for hungry students.
A pre primary registration report described voter indifference and low campaign spending, but last night High Point showed a stronger turnout than anticipated for the upcoming contests.
Nearly 1 400 extra voters joined the books for a two week away primary. If they vote along with the normal three thousand, a record turnout for a city primary may occur. The spike suggests tax pressures are nudging North Carolina voters toward greater participation, especially in High Point.
A state advertisement urges North Carolinians to buy locally to boost annual productive wealth by over 100 million dollars. It notes current outflow of 200 million dollars annually to other states, tying domestic purchasing to jobs, higher purchasing power, and increased prosperity for workers, farmers, and merchants.
The Raleigh Times notes a rising interest in changing North Carolina liquor laws as dry sentiment shifts. A wet candidate for the U S Senate and a Wake County legislature bid spur discussion among diverse voters and some religious groups while others push strong opposition.
The passage notes a current mood of discontent as political talk centers on opposition to past actions. It argues taxes pinch businesses causing a limp economy, and the entrenched "god of things as they are" loses popularity when discomfort rises.
The piece argues that modern progress is hindered by 17th century local government structures dating to 1670. It warns oversized, costly systems require large staffs and drive up public spending. It urges remodeling for simplicity, efficiency, and economy to curb tax burdens and improve governance.
William R. Oliver, a Fuquay Springs mayor and lawyer, enters the Wake County House race as a wet candidate advocating state control of liquor, repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, and tax changes. The piece notes other Democrats courting new liquor taxes and discusses Bob Reynolds’s wet campaign for U S Senate, amid mixed reactions from supporters.
A historical note details May 1919 city limits and staff wages, comparing 1919 salaries for city manager clerk and police to 1932 payrolls. It lists numerous employers, utilities outside limits, and a shift to a larger workforce with a new public works department and varied labor costs.
A call stresses that many troubles arise from lack of thought more than lack of heart and urges everyone to think clearly in present days. It emphasizes the need for disciplined reasoning and mindful action amid turmoil.
Prof Alexander Graham of Charlotte cites a link between Joseph sold for thirty pieces of silver and Andrew Johnson born in Raleigh. He notes Joseph rose to power in Egypt, while Johnson later became president, urging perseverance with an active mind and willing hands.
A narrator recalls an early hour outdoors listening to mockingbirds then encounters a flock of black birds. The discordant scene prompts a reflection that gloomy thoughts arrive in flocks to drive out hopeful thinking.
A nostalgic riff recalls lovers mispronouncing Latin phrases and romantic gaffes from the 1890s. The writer laments modern world roughness in this reminiscence dated 1932.
An essay on Darwin and the lure of the outdoors urges readers to enjoy nearby hills during vacation. It notes many cannot travel far but can embrace nature for renewed vigor, citing a midwest man who, upon seeing North Carolina mountains, cried out in exuberant delight.
The piece criticizes rival candidates for trivial talk and urges focus on great issues to inform voters. It notes Republicans will have campaign thunder to challenge overzealous Democrats after the primaries.
The piece reflects on whether the economy has truly hit bottom and argues essential needs like feeding clothing and housing will persist. It notes foundations for fortunes were built post Civil War as Southern leaders addressed impoverished populations and rising demand for necessities.
Hampton Rich state director of the Boys Road Patrol spoke on the act of legislature in Guilford and Forsyth. The program trains youths 15 and up in road drainage dirt and soil road maintenance, fire lookout, and beautification with state highway department support and a patrolmans training ground role.
A mixed review panel lauds Upton Sinclair’s American Outpost for humor and reform zeal while noting its candid self-analysis. Edward Percy's Eastward Drift earns praise for its ambitious family saga and moral character, with Cornell University Plays and other theater works highlighted for literary variety.
A poet known for New Poems showcases youthful vigor and vivid imagery. The collection highlights fire and beauty in early life, echoing energetic lines and fresh perspective.
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