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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1934
Page
4
A short reflection from St. Augustine notes that before God can save us from our own nature we must first remove self deception and falsehood. The quote emphasizes spiritual self-awareness as a prerequisite to grace.
An editorial urges High Point to seek full state assistance to investigate Stefanoff’s confession and the Taylorsville crimes. It warns against bias and calls for prompt, thorough, independent inquiry with the district solicitor as the city defends officers and the city’s good name.
The report details April highway deaths 59 and injuries 460 from 319 accidents in NC. Drunken, hit and run, speeding, and reckless driving contributed to fatalities and injuries, with 481 drivers involved and only 34 women among them. The figures argue law violations caused many deaths and injuries.
Officials urge a High Point citizen who was called to Raleigh by Stefanoff weeks ago to provide any confession details he has held. The case fuels fears that High Point serves as a hub for organized crime and demands rigorous action to clear questions and protect the police from any cover up suspicions.
Maxim Litvinoff aroused curiosity at the Geneva League of Nations conference as he conferred with delegates. The League, shaken by Germany’s withdrawal and Japan’s defiance, faces a crisis of influence and seeks a stronger core, possibly with Russia. Russia’s entry could bolster disarmament efforts and shift power dynamics, with speculative talk of U S entry following later. The envoy’s remarks stay noncommittal, but his presence signals rising tension and possible action to reshape international alignment.
A municipal election registration report shows only about twelve thousand two hundred people enrolled, far below typical turnout projections and well under the anticipated level from a normal registration period. Local officials cite registration gaps and outreach shortfalls as contributing factors.
The piece condemns laxity in voting with stronger emphasis in Atlanta. It argues citizens must vote to be represented in government, warning that suffrage rights were won at too high a cost to be flaunted or disregarded through widespread apathy.
The spring action grants equal citizenship rights to American women married to aliens, allowing transmission of citizenship to children abroad. It also fixes minor legal inconsistencies, aligning women with men after the equal suffrage amendment. Victory for democracy follows decades of inertia.
A dramatic note recalls the Nantucket lightship’s destruction by the White Star liner Olympic. The radio beam from the lightship guided the Olympic to strike and crush the beacon’s source, a sharp testament to modern machinery aiding ocean navigation.
A fragment mentions the World’s Fair returning to Chicago this year and a hopeful note that times will improve with a Century of Progress each year. The piece weaves social aphorisms including remarks on aging, love, taxes, and war.
The Rothackers’ daughter Virginia tours their white stables with a traveling salesman. A caption idea captures the scene with a cav alier and a barnyard backdrop. An aviary atop a rocky rise hosts owlfaced pigeons, ring-necked doves, quail, finches, and sparrows as birds react to onlookers.
A fragment argues that progress on new sotse is hindered because men see no need to overindulge when women do not object to drinking. The remark reflects gendered views on alcohol and social norms.
A statement argues for limiting the number of graduates to ensure those receiving diplomas feel they are getting something. The remark hints at pressure on institutions to curb class sizes and manage diploma issuance amid scarce resources.
Francis Le derer, Hollywood’s newest imported Romeo, scouts for a hacienda to rent during his stay. I saw him long before his American debut in The Wonder Bar. Theda Bara phoned she was motoring over, but we had to go before she arrived.
The record notes Texas recently honored mothers-in-law, while no state has publicly paid tribute to the father-in-law, the man who pays.
The speaker suggests declining NRA loyalty reflects growing doubt in government limits and a push for individuals to act independently. The remark frames a trend of self reliance over reliance on federal institutions.
A proposal aims to outlaw selling munitions to waring nations. The idea suggests victory may go to the country that can best secure bootlegged bullets.
A village celebration last night at a grocery store opening drew cowboys and cowgirls from surrounding ranches. Boarding school daughters and blacksmiths danced while gauchos mingled, as the mood of the nation seeming to revive with a rustic, lively scene.
Uncle Sam aims to collect more than a quarter billion dollars in income taxes from pre repeal bootleggers, but seized liquid assets have left the revenue effort strained and facing difficulties collecting the owed amounts.
A witty note argues waiters should oppose the three cent coin, lest patrons discover it beneath the plate instead of the dime, suggesting a hidden coin friction in dining.
The Rothacker collection of five dogs wins affection including two spotted coach dogs a Cairn a shy dachshund and a cocker spaniel. In a living room tangle the Cairn and a coach clash briefly while Peter the cocker intervenes asserting decorum.
Joan Crawford says actors should not marry. She adds trouble comes after the third or fourth trial, reflecting on public and personal costs of celebrity marriage.
Tennessee voters affirm keeping state prohibition, viewing low priced bootleg liquor as adequate. The outcome reflects continued restriction preferences amid ongoing liquor policy debates.
A Yale professor says the North Sea region has the world’s best climate, remarking that those who favor it may have experienced the Florida boom or a California earthquake.
A slightly crooked man idles before a Los Angeles dog shop window in Wilshire. He cracks the door and calls out in a garbled refrain while a vague sense of nostalgia remains.
Thomas Efferaon tested waf fles in Holland and had a waf fle iron sent to him from Europe. He is generally credited with introducing the waffle to this country.
A reader asks about ushers guiding a mixed group to the pews, with the usher offering his right arm to the lady while the man follows. Another query notes that party invitations should be answered promptly, and a rule against using a toothpick in company.
A. G Gordon presents a quiz style item asking if fingerprints change with maturity and the meaning of Philadelphia. The provided answers state markings stay the same, Bulwer Lytton as the district’s exclusive jurisdiction, the Constitution of the U S, a concentration of opium for alcohol, and that Philadelphia means love of the brethren or brotherly love.
Daily note on usage and pronunciation guiding readers to expand vocabulary. Highlights: combative means disposed to fight and examples show correct phrasing for emphasis. Includes misused phrases to avoid and a compact lesson on pronunciation and spelling.
The text provides a cherry stain recipe using boiled linseed oil turpentine burnt sienna and whiting. It also advises removing chewing gum from garments with lard soap and solvent washes and recommends washing fruit before eating to remove dirt and poisons used in spraying.
An Austrian inventor showcases a playing card that cannot be bent marked pierced or soiled. The novelty card is described as resistant to wear and tear, promising lasting use in game play and handling.
Puzzle filled with scattered clues and snippets listing celestial terms and labels such as Libra and Ram, plus fragments like deep river, shark, and prayer. The garbled OCR mixes directions, numbers, and partial words, forming a fragmented word puzzle with no clear, complete clues.
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