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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1932
Page
4
A religious verse compares humanity to clay and a potter and notes a poetic image of a woman as a flower fading in shade. The lines echo biblical cadence and classical imagery in a reflective, devotional tone.
A plan by Irene Du Pont and George J. Houston proposes paying international debts in kind rather than gold. They argue debt was created during high prices and cheap dollars, and that settlement should accept commodities like cotton and grain. The piece links domestic credit issues to the broader question of equitable debt repayment.
North Carolina Republican Lind Say Warren introduces a resolution to reveal the payroll ties to lawmakers relatives. The piece argues the payroll misuse is not trivial and condemns legislators who channel funds to nonworking relatives, abusing taxpayer dollars.
The Senate condemns graft as emblematic of a government mentality that has overburdened citizens with high costs. The remark paints the administration’s approach as responsible for widespread financial strain.
The Geological Survey warns no further profitable placer discoveries in the United States. Prospector chances faded since 1849 as gold remains but unprofitable to mine. The world’s visible gold supply totals about eleven billion dollars, insufficient to back a bi metal standard for two billion people.
The obituary highlights Rev. A. J. Caldwell a Mecklenburg County resident and former pastor at High Point Presbyterian Church. It notes his descent from Dr. David Caldwell founder of Alamance and Buffalo churches and his role in founding the Charlotte Y M C A and supporting the state Y movement. He honored a long lineage of public service and died Saturday.
Secretary of State James A Hart ness, seeking re election, declares he voted the straight Democratic ticket in 1928. The piece notes emphasis on party regularity in the Democratic primary and warns against ticket splitting, while acknowledging the difficulty of Hoover era loyalties in North Carolina.
The piece argues credit restoration is essential to recovery, noting money’s reluctance to move and market inertia. It criticizes the Federal Reserve for not stepping in, contending the duty is clear and inflation fear is not the root cause, per Boston Financial News.
The article warns that a rapid stock market recovery is unlikely from deep lows. It expects industrial averages to drift between 55 and 65 for some time, delaying long term purchases. It blames tight bank lending despite liquidity and Reconstruction Finance Corporation aid for stalling credit and worsening unemployment.
Bruce Catton argues Congress mirrors diverse public opinion and fails to lead. He urges representatives to think independently, balancing constituents’ wishes with their own judgment, to provide real leadership rather than mere orders.
Samuel Vauclain warns that ettling the idea of government aid will not fix jobs, while the Mather estate falls from about 40 million to 6.5 million, illustrating steep value contraction. The era’s banking and bond record gaps underscore ongoing financial unease as crime and liquidity concerns persist.
The critique argues Congress knows nothing about money, noting a two million dollar deficit. It frames lawmakers as responsible for fiscal shortfall and questions their economic understanding.
Senator Borah argues the gold dollar is no longer an honest currency and implies it is being hidden or withdrawn from circulation.
A collage of city miscellaneous notes reports sidewalk hazards, a pending eighth avenue subway by 1936, and anecdotes about panhandlers editors and gags. It cites rising newspaper coverage of figures like George Washington and Capone, shifting transport to airplanes, and Empire State Building height limits amid office demand.
A lighthearted clipped column jokes about radio broadcasts and city life. It notes anonymous correspondents and a witty tale of a wife dragging her husband to events and guests. It also mentions a Midwest advertising worker now commuting for stenographic work and a reflection on simplifying life after a big job.
A tall is attached to a kite for balancing purposes. Ed Brandt, Braves-held Phil lies to five hits and beat them, 4-2.
Sue discovers Jack's bank balance is overdrawn and schemes to earn money by taking a job with Arnold Page. She pawns her engagement ring to raise funds, plans to work five to six weeks, and hides the truth from Jack while seeking payday to cover bills. Her resolve grows as she prepares to start work yet feels underlying fear.
New York May 23 Norman Thomas head of the socialist party outlines a program if given national leadership and 5 billion dollars. He would allocate three to housing in crowded areas one for reforestation and one for federal road and bridge building to provide immediate work. He warns capitalism is doomed and cites four possible outcomes catastrophe fascism communism or socialism. He argues democracy should be improved and rejects dictatorship while advocating a large federal housing and reforestation push to create jobs and invest in the nation’s future.
A crossword style item lists numerous clues across horizontal and vertical entries. Readers fill terms covering geography arts occupations and sports related terms. The puzzle also hints at a stadium location and Hollywood industry ties, inviting completion of a wide word grid.
Chicago May 23 — big league horse racing opens today at Washington Park and Lincoln Fields with a six day meeting culminating in the $50,000 added American Derby on June 18. More than 2,000 thoroughbreds are stabled for the opener and Col Matt Winn predicts a prosperous season with 15,000 or more on opening day.
Georgia heavyweight W L Young Stribling faces Big Sid Terris of Chapel Hill in a 10 round bout in Winston-Salem. Stribling has a May 30 fight in Huntsville Ala and plans an Australian tour afterward.
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