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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1932
Page
4
A Biblical verse from Deuteronomy 15 11 urges sharing with the poor and needy in the land. Beaconsfield adds a line stressing that those who respect themselves deserve respect from others.
The Interstate Commerce Commission weighs a petition by Northern furniture manufacturers to vacation an order suspending new freight rates from the South. Southern railroads back the case, arguing higher charges would push lading to trucks, while Northern retailers and manufacturers push for higher rates. The commission notes railroads fear volume shifts and northern retailers support Southern supply.
Amelia Earhart Putnam wins the right to use her name without a title and explains her urge to fly the Atlantic. She says proving a woman can fly solo is not about adding to aviation or science, but about challenging stereotypes. The remark closes with a measured view of the voyage’s significance.
The article praises Mrs. Putnam’s stormy flight as a bold achievement rivaling Lindbergh and notes its impact on perceptions of women drivers. It argues her feat may temper masculine attitudes and offers a pointed retort to critics by invoking Amelia Earhart Putnam’s name.
Henry M. Blackmer may risk jail and a large fine to return to the United States after fleeing during the Continental Trading Company investigations. His Paris-negotiated terms seek a $60,000 fine payment and potential trial for remaining charges, despite a cancelled entry passport and no guarantee of immunity. The piece argues the U.S. does not need his kind of citizenship and rejects a trade for his return.
The Roxboro Courier advocates opposing a three cent per pack cigarette tax and argues it would raise prices for tobacco farmers while not harming manufacturers. It notes farmers faced a 30 million dollar price drop and urges farmer cooperation to counter market forces. The piece critiques the tax as a burden on workers and suggests tax proceeds would spread across property, not aid farmers.
A tobacco industry warning argues against state stamp taxes on cigarettes. It claims higher taxes would raise costs, cut tobacco sales, reduce cigarette demand, and harm farmers, manufacturers, and state revenue. The piece urges legislators to reject additional burdens in future sessions.
Bruce Catton argues federal funds may help cities replace slums with affordable modern housing, creating jobs and reducing crime. He notes lenders and cities must commit to steady returns and public service, not quick profits, to unlock loans for housing as part of public works. The piece links housing reform to broader urban health and economic vitality.
A. J. Maxwell, Democratic governor hopeful and North Carolina commissioner of revenue, denounces J. C. B. Ehringhaus’s recent attack as desperate. He argues candidates run while in office and cites cost reductions in the revenue department from $535,196 to $286,447.
The American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps states it will not endorse any candidate. It offers music for political meetings at night during the week, subject to open dates and existing engagements. Contact Fred McPherson or C. M. Kephart for information and available dates.
Daily Smith of High Point North Carolina writes to the Knoxville Journal praising Dr Fred F Brown pastor of First Baptist Knoxville as a highly qualified and worthy president of the Southern Baptist convention and congratulates Knoxville and the church on his selection, calling Southern Baptists fortunate.
A baby girl weighing 24 ounces at birth Sunday night in Raleigh is reported thriving at a hospital in an incubator. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Randolph, the father a member of the local fire department.
The University of North Carolina, led by Kenfield, posted the best dual meet record among southern colleges after a road trip to the east. The Tar Heels defeated Navy Georgetown Pennsylvania NYU Army Yale Harvard and Brown and have won 48 straight duals while losing only three in five seasons. Kenfield also coaches a golf team that won state titles in 1928 1929 and 1930.
Sister Mary outlines a spring guide to leafy greens available in city markets. She highlights iron, sulphur, phosphorus and vitamin A content, tips for cooking tender greens without extra water and coarser varieties with minimal boiling water, and three main serving methods including raw and dressed salads.
A jumble of crossword style clues and fragmented phrases asks for biblical and general knowledge. It includes questions about the king of Judaea at Jesus birth, city of wise men, directions, and various definitions, with scattered remnants like Onager and Anger.
At Bainbridge race track a five horse pileup in a $600 claiming race left one jockey dead and two others injured. Charles Pegs, 20, aboard Chorister, died from a fractured skull. Jose Hernandez, 18, and William Carroll, 20, were hospitalized with injuries. Tracy Reno and Winnie Brach also fell. Reno died with his mount. Hardy escaped unharmed.
Escarole leaves are pale green maturing yellow and tasty in salads. Recipe uses two pounds escarole, butter, bouillon, water, salt and pepper, blanched five minutes then baked 25 minutes until tender. Bacon fat, lemon rind, and butter are suggested for beet greens flavor.
Two pounds beet greens cook with bacon fat and lemon slices. Sugar ginger and white pepper season greens, then add water and simmer twenty minutes. Rest by a low fire fifteen minutes before serving.
Major Coldstream of Peshawar supplied forty ounces of blood to an Indian patient in urgent need. The report recalls a Western doctor saving Gandhi years ago amid resistance to British medicines in India.
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