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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1932
Page
4
A historical critique argues against tax measures on checks and notes, calling two cent tax on bank checks absurd. It contrasts with North Carolina 1931 luxury tax proposals and warns against taxing debt evidence. It asserts commerce impediments should be reduced, not increased, as most business is conducted by checks and currency use is already low.
The piece questions Bishop Horace M. Dubose of the M. E. Church South for saying he would not follow Gabriel if the angel changed his mind on prohibition. It portrays Dubose as losing faith in divine guidance and clinging to Volstead enforcement, labeling his stance pitiable.
An old North Carolina center, High Point, will host the Methodist Protestant church quadrennial conference in four years. The event signals strengthened local interest in High Point college and may unify denominational lines, boosting community resolve and growth.
New York police say they have captured Fritz Joubert Duquesne, the Boer rebel and World War era spy, after a long chase dating to 1919. He may be posing as Frank De Trafford Craven, while officials consider the case a dangerous breach of trust by a public officer linked to Oliver Walker’s tenure.
A New York publisher acknowledges profiting from Wall Street speculation with Mayor Jimmy Walker, without the mayor contributing funds. The Seabury committee is warned to distrust rich benefactors who shower favors on public officials, as motive remains unclear and potentially corrupt.
A budget saving proposal has become a tariff measure as Congress mulls an emergency tax bill. The piece debates rushing the tax bill, argues tariff levies should be separate, and notes public distrust as federal spending exceeds income by millions. It cites war veteran aid and a criminal case to illustrate public sentiment about government action and justice.
A woman writer questions excuses for a husband returning home late frequently. She implies his prior explanations won’t satisfy her. She recalls a high school boy who compared diplomatic relations to wayward cousins, suggesting insightful critique.
An economist argues that owning a used car provides a practical edge. The statement implies the frequent ability to travel and push forward daily tasks without delays.
Albert C. is identified as the subject of today's Campaign Cut-Out Puzzle. The item presents a puzzle answer referring to political campaign cut-outs and related design features.
John W. Caffey of Greensboro, candidate for the Guilford County state House seat, responds to Greensboro Merchants Association questions. He pledges to remove the 15 cent ad valorem tax on land for six months of school funding, balance the budget through savings, and oppose a general sales tax while seeking fairer revenue sources and reforming public utilities and tobacco taxation.
Local police seek George Culbertson now believed living in High Point to relay a message that his brother Jordan is critically ill at Fordham hospital. Chief W G Friddle reports unsuccessful attempts to locate Culbertson and asks The Enterprise to publish the appeal to reach him.
North Carolina voters head to the polls June 4 for the state wide primary selecting candidates for senator and governor. Campaign clashes flare as Ehringhaus Fountain Maxwell Morrison Reynolds Grist Bowie attack each other over issues and personal conduct in a heated pre election period.
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