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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1933
Page
4
A devotional quotation notes that God hears supplication and receives prayer. It contrasts divine willingness with human effort and emphasizes faith as taking hold of God's readiness.
The state budget totals about 83 million dollars for two years with 28 million for debt service and 55 million for operations. About 16 million annually goes to the eight month school term, highways, higher education, hospitals, and the judiciary. The article argues the strain stems from past borrowing rather than lavish current spending.
Washington Senator Bone urged financier J P Morgan and partners to exchange about 250 million in government bonds for new ones with a lower rate. He argued financiers should share in sacrifices to preserve the republic, though bondholders may face further sacrifices regardless.
The text discusses establishing a New York gold market to lift gold values, suggesting a $36 an ounce target to free debtors from gold shackles. It warns such a move would inflate other prices, restore prosperity, and could be offset by treasuring holdings. Morgan bonds would lose buying power, signaling a broad financial sacrifice.
The piece notes North Carolina has never executed a woman, mentions Sara Black a Wilson County murder defendant sentenced to death for June 30, and recalls Ida Ball Warren whose sentence Governor Craig commuted in 1916. It details the chair's 23 year history with 125 executions, all male, and questions a woman's chance to join that group.
Rooseveltian counsel calls for less oratory and more action at the impending economic conference in London. The piece argues speeches should be concise as nations seek immediate peace-time welfare, noting unemployed men would welcome decisive measures even at risk to fight.
North Carolina stands as a major potential beneficiary of a 9.3 billion public works appropriation. Senator Hailey estimates the state could receive up to eighty million, and he outlined possible spend plans in a letter to Governor Ehringhaus. The note hints at regional priorities and the governance view of funding allocation.
The article surveys possible uses for eighty million dollars, weighing coastal development for the Great Smokies and bay areas against waterways projects in eastern North Carolina. It notes Senator Bailey’s vague mid state proposals and questions whether the funds, if available, should be tied to harbors and waterways whose use may not justify the heavy investment.
The Corsair, J P Morgan’s Bath Bath ship launched 1980 costing about 2.6 million, reportedly runs six figure annual operating costs. In 1980 81 82 Morgan paid no income tax due to reported losses, highlighting how the tax law allows capital losses to offset income, a feature criticized as favorable to the rich.
Admiral Leigh urges elimination of profane swearing on all naval vessels. Sailors are refined but still heavily rely on strong vocabularies. The piece argues the law favors the rich in tax quirks and calls for reform rather than blame.
A reflective essay compares life to a jigsaw puzzle with unique pieces shaped by heredity and environment. It argues society bears responsibility for missing pieces yet policing and reform often misfire, urging careful thought on poverty crime and the role of parents and institutions.
A reflective reminiscence on youth ambition and envy, recalling riding to mill with corn and longing to drive a team. The piece humorously notes local fortunes, a stubborn banker, a Slo-saw puzzle gift, and a jab at Gaston Means, all in a small-town column voice.
Frances Senzuk, a 23 year old waitress, announced engagement to Robert F. Welsh, 59, Philadelphia banker and head of Welsh Brothers. No wedding date set. Senzuk lives with her parents above a delicatessen and met Welsh in a sandwich shop two years ago.
Hendersonville May 31 Judge P A McElroy refused to block a local election on legalized betting at horse races in McDowell County The election was authorized by the recent general assembly Opponents led by J H Tate and E F Giles challenged the act as unconstitutional The McDowell board of county commissioners faced the suit while Frank C Patton Morganton U S district attorney representing the new county racing commission secured party defendant status
Salisbury May 81 Three honorary degrees were conferred at Catawba college 80th commencement. The Rev James D Andrew Davidson county minister and former college president received the Doctor of Divinity. Dr Timothy Lehmann Elmhurst College president earned the Doctor of Literature and Dr Archibald Henderson UNC professor and biographer earned another degree.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt abandons a planned flight to Washington due to bad weather and travels by train this morning. The decision interrupts an intended trip as of May 80 in New York.
Frank Shields won a marathon third round clash at the French championships against Bela Von Kehrling. He trailed two sets to none, then battled back to force a fifth set tie break and clinched victory 2-6 5-7 6-4 6-8 7-6 in a tense contest at Autell France May 80.
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