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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1933
Page
4
A biblical verse from Acts 7 34 and a Seneca quote reflect on affliction shared by people in bondage and the call to endure and respond with compassion. The passages emphasize hearing cries, delivering the afflicted, and sharing sorrow over suffering.
North Carolina reaffirmed its dry stance after a decisive vote against Repeal, signaling the state will retain prohibition despite national shifts. The article notes strong organization by prohibitionists and widespread bootlegger access, yet insists NC will pursue a stricter, tightly controlled alcohol regime or maintain prohibition.
The author argues the Eighteenth Amendment repeal opens room for trial and error in alcohol regulation. They doubt strong enforcement will emerge in North Carolina and caution against relying on government over popular choice. Democratic faith rests in people shaping rational policy despite past failures.
The Armistice Day parade in High Point on Saturday draws broad cooperation from city establishments and groups. More entries than in several years indicate a record event with ties to the National Recovery Act and a Now Is the Time to Buy campaign. The Red Cross Roll Call will follow on Tuesday and Wednesday, urging prudent spending to restore normalcy while prices stay low.
The Tammany Hall slate suffered a decisive loss as LaGuardia won the New York mayoral race. Voter anger over graft and mismanagement, plus McKee's entry splitting the Democratic vote, led to a bankruptcy-tinged rejection of Tammany. The party faces reform and possible leadership change.
David R. Williams notes Texas stone houses with square chimneys blend with land and sky. The Southwestern style spans 200 years from Spanish rule to Anglo Saxon invasion, with no imitation in early examples and later homes praised for beauty and endurance.
The Los Angeles Record notes widespread hoarding by individuals and banks. It argues hoarding depresses long term lending and construction as old loans trade at discounts, citing rail bonds dropping two points, and calls for a firm market to restore investor confidence.
Mellon Institute researchers H B Meller and L B Sisson report advances in smoke consuming equipment that cut chimney losses. The study notes industrial gains and envisions future low cost devices for households replacing smoky practices with cleaner burning systems.
The Guilford county board chair urges using public funds to build roadside footpaths to reduce walking hazards and aid the jobless. NRA projects include footpaths, with New York considering similar funding, while The Times notes safety but questions social appeal and romance of walking in single file.
A fragment notes bold claims about nudists and the value of gilt edged stock certificates. It suggests holding on to such paper assets as gold prices rise perhaps making the certificates useful again.
Washington column accuses Congress of attacking the New Deal while diplomats and generals observe. Indian Bureau set for reform as officials plan sweeping changes.
Republicans join some Democrats to draft investigations of Roosevelt recovery programs including NRA Farm Relief Public Works. They cite patronage western farmer interests and executive power shifts as motives while backing away from targeting Roosevelt himself.
Editor notes a strong North Carolina majority and renewed patriotism. W L Marshall and Dr Crowell express happiness and pride for the state, with calls to cherish defend and bless the Old North State. Crowell thanks God for the large win and lauds North Carolina as a leader in patriotism and righteousness.
Pears from a tree that has already borne one crop this year were displayed in The Enterprise window today by Mrs Annie Potts of 301 Thurston street. The tree bearing the second crop stands in Mrs Potts yard.
The article notes Gen. Hugh Johnson found on the office floor while wiring a buzzer, amid discussions of his NRA role. It discusses Roosevelt's stance on short selling, Johnson's hints at resignation, Ford's code conflict, and possible retaliatory moves between Ford and Johnson as tensions over government codes rise.
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