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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1932
Page
4
The piece marks the fourteenth anniversary since the war’s end and notes births since then, urging reflective thought on how a generation’s experience shapes destiny. It calls for honoring sacrifices and marshaling forces for a safe peace while anticipating a broad community celebration and a half holiday.
The Asheville Citizen notes rising criminal costs in Virginia. Since 1924-26 the cost of administering criminal law increased by about 80 percent and this year's rise may push the biennial burden to no less than 800000 dollars beyond prior estimates.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot notes the governor’s suggestions to cut witnesses, consolidate charges, limit juries, settle cases by counsel, reduce prison crowding, and avoid confiscation for liquor transport cars unless worth more than cost. It doubts widespread adoption by the legislature, citing a $450,000 rise in criminal costs and a likely need for about $1,000,000 to prompt action.
Mrs. W B Lindsay of Charlotte leads North Carolina W C T U in vow to target Reynolds and other new office holders who oppose national prohibition. She hopes Reynolds may become an ally for the eighteenth amendment, despite his stance.
The dollar advanced in European exchanges after the election of a ticket viewed as potentially undermining sound money. Campaigners pledged to preserve a sound currency while stressing a needed relationship between commodity values and the dollar, with Europe not alarmed by inflation fears.
Rev. R. M. Andrews, former president of High Point College, is reappointed as president of the Methodist Protestant conference of North Carolina. The office of traveling president was debated but retained. Andrews has led major churches in the state and previously served as head of the denomination’s college here.
The anticipated Socialist vote is not being reported. Norman Thomas draws support in the hundreds of thousands, not millions. Sample balloting suggested about three million, but they were not cast. Mr Thompson offers an explanation that many who might have voted for him abstained.
The text notes voters faced a choice between Hoover and Thomas tickets with many likely backing Thomas. It states Thomas campaigned against both major parties and urged a protest vote against both, expressing likely disappointment at the election results.
The wets adopt the slogan beer by Christmas and both parties in Congress offer to sponsor modifications to meet the slogan. An amendatory statute may pass but legality of beer with enough alcohol content remains uncertain under the constitution.
Bruce Catton argues dictatorship would upend democracy and harm human rights. He notes public talk of dictatorship amid crisis, warns against abandoning democratic safeguards, and cites presidents widows, charitable hospitals, and the need for federal support for welfare programs.
A Boston girl flung custard pies at two armed men during a robbery attempt. The target was the pier, and bystanders witnessed the odd defense as the assailants sought cash and valuables. No injuries reported.
A terse line notes that society advances when more people take initiative and fewer engage in idle opposition. The remark emphasizes practicality over pedantry and hints at a call for proactive effort amid skeptical voices.
A witty critique laments the endless task of matching names to numbers in election tallies. The author jokes about using The Literary Digest to pick presidents and save government funds, then credits the four year cycle with reducing post election headaches.
A reader recalls a small printed card bearing the word Kwitcherbellyakin. It references what is sometimes called the depression. The writer pauses over the word, syllabifies it, and notes the result offers excellent advice.
A narrator cranks Gounod’s Serenade Mephistopheles, while Eskimo Spitz Skippy snores. The piece prompts mused thoughts on taste and a tangent about Robert Burns, the fugitive author of I am a Fugitive from a Georgia Chain Gang, with rumors of Hollywood film plans.
A fugitive claims in his book that chain gang officials brutalized prisoners and he asserts he burned them up. He references farewell sentiments in Afghanistan as part of his remarks.
London reports on Prof. John B. Watson who argues that excessive mothering and over-reporting of a child's actions create invalidism. He advocates treating children as young adults with objective, firm guidance and careful care.
Durham reports Artie Erenler, Duke strong blocking back and defensive end, drew renewed All-State votes after a sturdy defensive showing against Kentucky. He notably shut down key Kentucky rushes and helped Duke halt a late sack attempt.
Raleigh dispatch reports that after Roosevelt’s victory North Carolina will see patronage rewards for campaign participants. Possible appointments include Governor Gardner to Agriculture or Commerce, Daniel to a cabinet or diplomatic post, Winborne for a collector post, and Hill for U.S. District Attorney.
Duke eyes another strong performance after his second touchdown as fans anticipate a key matchup with State in Raleigh on Saturday.
Moon shiners on an island in Fort Worth attempted to guard their still by laying strings across entry paths. Officers Walter Hale and C. P. Baker paddled to the island, cut the alarm strings, and seized a 60 gallon still and captured one man.
A healthful grooming guide urges caution with depilatories and emphasizes reading directions before use. It notes various products require specific application intervals and amounts and advises consulting a physician or beautician for upper lip issues while encouraging action to address facial blemishes.
Report notes that members of the Confucian Society of China oppose divorce and hold that a wife remains subject to her husband’s authority for life.
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