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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1932
Page
4
A quoted biblical blessing offers comfort with fear not thou shalt not die as leaders in Britain and America face the depression. The Bank of England head vows to tackle the crisis with humility and prudence, noting some statesmen could benefit from similar humility.
Tomorrow an eight person team will solicit High Point residents to raise 9000 dollars for another year of Y M C A service. The campaign notes reduced costs and strong local leadership as the city with 96000 people pushes for a complete Y M C A building despite limited facilities.
An editorial notes hold up men face fierce resistance at North Carolina filling stations. It cites a Raleigh incident with a Black attendant risking his life, a Greensboro attack where a woman defender died, and Durham wounds. The piece argues rural merchants are tempting targets and urges stronger protections.
The article discusses how a change in party control in Washington will trigger a mass replacement of federal employees. It notes a surge in applicants for patronage posts, the clash between persistent petitioners and officials, and the end of civil service protections for many job holders as new leaders decide succession.
The note on Britain's debt policy criticizes delayed payment relief and its limited effect on ending economic troubles. It signals a need for inter government financial obligation reforms and broader remedial measures to ease debt burdens at home and abroad.
Hoover breaks tradition by inviting the President elect to help study Europe’s plea for extending the debt moratorium. He argues delaying payments challenges collectibility, while Europe seeks relief to preserve governments. The move signals a cautious, hopeful bid to share responsibility in tangled postwar finance.
The incoming President is urged to influence a key economic readjustment promised in the campaign. Supporters believe Mr. Roosevelt will accept the invitation.
Bruce Catton reflects on the disappearance of Sarah Ann island in the Pacific, a tale that echoes old maritime wonders. He notes how charts mislead skippers, how warships confirm strange vanishings, and how such marvels reassure readers that the Pacific still holds its historic quirks.
Demonstrations by radical groups outside the Supreme Court accompanied the Court's decision to grant new trials to seven Scottsboro defendants, sentenced to death for attacking two white girls. Police dispersed the pickets, while the ruling avoided triggering renewed charges of capitalistic oppression.
The article argues that releasing thousands of political prisoners shows Mussolini’s regime feels secure and firmly established. It notes that initial imprisonments suggested fears of uprisings, while liberal acts now indicate a government confident in its grip and signaling stability.
The report notes claims of beer returning are unaccompanied by visible signs on drug store windows. No concrete dates or local outlets are confirmed. Community members seek clarity on when stock will resume.
Newspaper notes a telegram from ex-candidate Upshaw to ex-candidate Foster amid other entries. The fragment hints at political correspondence but lacks full details on motive or outcome.
Three men in Chicago were sentenced after being found with weapons in their cars. The case notes that in Chicago violin cases are a common disguise for concealed arms.
Reports note Jim Bausch Olympic decathlon champion gave political speeches in Kansas and newspapers agree he likely possesses strong javelin throwing ability.
Germany's high court ruled President von Hindenburg could appoint Chancellor von Papen to rule Prussia by decree. The decision amid political upheaval signals a consolidation of power and challenges to democratic norms.
In several rural districts, locals trade commodities instead of using cash for purchases. The piece ponders how one would obtain a toothbrush without money, suggesting barter as the alternative exchange.
A Washington letter notes national voters rebuked several incumbents while New York City kept O'Brien in office. It highlights Illinois governor candidate Len Small's defeat, Kansas Dr. Brinkley’s loss, California’s Rev. Shuler, and Wisconsin’s Chapple, with Hoover distancing from the Brinkley-Witt trio and Thomp son. It also discusses housing rents affecting travelers in High Point and a desire to stay if rents improve.
A Watered down letter from November 12 1932 in The Enterprise notes seven local families relocating from High Point due to rising rents. Families move to Winston Salem and Greensboro seeking $10 to $15 monthly savings while retaining High Point school loyalty.
Ford tops rivals in September across passenger cars commercial cars and trucks as volume builds for the V-8. Dealer Pat Brown notes Ford four month lead with 150,831 passenger cars and 25,632 commercial trucks versus closer rivals. Total all makes sales reach 96,943 with Ford capturing 33.5 percent of the market.
Chicago grain prices opened steady then turned downward as securities weakness in New York weighed on sentiment. Wheat sagged across the board while corn dipped early and later rose, closing near session lows amid a firmer British exchange rate failing to offset losses.
Rural schools in 25 counties are reported closed or at risk as districts cut terms due to finances. State officials say many counties will shut within weeks without local revenue or state aid while lawmakers debate income tax and a bond issue to retire debts.
Mrs Thelma I Morrell testified in probate court for a divorce from Gerald V Morrell. She dropped a glove on the witness stand and said she would not pick it up because she did not like to tempt fate. The exchange underscored her cautious stance in the suit.
The Chicago Herald and Examiner reports that Al Capone’s gang hopes to control the legal beer market once prohibition ends. They allegedly hold options on two breweries and seek more plants while intimidating speakeasy owners and forming a bartenders union. Mayor Cermak said officials are prepared to act as the reports circulate. Capone is imprisoned in Atlanta for income tax violations.
A courtroom episode centers on a glove retrieved by a spectator and returned to its owner. Mrs Morrell wins her case after the attorney intervenes to recover the item.
Edna reveals Jack's blunt and unusual remarks about marriage. May asks what he has done now, quoting Hummel from Hamburg.
Readable fragments note creosote used in past cough remedies. Creomulsion advertised as containing creosote among six other ingredients. Claims about effectiveness and ease of use appear, with caution against improper use and potential danger in lingering coughs.
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