The High Point Enterprise Publisher R B Terry
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1931
Page
4
Clergy Trial Sparks Debate Over Secrecy and Infallibility
The case of Rev. Rembert G. Smith of Sparta Georgia faces a one year suspension for alleged gross imprudence and unministerial conduct, with a 13 member ecclesiastical jury finding him guilty. Critics condemn the secretive Star Chamber style proceeding as impermissible and dangerous to church integrity.
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Rembert G. Smith
Sparta
Methodist Episcopal
Star Chamber
Mr. Smith
News and Observer Opposes Special Session on Agriculture
Josephus Daniels criticizes inaction as the News and Observer analyzes why appeals to Governor Gardner for a special session failed. He notes opposition from special interests and four governors, and details arguments for and against calling a session despite revenue gaps for a six month school term.
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Josephus Daniels
Gardner
North Carolina
Daniels
Governors Meet To Debate Acreage Cuts In Tobacco War
Four governors met in Charlotte amid protests over an eight million dollar deficit and calls for a special session. Virginia and South Carolina show limited tobacco interest, while North Carolina dominates bright tobacco. Governor Gardner rejects cooperative legislation as a solution.
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Charlotte
Virginia
Texas
North Carolina
Pollard
Carolna
South Carolina
Georgia
Arkansas
Gardner
Appointment of Mrs Caraway to the Senate
The Arkansas governor may have appointed Mrs. Caraway to fill her husband’s Senate seat until an election. The move could reflect merit or a political gesture to avoid choosing among several contenders. The piece contemplates whether Mrs. Caraway will prove a capable stateswoman and a future challenge to male solidarity.
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Caraway
Lady Astor
Arkansas
Senate
Time of a Movement for the College
A radio appeal led by the President and the New York Times editor called for support of liberal arts colleges especially small ones with inadequate endowments. High Point seeks local action with a Methodist Protestant group to organize a committee and raise funds.
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United States
New York Times
Emergency Organization of America For
High Point
Campaign to Decide High Point College Investment
An urgent campaign urges action on High Point College funding. The drive targets timely national debate on small colleges and stresses the need to determine whether the college investment should be protected or halted.
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High Point College
High Point
Waning Jazz and Lynchings Spark National Reflection
A New York bandleader laments dulling public taste for hot jazz as the nation grows calmer and more thrifty. The piece contrasts this with a harsh report from the Southern Commission on the Study of Lynching, casting doubt on guilt in many mob cases and prompting nationwide shame and critique of lynch law.
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Southern Commission On
Abolishing Mexico’s Navy Marked as Unlikely Policy Shift
A Mexico City dispatch suggests the government considers abandoning its navy due to maintenance costs and disruptive officers. The piece argues a full disarmament step is unlikely since the United States navy serves as Mexico’s de facto ocean defense, deterring major power attacks as long as those fleets exist.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Toothpaste Ads Warn Pink Mouth May Hide Dangers
A toothpaste advertising line suggests bright pink gums may signal hidden dental problems. The claim promotes brushing as a safeguard against unseen issues, urging readers to maintain oral care routines.
Sammy Mandell Cleared for Comeback Payout
The former boxing champion Sammy Mandell is described as through but now may return with a potential purse of several thousand shekels, signaling a comeback plan amid renewed opportunity.
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Sammy Mandell
Leavitt Left With Sack After Hoover Tie Ends
And it looks like V. Leavitt, Hoover's brother in law, was left holding the sack. The line ends with an unresolved outcome as the report notes Leavitt faced blame or loss in a disputed matter.
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V. Leavitt
Hoover
Englishman tested after alleged insult to Prince of Wales
A British man accused of shouting at the Prince of Wales underwent a mental test. The incident serves as a warning to members of the Navy League and the Democratic party about public decorum and potential repercussions.
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Prince of Wales
Navy League
Democratic Party
After game home arrival sparks union of regret and vows
A reflective note on a husband feeling remorse after returning home from a game. It contrasts desires to have burned bridges with the pull of reconciliation and renewed resolve to move forward. The brief hints at personal strain and possible relationship tensions.
Stowaway Trend Falls as Ocean Flight Disappearances Rise
Amid ongoing trans ocean flight disappearances stowaway activity wanes. Authorities note fewer attempted boardings as safety drives and surveillance tighten, reflecting a shift in risk perception and enforcement.
Empress Eu Genie Curves Draw Attention of Girls
The line hints at interest among girls in Empress Eu curves described as figures or shapes. The fragment suggests casual social attention rather than a formal event or outcome.
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Empress Eugenie
Mayor Jimmy Walker Decorated by Six European Countries
A lighthearted note claims Mayor Jimmy Walker received decorations from six European nations in a publicity stunt tied to California coverage.
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Jimmy Walker
California
New York Opera Sees Surge of Style Copyists
Opening night at the Metropolitan draws numerous attendees eager to record fashion trends in the diamond horseshoe. The dance season resumes in December with Mary Wigman returning to New York, amid anticipated rivalry and new notable entrants.
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York
New York
Mary Wigman
Wigman
Broad Way Mourns Edison and a Mantis Visit
The piece notes Edison’s fame among newsreel cameramen and compares him favorably to Einstein. A Riverside Drive resident reports a praying mantis seen at her window, with entomologists saying mantises have been introduced around New York to curb flies. Newspapermen from the Morning Telegraph are invited to a party as the paper moves to new quarters on November 14.
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Broadway
Anne
Akron
Manhattan
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Einstein
Riverside Drive
New York
Morning Telegraph
Debutants and curiosities in Slow Motion Pictures
Chattanooga article highlights Patsy Clark 18 and blonde as Railto show girl, Elizabeth Watts Englar daughter of D Roger Englar of Park Avenue named a top debutante of the season, while a remark about 2 Cora the reticulated python notes its hibernation due to Dr Dittmars' pacifist stance.
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Chattanooga
Patsy Clark
Elizabeth Watts Englar
D. Roger Englars
Park Avenue
Cora
City Hall dismissals and elastic checks debate
A reader questions city management amid dismissals and new hires, asking if elastic payrolls and frozen assets mirror private sector notes. The letter challenges the shrinking fund, welfare and police spending, and urges a Chamber of Commerce committee to audit elastic checks and redlined accounts.
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Cleveland
Welfare
Police
Chamber of Commerce
Goodyear
Firestone
Joba
Boehne Jr a New Face in Congress from Evansville
Evansville’s John W. Boehne Jr. is introduced as the young Democratic newcomer to the seventy second Congress representing the eighth Indiana district. The piece notes his eyeglasses as a fashion choice, quotes his background, and hints at local political debates about administration, school funding, and city payroll practices.
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Evansville
Ind
John W. Boehne, Jr
Boehnes
Indiana
Taxpayer letter urges police reform and budget cuts
A reader criticizes a partisan attack in yesterday's communication and supports Brindle for a permanent police appointment. He calls for reducing officers by one third, restoring twelve hour shifts, and saving about 25 000 to 30 000 dollars annually while maintaining protection.
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Brindle
Ward
Council
Best News Tip Award Goes To W H Grissom
The Enterprise offers a daily dollar prize for the best news tip. W H Grissom of route 1 wins for bringing in a Mexican horned toad from Texas. He can collect the award at The Enterprise office by appearing in person. Call 4565 to reach a reporter with tips.
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Enterprise
W. H. Grissom
Route 1
Lexington Mill Reopens With About 200 Jobs
The Cotacotah cotton mill in Lexington will resume full operation Monday morning after a several month shutdown. About 200 workers will be employed as machinery is adjusted and product types shift. A. Frank Bruton returns as superintendent, guiding restart and postwar changes.
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Lexington
Dacotah
A. Frank Bruton
Bruton
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