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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1931
Page
8
Commander Evangeline Booth head of the Salvation Army in the United States visits Stockholm. Swedish Salvation Army leaders present flowers as a token of regard. Seven boxing matches have been carded for the 1932 North Carolina State boxing team.
The British Unemploy ment Insurance Fund, dating from 1911 and known as the dole, supports 2.75 million jobless and 5.5 million dependents. With a $675 million yearly cost, deficits will be funded by current revenue grants from the Exchequer after exhausting borrowing from the Exchequer. Employers workers and Exchequer each contribute 20 cents weekly per person.
George 8 Evans, commander of the U S S Swan, led the rescue of 11 Baden Baden crew members stranded in an open lifeboat off Colombia after their ship sank in a storm. The government funds transitional benefits and underwrites deficits between contributions and benefits amid drastic budget balancing changes.
A Michigan mother finds her missing son, William Adams, a Notre Dame former student, serving 25 years at Arkansas State Prison Farm after a crime spree with a companion. The escape and arrest led to swift indictments and concurrent sentences, with parole eligibility after one third of the term.
The University of Wisconsin experimental college may be discontinued this year as statisticians plan a 15 year follow up of 75 students from both the experimental and regular colleges. The study evaluates long term outcomes, including academic records and psychological tests, noting broader geographic reach and a larger Jewish student share in the experimental cohort.
An officer notes four stowaways aboard the vessel after overhearing their chorus of Sweet Adeline led by the singing crew, revealing the hidden passengers without direct inspection.
A theatrical line features a maid reflecting that her previous place was not good, with the mistress probing and the maid answering after consideration. The exchange captures period dialogue and suggests a social dynamic from the source text.
Labor Party leaders condemn dose reductions claiming one third of the unemployed shift toward pauperism as food price rises threaten living standards if the gold standard is suspended. New benefits range 3.66 dollars for men to 1.14 for girls, with dependents at 1.92 and 0.48. Transitional Benefit via needs tests will affect about 1,000,5000, or twice previous recipients this winter, with Public Assistance Relief available locally for those ineligible for other supports.
Canal Zone administration officials oppose the proposed compulsory auto bond law for public vehicle operators. The measure, called The First Bite Law, would require an $11,000 bond after a major accident. Officials note similar laws failed or were struck down in Massachusetts California and elsewhere.
An aphorism from Smith n Weekly in Sydney recalls a performer who left the stage after an old Roman play. The quip suggests the audience demanded danger, joking that the performer preferred being thrown to them than to the lions.
A North Corona druggist develops a combination of several ingredients that provides immediate relief for headaches neuralgia sciatic and rheumatic pains and quiets nerves without mood changes or after effects. Sold as B C in 10¢ and 25¢ sizes at drug stores and soda fountains promising three minute relief and guaranteed harmless.
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