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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1931
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise is a daily newspaper published in High Point with afternoon and Sunday morning editions. Publisher information listed includes R B Terry as a key figure in the newspaper’s masthead.
A historical reflection cites John 10 18 and Metastasio noting hirelings flee as they care not for the sheep. The text contemplates a traitor’s oblivion until ruin presents itself, framing betrayal within moral and divine justice.
Pravda warns Japan to cease anti Soviet propaganda linked to the Manchurian case and asserts peace policy will not shield socialist construction. It targets Tokyo Washington and Paris, while noting Stimson’s warnings. The piece suggests Moscow’s threats show Soviet power and China’s position remains pressured.
A Burlington hosiery maker orders 250000 dollars worth of machinery to expand the full fashioned silk hosiery operation. The move aims to leverage southern Piedmont advantages, with lower living costs and proximity to the center of population, signaling sound business confidence.
The second floor court room and narrow hall at High Point City Hall are overcrowded on Monday, highlighting the need for larger Municipal Court quarters. The mass of people and minor violations show the system is flawed and many cases could be amicably settled with different handling.
The piece argues that routine minor offenses flood the court with cases, draining funds and stressing justice. It praises the local judge’s humane rulings while noting the system’s misalignment with community needs and suggesting improved court conditions as a remedy.
Rev Rembert Smith of Sparta Georgia was suspended for a year for unministerial conduct after criticizing church leaders in politics. Mayor Key, who lost faith in prohibition, spoke at a Bible class in Atlanta and helped Smith at yesterday's gathering. Smith predicted bishops will again influence politics in 1932 and promised to publish the conviction evidence if his appeal fails.
The article notes reduced money flow pushing households toward home grown foods and homemade goods. In Arkansas one county reportedly bought 1,800,000 glass jars and canned contents for added supply, while North Carolina likely sees large pantry stocks. Farmers with surpluses rely on grocers as money crops fall, potentially benefiting from “living at home.”
The News and Observer criticizes Governor Gardner for not attending the Jackson Mississippi conference or calling a special session to address cotton relief. The piece urges Southern governors to act now to reduce cotton acreage and avert continuing prostration of cotton growers and dependent communities.
The piece argues drastic acreage reduction is needed to avert disaster for cotton growers, urging state agreements and legislation. It recalls Col Leonidas Polk’s 1890s proposal for warehousing and government credit to save unsold cotton, and notes warehousing alone may not suffice if a 12 to 17 million bale crop returns.
An American orchestra leader praises a Soviet blackboard critique system as a check on puffed up critics. Newton D. Baker urges Congress to back the Capper resolution to bar U S markets from wartime foes. A 14 year old Kansas City driver causes a fatal crash. parents bear responsibility for child drivers’ safety.
Washington reports a flood of proposals as Congress opens the regular session. Senators and representatives plan to introduce thousands of bills with the Senate expected to clear about 1300 on day one. Lawmakers aim to outline definite plans to aid economic recovery.
Oklahoma senator Elmer Thomas outlines a December proposal to pare regular government expenses to essential items only. He suggests moving all equipment, repairs, extensions and construction into a separate emergency relief bill financed by relief bonds to avoid tax increases.
Senator Thomas conducted a one man filibuster that halted Senate business until adjournment hour. His timing was praised as perfect on the floor. He faces re election next year while Oklahoma's Alfalfa Bill Murray voices plans to tackle economic ills and possibly seek a Senate seat if other plans fail.
In New York fiction by William Gaines Nick is hailed by stable heads as a future lightweight star. Amateurs fail to reach him while two seasoned pros provide dramatic tests. Promoters revel in his potential and plot the Madison Square Garden signing as a path to superstardom and movie deals.
Nick begins his boxing night amid 33 999 watching eyes at the garden. He shrinks from the crowd and his many Greek supporters while his manager calms fears of facing all 17 000 spectators. The scene opens with nerves and bright lights as the opponent advances.
Charles F. Curry Jr. congressman-elect from California's third district will join the seventy second Congress. A Republican and World War veteran, he served as secretary to his father, a former congressman, and aims to reintroduce his father's defense unification bill. His district covers six counties dependent on rivers for irrigation and transport.
A player named Nick faced a powerful slam during a practice pick, leaving him dazed as spectators noted the impact and the striking energy of the play.
Nick, a rising boxer, was counted out after the referee started the count at six. His ambitious handlers failed to prepare him for the garden gong, leaving him in disbelief as boos rang out. The Greek community and his own family condemned the outcome, and he returned to soda jerking.
A reader commends the newspaper’s letters section for allowing public voices. He argues times are hard, wages are stagnant, and city government should cut waste and reduce police staffing, noting too many sinecure officers and urging economical reform in High Point.
A reader argues for 12 hour shifts reducing the police force by a dozen to cut costs. He notes a Democratic administration would ensure economizing and suggests avoiding Republican officers on payroll. He cites J. M. Brindle’s long hours as police chief. He challenges the plausibility of 12 hour shifts.
Lucius H. Ransom of Durham, UNC alumnus, urges Governor Gardner to arrange a charity football game between the University of North Carolina and Duke after Saturday's scoreless tie. He believes a December 5 Durham meeting would raise more funds than any other game and has sent copies of his plan to both schools.
Reading fragment suggests a remark on a woman’s hair and its girlish echo, but lacks context or identifiable names or events. The line hints at style perception rather than a reportable incident or outcome.
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