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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1933
Page
4
A short reflection contrasts biblical guidance with Shakespearean warning. It urges abstaining from fleshly lusts while appealing to reason to calm passions, presenting a moral and literary pairing in one compact thought.
Eighteen year old Cabarrus county youth Hope Earnhardt confessed to fatally shooting Fred Funderburk, a filling station operator, after being accused of stealing five dollars. He planned the act, masked himself, then returned with a shotgun to avenge the accusation. The piece frames revenge as a strange motive and cites religious ideals about turning the other cheek.
A reflective piece by Tom Alderman Sykes urges gratitude to God and the nation while praising Roosevelt and workplace equity. It questions reorganizing police work toward greater federal involvement to combat gang activity and improve public safety.
Thanksgiving traditions have moved from large home gatherings to travel and outings. The article notes a shift from family reunions to roaming for resorts, cruises, and events, with concerns about indulgence amid a footloose holiday traveler culture.
Boston merchant Louis HB Kirstein comments on the National Recovery Administration rule. He warns that any business interfered with by government codes will need watching and that industries should govern themselves. He suggests supervision only when firms cheat on hours or wages.
The text excerpts a debate over unfair practices and a proposed program, with Mr Kirstein addressing critics and outlining a broad subject. It signals a call for guidance on procedures and endorses the concept of a stabilizing national program.
North Carolina remains dry under the Turlington Act as South Carolina resumes liquor sales, while Virginia and Tennessee edge toward wets. The state faces renewed bootlegger pressure and must enforce dry laws against cross border trafficking and illicit liquor entering from neighbors.
Bruce Catton argues federal authorities have moved quickly against kidnapping gangs and improved crime control beyond local police. He cites Joseph B. Keenan noting rising calls to extend federal power and even consider martial law to purge criminals.
A newspaper excerpt notes that while some crimes remain local and solvable locally, others have risen to national scope due to better transport. It argues government action is permissible to pursue lawbreakers without abandoning order and cautions against sweeping martial law echoes.
The author argues federalizing police undermines home rule and local government. A truly efficient police force can be achieved locally, with politics as the main barrier. Honest, decent local government will reduce calls for federal intervention and improve crime fighting.
A gloomy Chicago murder scene with a nude basement corpse and eerie mystery recalls Mary Roberts Rinehart and S. S. Van Dine style. The piece notes the scene could be lifted from fiction with Philo Vance entering and declaring something horrible has occurred.
Washington reports reveal a vast 3.3 billion dollar public works rush with only minor funds left for administration. Hopkins and Ickes defend grants as states vie for shares, while New England and the South hold back and the Pacific Coast races ahead.
Windsor authorities reveal charges of severe mistreatment at a juvenile aid home. Reports describe whipping forced feeds and other brutal acts on children, raising questions about safeguards and repeating a troubling pattern in such facilities.
Raleigh reporters note Attorney General Dennis G. Brummitt shows ongoing interest in state politics and possible 1936 gubernatorial bid though the claim remains unconfirmed.
A Washington correspondent argues NC should not be chastised by the national administration over patronage since it voted against repeal. He says state opinions on prohibition and other issues should be expressed at the ballot and respected, even if differing from those in power.
The Gastonia Gazette quotes Bishop Mougon urging the church to be absolutely intolerant of evil. He argues Christianity cannot be tolerant and must uphold uncompromising moral standards.
Canton authorities prohibit short skirts claiming distraction to auto drivers. The rule cites safety concerns and questions the impact of attire on traffic as a public order issue.
The report notes that white ants produce about 84000 eggs each day. The piece adds no concern over NRA codes and treats the topic with a neutral scientific tone.
The gambling house owned by Frank J. Gould in Nice was burned down. The blaze ends a project valued at five million dollars and reminds of failures leading some to take drastic actions.
A debate judge claims small schools breed superior orators while large schools focus on football. The remark highlights contrasting priorities between academic and athletic programs.
General Johnson says Ford has complied with the NRA code and dismisses the argument as a flivver. The remark frames the dispute as resolved in Ford's favor, deflating prior criticisms.
A report notes that persons over 36 show the fewest automobile accidents, a finding linked to the lower number of cars owned by that age group. The data imply a correlation between ownership rates and crash frequency.
The annual Thanksgiving service of the First Methodist Protestant Church is held this evening at 7:80 led by Rev. R. S. Farmer. W. C. Ferree Jr. will sing I Will Give Thanks Wilson. an old hymn will be sung antiphonally. Offerings aid the local M. P. Orphanage and baskets for the following day’s distribution will be brought to the service. The public is welcome.
S. J. Skhorup NRA divisional representative in Norfolk Virginia states employees on weekly schedules must receive full weekly pay even if Thanksgiving is observed. Employers may require making up hours on other days, provided daily limits are not exceeded.
Work begins on a D B Carrick service station at the corner of North Main street and Montlieu avenue. J O Connor contractor awarded the $2 000 building contract, with completion expected by January 1 next year. The colonial style station measures 61 feet eight inches by 22 feet and includes washing, greasing rooms, a main office and facilities. Carrick, Cornell professor, will manage the station while on leave until February 1, 1934.
Uniformed officers of the High Point police department, under Chief W G Prid dle, were ordered to appear at headquarters in full dress at 8 am for photographs. On Thanksgiving Day they still work, but now wear new form fitting blouses with glittering buttons, presenting a sharp, prosperous image.
Thousands with severe indigestion find relief with Dares Mentha Pepsin elixir. The ad promises rapid comfort and a money back guarantee if it fails to help, backed by Economy Drug Co and local pharmacists.
A historical puzzle listing clues for a crossnumber style page with references to Civil War era terms and various wordplay prompts. The garbled entries mix dates, locations, and definitions, mentioning a U S president and other scattered hints across horizontal and vertical directions.
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