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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1933
Page
4
A reflective biblical verse quote from Judges 2 2-3 and a comment by diane Porter on earthly hardship, noting that obstacles shape human experience.
Seven men convicted in Oklahoma City for kidnapping Charles Ureche for 200000 dollars and six others in Edwardsville Illinois for abducting August Lauer. Prosecutors promise more prosecutions as government pursues the gang after threats from gangland.
Britain rules out architects over 55 for a 12 million pound government offices project on Whitehall. Ten leading architects are named as eligible, excluding famed names like Sir Edward Lutyens, Sir Reginald Blomfield and Vincent Harris. Critics call the ruling absurd and ageist.
Shipping men explain that ocean mail contracts costing Uncle Bam up to 66000 per pound do not reflect the true mail situation as payments are merely a legal pretense and not indicative of actual costs or services.
Senate inquiry led by Senator Black quotes subsidies paid to Export Steamship Corp for mail carriage in 1931 82 83 exceeding ship purchases from the Shipping Board. Testimony cites $50 000 in legal fees to C Bascom Slemp for vessel deals and estimates annual merchant marine subsidies near 20 million dollars. Proponents call subsidies essential for US seaborne commerce while critics warn of graft risk and taxpayer burden.
Roosevelt addresses Chicago World War veterans stressing duty to self and family. He says pensions require injury in service and argues against broad bonus payments to avoid harming the administration’s recovery program. He aims to keep the American Legion from drastic action and sustain support for six more months.
Bruce Catton argues that the mayoral fight exposes a national peril as machine politics threaten municipal government. He compares New York turmoil to Chicago and warns the political system may be nearing collapse if reform does not take hold.
A call to reject stormy demagoguery and replace corrupt politicians with capable public servants. Citizens urged to demand real service over words and to strengthen the political system by choosing trustworthy leaders.
The upcoming Congress faces liquor tariff decisions tied to a post prohibition distilling industry and protection debates. Separately Uncle Sam strains fences as salesman and price arbiter in Roosevelt rail and steel talks, securing lower rail prices and big purchases for 700000 tons of rails.
The Civilian Conservation Corps forestry program is hailed as highly successful with about 300000 unemployed youths gaining work, self respect, and contributing long term benefits. The piece argues a permanent forest army could keep jobs, save timber, curb erosion and floods, though it would be costly and deserves serious consideration.
Vice President Garner shows patience while addressing congressional guidance as critics note flaws in a Texas guide. The exchange features emphasis on practical navigation and policy implications, with supporters praising steady judgment.
A promoter predicts nudist camps will proliferate similar to movie houses, with future plans including immersive venues and new leisure trends. He suggests public interest could shift toward outdoor or alternative cinema experiences and social venues.
North Dakota prepares to allow beer service again after a 44 year gap. The change follows a long legal and regulatory process as authorities finalize approval and venues plan to offer alcoholic beverages with meals.
Oklahoma reformers claim improvement while a paroled murderer is rearrested for bank robbery. the only offense this time involves a financial heist at a bank.
Paul Harrison reports on autumn musical shows featuring new acts like Snowball and the return of coon songs. Al Jolson foresees a Warners films role starring his wife Ruby Keeler. Giovanni Perez, posing as Mussolini’s son, enjoys quiet introductions at a club while his aunt Betty Compton’s autobiography surfaces. Little Laura Ingalls plans more flying study at North Beach airport.
The city’s tall buildings barely sway yet bridges weave and sag in heat before restoring on cool nights. Notable showbiz moves include A C Blumenthall's return and Peggy Fears reconciliation, Ethel Barrymore’s son Sam Colt joining Eva La Gallienne, and Whitney Bourne turning toward Broadway. Speakeasy clubs pivot to real club models as patrons sign up, with one gourmet venue charging $100 yearly memberships.
Notes on Maude Adame describe a rare, low profile year with no theatre plans or confidential tips. The once public figure now visits Long Island, shops, and attends charitable duties, seldom owning a car and hosting tea with Daniel Frohman. Her philanthropy has shrunk from the former $150,000 yearly pace.
Since September the patter of small feet in the library has faded while summer activity faded. During vacation 17,971 juvenile books were borrowed for one reading, averaging about 200 per day, suggesting over 1,000 children used the library regularly this period.
The Vacation Reading club prompts more library use as children shift to school libraries and adults seek recreation and study resources. New titles arriving include Miss Bishop, Thirteen at Dinner, The Farm, Angel in the House, and Works of Schopenhauer, among others, with circulation expected early in the week.
Durham October 2 reports Phil Weaver of Duke faces a family dilemma as his Wake Forest rival Jim Weaver brings the Demon Deacons to Duke Stadium to meet Phil’s Duke squad in football. The clash pits brothers and fellow students in a tense campus showdown.
Ruth pitched for the Yankees and hit his 4th homer of the season as Red Sox battles continued. Warneke and Gehringer delivered key homers for the Tigers, while Leonard held Browns to five hits and drove in two runs. Zace sparked the Braves with a bases loaded hit, Wal’s Athletics shut out the Senators in 18 innings, and Suhr drove in four for the Pirates in their first game against the Reds.
A scrambled crossword style item lists clues and references to a famous movie star in a picture titled Miracle Man. It weaves across terms from laughter sounds to roles and objects like a diner setting, glass constituents, and celestial names. The fragment hints at a gossiping puzzle page with partial answers and cross references.
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