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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1931
Page
4
Bible verse and quotation share a reflective note on hidden places and self perception. A Jeremiah 23:34 passage asks if one can hide from the Lord while Owen Meredith comments on shadows and light in human journeys.
Hoover told the International Association of Chiefs of Police by radio from the White House that Americans should stop glorifying gangsters and instead honor police. He contrasted British and American policing, urged greater public respect for officers, and called on police to be more respectable while the public supports law enforcement.
Bishop Cannon, who helped settle the prohibition question, plans to address marital issues next. He admits no specific plan yet but intends to offer one and hopes to be as frank about results as he was with the prior crusade.
Reports from Yorktown Virginia describe building operations that may urbanize the village with temporary shacks and other changes, sparking unease about the town’s character and charm.
The piece argues that new restorations and celebratory buildings threaten Yorktown and Williamsburg’s historic character. It warns that modern constructions could erase ancient facades and invite re discovery dangers during the event. The writer supports public discourse and urges a proper forum for legal challenges.
The piece defends Christopher Columbus against critics who say the world was charted before his voyage. It argues Columbus arrived on our side of the world at the proper time, 438 years ago yesterday, and rejects the idea that Americans would cede land to Indigenous peoples.
The Lexington Dispatch critiques Buncombe county bar association for demanding Wickes Wamboldt appear before court after he claimed judges and juries are bought. It argues action chills free speech, notes the West Asheville News supporting free expression, and warns the bar risks prestige with its stance.
The death of Annie Fellows Johnson, creator of the Little Colonel series, sparks nostalgia among readers who valued her work though critics deem it uneven. The piece notes child literature’s demands for magic and the enduring balance between adult appreciation and juvenile enchantment. It also comments on political fundraising trends, Detroit’s unemployment dole debates, and Mayor Frank Murphy’s renomination strength.
Analysts argue the only way to stimulate demand is removing cash from circulation to boost liquidity. They warn ongoing credit constraints hinder spending and investment, urging policy shifts to unlock lending channels and spur activity.
Former secretary Albert B Fall comments after months in New Mexico state prison using a puzzled phrase interpreted as a light remark. The incident reflects ongoing political scrutiny surrounding his tenure and phrasing hints at a defiant stance amid controversy.
A terse note suggests simplifying asset recovery by removing political clutter tied to plumbing projects. It hints at financial cleanup and streamlining processes without naming officials or specific programs. The phrasing implies policy urgency but lacks concrete figures or dates.
An author recalls audacious mice in a green shirt encounter and reflects on city youngsters' summer projects at Kester Furniture. He catalogs snapshots from youth, from birthdays and skates to adventures, spankings, near freezes, and a ghost story at camp told by Claude Humphreys.
A show girl seeks divorce as a means to secure a settlement from her wealthy husband. The move signals a calculated legal strategy to obtain financial concessions without disrupting public perception or future prospects.
Rice Institute freshmen celebrated a 7 to 0 football upset of the University of Texas by binding the giant gates with wire coat hangers and blocking access to classes. The unsanctioned holiday drew no official counter action as professors and students watched and the campus orchestra gathered for a dance after the gates were barred.
A bold explorer trades snowbound hunts for market floors as he dives into stock trading, ignoring warnings about risk and safety in pursuit of financial daring. His uncertain path hints at high stakes and possible gains.
The city returns Frank Murphy to office, as observers note continued fiscal stance and budget priorities after the election. No other major developments are detailed in the fragment.
Maj. Gen. William G. Everson, chief of the militia bureau, resigns effective December 1 to become pastor of the First Baptist Church of Denver. A pioneer preacher-soldier, he flew over 100000 miles visiting national guard camps and pushed field headquarters to meet officers and soldiers face to face. He hopes to keep lines open by personal talks rather than letters. He leaves a career marked by rapid ascent and strong ties to the guard and church.
MEMPHIS Tenn Oct 13 Last year's drought stricken area is this year's land of plenty and J H Lynch administrator in charge of the federal farm seed loan office in Memphis says farmers in Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas Alabama and Louisiana are repaying loans rapidly The day force was unable to handle repayments so a night shift was added Loans totaling 1 000 000 have been repaid and Lynch expects money coming in at 1 000 000 per week in the near term.
Chicago reports a preview of the Powis Smith Goodspeed Bible showing modern phrasing. The Lord s Prayer reads Our Father in heaven Your name be revered Your kingdom come Your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven Give us today bread for the day And forgive us our debts as we have forgiven our debtors And do not subject us to temptation But deliver us from the evil one. The Bible will appear November 10.
Dennis C. Aldridge, former High Point council member, writes to set straight dates and figures about the city’s late 19th century government. He lists council elections beginning May 1895, notes tax details, and recalls school bond issuance and the graded schools bill. He names several officials and asserts a long life in the city after editing the historical record.
The U S Supreme Court refused to review a five to four ruling upholding Indiana's tax on chain stores. The law imposes higher operating costs on chains than independent firms and was challenged by Lafayette Jackson, who operates 223 Indianapolis stores. The decision hinged on whether the legislature can classify businesses, with the majority arguing a reasonable distinction justifies the tax. a dissenter argued the law is discriminatory and risks constitutional limits.
Harold Tomberlin of the Federal Power Commission arrives in Raleigh to audit Carolina Power and Light records. Stanley Winbourne of the corporation commission notes cooperation with the state probe. Paul Tillery says the visit is a routine review of accounts tied to the Waterville hydroelectric project in western North Carolina.
The body of John Fay, showman, lies unclaimed in a Shelby funeral parlor as his carnival company continues the show after his fatal automobile wreck. Authorities have failed to find relatives in Cincinnati and Glendale, Colorado, leaving no one to claim the body.
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