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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1932
Page
4
A reflective line from I Corinthians 15 34 urges awakening to righteousness and avoiding sin. It contrasts Scriptural teaching with worldly folly and quotes Sir Walter Scott on mirth leading to folly and sin.
The piece argues party lines on prohibition are blurred as both major parties show wavering stances on whiskey. Voters are not clearly dry or wet, with some advocating temperance and others seeking modified laws or legalization, complicating election alignments and strategies.
The piece notes California's strong Rooseveltian straw vote and questions whether Hiram Johnson leads or merely aligns with the front. It stresses California's 22 electoral votes likely going to the Democratic nominee and marks Johnson as breaking with his party, signaling a state shift away from the GOP.
A truck carrying nine Juil Ford County High School boys wrecked near Burlington injuring nine, one seriously losing an arm. The vehicle, owned by a Summerfield man, likely pressed into service. The incident highlights dangers of unregulated motor transport.
The article notes the need for expert inspection of the vehicle used by youths bound for Raleigh for the state fair. It states the group rode in a privately owned bus rather than a school bus and argues that safety diligence should not be reduced when special devices are used in such cases.
A report from a seven denomination survey questions if Christianity must stay tied to ritual and seeks broader influence. It argues faith can transform other religions beyond mere church rolls, noting Japan's Buddhist appropriation of Christian ideas and urging renewal of Christian faith to meet diverse expressions of belief.
Bruce Catton argues that Americans misdirect pity toward criminals and overlook youth welfare. Police Commissioner Mulrooney cites urban hardship and the need for playgrounds and clubs to guide vulnerable children away from gangs toward constructive recreation.
The church at Haines City Florida installs 300 hickory rocking chairs to replace pews as a member cites continual discomfort. The piece notes the wider mood about Americans seeking asylum abroad during political turmoil and mentions Samuel Insull fleeing Europe amid questions after his empire collapsed.
A terse critique notes Europe’s outputs and contrasts them with American capabilities. The line suggests rising parity or competition in industrial or cultural terms, teasing American resilience against European models.
The Warsaw official hangman laments earning only 16 dollars per execution to support his family. He requests higher wages, but the government is expected to reject the demand, effectively telling him to go hang.
Al Smith notes a surprisingly large influx of poems since taking the editor's post. He suggests the editor's life may not be as joyful as imagined due to the steady stream of verse.
The piece portrays Ogden Mills as a rare blend of wealth and ability stepping into a pivotal campaign role. It notes his quick rise from luxury to politics, his defense of Hoover policies, and his task of mobilizing Western Republicans while navigating doubts about his stature and the broader economic approach.
The letter from David Ravens of Blair Street urges readers to register on Saturdays before the election. He warns that a great day lies ahead and asks veterans to open their eyes and prepare, expressing a call to civic readiness.
Atlanta considers a replica reenactment of the 1862 Texas and General locomotive chase that froze the Confederacy’s hope. Georgia’s Public Service Commission may authorize staging at Big Shanty with principals in period costume to recount the famed theft and pursuit across North Georgia.
Joan struggles with two loves in a stalled relationship with Phil. She questions commitment and whether her Venetian affair was real while weighing safety and security against romantic risk. She asks for a week to decide whether to marry Phil or choose another path.
Dorothy Stark travels from Columbia to Parsons Kansas every Sunday to sing in the Methodist church choir covering about 200 miles round trip. The practice shows dedication to footloose music and community worship across distances.
A brief gag compares a man named Greenley who boasts of learning French in a month with a French speaker who cannot understand him. The exchange includes mock phrases and ends with a playful mispronunciation sounding like Vart Hem, Stokholm.
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