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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1931
Page
4
A Sunday note quotes Ecclesiastes about prudent speech and the danger of foolish lips. The reflection credits Johnson and asserts that one who never thinks cannot be wise, urging thoughtful speech and self awareness.
An editorial weighs A J Maxwell as a gubernatorial candidate in North Carolina addressing state finances. It notes his focus on cutting government spending to align with income and corporation values, praising his clear stance on the economic issue and predicting the public reaction to his leadership approach. The piece highlights Maxwell as a tax-conscious leader ready to redefine state governance.
The piece notes widespread pay delays for public school teachers, highlighting Chicago where 18,000 teachers have not received pay since April. It cites slow tax collection and misgoverned finances, saying city authorities face a fiscal crisis with no expected quick tax influx, possibly needing a legislative special session.
High Point citizens toured the Eastern Transport big passenger plane at Friend Ship airport, four hours aloft, signaling growing confidence in air travel. Mail carriers observed two planes stopping, with several passengers aboard, as air routes become routine.
The text predicts a surge in air passenger service on the Eastern Transport Company route, asserting that a regular service was only a possibility weeks ago. It suggests planes will soon carry much greater capacity and a faster schedule, making the air route a major competitor to existing modes.
The piece notes Briand’s call to back disarmament talks while warning security remains unclear. It argues America’s own vast, isolated country spends over 700 million on military forces, more than other nations, complicating calls for peace. It cites France’s historic security needs and urges reflection on preparedness versus goodwill.
The piece questions whether Senator Watson backs federal tax increases or is advised by President. it cites Reed and Bacharach as hinting Hoover and Mellon ideas. It warns entrusting Uncle Andy with balancing the budget risks a magic act. It argues taxes or spending cuts are needed and calls for Congress to act.
The article notes a mother flogging a young woman teacher for tempting the woman's son in Lenoir. The flogger is arrested but unlikely to face jail, illustrating gender bias in punishment. It cites state prison counts: 102 women versus 2,500 men, asserting men face harsher outcomes for similar offenses.
Moyle and Allen are lost in the Pacific after departing Japan last Monday on a non-stop flight to Seattle. They started from Japan and disappeared somewhere in the vast expanse between the two, authorities said.
A Sunday meditation traces humanity's quest to know God from force and wisdom to righteousness, then defines God as love. It cites John’s epistle and John 3 16, reflects on the breadth and length of divine love, and notes giving as the supreme proof of love in a world needing compassion.
John Mebane reviews works on the Soviet Five Year Plan and Conrad Aiken's experimental poetry. The primer aims at youth education on Soviet goals, while Aiken's The Coming Forth by Day of Osiris Jones blends life stages with surreal imagery, though it sacrifices some of his former musical intensity.
A critic praises L. A. G. Strong's The Garden as unassuming and cohesive, notes Raynor's college misadventures and later newspaper work, and observes Dick's weak points. Robert E. Sherwood releases The Virtuous Knight with Yours Truly reviews, while Umbrellas features in England. Marjorie Wilson’s Twin Umbrellas appears from Houghton Mifflin. John Flynn's Graft in Business debuts at Vanguard. Dewey's Philosophy and Civilization scheduled from Minton, Balch.
In Cedar Rapids based report Mr and Mrs Fr Cruz Hahn attempted a landing near Waycross Georgia when a negro guiding a mule crossed the plane path. Hahn maneuvered to save his wife and the man and mule but the craft struck ground tearing off a wing.
Frederick William Lehmann aged 78 longtime solicitor general of the United States and former president of the American Bar Association died today at his hotel apartment from arteriosclerosis in St. Louis.
A reader comments on domestic roles and cooking ability, noting relief and humor in the exchange. The remark turns on expectations about a wife cooking and the speaker’s own concern about stomach weight.
Sept 11 1931 letter to Mayor Grayson from a subscriber describing failure of Police Department to provide a funeral escort for a child's burial on Sept 3 1931. Relative requested escort, police promised, none appeared leading to near wreck as other car passed closely. A mounted officer rode by on a motorcycle and did not stop. Author asks explanation and condemns the conduct.
Minnie Atkins-Edwards reflects on how families across the state and beyond endure financial and social strain as children pursue college educations. Parents tighten budgets, forego comforts, and miss their children, clinging to letters and visits while hoping their offspring make something of their opportunities.
In High Point the author recalls childhood circus days, recounts the Sparkes Four Ring Circus genesis in 1895, and notes growth from a small barn to a Tuesday show. He also laments dangerous road curves on Lexington Avenue and Montlieu, blaming driver incompetence for rising highway accidents.
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