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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1932
Page
4
A biblical verse and a quotation on fear, ignorance, and endurance attributed to Isaiah and Emerson, reflecting on divine rest from oppression and the roots of fear.
Washington column questions Chief of Police Glassford and the District of Columbia commissioners over the ousting of the Bonus Army. The piece ridicules the bickering and insists democrats must speak out as officials dodge responsibility for calling out soldiers.
Enrollment on the first day of the new term fell slightly below the opening day of 1931 32 marking the first decline in eight years. Factors include a higher entry age limit, families moving to farms, and fewer teaching positions this year reducing load on teachers.
The first test of party strength in the United States this year occurred in Maine. The result signals early momentum for the Democratic Party ahead of upcoming campaigns.
The article notes Democrats won in Maine, securing the governorship and two congress seats while Republicans won one. It cites observers saying Maine’s result signals national mood, given Maine’s long standing role as the first state in every presidential election cycle with a two party contest.
The rescued Hutchinson flying party reached safety at Eker after 24 hours adrift over the North Atlantic. Premier Starning of Copenhagen welcomed the news as the British trawler Lord Talbot saved the group, including two Hutchinson daughters, amid debate over risk to children in such hazardous undertakings.
Professor Arthur Compton of the University of Chicago reports Arctic experiments show cosmic rays have no irregularity and behave as electrons rather than magnet vibrations like X-rays, a conclusion offered as a step toward renewed prosperity.
Bruce Catton argues New York elects Joseph Y. McKee who cuts city salaries by 2 million dollars and signals a push for economy and efficiency. The piece notes this shift may serve as a national lesson on urban governance and reform after years of high spending.
The passage argues that voters could prefer a practical, hard working city government over showmanship. It praises Joseph McKee for a businesslike start, notes Jimmy Walker's exit without upheaval, and suggests there is potential for honest governance if voters remain engaged.
The piece notes abundant fruits and vegetables in markets yet urges not wasting food as thousands face hunger. It cites can the surplus drives, community actions to supply the unemployed, and warns of 11,000,000 jobless Americans in winter. It contrasts armament equality with Germany and calls for prudent restraint.
The Enterprise prints a reader letter questioning the necessity of three ambulances with sirens blaring at about 4 am Sunday on North Main. The writer asks whether the noise was excusable or premeditated and seeks a reasonable explanation.
Durham September 19 A sudden illness killed Dr W H J Cotton 54 professor of economics at Duke University and noted for industrial management research He previously taught at Temple University and in high schools in Camden Wilmington Germantown His widow and son Albert H Cotton a Duke Law student survive The son was in Philadelphia and arrived after his death.
A Ontario jury investigating the death of Mrs. Josephine Hanson from a motor crash ruled the fatality was caused by a defective tire. The verdict urged frequent Ontario Highways inspections of tires similar to brake checks.
The Greenfield municipal court docket lists defendants with the surname Love Hart and Darling. Herbert Darling faced a traffic charge, Roger Love was fined for keeping an unlicensed dog, and Web Hart was found not guilty of shooting near a highway. Nobe Conaway blamed the government after a jail stay for a $100 fine and was fined for intoxication after trading free flour for whiskey.
A family guests a self serve vegetable platter featuring baked stuffed tomatoes stuffed baked potatoes with red pepper notes beets eggplant browned carrots and other vegetables from the refrigerator in this informal luncheon idea.
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