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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1932
Page
4
The Stehli Silk Mill in High Point ends a wage dispute after a two month strike. An across the board pay raise, aided by the chamber of commerce Merchants association and help from Labor Commissioner Frank Grist, secures a peaceful settlement and renewed employment.
The article reports Mahatma Gandhi threatening to starve himself to death if England does not abandon plans for a representative electoral system. It suggests his sacrifice could turn him into a martyr and intensify India's pressure on Britain, potentially reshaping leadership dynamics if he dies.
The Thomasville Chair Company strike ended as management revealed wage cuts were necessary to stay competitive, easing tensions after a period of plant shutdowns. High Point industries benefited from restored payrolls, and workers mostly signaled readiness to return to work, promising lasting peace if unions accept the settlement.
A reflective piece on wireless distress signals 8 0 8 and 600 meter watch times. The author recalls the Titanic tragedy and urges sailors operators to listen every hour, stressing moral duty and church support to save lives at sea.
Seventy five prominent American businessmen form a committee to study U S war debts and plan sounds like they will hire one capable books keeper to manage accounts and records.
An evocative note on pursuit of an ideal path, hinting at a journey shaped by a detour. It frames the ideal circle as a metaphor for precision, balance, and the lessons learned along the route.
The Winston Salem Journal reports the election of Prof I G Greer of Boone to succeed the late Dr M L Kesler as general superintendent of Mills Home at Thomasville North Carolina. Greer known for Appalachian State Teachers College work brings broad training and platform power.
A sharp look at how silent political hopefuls rack up paid coverage in daily papers, turning quiet campaigns into recurring feature spots and shaping public perception.
Attorney General Mitchell noted many bonus army veterans had police records. The inquiry raises questions about prior law enforcement contact and potential connections to federal security concerns.
The Enterprise reports 400 Amazon Cotton Mill workers who walked out three weeks ago over a wage cut remain off the job. They demand the last reduction be restored to allow a reasonable living for their families and hope mill owners will negotiate soon before any return to work.
The High Point Ministers' Association adopted a resolution praising the Young Women's Christian Association for its Christian influence in the city. They commend its work, urge community support, and hope officers secure funds to expand service amid growing opportunities.
Dr. Ernest Derendinger of Catawba College will conduct weekly art history extension courses at Elm Street school building in High Point this fall and winter. The classes, beginning tomorrow, cover Flemish and Netherlandish art after the Gothic Renaissance, carrying college credit for teachers seeking certificates.
A 600000 pound mobile telescopic mooring mast for lighter than air service has been installed in Sunnyvale California as part of Navy base equipment for Akron dirigible handling. It travels on railroad tracks 64 feet apart and reaches 160 feet high.
A historical note estimates the average fox runs about 26 miles per hour. This figure reflects common observations of fox locomotion in the wild and provides a sense of their rapid short bursts during pursuit.
A bizarre tale from St Charles Illinois describes a garter snake ensnared in a black spider’s web to become a banquet centerpiece. Mayor Langum allegedly stops the plan by cutting the web and releasing the snake. The piece critiques animal protection societies and lampoons humanitarians while recalling similar incidents in Pittsburgh and references to Chicago’s Humane Education Society.
A critique notes Paul Green’s The Laughing Pioneer portrays the Old South with life and romantic characters like Danny Lawton and Miss Alice, while the Judge’s prejudice fuels tragedy. It praises Green’s authentic voice, humor, and vivid scene setting. It also reviews Paul Engle’s Worn Earth, lauded for youthful sincerity and mature craft in color, rhythm, and humor.
A survey highlights the poetry collection Men With Dirty Hands featuring the character Shorty and other working men. It also reviews Oscar Doyle Johnson’s The Tartar Slave about Lucas a pacifist rebel in Tamerlane's era, and Albert Payson Terhune’s The Son of God noting its tribute to his clerical father and Marion Harland.
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