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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1932
Page
4
A proverb from Jeremiah is cited about sowing wheat and reaping thorns as punishment follows crime. The note adds a Horatian echo that punishment follows wrongdoing and anger from the Lord.
Charles W. Gold is reported dead after a self-inflicted hunting accident in High Point this morning. The Pilot Life Insurance Company president and former leader at Jefferson Standard, a native of North Carolina, was renowned for his public service and wide circle of friends.
State weighs a public intervention in North Carolina rate case as insurers seek higher employer liability premiums. Attorney General steps in per governor's instruction to protect public interests under workers compensation law.
The North Carolina rating and inspection bureau hearings may set an 12 to 18 percent rate rise for mutual and stock liability insurers. Employers paid $4.13 million in premiums while $2.88 million was paid out, leaving a 9 percent loss. The talks touch on a state fund and the role of the Socialist ticket, with Attorney General Dennis Brummitt joining the case. The piece also reflects on disappearances and a forecast by American Architect that construction activity will rise in 1932, signaling broader economic revival.
An editorial urges High Point residents to form a strong citizens committee to aid homeowners at risk of losing their homes through foreclosures. It warns the national home loan bank may not assist distressed owners and stresses the importance of maintaining local home ownership for community stability.
North Carolina law requires 10 000 signatures to place a Socialist party ticket on the ballot for president electors. Signatures are being gathered statewide with extended time, as judges aid the Socialists in meeting the petition requirement and avoiding ballot printing burdens.
The Maine vote disproves infallible prophesies of a November outcome but signals a fierce race to Election Day. Democrats enter with hope and Republicans with resolve, while observers warn the 1932 campaign has only begun and missteps could lose support. Arthur Henderson urges Allies to honor 1919 disarmament pledges and push toward German military equality to avert a new war.
Washington column argues old political maxims and fetishes are tested by the 1932 campaign. It cites Roosevelt's nomination, Walker affair in New York, Tammany Hall, Hearst stance, and Maine as a fickle gauge of national trends, noting shifting roles of parties and electoral beliefs.
Alderman Bret Hour, arguing economy, failed to block five new engineering department officials. He moved a resolution to have the board of control buy five French poodles with collars and chains for the officials to walk daily, as a form of amusement.
Five fathers in Reigate receive certificates from the town council for competencies in infant care including soothing fretting babies and detecting mumps and measles, reflecting community interest in paternal involvement.
New York praise goes to William C. Creamer who has served one company for 71 years without a lateness or absence, joining celebrated figures named in tribute while spotlighting steadfast industry loyalty.
Raleigh report from Sept 21 states Budget Bureau findings show many inmates in state hospitals could pay all or part of their care. Thad Eure has reviewed Morganton records, noting 1,000 patients from 14 counties and $14,000 to $22,000 in property among some cases. Rates once $25 monthly now $20, with potential back payments and no statute of limitations in these cases.
President Hoover and Vice President Curtis sent congratulations to an 81-year-old department store employee who received a luncheon hosted by his employers yesterday.
NO MORE TOWN PRESCOTT Massachusetts. Seven officials stood ready to handle the vote though none were cast. Prescott faces dissolution as the metropolitan water commission plans new water supplies for Boston.
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The United States still has about 200 million acres available for homesteaders. A hot air balloon recently lifted a glider in Aurora Illinois. The glider broke loose and rose into the air.
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