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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1932
Page
4
The piece argues national repeal would still leave states to decide liquor laws. It cites Maine's long dry history and North Carolina’s 1908 prohibition, urging preservation of NC’s dry status until a public vote repeals it. It notes both parties favor shifting enforcement to states.
Socialists press to secure 10,000 signatures for petitions to the state board of elections as a condition to placing presidential electors on the North Carolina ticket. Young supporters see the effort as a chance to propagate the party's ideals, noting that printed debate would have limited impact.
Sen Smith E Brookhart rejects involuntary retirement proposed by Republicans of Iowa and declares he will seek reelection. The dispute centers on party pledges to support the nominee and future allegiance to the ticket amid unclear GOP plans.
The writer argues Brookhart signed a pledge or bolted as justification for his party’s defeat of him for the nomination. He predicts a strong general election loss and notes third party causes led by bolters fail in major races, implying Brookhart’s last bid for the toga.
The boxing fraternity released the competent German pug Mr. Schmeling in a ring last night against a young man who received exactly what he was expecting. Walker was alert over prospects as fans were. He got a terrific drubbing and likely has the short end of the purse to console him. This bout aimed to two goals: securing the money and rebuilding Schmeling for a championship fight.
The Atlantic Sportsman reports Guy Wallace, superintendent of the Roaring Gap Fish Hatchery, was summarily dismissed for alleged economy. Doughton and others condemn the action as harmful to fish propagation, criticizing political influence in game-law administration. Wallace learned of dismissal July 27 with Septem ber 1 effective date and salary talks began but were not resolved.
The article notes that one official received $90 per month from the state and that his successor will be paid $85 per month. No other context or names are provided in the readable excerpt.
Bruce Catton discusses the fear of mechanized power as a robot allegedly shoots its master. The article shifts to New York politics noting the New York courts deny a special mayoral election, keeping Joseph McKee as mayor through 1933 while Jimmy Walker’s plans falter and a year election delay looms.
A midwestern industrial town created a new park by converting a rubbish dump with the help of unemployed labor organized by a charitable group. The workers, funded by the organization, gained meaningful work and the city gained a pleasant community asset at no extra cost.
The article notes two ghostly terms "'ikxaréyave' and 'kitazrihara'" linked to a California Indian tribe and compares the concept to a Notre Dame backfield, using a playful folkloric contrast.
In a punning comment the piece notes Gandhi's hunger strike and quips that he is a fast worker. The remark uses humor to reflect on political protest and nonviolent action.
The column notes that absence of familiar names like Babe Ruth from the new roster is not unusual. It suggests the list focuses on contemporary figures, not past icons, and keeps readers focused on current contenders rather than legacy stars.
The speaker implies excuses will blame the Federal Farm Board for a college football defeat this season emphasizing national agency responsibility.
Readers seeking a change from mowing can try ranking leaves as a seasonal pastime. The activity offers a simple, engaging rural diversion and a fresh way to enjoy outdoor autumn tasks.
A cryptic note laments forgetting the discoverer of the elephant while cartoonists are accused of effectively copyrighting the animal. The piece hints at tensions between scientific history and popular illustration, suggesting ownership disputes over imagery.
A deteriorating year narrative notes Notre Dame football backfield featuring Brancheau Jaskwhich Sheeketski Lukats Koken and Molinkovich as listed in a garbled roster.
A rodney dutcher summary notes that after many false alarms a genuine upturn in business appears. Seasonal gains are present, with industrial recovery still fragile and dependent on domestic demand and construction. Employment remains down and relief funding will rise, with economists cautious about durability into 1933.
Washington reports the business upturn masks worsening unemployment. Officials warn winter could bring unprecedented suffering with about 10 million still jobless, and only a fraction of workers in manufacturing fully employed as of August 1932.
Letter from Bill Smoot commends The Enterprise for three pages of Sept. 24 25 and 16 editions announcing the cooking school at the Paramount theater. He lauds text arrangement, clean type, and press work, praising ad writers and printers for good, square work.
In Los Angeles Mrs Everese G Lloyd petitions for divorce claiming her husband abused her during nine years of marriage. She cites a climax when he broke all his teeth, snatched the false set from her, splashed them to the floor, and stood toothless in her presence.
A compact puzzle style listing crossword style clues with numbers and short hints. Includes various definitions such as evergreen shrub and upright stair post, plus questions about historical flight and measures.
Washington September 27 economy and expedition were urged by Chairman Byrns head of the house appropriations committee in handling the big government supply bills for the new session He promised efforts to cut federal expenditures and reduce the treasury deficit He noted hearings would begin mid November on the treasury post office agricultural and interior measures and said salary reductions likely continue for federal employees to balance reduced revenues with estimated savings between sixty five and eighty five million dollars
The Enterprise corrects a prior notice naming guests at Clayton Edwards birthday party. It clarifies that R. J. Newby and Claudine Cecil attended, not R. J. Overby and Ralph Cecil, and notes Mrs. C. F. Rogers was omitted from servers.
The article notes that African elephants possess tusks weighing more than 200 pounds per tusk. It highlights the impressive size and weight of these ivory tusks as a notable animal characteristic.
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