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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1933
Page
4
A compact reflection contrasts divine faithfulness with human temptation. Citing 1 Corinthians 10 18, the note questions moral comparison with a neighbor, referencing Thackeray on evaluating temptations.
A North Carolina highway traffic subcommittee will study uniform drivers license laws in 23 states and DC to craft regulatory measures for motor vehicles. The aim is safety, not revenue, with prior states showing a 25 percent drop in fatalities where laws are in force.
A Syracuse University group of senior students launches a campaign to expose alleged abuse of honor societies on campus. They claim about sixty percent of students join easily attained bodies, criticizing bids as unearned favors and calling for reform across colleges facing similar “leech-like” practices.
A Syracuse effort proposes a lenient admission standard for an honorary society as a model for a broader national drive to curb a racket affecting undergraduates. The aim is to reduce excesses and restore proper conduct on campus.
Political Washington questions Senator William Borah’s relevance as a Progressive Republican who backed Roosevelt. Once a vigorous fighter and speaker, he now appears less willing to contest battles, fading from the national political scene with a return uncertain after the New Year.
The piece imagines Thomas J. Walsh, famed Tea Pot Dome prosecutor and late U S attorney general designate, head the federal campaign against kidnapping. It lauds his vigor and calls for the aggressive pursuit of kidnapers if he had served in the role.
The article lauds Roosevelt's New Deal as a savior for southern cotton farmers, noting current prices around 10 cents per pound and a goal to restore parity with 1910-14 levels. It warns that a failed reduction campaign risks harm to farmers, but praises government efforts to reduce overproduction and improve future prospects.
Bruce Catton contemplates how historians may cite the Oklahoma City kidnapping trial as emblematic of the era. He parallels it to Capone’s imprisonment for tax in a courtroom scene that defines contemporary American society and its values.
The piece weighs the difficulty of prosecuting organized crime amid threats to witnesses and a militarized courtroom. It commends Roosevelt’s $75 million surplus crop program, notes international interest in the NRA, and questions Hoover’s private beliefs versus public actions.
John Mebane shares news of Penny a tiny four month old Eskimo Spitz who chews shoes and has a strong bark rivaling Pete's. Penny and Pete share a dish while Skippy resists the habit. The piece also notes local lawyers reacting to a newspaper editorial and praises dog expert Paul Gray before recalling a Greensboro Fair outing and plans for the High Point Industrial Fair.
Government loan program aids cotton farmers with monetary support and price stabilization. Officials promise accessible funds, potential relief from low markets, and guidance on applying through farm service agencies. The effort aims to stabilize rural economies and sustain crop production across regions.
The article details Kelly evading pursuit near Memphis and San Antonio, traveling with Kathryn in disguise while the Kellys’ 12 year old daughter accompanied them. Agents closed in after a raid on the Ruth Arnold home following the Kellys’ departure.
The article notes daylight saving time ending in the eastern region and suggests people will spend more evening hours under moonlight. It highlights the seasonal shift and potential impact on activities after sunset.
A quoted line notes that only children remain unconcerned about school conditions while adults express worry. The remark underscores community anxiety over education issues without detailing specific schools or incidents.
A satirical wire notes public welfare spending and politics as vote grub. It mocks officials for cashing in with pamphlets on farming while urging higher crop output yet offering incentives to cut production. Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton is listed as earning 5000 dollars weekly to save souls in New York. A brief quip mentions Cuba’s uprising and a Japanese car that needs winding, reflecting daily American concerns with irony.
A historical note recalls a long effort by agents with constant contact and multiple planes to ensure on time presence in Memphis amid a planned organization effort. The report mentions W C Rape, a 56 year old contractor and farmer from Monroe, who died of a heart attack, and details a patriotic order meeting result in Wilmington.
The state school commission faced protests over contracting private bus haulers for 18 buses at 767.50 monthly per route instead of county ownership. Critics say the commission underfunded transport by allotting 4,500 instead of 5,200, and the county lacks funds to buy buses. A 3-member committee was appointed to study the issue after executive sessions on rural routes in 11 counties.
The American Legion Post 87 of High Point sponsors a membership booth at the High Point Industrial Fair. A clerk will collect 1938 34 dues of 3 dollars and assist ex service men with discharge papers or army serial numbers. Membership growth aims to strengthen the post for next year.
A cryptic list prompts readers to identify a well woman figure with clues for Sun god incarnation of Vishnu sailor and other terms. The puzzle answers range from general to specific, linking to vertical 30 32 Golif teacher 33 daughter of US A and more within a newspaper puzzle page.
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