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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1931
Page
4
A short biblical reflection cites Job 5 2 warning that wrath kills the foolish and envy harms the silly. The verse offers a moral instruction using stark contrasts to urge restraint and wisdom.
Mr McLean defends his plan for state funded schools amid fierce opposition in Raleigh. He recalls 1927 and 1929 fights to expand the Equalization Fund and six month school terms, noting opponents from Piedmont counties and railroad and tobacco interests. He presses for constitutional six months and state support despite criticism.
A correspondent reaffirms opposition to both proposals and hopes to defeat them in the Senate while noting no challenge to the other party's good faith. The American Tobacco Company is said to oppose the entire proposition, and Col. W. B. Rodman has taken no position. Representatives of other railroads vary in their views, some favoring one plan, some opposing both.
A traveler’s criticism of motorists in High Point for ignoring traffic signals is reported. The piece notes the city’s highly adaptable automatic signal system that drivers should respect, as traffic flow alone governs light changes rather than manual timing.
A Maryland editor asks about Senator Raskob's loyalty to the Democratic party and its presidential candidate. He says he will support nominees but urges a public vote on repealing the eighteenth amendment. He condemns prohibition as hypocritical and argues for restoring respect for law and government, while bootleggers and patronage threaten order.
The piece analyzes major revolutions from Lexington to Napoleon, then praises Gandhi for pursuing peace in India amid vast tension. It notes India’s 300 million population and England's stake, arguing a peaceful path could prevail. It also discusses scientific hunches as recognized methods in research.
A movie theater cashier in a large Ohio city carts receipts to the bank in an ice cream bucket. The tale frames the money as liquid assets in a tongue in cheek report on a routine banking errand.
A cashier who keeps cash in an ice cream bucket could invite holdup. The remark warns workers to secure money and use proper receptacles to reduce theft risk. Authorities emphasize safe cash handling and security protocols in retail settings.
An office sage laments a era in which even respected men fall from grace, noting that times are harsh and integrity wanes. The remark reflects broad concern over public figures losing esteem and trust amid contemporary challenges.
The Irish poet AE hints at returning to farming and favors a refarm party as a concept to revive rural life and self sufficiency. The remark frames agriculture as a desirable social and cultural project.
A New York bank clerk knocked out a holdup man by banging a sack of nickels over his head. The saying fair exchange is no robbery is invoked as a stark quip.
Bruce Catton discusses Gandhi's leadership of the Indian National Congress and his non-resistance creed. The piece notes the ongoing nationwide push for freedom without violence and highlights the magnitude of this peaceful revolution in India's struggle.
In a month of talk Chicagoans heed March’s warnings while an egotistic anagram enthusiast proclaims himself a man of letters. An office sage says pilots avoid exposing flaws in their planes. Prohibition Pete touts the alarm clock as the best eye opener. A dieting expert notes eating fast makes a person a nut. New York warns that Tammany’s circus likely features the tiger as a headline attraction.
A New York assembly member proposes branding habitual traffic violators with scarlet letters A D on their fronts as a punitive measure beyond fines. The suggestion notes North Carolina could see 15 to 20 percent of cars bearing the letters, arguing stricter action is needed to curb dangerous driving and fatalities. Minnie Atkins-Edwards comments on broader roles for women and varied paths to contribute to society, including business, professions, and motherhood.
The funeral for Rockne will be brief with services at the university church and burial in a cemetery northwest of South Bend. A 2:30 p.m. cortege from the Sunnymede home will reach the church by 3:00 p.m. The rite includes a eulogy by Rev. Father Charles L O'Donnell and a final blessing. The grave beneath Council Oak will host final benediction after a 4 p.m. departure from the church.
The article recalls Knute Rockne as a great man from the fjords of Norway whose life and work at Notre Dame echo the era’s larger mythmaking. It parallels La Salle’s Great Father with Rockne's enduring legacy in guiding present and future generations at Notre Dame.
Lawmakers clash over omnibus measures removing contract carriers and restoring short ballot reform. Bills on justices of the peace and boards of education advance but require conference. Commissioners appointments and salary cuts spark debate as parties seek compromise and U S Senate contest inquiry support.
Easter rituals unfold globally with ceremonies in San Francisco broadcast to homes, Yaqui dances in Arizona, Via Crucis in Indian villages, and Jerusalem under Calvary shadows with armored cars. In Washington the U S president attends multiple services while New York brims with fashion, church rites, and aquarium sights.
A compact crossword style puzzle item listing the horizontal clues and vertical clues for a New Zealand themed word game. Includes references to numbers and various clue topics across categories like geography flora fauna and general terms.
The passage contrasts observances of Easter in Russia where communists suppress religion with widespread devout celebrations in other nations. It notes that for many in Russia it will be just another day, while thousands of Easter worshipers worldwide participate in religious rites.
A D MacLean of Beaufort county warned in a radio address that it may be necessary to adjourn the General Assembly and reconvene if the house and senate deadlock over the revenue bill. He urged support for the six months school program funded beyond ad valorem taxes but doubted the house would accept a 10 million dollar equalizing fund as full state support. He favored replacing the Day plan with the Hinsdale luxury sales tax if the senate adopts it and noted the house’s resistance to the Hinsdale tax as a whole.
He argued a one percent general sales tax on gross receipts is preferable to the Hinsdale plan. The general tax would distribute the burden evenly across merchants and goods, avoiding higher taxes on cigarettes, cosmetics, soft drinks, and amusements.
Kansas City reports Secretary Arthur M. Hyde observes optimism rising in drought hit areas of the south after visiting, noting improved mental attitude and many new garden fences seen during a 300 mile drive through Arkansas. He says gardens are planned by almost every farm family.
In Bucharest on April 4 Prime Minister George Mironescu resigned with his whole cabinet due to parliamentary troubles. Former foreign minister Nicolas Titulescu is expected to be summoned from London to form a new government.
The world's largest known copper deposit in Chile is estimated to hold about 700 million tons of ore. Venezuela raises petroleum output with monthly exports reaching 10 million barrels.
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