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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1930
Page
4
Business Prospects Amid Nation's Unemployment
Resident Hoover cites twelve distress states amid a 250000 NC jobless figure. Government total jobless reaches three million. President Hoover forecasts unemployment easing within 60 days and an improving business climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Mr. Hoover
Tobacco Tax Debate Shifts Toward Growers Aid in South
A Kentucky congressman urges tax relief for tobacco growers, arguing government levies far exceed farmers’ earnings. He notes tobacco bears war taxes while manufacturers profit, urging policy to transfer tax benefits to leaf producers and highlight broader Southern industrial growth fueled by oil and steel investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Sam
Uncle Sam
William Grissom
North Carolina
Victims of a Strange Malady Paralyze Oklahoma City
About 250 people in Oklahoma City fall ill with sudden paralysis attributed to a poisonous alcohol beverage sold in drug stores. A minister among the afflicted denies drinking while others recall consuming a gingery preparation. The editorial questions the scope of alcoholism and hints at Will Rogers's upcoming comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Tf 250
Dolly Madison birthplace marker sparks Quaker records dispute
The article notes markers for Dolly Madison's birthplace and a dispute over which state produced the First Lady. It highlights a Guilford college site unveiling by Guilford and High Point D A R, with the president-general present, and praises Quaker Society records for tracing nativity accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly Madison
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
High Point Daughters of the
Greensboro
Guilford College
D. A. R. Guilford
Society of Friends
Southern oil output surges as 1929 yields 610 million barrels
The Manufacturers' Record reports the South produced 610,832,000 barrels of crude petroleum in 1929, 58,000,000 more than the entire U S output in any year before 1923, with 36,646,000 more barrels than 1928. The piece links natural gas growth to southern industrial rise, noting widespread investment and expansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South
Pittsburgh
Dolly Madison Birth Claim Stirring Suspicion At Guilford College
A disputed account questions Dolly Madison's claimed birth at Guilford College. Researchers note inconsistencies and seek archival verification of the long-standing family history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly Madison
Guilford College
Naval reductions and costs clash in a wary debate
A columnist questions whether disarmament can be achieved without first expanding the US Navy, noting past leverage from postwar build up and suggesting risks for peace may be a better path. The piece praises nurses for bravery during disasters and recalls the Providence hospital fire rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Cleveland Clinic
Providence
St. Joseph's Hospital
Rudy Vallee Reflects On Band Popularity And microphone
In a new book Rudy Vallee attributes his band's popularity to steady hammering through the microphone. He recounts the effort behind the sound that boosted their fame and influence in the music scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Vallee
Rudy
Man leaves Minnesota after decade earning three degrees
A man departs the University of Minnesota after ten years and three degrees. The next step is reportedly West Point pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Minnesota
West Point
Snake in Broussa Woman Draws Daily Breath
A Broussa woman claims a snake crawled down her throat four years ago and now sticks its head out of her mouth to breathe once daily. The remark evokes broader commentary on order and culture in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broussa
Turkey
Apportionment scheme outlined at North Carolina GOP convention
Brownlow Jackson announced county and district vote allocations for the April 17 Charlotte convention. Third and Fifth districts hold the largest shares with 91 and 277 votes respectively, while individual counties like Surry and Caswell lead their counties with 33 and 73 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Mar
Brownlow Jackson
Charlotte
Alamance
Coswell
Durham
Forsyth
Granville
Guilford
Orange
Person
Rockingham
Stokes
Surry
Sincombe County
Gaston
Davidson
Johnson
Mecklenburg
Wilkes
Beaufort
Camden
Chowan
Currituck
Hertford
Dere
Gates
Martin and
Perquimans
Hyde, Pasquotank
Tyrell
Pitt
Washington
Ashe
Cabarrus
Caldwell
Iredell
Rowan
Stanly
Watauga
Ninth
Avery
Burke
Cleveland
Lincoln
Madison
Mitchell
Yancey
Catawba
Buncombe
Cherokee
Clay
Graham
Haywood
Henderson
Jackson
McDowell
Macon
Polk
Rutherford
Swain
Transylvania
Davidson Commandant Named Camp McClellan Commander
Lieut. Col. W. R. Scott of Davidson College ROTC is chosen to command the Camp McClellan encampment in Alabama for next summer. The program will enroll about 900 ROTC cadets from schools across the region. Davidson will send 24 jurors and one senior. other staff members are detailed to Camp McClellan for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
N. C
W. R Scott
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Davidson College
Camp McClellan
Ala
Scott
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
John A. Otto
William L. Blanton
Camp
McClellan
John W. Elkins
The Laborers' Psalm Parodied by Arthur Strickland
Hoover is my shepherd I am in want he maketh me to lie down on park benches He restoreth my doubts in the Republican party Yea though I walk through the valley of salvation I do fear evil for thou art against me Thy Politicians and Profiteers frighten me Thou preparest a reduction in salary before me in the presence of mine enemies Thou anointest my income with taxes My expenses walketh over my income Surely unemployment and poverty will follow me all the days of the Republican administration and I will dwell in a rented house forever Arthur Strickland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Strickland
Smiling vs Reserve Affects Youthful Appearance Says Experts
Beauty specialists say smiling keeps the face looking young while keeping a cool reserve may lead to double chins. The note suggests facial expression impacts perceived age and jawline definition.
Tariff Bill and farm relief on committee agenda
Agriculture committee reviews Nye resolution to probe farm relief conditions. House recess. Elections panel examines Lawson Owen contest from Florida in executive session. Ways and Means continues hearings on narcotic bureau bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Committee
Nye
House
Elections Committee
Lawson-Owen
Florida
Ways and Means
Hoover Sees Recovery Gains and Credit Improvement
President Hoover predicts higher employment in January and February and a larger year total than 1929. He notes falling money rates and rising bond issues for public works while mortgages and farm loans lag. Lamont and Davis say recovery gains strength. Senate subcommittee to hold hearings on labor stabilization this congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Federal Reserve Board
Lamont
Davis
Senate Commerces Committee
Photo Wins Her Mate in Burma Marriage Try
Irene Everett, formerly a counter girl in London, travels to Burma to meet a prospective husband who fell in love with her photograph. After winning a beauty contest, she sent a photo to a Burmese suitor who promptly proposed marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Irene Everett
Burma
Raleigh Reign Ended in Narrow Setback, New Champion Likely
Raleigh’s three year hold on Class A state college invitation tournament was ended by Lexington 21 to 19 eliminating Raleigh from further play. Semifinals set Lexington vs Wingate and Gibsonville vs New London with final rounds to follow. Wingate’s Walden led the day with 20 points and New London’s Crook scored 18 in a defeat of Sanford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Mar
Tne Jaureig O
Lexington
Wingate
Gibsonville
New London
Lexington High
Stanley
Enfield
Lamberton
North Wilkesboro
Elon
Denton
Candor
Walden
Elizabeth City
Crook
Sanford
New Notaries Appointed Across North Carolina
New notaries public commissioned today include J. H. Woodward of Willow Springs, F. D. Alexander of Charlotte, J. R. Beard of Cornelius, J. H. Brits of Burlington, Larry E. Brown of Greenville, J. O. Busick of Madison, H. C. Devane of Kelly, Chas. B. Gilbert of Catawba, H. C. Keener of Canton Hall, Miller of Lenoir, R. L. Nixon of Davidson, J. W. Reid of Whitaker, Jas E Rowan of Wilmington, J. C. Sheloff of Mount Airy, Eugene Simpson of Winston Salem, and E. H. Clark of Varina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Mar
J. H. Woodward
Willow Springs
F. D. Alexander
Charlotte
J. R. Beard
Cornelius
J. H. Brits
Bridgeton
Larry E. Brown
Greenville
J. O. Busick
Madison
H. C. Devane
Kelly
Chas. B. Gilbert
Catawba
H. C. Keener
Canton Hall
Miller
Lenoir
Robert Ll. Nixon
Davidson
Spring Salad Fresh Mix of Lettuce Endives and Citrus
A spring salad features hearts of lettuce and endives with watercress and escarole dressed in French dressing. Fine onion slices complement the dish along with orange segments for bright citrus flavor.
Nine Enter Duke Orations Contest for Wiley Gray Prize
Nine Duke university seniors have entered the preliminary competition for the Wiley Gray oratorical prize. The four best speakers from May preliminaries will perform at commencement. Entrants include Frick, Hanes, Fowland, Johnson, McCurdy, Pool, Smith, Weatherspoon, and Weigarten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N. C
Duke University
Wiley Gray
Robert T. Gray
Raleigh
Harvey IL. Frick
Gold Hill
Chisman Hanes
Pine Hall
William F. Fowland, Jr
Henderson
John W. Johnson
Greenville
S. C
Harold C. McCurdy Salisbury
Bob L. Pool
Lindale
Tex
Charles M. Smith
Charlotte
Everett B. Weatherspoon
Harold C. Weigarten
New York City
Bad Bread Suit Files in Mecklenburg Court
John W. Chandler sues the American Bakeries Company in Mecklenburg Superior Court for 3000 dollars claiming illness after eating two slices from a loaf produced by the company. The suit was filed on March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Mar
John W. Chandler
Mecklenburg Superior Court
American Bakeries Company
State collegiate oratorical contest set for April 11
Salisbury reports the State collegiate oratorical contest for girls will be held at Catawba College on Friday April 11. Officials say every female college in the state is expected to send representatives to the meet.
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