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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1928
Page
4
The quote argues that living bravely and dying peacefully requires a faith that is final and certain rather than merely probabilistic. Without certainty, belief is deemed insufficient to sustain courage and resolve.
North Carolina's average net earnings are 430 dollars versus 766 for the nation, placing the state forty fourth in per capita earnings. Agriculture drives costs and limits overall income, while improving rural conditions remains crucial to raise prosperity. Alabama reports 383, Arizona 1159, South Carolina 437, with the region's farm expenses cited as a major factor.
The Associated Press notes a hostile North Carolina scene to Smith with senators and House members opposing him. Yet observers see potential for Democratic rank and file support, as Charlotte Observer straw polls show 3,062 Democrats favoring a candidate and 2,200 backing Smith, exceeding two thirds.
Judge N A Sinclair presided at Southport over a case where a local justice of the peace was convicted of malfeasance for misappropriating $25 from a 1025 case, highlighting ongoing criticisms of justice administration in North Carolina.
Figures from the League of Nations estimate 37 million lives and 362.5 billion dollars lost in World War I. The piece argues war stems from collective attitude, urging immediate rejection of militarism and a faster handling of the Sinclair trial jury by Justice Jennings Bailey.
The column contrasts Judge Sinclair's rebuke of magistrate abuses in North Carolina with The Britisher's scathing view of Chicago mayor Thompson. It includes notes on jury selection, Afghanistan's king, and a deaf veteran who regained hearing after a plane ride, ending with broader reflections on politics and public office.
A single English mother of twenty five runs a general store and cooks. The note ends with a remark that British unemployment limits outside work possibilities for her husband.
Reports trace the Bremen crew Baron Von Huenefeld and crew safely landing near Greenly Island after fuel shortages and fog. Messages from radio operators at Point Armour Labrador and Manchester NH describe the plane's intermediate landing on ice and the plan to continue to New York. World awaits confirmation amid fog and winter isolation.
Dublin reports include promotion for James Fitzmaurice to colonel for his role in the Bremen crossing and plans for an all Irish trans Atlantic flight next year. Officials relay word of the safe landing at Greenly Island and the nation’s pride in the bold achievement.
MITCHEL FIELD N Y April 14 The Junkers sister plane of the Bremen will not fly to Greenly Island or Washington but will await in New York for the trans Atlantic fliers arrival Uncertain weather and landing conditions prevent a flight to aid stranded aviators Miss Herta Junkers says Canadian government cooperation in sending a steamer to the island removes need to fly to Washington The plane is returned to its Curtiss field hangar
News from Cork and Greenly Island details the Bremen transatlantic flight concluding near New York. Commandant James Fitzmaurice and crew completed the perilous leg lasting about 4 hours 32 minutes from Dublin to Labrador region. The craft landed Greenly Island Quebec after flying 2125 miles from Dublin.
MITCHEL FIELD April 14 The Junkers F-13 rescue flight to Greenly Island is abandoned Miss Herta Junkers will fly to Washington to seek a rescue ship for the Bremen crew The US officials urge Canada to handle the relief and no US ships are planned to go unsolicited The Bremen crew may be reached via Greenly Island if weather allows Dr Louis Crusciner leaves Murray Bay to assist with the Bremen rescue efforts in five hours New York aviators speculate the Bremen could reach Mitchel Field by tomorrow morning The report lists victims including Clinton Clemmons Ruth Fisher Otto Kellett Marvin Hill Evelyn Conkin Ice conditions near Belle Isle Straits hindered search efforts
A gasoline explosion in a garage ripped through a dance hall scene, killing or injuring many as flames and debris swept through. Weiser lay near wreckage clutching a door knob while the missing names include Ben Jolly, Mrs. Mary Adair, Miss Frances Drago, Mrs. Wallace Rogers, Mrs. Robert Murphy, Levy Reed and Miss Dimple Marin among others.
The article notes a well defined Catholic demonstration at a Smith meeting, indicating strong Catholic interest in the candidate across the country. It says hundreds of Catholics attended, while no similar display occurred from Baptist, Methodist, or Presbyterian attendees, and that some questioned Smith’s stance on church and state despite his claim of separation.
The largest live fox shipment from Canada, 1909 animals valued at 350000 dollars, was dispatched from King Edward Island to Norway amid a major export move.
After a White House visit, House Appropriations Chairman Madden predicted President Coolidge would veto flood control legislation unless states in the area agreed to bear costs for spillway land and levee construction.
A slight quake was felt in Constantinople at 11 15 this morning with a more violent shock in the surrounding countryside. No casualties had been reported this afternoon.
A health advisory urges early action against flu and grip with Vicks VapoRub. Rubbed on the throat and chest the medicated vapors travel to the air passages and lungs, acting as a poultice to ease congestion and speed relief. Local residents are urged to keep VapoRub ready for instant use.
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