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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1934
Page
5
A local note outlines recent reports of studios clamping down on outside writers. It cites the bathtub example and the Vege table Kingdom drama as dramatic illustrations of restrictive practices and creative friction within the industry.
The article notes Montana as the only U S state to experience a population decrease over the past decade. It highlights the rural counties facing outmigration and contrasts with growth in other regions. Local officials discuss economic and demographic factors driving the trend.
Earnest Stroud applies for parole to the Commissioner of Pardons in North Carolina. He was convicted in June 1983 and seeks release through the state parole process.
Governor Ehringhaus voiced confusion over locals' push for lower state taxes while accepting large federal and tobacco levies. He noted federal income taxes and tobacco taxes total roughly 200 million dollars yearly, with a 3 percent state sales tax facing opposition. He argued tobacco taxes fall on manufacturers who pass costs to consumers and may depress farmer prices, urging a federal tax cut to raise tobacco prices and boost farmer income.
Warren Dawes a year old boy to become a taxi driver woke ambitious then chose to test a running taxi. He started the engine and jammed the controls causing chaos. He knocked a car with Joseph Brady and family aboard from the curb, tangled fenders, and was trapped until rescued.
Hasty school announces its annual commencement program from Friday April 20 to Thursday May 3. T Wingate Andrews, superintendent of High Point schools, will deliver the commencement address. Events include primary and seventh grade programs, a commencement debate, high school play, sermon by Rev J A McMillan, class night, speaking contests, seventh grade graduation, and the final address and prize awards on May 3 at 8 o'clock.
Warden sues a curfew for canaries in the state penitentiary to enforce quiet by 8 p m. Convicts complain birds’ singing kept them awake.
Miss Mary Curran, head of a regional public works art project, painted a scene of giraffes and sent it to Jefferson Hospital. The work was intended for a bronchial clinic, prompting a frantic call to retrieve the painting before doctors viewed it.
An 80 year old former coal miner John Tobin died Sunday night in Belleville Al. Earlier he told Mrs. Brewer he could no longer pay for shelter. She later found 1000 Liberty bonds and 1700 in cash in his belongings.
Ruling by Commissioner of Revenue A J Maxwell and Director Marty Mc Mullen states that sales of tangible personal property to federal agencies under the Farm Credit Act are exempt from state sales tax. Merchants must keep exact records of such sales including date and nature.
Washington April 17 The War Department formed a six civilian five military inquiry to examine all phases of army flying. Secretary Dern told the committee to keep politics out and make the Army Air Corps second to none in equipment and training. The panel is headed by Newton D Baker after Charles Lindbergh declined. Roosevelt urged Congress to name a commission to outline a national aviation policy and to speed airmail legislation to separate it from politics.
Governors of six tobacco growing states endorsed a plan led by North Carolina Governor Ehringhaus to seek a 40 percent cut in the federal tobacco tax. They will meet in Washington to present the proposal to President Roosevelt and Secretary Wallace, with attendance or representation from Kentucky Virginia South Carolina Tennessee Georgia and possibly Maryland.
Raleigh April 17. Some local elementary students began thrift lessons today with first deposits of a nickel or more. The program, sponsored by the Carolina Thrift society and the State Thrift society, aims to expand statewide after a trial in four schools.
Ansonville April 17 General W A Smith longtime commander of North Carolina U C V dies just before midnight at age 92. Funeral at his home followed by burial in Wadesboro. Born January 11 1842 he served in the Anson Guards and Buncombe Rough and Ready Guards wounded at Malvern Hill. He built mills then retired to farming and led the Anson camp and later the Carolina department U C V. He is survived by his widow Nannie ce of Anson county.
Sales volume of autos fell from over five million cars in 1929 to about one million cars in 1932 as the economy contracted.
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