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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
4
The Elizabethton strike threatens a $7 million rayon plant project after the foundation was laid. If workers' claims are fair the stop work action may be a strategic lever, else it risks halting southern industry and prompting owners to abandon construction. The piece urges measured leadership and job creation in the region.
Roger W. Babson criticizes overemphasis on material progress and education. He fears a coming generation may inherit vast assets without corresponding spiritual strength as luxury rises and work discipline declines, risking societal breakdown despite hardships endured.
Barron's Financial Weekly argues farm relief plans and Congresss special session may not be a loss, suggesting the farm agitation masked a tariff raid benefiting manufacturers with political power. The article notes such players could exploit the session and low tariff sentiment for favored tariffs.
As D H Blair nears retirement as commissioner of internal revenue, North Carolinians emerge as contenders. William Grissom, current district collector, is noted as best qualified and loyal, with prior congressional bid and strong low-cost collection record. NC's unique federal return position adds context to the potential appointment.
The piece profiles Marion Talley who retires from grand opera and concert stages to farm in the Midwest. It argues art aims to satisfy the self, notes Talley’s bold shift to digging in the dirt, and compares farm life to artistic fulfillment. It also notes New York police found 70 abandoned cars in one day and discusses salvaging metal from old autos.
The passage notes that tariff manipulation concentrates favors from revisions and that no policy shift toward broader benefit distribution has been announced. Some Democrats in Congress attempt to regroup against radical tariff upward revisions but lack sufficient strength to mount a robust defense in the current legislative period.
Thomasville moves to build a city hospital costing at least 80000 dollars. Thomas J. Finch contributes 40000 dollars toward the fund as a memorial to his son Brown Finch, with a similar pledge expected from the Duke foundation. The project aims to relieve Davidson county’s hospital demand and reflects a regional push for modern medical facilities.
From a political standpoint the issue carries significance beyond being trivial with implications for policy debates and public perception. It underscores differing stakeholder priorities and could influence upcoming decisions or elections.
The Concordia Kansas farmer Walter Cyr tried to kill himself to escape a persistent life insurance salesman. He could not resist an approaching agent and decided to buy then let lapse the policy later. He is recovering. the piece questions the moral.
A Swedish bishop remarks that America is a land of work, contrasting with a possible softer term like achievement. The comment reflects a Protestant work ethic view and notes American industrious reputation.
A brief quip attributes a tendency to baldness to long-faced men, joking that they may only appear long-faced.
Reports from Mexico indicate General Escobar, declared president by rebel factions, is preparing to run for office again amid ongoing political turmoil.
Colonel Lindbergh has shifted from a strict no comment stance to responding with I haven’t anything to say when questioned by a reporter. The change signals a softer approach to media inquiries.
The text suggests Major Peake may assign Harry Sinclair a post at the information desk in the Washington jail, contingent on maintaining his humor. The mention implies a humorous, informal consideration of duties rather than a formal appointment.
A Missouri legislature bill would require farmers wives to serve hot biscuits twice daily. The speaker suggests adding an exemption for those who have not yet been farmers wives for at least one year.
Greensboro April 18. Dr Charles O H Laughinghouse state health officer urged medical society and board of health to treat pellagra as reportable to collect data and fund an educational diet based campaign. He noted 847 deaths last year in North Carolina and said cure relies on correct diet with help from Miss Mary I Thomas nutrition specialist and county home demonstration agents.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy district meeting was held at the First Presbyterian church in Lexington with the local chapter hosting. Delegates from Albemarle Concord China Grove Thomasville and Salisbury attended as sessions opened with devotional exercises and an address of welcome.
Apr 18 Chapel Hill North Carolina Williams of Linden and Speight of Spring Hope win tryouts to represent the university in a radio debate with the University of Virginia on April 25. Debut broadcast at WRVA Richmond from 7 to 8 30 p m. The question asks whether national advertising as now carried is socially and economically harmful. Tar Heel team affirms.
In London a Pretoria magistrate discharged a prisoner held for intoxication after a constable testified the man stood perfectly still on one leg at the station. The judge remarked he did not know the official test for drunkenness but noted the man’s balance suggested he was not intoxicated.
Raleigh April 18. Secretary of State grants charters for City Memorial Hospital Inc Thomasville and Stein Brothers Holding Company Fayetteville, among others. Several North Carolina firms list authorized capital and initial subscriptions. Also notes a district meeting including Mrs McKee and fellow officials with reports on Fort Fisher and Maury Memorial.
The Sixth District U D C met in the First Methodist Church auditorium with nine chapters represented. Mrs Reuben Reid presided and Mrs E L McKee of Sviva NC Division U D C spoke on the organization’s work and financial support.
Col J W Harrelson director of conservation and development and J S Hargett assistant director with Paul Kelly visit fisheries in western North Carolina. Chas H England state game warden joins to Asheboro then tours hatcheries at Roaring Gap Boone Marion Balsam and Lake James.
The poem recalls Paul Revere’s midnight ride on April eighteenth in seventeen seventy-five. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow portrays the signal lanterns and the alarm raised across Middlesex villages. The passage ends with a curious note about sheep aging at twelve and domestic pigs living to thirty.
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