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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1930
Page
4
A cartoon from 1856 to today shows little town change as rail and air ideas fail to spark interest. Local chamber president calls a meeting for a first class airport, but no one volunteers an opinion. Mr. McEwen backs 400 acres and surrounding industrial land to position High Point as a aviation hub.
North Carolina adult school students described as mountaineers visited the White House with Guilford, Rowan, and Buncombe delegates. The Baltimore Sun noted the group appeared as ordinary country folk, dignified and self-possessed, though self-conscious about their store clothes.
The report notes a casual exchange where someone expresses being plum disappointed that the rain hadn't stopped. The colloquial tone reflects everyday speech during the period covered by the segment.
A federal warrant calls for Judge Sinclair’s arrest on transporting whiskey after a pint was found in his baggage. The hearing in a United States commissioner's court follows a confession from a friend who allegedly planted the liquor. State politics and party figures are discussed as the case unfolds.
The Charlotte convention praised Judge J. J. Parker as labor and black voters alarm Republicans. Democrats hope a unified front could shift the Senate balance, though no decisive coalition seems likely. Southern Democrats resist punitive moves and worry about past tariff defections.
The Republican convention selected James S Duncan of Guilford County as state chairman, defeating J Elwood Cox and David H Blair backed York the High Point postmaster. Longtime party machinery supporters backed Duncan with strong Greensboro influence. York stood third on the first ballot and would have benefited from a split vote, but Duncan prevailed.
The piece contrasts American builders and writers, praising large scale construction while challenging the overabundance of ink slinging. It cites a Harvard Medical student who died by suicide in a reflection on goal setting, and notes the London naval conference producing a beneficial check on arms competition per Secretary Stimson.
Grayson Kentucky April 18 The Carter county grand jury has completed its investigation into the death of 63 year old Susie Vickers. Indications are the only possible action will be an indictment for slander already voted, with the accused unnamed until a warrant is served. Witnesses testified that Mrs Vickers suffered fainting spells and coma periods, and that sweat wiped from her face at the funeral suggested she might not have been dead. Mrs Vickers died March 27 apparently of a heart attack while preparing supper near Grayson. The body was buried without an undertaker or embalming and no autopsy was ordered.
The discussion centers on whether Chicago's improved business climate should be described as a boom or a bang, with supporters favoring the former for its optimism and critics urging the latter for a sharper, edgier tone.
Experts warn continued smoking could age women’s features toward a masculine appearance, a claim presented as a cautionary advertisement urging cessation.
Eleven large companies abandon the 12 month year and adopt a 13 month cycle. They will not extend the year into a longer business season. the extra month is used for accounting and planning within the existing schedule.
A Nebraska game warden demonstrated practical care for black bass by padding the tank sides to prevent injuries, highlighting attentive wildlife management in an unusual safety measure.
Judge John J. Parker faced pushback from Republicans over alleged 1920 remarks on negroes while Overman expanded praise from supporters. Parker remained noncommittal about appearing before the committee, and controversy centered on a Greensboro Daily News denial of publishing certain quotes.
A political figure decries race baiters as dangerous enemies of the state saying they exploit prejudice for personal or political gain. The remarks emphasize the harm of stirring racial hatred for advantage.
Long processions of pilgrims ascend the Capitoline stairs to the Sancta Sanctorum while churches across Rome hold the mass of the pre sanctified. The cross is venerated as priests remove shoes and the faithful kiss the crucifix. Maria Desolata devotion and the Stabat Mater are featured as theaters and cinemas close for mourning.
Raymond Jimerson announces from Buffalo that Clarence Darrow in Chicago has been moved by pleas from western New York Indians to help defend Lila Jimerson and Nancy Bowen, two Seneca women charged in the slaying of Mrs. Henri Marchand.
Henderson April 18 Governor O Max Gardner said the live at home program started six months ago will yield 30 million dollars in new farm wealth this year. Speaking to 300 Vance County farmers he claimed more food and feed will be grown and noted renewed interest confidence and optimism in agriculture statewide.
Skeet Snyder and his orchestra from Winston-Salem will broadcast popular numbers from the High Point studio of WNBC tonight at 9 o clock. Immediately afterward the orchestra will play a dance at the Sheraton hotel ballroom.
A quoted figure claims that saving one more pig per litter could yield about 100 million dollars annually for American farmers, highlighting potential gains in pork production efficiency.
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