Greatness Sustained by Our Burden of Support
A reflective aphorism by Montandre asserts that society sustains the great figures by bearing their weight. once released, those figures fall to the ground, exposing fragility of pomp and power.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1929
Page
4
Business and Charity Link Studied by Major Corporations
A New York World report notes top firms plan a nationwide study on how large corporations participate in local welfare and community work. Leaders from United States Steel General Electric General Motors Standard Oil of New Jersey American Telephone Woolworth and others join Paul Cravath as chair. Dr Edward P Gay of Harvard comments on the need to examine how growing business consolidation affects community obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowe
Paul D. Cravath
New York
New York World
United States Steel Corporation
General Electric Company
General Motors Corporation
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
F. W. Woolworth Company
National Bureau of Economic Research
Edward P. Gay
Harvard
School of Business
National movement links charity to welfare work and big business
The text argues that national in character charity efforts will localize welfare work through corporate participation. It contends this will boost information, planning, and sociological progress while countering the belief that big business lacks sympathy for the weak. It asserts corporations intend benevolence, not cold-hearted profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Leviathan crossing wests kicks off new policy era
The Leviathan completes its first westward Atlantic crossing as a wet ship with passengers and crew content. Alcohol sales concentrate on wines and beer but profits rely on social value rather than direct booze income, while diaries from 1860s farmers reveal crop shifts and wartime life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Absentee voting under scrutiny and risk of misuse
A North Carolina article cautions that absentee voting can be abused and urges tighter safeguards. It notes a reported incident where a voter allegedly cast a ballot before appearing at the polls and stresses protecting the city election from conspiratorial misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Diary of a South Carolina Farmer in War and Reconstruction
Dr. R. H. Taylor of Furman University studies Alfred Taylor’s diary from Taylors, South Carolina, detailing life during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The diary, owned by A. G. Taylor, offers concise yet telling observations on events and daily life in the Piedmont village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Dixie
R. H. Taylor
Furman University
Alfred Taylor
Taylors
South Carolina
Piedmont
A. G. Taylor
Asheboro Death Car Driver Sought
Rewards totaling 100 dollars have been offered for the arrest and conviction of the hit and run driver who killed 12 year old Edward Bell in Asheboro Thursday night. A private citizen and Mayor E L Moffitt each contributed 50 dollars. Chief A B Gaddy believes the driver is a local resident and will be arrested soon. Public concern may lead to additional rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bell
Asheboro
E. L. Moffitt
A. BE. Gaddy
Letters Claim Injustice In Speech At High Point Store
A citizen writes to defend his actions after being accused by J A Myatt in a speech at L H Martins store. He denies receiving three petitions opposing the Raleigh amendment or suppressing signatures and says he has not taken a position on the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
N. C
the Enterprise
J. A. Myatt
L. H. Martin's
Commission of trusteeships and southern industry decline
Mr Stewart links trustee commissions to mill owners losing control under trustees as southern mills fall under commission influence. He cites overproduction and poor selling methods, noting textile weights have dwindled from nine pounds to nine ounces per garment. Professor Mitchell says southern industrial drift is driven by low wages and urges legislative action for shorter hours better wages and broader employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Mitchell
South
Georgia Senators Push Quick Tornado Relief Actions
Georgia senators moved to speed aid for tornado hit areas. Senator George plans a bill to use hurricane relief funds, while Senator Harris seeks immediate seed purchases via the agriculture department. Red Cross confirms ongoing, rushed relief with agents dispatched to Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Relief Agency
State Board of Health and Militia
Georgia
Washington
George
Harris
Department of Agriculture
Department
Red Cross
Public turns 10 bonds for current purchases
Continued dullness in stock demand pushes investors toward bonds but few brokers use newspaper ads. Most capital flows still favor banks utilities aviation and chain stores listed in brokerage offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Simmons Retains Role on Democrats Steering Board
Senator Simmons keeps his committee seats and remains on the unofficial Democratic steering committee in the Senate. The group shapes party policy, with the party still trying to recover from last year's campaign and align future electoral strategy. The article notes Simmons' long service and unlikely challenge to his position despite past dissent within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Simmons
Senate
Democratic
Smith
Raskob
New York
Congress
Senator Simmons
North Carolina
Robinson
Arkansas
Harrison of
Mississipp
Ma Iinery
Simons
Blood stained night defense witnesses testify on character
The trial heard Dr. Shores say microscopic blood analysis cannot confirm human blood. Testimony from Mr. and Mrs. Davis of High Point, tied to child welfare, described peaceful home life and denied claiming Vanderburg was vicious or jealous. Gastonia High School witnesses portrayed Jacob Vanderburg as timid and average student amid a flood of character references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morgan
Richmond
Jacob Vanderburg
Pauline
Jacob
Gassell
Howard Held For Partner's Death in Pasadena
Pasadena automobile dealer John L. Howard is charged with murder in the death of his partner and roommate Victor L. Cooley. A warrant followed Howard's confession that he beat Cooley with a hammer during a quarrel over whiskey. Police say motive may involve Mrs. Pearl Cooley, the estranged wife, with Mrs. Cooley now in a sanitarium after the confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
John L. Howard
Victor L. Cooley
Justice Court
Howard
Cooley
Pearl Cooley
Presbyterians Report Gains In Reaching Southern Children
Southern Presbyterians show progress in evangelizing southern children with over 40 600 enrolled in 450 schools and 24 000 more in daily vacation Bible school. The church reports 17 443 883 copies of publications in the year and seeks $20 000 for Protestant relief aid in Europe next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
South
R. E. Magill
Richmond
Permanent Committee On
Protestant Relief
Europe
France
Belgium
Austria
Hungary
Jugo-Slavia
S. H. Hay
Morristown
Tenn
J. W. Henderlite
Gastonia
N. C
Mellon Tax Secretary Fight Delayed by Senate Committee
Senate judiciary panel deferred ruling on Senator Norris's report asserting Secretary Mellon illegally holds office. Norris argues stockholding in various firms violates a 100 year old prohibition on treasury secretaries in trade. Republicans cite Attorney General Mitchell ruling Mellon legally qualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norris
Mellon
Senate Judiciary Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Hoover
Calvin Coolidge
Mr. Mellon
Senator Norris
Supreme Court
Randolph Superior Court Opens Special Session Tomorrow
Asheboro April 27. A number of cases including the Gladden case are set for hearing at the special term of Randolph superior court opening Monday morning at Asheboro. Congressman W C Hammer returned to Asheboro from Washington to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Gladden
Randolph Superior Court
W. C. Hammer
Washington
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