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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1931
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise notices an upcoming event published by R. B. Terry. Local residents are advised to watch for further details in forthcoming editions.
A devotional note cites Steele on rebuke and chastisement with a Bible line from Revelation 8 19 and a reflection on gentler correction. The column uses Thursday style and biblical reference to frame moral guidance.
The editorial dismisses rumors of a bankers fight in High Point politics as unfounded. It notes all city debt and securit ies must follow state law and be approved locally, while urging bankers’ cooperation in refinancing notes into bonds as the city restructures its finances.
The conference committee ends the stalemate over a luxury versus general sales tax as a key member joins the majority. The piece argues the luxury tax may be the lesser evil, while warning the general plan could widen to production and wholesale sectors.
Raleigh April 30 Indications point to a wider public observance of the second Made in North Carolina Week set for June 16. Col J W Harrelson says retailers will feature North Carolina made goods in display windows and counters and many merchants plan special sales to profit from the movement. The plan, first of its kind on a state scale in the United States, aims to publicize the state’s industrial development.
The city elections board should agree on registration book hours and locations before the next opening of books to avoid accusations of partisan bias. Widespread voter rolls exist for the May 5 election, but claims of Republican access problems persist, suggesting liberal time limits during registration. Senator James Couzens critiques unrestrained greed as a root cause of economic depression, warning against labeling it as personal wickedness while noting socialist implications.
The text argues for generous, full lines in time and place for voter registration, even if it costs more. It says fair registration is worth the expense in good will and public confidence. It frames registration as a civic duty benefiting all political faiths.
Dr. Harvey W. Cushing links the brain to stomach ulcers while Dr. George W. Crile blames the brain for various neurotic diseases and even warns that a highly developed brain can become man’s chief liability. The exchange suggests thinking too hard may pose physical dangers.
The article traces May Day from its 1889 Paris congress origins to its adoption as a labor holiday. It notes early radical demonstrations for an eight hour day, the transformation into broader labor and socialist displays, and regional practices from Soviet Russia to Britain and the United States. It highlights Labor Day in the U.S. and Philippine May Day differences.
The king of Siam visits backstage to compliment soprano Lily Pons after her performance, noting his eyesight is better than expected.
A London newspaper reported Alfonso faced financial hardship during his recent stay, noting he did not have a crown to his name. The report portrays the royal visitor as strapped for cash in the foreign city.
Hoover traveled to Cape Henry Virginia to honor the landing of John Smith. The wetness noted suggests confusion with another figure, possibly Al, in the account.
A seven foot tall candidate was elected mayor of Berlin to replace a mayor recently embroiled in a scandal. Supporters suggest his height signals a firm stance against petty politics and a new era for the city.
Gandhi announces he will not travel to the United States citing fears of tales about Indians vanishing abroad. The remark reflects anti immigrant sentiment and concerns over Indian resident treatment in America.
A despondent college graduate reportedly eats his diploma to prove the toll of failed job searches. The act, while symbolic, underscores the student’s struggle with employment after completing numerous courses.
The Romanian queen travels to New York where she will appear on the stage and join Broadway as a public figure.
Urbana Ill April 20 Dr Mary W Woodburn Chase former UNC president and new UI president mourns the sudden death of Dr Erwin Anderson Alderman on his way to Illinois installation. Chase lauds Alderman as visionary educator and orator who helped rebuild civilization through public education.
King Pradhipok of Siam was awarded the degree of doctor of laws by George Washington University in a ceremony at the Hall of the Americas, Pan American Union. President Cloud Heck Marvin presented the honor as dignitaries from leading universities attended.
UNC Chapel Hill hosts a quadrennial Institute on Human Relations with speakers such as Dr. Carl C. Taylor James Myers W L Poteat Norman Thomas and Harold J Laski. The program runs across Memorial Hall featuring sessions on race relations defense labor organization and international affairs with additional campus leaders attending.
The Y W C A board thanks the Enterprise for cooperation and publicity. They express gratitude for the publication support and convey continued appreciation to the newspaper.
In Hickory North Carolina on April 30 447 David Keys a 65 year old Black inmate at the Catawba county home suddenly became violent with an axe during a fit of insanity. He confronted two sleeping inmates Harrison Phelps and Monroe Spencer. Spencer and Phelps defended themselves with a stick and axe blows left Keys unconscious and he died later.
Richard Frady 25 of McAdenville sustained serious injuries in an early morning crash near Belmont. He was taken by passersby to a hospital where doctors amputated one leg and said his recovery odds were slight. An unknown driver, possibly Gresham of Philadelphia, fled the scene.
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