All men are fools quote from Boileau
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1930
Page
4
Modification of Prohibition Favored by University Leader
Dr. Alderman, president of the University of Virginia, calls for a fundamental change in prohibition policy. He argues for a plan to destroy bootlegging and reduce crime, suggesting the issue will dominate national politics in the 1932 campaign and that government must rethink the approach to enforcement and liquor intake.
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University of Virginia
Fourth Institute of Public Affairs
Charlottesville
Alderman
Dr. Alderman
Hoover Democrats in NC Resist Draft of Smith for 1932
A Washington sourced report claims Hoover Democrats in North Carolina back a petition to nominate Al Smith again in 1932. The piece argues the movement lacks foundation and will not reflect the views of the party’s regular voters, who oppose drafting Smith.
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Hoover Democrats
North Carolina
al Smith
Washington
Hoovercrat
Smith
Smith and Roosevelt cast in hot political frame
The passage contends the 1930s campaign was shaped by prejudice and hate targeting a Tammany Catholic. It calls Governor Smith a premier political mind and suggests he might have been a strong president, while noting sentiment shifts could aid or hinder his election. It mentions Owen D. Young and Governor Roosevelt as potential successors to Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
North Carolina
Owen D. Young
Roosevelt
White House
Drought Relief and Global Aftermath in One Article
The piece discusses President Hoover easing drought relief through lower freight costs and rail guaranties, and notes drought tempering agricultural surpluses. It shifts to reflections on postwar china and imperialist turmoil, bolshevism, and social unrest, then condemns Philadelphia blue laws that halted a charity baseball game.
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Hoover
White House
Philadelphia
National Rights to Polar Lands Stir Debate
A McGill law professor outlines competing claims over Arctic and Antarctic lands. Canada asserts rights to discoveries within its future northward reach, while England already files formal notices. Real value depends on climate-driven exploration and future science.
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Dean P. E. Corbett
McGill University Law School
Canada
North Pole
Arctic
Antarctic
England
Wise
Golf to Bobby Jones seems to be a matter of course
Golf news notes continue to orbit Bobby Jones as the sport’s attention centers on his enduring influence and the evolving standards of play. Analysts assess how Jones’s methods shape current courses and tournament strategy globally.
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Bobby Jones
Insects Ruin a Picnic with Burned Spelling Bees
A writer complains about insects haunting a picnic and notes the especially bothersome burned spelling bees, turning a simple outdoor meal into a comic irritation.
French girls plan two hydro bicycle crossing of the Channel
Two French women propose a powered bicycle voyage across the English Channel noting the venture will be rough. The remark about the Lindbergh baby hints at concern over diet with an ironic toast to avoiding sandwiches.
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English Channel
Scotch Sought as Life Guards For Saving People
A quirky note claims Scotch people are most eagerly sought as life guards because they are such saving individuals. The remark uses humor to praise frugality and quick rescue in a lighthearted context.
Columnist Recounts Communist Probe and Reds Blues Contrast
A columnist reflects on a communist investigation and the reaction among supporters. The piece contrasts the idea of Reds feeling blue with a wary public mood and calls for caution in commentary.
Tree-sitting credentials questioned for outspoken skeptic
In a future scenario the man who urges others to abstain may be required to show his own tree-sitting record and credentials, tying past actions to present appeal for restraint. The remark signals scrutiny of consistency and authority in environmental protests and leadership.
Detroit Girl Aims Apology After Ocean Liner Jump
A Detroit girl who leapt from an ocean liner and later apologized to her rescuers reportedly uttered the phrase pardon my flat feat, reflecting a mix of humor and remorse in the harrowing incident.
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Detroit
Tolley Eyes Chicago Move For Golf Comeback
Cyril Tolley former British golf champion weighs relocating to Chicago to work on his game and improve his shooting and form amid possible coaching changes.
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Cyril Tolley
Chicago
Lightning shocks Georgia man’s rubber heels
A Georgia man reports his shoes were damaged by a lightning strike causing the rubber heels to detach. The incident highlights the apparent energy impact from a direct bolt and the unexpected effect on footwear.
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Georgia
Robbers steal boat from Long Island Sound summer home
After breaking into a summer home on Long Island Sound, suspects fled in the owner's speed boat valued at $5000. The episode followed a night of earlier boat activity and dispatch.
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Long Island Sound
Maine Went Delirious Over Rudy Vallee Visit
The New England state reacted with loud enthusiasm as crooner Rudy Vallee toured Maine. Observers note the crowd’s excitement mirrored early national sentiment and reflect a playful take on the proverb about Maine influencing the nation.
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Maine
Rudy Vallee
Aftermath of the War in China described as ongoing turmoil
The report notes chaotic violence in China with Changsha as the focus. Factions remain unclear, yet expect more bloodshed before stability returns. Looting by a red controlled army is cited, with leaders resembling bandits driven by money or communism.
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China
Nationalist Party
Changsha
Red
Denmark to dispose of its two cruisers
Denmark has decided to scrap its remaining two cruisers, a move opponents of disarmament may mock with the line There’s something rotten in Denmark. The comment reflects debate over naval armament and defense policy.
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Denmark
Iowa boy claims hair tonic drove theft
A young resident of Iowa was arrested after a theft incident and asserted that a hair tonic he consumed caused his actions. The claim attributes the motive to a beverage-like tonic.
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Iowa
Cal Coolidge Notes Canada Ouster Affects Mood of Party
Cal Coolidge writes that the ruling party in Canada was ousted due to business gloom and hints at possible implications for the current administration, without naming specific effects.
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Cal Coolidge
Canada
Durant Quote Highlights Beach Season Shock
The passage cites Will Durant calling upheaval educative while noting readers may feel flattered by humorous seaside bathers this summer. The remark frames public reaction to playful beach scenes as a social cue.
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Will Durant
Sir Oliver Lodge Foresees Global Police Power Shift
British scientist Sir Oliver Lodge claimed in a recent broadcast that world police powers would eventually be controlled by the United States. The remark follows global concerns as markets react with bullish sentiment.
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Oliver Lodge
United States
Government cuts liquor tab at US embassies toast
The government will not cover liquor served in United States embassies. American diplomats can no longer expect to begin toasts with It's on the house.
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United States
Recount Reveals Irregularities in Pennsylvania Race
Testimony in Washington shows supervisor George W. Geasey recounting ballots in the Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial primary. He cites mutilated ballots and dozens discarded in multiple districts, with erasures noted on marked names. The effort covers 377 of 411 precinct boxes.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
George W. Geasey
Philadelphia
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Geasey
Pinchot
Francis Shunk Brown
Nye
Francis H. Bohlen
Senate
Thomas W. Phillips
Republicans of Davidson County Converge for Nominating Convention
Lexington August 5 Republicans of Davidson County plan a Saturday convention to name a county ticket. Sheriff Fred O Sink is likely to be drafted to run again, Grant Baker may be renominated, D S Sheloff endorsed for county board of commissioners, A H Ragan backed for another term, with a strong ticket expected for all county officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Davidson County
Fred O. Sink
Grant Baker
Register of Deeds
D. S. Sheloff
County Board of Commissioners
Sheloff
A. H. Ragan
Thomasville
Showers in Omaha and St Louis and heat across the nation
Showers were reported in Omaha and St Louis with no broad rains forecast though light showers were possible today tonight or tomorrow in parts of North Dakota Missouri Kansas Indiana Illinois Ohio and Kentucky. Official Washington warned drought could become a major catastrophe if rain does not come within 10 to 30 days. East to central heat climbed with many cities at or above 100 degrees including Omaha 102 Des Moines 102 St Louis 102 Concordia 108 and Wichita 104.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
St. Louis
North Dakota
Missouri
Kansas
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
North
South Dakota
Washington
Hoover
Louis J. Taber
National Grange
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Arizona
Prohibition debate cites southern states in liquor concerns
The speaker argues that Georgia and North Carolina lead in liquor issues, noting a large moonshine trade from Potomac to Mexican border. He says many white citizens would sacrifice to stop liquor, but the plan fails as liquor still corrupts the southern negro population and drives workers from farms into production.
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Georgia
North Carolina
Mr. Godlrick
Potomac River
Curbed Campaign Expenses Likely
Washington reports that Senate campaign funds committee chair Nye predicts federal legislation to curb campaign expenditures after ongoing investigations in several states. A constitutional amendment to empower Congress on nominations and elections is under consideration, with figures on state primary and general costs cited as justification.
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Washington
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Nye
Congress
North
North Dakotan Is Preparing To Submit. Nye
Bronson Cutting
New Mexico
Senate Judiciary Committee
Cutting
Communists Wound Sailors on Liang River Clash
Belated reports from Hunan province say one American and three British sailors were wounded when communists attacked foreign gunboats on the Liang River near Changsha. The Palos repelled the fire. five Palos sailors were wounded the prior week as reds burned parts of Changsha.
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Shanghat
Aung
Liang River
Changsha
Hunan
United States
Palos
Lungren Sets Out On Globe Encircling Flight From Amarillo
Hollywood aviator Ted Lundgren began the non stop leg to New York in a bid to complete a round the world flight in 200 hours. He left Los Angeles yesterday and faced head winds delaying the schedule. Co pilot Charles Seilers accompanied him and Lundgren expected Roger Williams to join for the trans Atlantic leg.
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Amarillo
Texas
Ted Lundgren
Hollywood
New York
Lundren
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Lundgren
Charles Seilers
Roger Williams
One Statewide Contest Marks Missouri Primary
Missouri voters faced a light turnout with only one statewide contest for the general election. Officials forecast counts under 450000 across parties. All sixteen U S representatives seek renomination and five former congressmen run, with seven district contests and few incumbents opposed.
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Missouri
ST. Louis
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Gore West Virginia Village
A major blaze in Gore West Virginia early today left seven families homeless and property losses unofficially over 1 million dollars. Thirteen homes and business properties and several million feet of lumber were destroyed as fire threatened the 200 population village. Winchester Virginia apparatus aided the scene. The Baltimore lumber company suffered the heaviest losses.
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Gore
W. Va
Winchester
Baltimore Lumber
RAF officer risks career for love in Bristol flight
London reports Hugh Forbes-Gower, facing possible ouster from the Royal Air Force, took a Bristol fighter plane to visit his beloved van Dare. He lost his job but gained a bride amid the romantic escapade.
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London
Royal Air Force
Hugh Forbes-Gower
van Dare
Notable Deaths in North Carolina Localities
AP reports deaths of T. C. Rowland a 56 year old businessman in Deathlocky Moun t. James T. Etheridge 90 a Confederate veteran in Arboro. B George Walters 48 a long time Southern Railway worker killed in a crash Arlington. Mrs Mary Cline Davis a descendant of pioneer families in Ickory.
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Arboro
N. C
James T. Etheridge
Arlington
George Walters
Southern Railway
Ickory
Mary Cline Davis
Mary Harrison 92, Plymout h’s longtime resident
Mrs. Mary Harrison, 92, longtime Plymout h resident and one of the town’s oldest citizens, is noted in an obituary brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lymouth
N. C
Mary Harrison
Plymouth
A L Crissman Dies Suddenly At Lexington
A L Crissman 56 longtime overseer of the machinery and electrical department at Dacotah mills died suddenly at his Lexington home after a period of illness. Survived by wife, a daughter Mrs R O Kirkman, sister Mrs L F Rothrock, and brother W T Crissman in Winston Salem. Funeral set for 4 pm at First Baptist Church with ministers J M Hayes and J Rupert McGregor officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Davidson Bureau
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter
Lexington
First Baptist Church
J. M. Hayes
J. Rupert McGregor
First Presbyterian Church
Cleopatra’s River and Candidacies in New Jersey Clues
Puzzle excerpts reveal a grid of clues across topics from politics to crafts. Entries include a senatorial field in New Jersey, various terms from anatomy to tools, and cryptic prompts about measurements, objects, and moral ideals.
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