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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1931
Page
4
Quote heavy item notes that living old trees resist money power, citing Zechariah and Landor. The August 5 1931 column presents reflection on trees, desolation of forests, and wealth’s limits. No events, names, or places beyond biblical reference.
Baltimore writer ERALD W. JOHNSON spoke at Ridgecrest during the Southern Baptist Assembly week. He argued public opinion is hard to define, urged journalists to grasp trends of thought, and labeled pessimism as a market force while noting optimism remains more lucrative.
A study by the Advertising Federation of America analyzes 77 national advertisers in 1930. Fifty two increased advertising, 13 cut less than 15 percent, and 12 cut 15 to 100 percent. Net profits fell 41.2 percent for the heavily cut group, 13.2 percent for the modest cuts, and 9.6 percent for those who kept or increased ad spend.
The Salvation Army, citing hardship for the unemployed, promotes a stay-at-home campaign to aid the needy. The article notes last year’s effort and previews a new push emphasizing domestic steadiness over risky wanderlust.
A column discusses Senator Morrison amid tax policy debates and reputation shifts. It notes his denial of responsibility for defeating the luxury sales tax, the potential impact on anti ad valorem and pro tax groups, and mentions political maneuvering in Raleigh. Also referenced are grasshopper infestations in western states and federal cost concerns in medical care.
Bruce Catton warns that scientists' doomsday scenarios about insect dominance prompt calls for federal help. The piece notes rising fears and the possibility of government action to counter ecological threats.
A report notes thirty eight speakeasies were raided in a western city with proprietors fingerprinted and released. The piece uses sharp observations on gang activity and enforcement, referencing Al Capone era dynamics and ongoing tensions in Prohibition Chicago.
High Point North Carolina August 3 1931 Justice of the Peace E L White declares he is innocent of a Hills Service Station larceny charge dismissed as unfounded The Enterprise and Daily News are urged to print a correction and he criticizes unnamed enemies who spread the report.
An Asheboro reader asks the Raleigh highway commission attorney whether a state patrolman can be forced on the town. He argues the local police, sheriff, and deputies suffice and claims the patrol would cost money and votes for Democrats. He urges a prompt reply on whether the officer is mandatory.
William A. Wright of Tappahannock defeated State Senator R. H. Stubbs in Virginia's Democratic primary. Senator Saxon W. Holt and Senator George W. Layman were renominated as results showed a light vote.
About 16 000 acres will be added to the National Forest in eastern southern and lake states as the National Forest Reservation Commission approves the purchase. The land will cost about 52600 dollars.
Crops accounted for 89.5 percent of North Carolina farm income last year while live stock provided 10.5 percent. Cotton and tobacco together contributed nearly 67 percent of total earnings.
Enterprise Bureau reports 67 state highway patrolmen reviewed before Captain Charles D. Farmer and Commission officials in Raleigh. New recruits took oath, joined 40 veterans, and demonstrated advanced riding skills across six divisions with multiple city assignments. Authorities expect broader road coverage and fewer violations as patrols spread statewide.
A compiled puzzle of cross clues and answers including various word meanings. It lists vertical and horizontal entries with hints to native cities largest rivers and Latin roots among others.
New York Aug 5 The withdrawal of Marion Jessup opens the door for Mrs John Van Ryn to be named to the American Wightman Cup team that meets Great Britain at Forest Hills Friday and Saturday. Van Ryn defeated Mrs Dorothy Shepherd Barron 6 2 6 4 to win Maidstone singles, boosting her selection bid.
Brevard Aug 5 former Brevard bankers and a former Transylvania county official faced court on conspiracy to defraud the county of $100000 to aid Brevard Bank which failed. Indictments named Shipman Silverstein Pickelsine Talley McNeely Owen White and Ralph Fisher among others. The eight allegedly engineered the sale of a $109000 county note to deposit proceeds in Brevard Bank when the county held more than a half million dollars in funds.
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