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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
4
The 1929 established Education Commission near adjournment after surveying basic conditions to guide a 1931 legislature bill. It seeks economy and efficiency in North Carolina education while debates linger on risk and scope of a full state system and broader tax adjustments.
A night long power failure attributed to a lightning strike on a Duke Power transformer prompts a split view. The city supplies lighting, but the utility bears responsibility for safeguards. officials warn unreliable service endangers emergencies and demands improvements.
The text argues that last night's experience could reflect a general issue and calls for constant vigilance by the city light department to prevent disturbing obsolescence.
A Beaumont Texas mattress factory employee Mrs Addie Kingston ston is praised for declining a bequest of a thousand acres and 9000 in cash though a Mississippi benefactor may appeal. The piece then contrasts pacifist Kellogg Briand ideals with militarists and reflects on Eastern and Western views of war and peace.
Oscar DePriest, a black U S representative, shows restraint in Charlotte remarks about forming ties with white leaders as a strategy in the South. M K Tyson of Burlington, head of a tailoring and dressmaking union, attacks DePriest but Turson keeps his post after a Richmond convention reelects him as secretary of the 2,000 delegate association.
The Yearly Meeting of Friends at Guilford College pledged support to national prohibition enforcement plans and voiced faith in the law’s success. The article notes Quakers generally abstain, praising the Society’s overall dry status while acknowledging some individuals’ intake.
An advertising pamphlet argues hard times follow the stock market crash and urges readers to hustle harder. It condemns laziness and blame, cites improvidence, and praises go-getters who persist and work to “bring home the bacon.” It mocks those who blame the crash for financial luck and calls for action.
The piece profiles Charles Hardenberg a former New Jersey lawyer who has lived in isolation on a Chesapeake Bay island for 22 years. It contrasts his solitary routine with a human need for companionship and meaningful challenge, noting his boredom and lack of engagement with the outside world.
A terse critique notes that even with many public speakers and rallies, corrupt politics persist. The remark highlights ongoing public dissatisfaction with governance and the challenge of reform facing the era's political scene.
Illinois farmers report digging potatoes during a heat wave baked in the fields. The intense sun caused the skins to peel as the tubers softened, signaling drought stress on the crop.
Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick of Park Avenue Baptist Church New York argues that peace and changing social norms render traditional military attire out of date. He critiques uniform symbolism and urges redefining military presence in civilian life.
Col Lindbergh has bought a new plane for his wife and plans to use it to take Charles Jr. for an airing flight. The purchase signals a private family air outing aligned with Lindberghs aviation interests.
The navy has ordered moving picture equipment for installation on two hundred ships. The plan promises new sight and sound features for aboard navy vessels. The project aligns with wartime communications expansion and may boost morale among crews.
The Rev C D Dawsey of Spartanburg and Sao Paulo told an assembly at Lake Junaluska that Brazil can contribute materially and spiritually but needs more education open Bibles and a living Christ to counter agnosticism and Bolshevism. He noted 30 thriving congregations formed by his mission work and plans to return to Brazil soon. Dr John W Moore closed a series on making churches mission minded citing his own church’s high mission giving and pledges.
State Forester J. S. Holmes advises farmers and woodlot owners to refrain from selling walnut logs at present despite low prices. He notes demand is slack and prices down due to a general business slowdown, urging patience for future gains.
London reports the Stenode Radio stat system working successfully and touted as a radio marvel. The apparatus promises minimal static and precise tuning allowing stations within a tenth of a degree on the dial to be separated across Europe.
In Vienna a scene unfolds with a maid insisting she must depart while the mistress recalls keys to the cellar jewel case and master’s desk. The maid confirms none of the items were touched, highlighting mistrust and tension.
Enterprise reports a 20 percent reduction, yet the North Carolina state fair will expand its program. After finishing ground improvements, the fair expects to spend on visible attractions with a new larger carnival company and ongoing live-at-home farming interest.
In REYKJAVIK Iceland natural hot springs are tapped to provide efficient hot water heating for homes. Boiling water piped from springs is expected to heat the entire city in the near future, solving the coal problem.
France faces a liquor problem with wine exports plunging more than 60 percent. Officials say this year's export situation is dismal, though Bordeaux does not have a prohibition issue like the United States.
A new twin lightning arrester designed for electric radio sets guards against lightning entering from the aerial one side and through the light wires on the other. The device aims to protect radio equipment by diverting surge energy away from delicate circuits.
A series of dictionary like clues listed in a fragmented crossword style. Items include references to minerals, weather traits, actions like ejecting and holding with tongs, and assorted nouns such as aurora and instructor. The page presents partial word entries and definitions without completing solutions.
Raleigh, Aug. 8. Commissioner of Agriculture William A. Graham described North Carolina as a land of extremes and opposites, noting high manufacturing and road systems yet widespread tax sales and low educational standing. He urged cooperation with progressive efforts to improve the state and raise its overall average.
The week of September 22 has been set for national radio week endorsed by the National Federation of Radio Associations. Local trade associations nationwide will observe the period while the seventh annual Radio World's Fair runs in New York with features and special radio programs in many cities.
Burglars burglarized a London area mansion stealing valuable plate. The thief fled and dumped the silver in a pond. Fire brigade pumped water from the pond to retrieve the recovered plate.
Almost 85 percent of Wisconsin farmers own their farms according to reported figures. In Ontario, Turkish tobacco thrives near Leamington. The Venezuelan government has cut postal rates to Latin American nations and the United States.
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