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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise notes its publishing schedule change with afternoon editions and Sunday morning issues under R B Terry as editor or operator. The move affects circulation timing and reader access.
A brief religious meditation references Luke 6 36 urging mercy as a reflection of divine Fatherly mercy for readers seeking daily spiritual guidance.
The piece argues for quadrennial property revaluation in North Carolina, noting Ehringhaus would have supported 1931 revaluation but warning it could raise taxes and depress book values. It cites costs near a million dollars and 80 counties unable to fund such expense under constitutional limits, questioning the candidate's full assessment.
Senator Dortch of Wayne urges the governor to convene a special session to address farm relief. The idea faces slim odds as few expect a sudden plan from the legislature, though Congress may push for action once it meets in December.
Several Wickersham commission reports are trenchant and important, praising law enforcement while their value is seen as reduced by the commission’s initial report. Charles P. Stewart notes later reports are less serious, though still meaningful, amid Washington debates over drink laws and disorder.
The commission’s first report, sharply altered for a political aim, undermines the value of its large undertaking. The distorted conclusions diminish the credibility of its extensive work and raise questions about the money spent and the potential gains.
The governor touted central buying of state commodities as a path to $400,000 annual savings. Investigation showed wide price variation among buyers across departments. A central agent would set a single profitable price, with bids publicly posted to ensure fair dealing and reduce graft. The measure, a gubernatorial recommendation backed by the legislature, aims to improve efficiency and integrity.
The New York governor approves North Carolina's new local government act as a prudent safeguard against ill advised public finance and governance errors involving credit. He sees no interference with local self government and expects observers to test its real impact through operation, noting repeal would require courage.
A Democratic barbecue in High Point next week offers regional political workers a chance to scrutinize aspirants for statewide and local offices. Three of four candidates for the U S Senate seat held by Morrison and at least two gubernatorial hopefuls have accepted invitations, signaling a more passes on the event than a Pitt county gathering. The event’s location in the state’s most populous area heightens interest among aspirants and voters alike as pork draws crowds.
Reports of raids on distillers in North Carolina suggest a period of relative immunity for moon shiners. The article notes a drop in enforcement and describes recently found stills as copper, a pricey material, implying violators faced little risk under the current administration.
The article notes a moonshiner who invests in copper equipment to produce a fair grade of liquor while aiming for safety. He prefers a sturdy, legitimate setup over a makeshift, hoping officers will not raid, and believes his better gear reduces risk.
A compact editorial examines the price of civilization in modern interdependence, notes Michigan crime case speed as a model for law enforcement, discusses cotton production restrictions and rail travel advances, and ends with observations on race-themed bread offerings in New York eateries.
A cautious outlook links improving prospects with lingering questions about a traffic signal. Officials weigh timing and safety, while residents await clearer guidance on when benefits will arrive.
A Chicago woman proclaims she is not afraid of mice fueling local amusement. The remark prompts neighborly debate on urban rodent scares and city wildlife.
The narrator recounts a surreal dream set on a wooded island with prehistoric beasts and sea upheaval, ending with a waking warning about police tagging idle drivers. He criticizes police laxity in issuing tickets, calls out reckless driving, and notes disproportionate punishments for bootleggers versus drivers.
Dr H D Wolfe of the University of North Carolina told a Parent Teacher Institute audience in Chapel Hill that the nation should not cut cotton oil or wheat production. He argued America has learned to boost output and should shift focus to producing more of other foods to maintain exchange value and allow producers to buy alternative goods.
Washington report notes three bankers subpoenaed by the Senate campaign funds committee as witnesses in the 1928 Virginia anti-Smith funds probe involving Bishop James Cannon Jr. Names include W H Wood F W Sheffield and L Borrow. Also cited are political figures and church officials connected to the inquiry.
A Raleigh dispatch reports that Albemarle residents and regional leaders expect J. C. B. Ehringhaus to win the next North Carolina governorship. They credit his forthcoming campaign kickoff after Sept 1, his sincerity, and strong public reception during a recent eastern trip, noting contested entries by Revenue Commissioner A. J. Maxwell and House Speaker Willis Smith.
A dying confession from Webster Springs, West Virginia, names a victim from 18 years ago as drowned and reveals a shooter, Jonas Tharp, a 22 year old lumberman, shot in the mouth and brains. Authorities will seek warrants for three suspects, two from distant states, with one man living locally.
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