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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1930
Page
4
A newspaper fragment presents two quoted lines on love and self sacrifice. The first cites I John 3 16 about laying down life for others, the second cites Plato urging likeness to God to escape evil. The text shows moral exhortation rather than news.
The article outlines a November ballot question asking voters to determine whether the state Supreme Court should grow from five to seven justices. It cites population growth, manufacturing expansion, and rising crime and business burdens as reasons for possible relief.
Lieut. T A Early warns the curve where highway 10 meets Lexington Avenue is a dangerous city corner. He notes drivers’ competence and alertness are undermined by road design and urges reform to avoid disasters. He cites speed limits and demonstrates safe travel around the turn, urging personal responsibility.
Two travelers in a forest are warned by a bear. One climbs a tree while the other feigns death and survives. After the danger passes, the tree climber asks the bear what it said, and the other retorts that it advised not to desert a friend in danger.
An insurance study tracks death rates from 1911 to 1927, noting a drop in tuberculosis among policyholders but rising cancer mortality, especially among women aged 16 to 21 and later across the seventeen year span. The analysis suggests a growing cancer burden with several years showing marked increases.
The text states males face a graver situation than females with male cancer increases three times higher. It highlights a notable rise in stomach and liver cancers, while from 1911 to 1922 the rise was small and not statistically significant.
The president's push to cut red tape in public building favors quick action for High Point. With an appropriation ordered and site selection key, the new federal post office could begin sooner than usual, aided by standardized plans and a swift procurement process. If no site delays occur, work may begin as quickly as any ordinary project.
The Asheville Citizen argues Bleastea mainline candidate for South Carolina Senate faces a good chance of defeat in the next runoff. It notes Blease won the nomination despite a larger raw vote in the recent primary and warns opponents must muster anti Blease energy in the final ten days to overturn him.
A discussion notes the difficulty for Mr. Hoover in attracting able men to high government positions paying 10000 to 12000 a year. It cites the resignation of the Federal Reserve Board governor to head Boston’s federal reserve bank as proof private firms lure superior executives with higher offers.
A London Sunday evening at the City Temple drew visitors from around the world. Rev T E Ruth of Sydney preached on August topics after Dr Norwood, with a moving prayer and a pulpit display honoring Dr Parker. The service featured a vestal choir, orderly seating, and a focus on the subconscious mind.
Editor The Enterprise argues for personal responsibility at the Highway 10 Lexington avenue curve. The author notes drivers must control speed and heed warning devices, suggesting accidents result from individual negligence rather than municipal actions.
A reflective discourse on joy and fear of happiness across society. The author argues people, including women, historically warned others about happiness and urged restraint? She asserts women asserted their right to happiness and began to claim it openly.
The official vote standings show Thomas Haynes Scott Jr leading the Baby King with 26 250 votes. Bettie Jean Williams and Frankie Marie Cecil tie for first in Baby Queen while Mary Buchanan and Ora C McCain top Miss High Point. Next bulletin visits Thursday and Tuesday for updates.
Dr FE C Brooks president of North Carolina State College receives honorary membership in the faculty of the University of Chile reflecting cross continent academic ties.
The piece notes no new fads in publicity stunts while recalling Noah Webster and the Blue Back Speller. It mentions St Kilda in Scotland, abandoned by 35 inhabitants after nearly a century of isolation without trains or automobiles, leaving only wild livestock.
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