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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
4
A brief devotional reflection cites Psalm 37 11 on meekness inheriting the earth and praises humble trust in God's mercy. James Hamilton describes meekness as a candid gaze lifted by divine approval and adorations of uncomprehended perfections.
An editorial argues against confirming Charlotte attorney McNinch to a federal post. It accuses him of ignoring the attorney general and concealing campaign finance details, urging the Senate to block confirmation to protect election integrity and curb power interests.
The community readies for a 2:30 afternoon football game on the high school field to raise funds for the Empty Stocking Fund. Tickets are selling fast as players old and young prepare, promising a strong show weather permitting, with proceeds supporting those in need and a city holiday for workers.
In the national unemployment crisis communities urge local job allocation. Senator Couzens of Michigan introduces a bill to require preferential treatment for contractors employing local labor and paying standard wages in public buildings programs. A worker would be considered a resident after 90 days in a community.
The Michigan senator and former Ford partner touts high wages and advocates local bidders for public work. The Ceuzens resolution could shift local conditions if passed, with a post office building project likely to begin by next summer. The aim is to favor local contractors when contracts are awarded, balancing other factors.
An editorial lauds Charlotte banks as depositors protected while the First National Bank of Charlotte closes and enters orderly liquidation. Despite the loss, eleven banks in Charlotte remain liquid with dividends declared, signaling confidence and potential return to normal business conditions.
The bank has deposits under two million while owning a Charlotte building valued at about five times its total capital. The piece notes Raleigh praise for Charlotte banking and suggests the building cost may explain the bank’s difficulties.
Secretary Hyde in his report to President Hoover urges collective action to trim supply and raise market balance. He highlights wheat overabundance and cotton trends, warns against dependence on legislation or subsidies, and calls for voluntary production restraint to protect farm profits.
The article recalls the life of Mother Jones a long time labor advocate who fought for workers from the 1870s onward. It notes her energy courage and combativeness her influence as a democrat and her enduring public role including a famed reply to a Pittsburgh judge about speaking without a permit.
The piece notes the start of hunting season as dogs begin anew with new leashes, signaling renewed routine and preparation for retrievers and hounds.
An Office ode notes that steady effort off the steep ascent matters as much as strong action. It frames persistence as a key factor in climbing toward success. The piece emphasizes small pushes accumulating into progress.
The quotation attributes to Simeon D. Fess, stating he has nothing to say about anything, underscoring a laconic sentiment.
A South African scientist reports a method to produce asbestos-like material from citrus fruits. The claim suggests a novel natural source for asbestos alternatives, prompting interest and scrutiny from the scientific community.
A humorous remark notes many raspberries in the so called traffic jam after drivers endure a cop's sharp invective during a jam.
The article jokes that Notre Dame would endure a rough game if they played at an Orange festival and notes Wall Street backed a $60,000,000 loan to New York, highlighting city credit amid chatter about football and finance.
Notre Dame boys may not know about fashions but are famous for their traditional Irish racing style, drawing attention for their distinctive approach and spirited competition.
A British pilot quips that passengers need liquor before flights, while a lighter note highlights an Ohio woman named Fullilove, age 75, who recently wed a 25-year-old bus driver, presenting an unusual domestic pairing as a humorous lead.
The Eastern Southern conference on state institutional labor will meet in Raleigh on December 15 and 16. About 75 penologists from 14 states and the District of Columbia are expected. Col. Joseph D. Sears of Bloomfield New Jersey will preside and lead a national effort for humane prisoner treatment. Local officials include R Eugene Brown Raleigh as arrangements chairman.
The Interstate Commerce Commission says the country still needs its railways and can support them despite a 1929 downturn. It notes a 12.2 percent drop in July railroad employment and declines in passenger travel, freight, and earnings amid competition from water, pipe, and trucks. The commission urges Congress to repeal excess earnings recapture provisions.
Poem recalling fallen soldiers from the Great War as Christmas scenes contrast with homelessness and neglect. The speaker laments forgotten graves and the rich’s lavishness, urging memory of dead heroes and the suffering abroad. Written by Joseph Auslander and published in Harper's Bazaar.
William F. Baker president of the Philadelphia National League club died suddenly in Montreal Quebec from a heart attack. He had arrived to attend the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues convention and was stricken in his Ritz Carlton hotel suite after greeting friends at the Mount Royal hotel.
Irish farmers will soon gain telephone service as installation of new lines progresses across rural areas. The project aims to connect farms to towns, improving communication for market access and daily farming needs.
There are 941 cities with 10 000 or more population in the United States up from 726 in 1920. They contain 47 percent of the total population.
Italy increases electric power production with policy shifts and expanded capacity. Government programs support new plants and grid upgrades to meet rising demand and diversify energy sources.
A fragmented list presents clues and questions ranging from geography and language to objects and actions. It includes terms like Alps, velvet, dogma, skillet, eagle, and proclamation style prompts across numbers 1 through 43 with varied endings and spellings.
Sheriffs and deputies welcomed the induction of the new Davidson county officers in Lexington, as M. Griffith of Thomasville, former sheriff, recalled his 40th birthday election and his 80th anniversary on election day. Friends noted his youthful appearance despite long service.
The Federal Reserve survey from Richmond reports an improved textile outlook in November with limited progress. Mills in the Carolinas extended operating time and department store sales rose in October, while overall Fifth District conditions lag year earlier. Greensboro shows a small building value increase in October 1930.
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