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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1930
Page
4
National advertising representatives Frost Landis and Kohn based in Brunswick building 250 Park Avenue New York and People's Gas Building Michigan Boulevard referenced in the notes.
Eight engineers on trial confess guilt as the Soviet prosecutor seeks execution while Ramsin pleads for mercy. He claims honesty though his last words may be shaped by reporting. the condemned man questions the sincerity and accuracy of the testimony before the supreme court.
Red Buck Bryant cites White House astonishment over North Carolina reaction to McNinch for the power commission. The piece argues McNinch lacks qualifications and fitness, noting his break with Democratic regulars and contempt for election law as reasons to oppose his U.S. Senate confirmation.
The article notes Buncombe county and Asheville seek the governor’s advice amid a financial crisis. A prominent Asheville banker challenges city and county officials, arguing their judgment may have been deplorable, inviting scrutiny and local opinion.
The text argues public funds were lavishly used to prop a bank that failed soon after deposits. It questions Buncombe and Asheville officials' awareness of the bank’s needs and calls for clear responsibility in such cases. It warns funds should rest only with trusted stewards to ensure safety and usability.
The Charlotte News pins the First National Bank failure on its real estate venture a towering 21 story building. The bank invested nearly two million in the project and faced heavy load as demand for elegant offices fell, ending in collapse.
In cold rain the Empty Stocking fund football game drew persistent crowds who paid at the gate and stayed despite foul weather. The event delivered thrills and is described as successful with substantial financial gains for the charity, pending full returns.
The article praises the high school band and other participants for their cooperation during a community event. It highlights the band's special mention among those who contributed to the occasion.
The High Point district of Pilot Life Insurance agents met at the Sheraton for a luncheon with 13 members present. D. D. Parsons praised collections and the staff’s results. W. J. Keyes denied any merger with Jefferson Standard, stressing Pilot Life’s independent identity. N. L. Garner spoke on ethics and new ideas in life insurance.
In Asheboro two November drives reached goals. The chamber of commerce added 105 new members aiding town and county development. The community chest raised 2100 dollars from small private contributions and the school unit, marking a decade of yearly fundraising.
The article argues Mussolini’s drastic wage reductions, affecting millions of workers and farmers, threaten the fascist regime’s popularity and economic health. It notes the policy diverges from modern economic thought and asks whether the government can withstand the backlash, citing Henry Ford’s view on prosperity.
A fragment notes the idea that wealth and prestige may align with achievement, citing a $45 000 Nobel prize as a pointed example. The line hints at a broader commentary on literary merit and compensation in a humorous tone.
The renowned physicist attracted attention at his daughter's wedding by wearing a distinctive celluloid collar, adding to his growing fame and public image.
Amid chatter of a lame duck Congress, football fans hear calls for action as lawmakers debate strategies. The season may extend while political maneuvers unfold, keeping fans hopeful for continued play and decision deadlines.
Dorothy suspects a tramp steamer is a vessel that repeatedly asks for assistance, reflecting a common maritime stereotype about such ships and their calls for help.
A sea sick passenger voice likens ocean going ships to gamblers at risk. The imagery suggests vessels pitting luck against rolling seas and unpredictable winds, reflecting peril and daring in maritime travel. The fragment captures mood rather than concrete facts or events.
Readers note decorative music bars and a news item printed on the latest wallpaper design. The feature is likely a scheme to highlight louder tones and attract attention.
The health commissioner asserts rheumatism is the leading chronic problem in Massachusetts citing damp climate effects on joints. The warning links wet conditions to worsening health among residents.
The civics department trains a junior patrol led by Miss Cornelia Ayers to direct traffic in front of the Asheboro school on highway 70. Boys on duty include Archie Greeson Talmage Redding Dewey Davidson Clifton Brown John Stedding James Fox Ralph Bulla Clarence Steed Cuyler Green Frank Bulla John McDowell and Hal Hammer Walker. they wear official regalia and perform efficiently.
Mrs. Charles H. Hobbs died at her winter home in Cocoanut Grove Florida on November 16. A New Englander by birth she had often visited in High Point and was widely known by her many friends in the area.
Special Master Calvert recommends the Home Mortgage Company be declared insolvent and in default on all trust indentures. A permanent receiver should be appointed to manage affairs with First National Bank of Durham as trustee, following four years of operation and about 10 million dollars in first mortgage bonds sold. The firm is alleged to involve about 17 million dollars, though its attorney disputes this, as the state corporation commission reviews the filing.
A city initiative invites residents to call 2039 for work and help with jobs, cooking, cleaning, grounds work, or repairs. The Emergency Committee for Employment operates from city hall basement with Mrs. W. E. Price and an assistant always available to receive calls and coordinate assistance.
Mrs. Ramsey filed in federal court on October 17 for a temporary receivership of the Home Mortgage Company. T. L. Bland of Raleigh and W. G. Bramham of Durham were appointed temporary receivers. The petition requests court ordered provision for expenses and allowances to the receivers and the special master.
The ministry of Health ordered a medical and judicial inquiry as a dense cold wet fog, unlike an ordinary winter mist, spread through Engis. Experts suspect the deaths relate to the fog and environmental factors, while a London professor speculates a new form of disease. The town reports 14 dead and about 60 more ill amid fears.
The report cites hundreds ill with a mysterious ailment causing throat and chest pain and a severe dry cough. Doctors doubt German poison gas as the cause but find the fog’s origin unknown. Death tolls rise in Engis Flemalle Yvoy Ramet Jeneppe Othee Hamay Ampsin and surrounding rural areas as fog levels fluctuate.
Lexington reports seventy six diphtheria cases in 1930 with six deaths, notes higher fatality rate than 1929. Sixteen cases occurred in November and several laryngeal diphtheria cases have been particularly deadly.
The North Carolina tobacco cooperative movement moves forward as a general committee plans Raleigh headquarters within a week to organize two new marketing associations. J R Page of Aberdeen will open the offices with backing from Commissioner William A. Graham and Governor O Max Garcia voices support for the effort.
RALEIGH December 6 North Carolina history and literary society elects Joseph Blount Cheshire as new president at its closing session Other officers named include M S Noble G W Pasch Maude Minish Lutt and R Newsome Dr Henry Seidel Canby editor of the Saturday Review of Literature spoke at the closing session.
The article notes a new vanity item called the short silver glove with flaring cuffs and gleaming silver trim, designed to complement the most romantic evening gowns.
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