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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1930
Page
4
A lengthy account argues the eight Russian engineers’ trial was theatrically staged to boost Soviet morale. It claims treason existed, confessions were inflated, and the death sentences were commuted after public reaction to a propaganda-driven verdict.
The Asheville press accuses state bank examiners of knowledge of a failing Asheville bank weeks before its closure. The Times condemns examiners for delaying action, claiming they failed to shield public money and protect citizens as the bank collapsed.
Examiners warned of a bank in crisis yet offered no alert. Officials express regret as the state banking department faces charges it aided the forces leading to financial catastrophe, risking pennies of the poor and certificates of deposit of the rich in Asheville. More discussion is expected over the next three months.
Northern born Leonard Tufts, longtime Pinehurst dairyman, ships two Ayrshire bulls for Guam breeding. Lucky Masterpiece, from Barbara Beech Hill stock, posted top 1927 milk and butter fat figures, while Good King, son of Pinehurst King Pan, carried Meritorious Herd Test records. Bulls departed Pinehurst and routed via Hampton Roads to Panama Canal for the Guam trek.
Bruce Catton argues Stalin’s remarks show American anti communism rests on baseless fears. He cites propaganda as ineffective without favorable national conditions and urges employers to reassure workers about job security to boost morale and productivity.
R W Henninger executive secretary of the unemployment committee works from the Sir Walter Hotel to organize county relief committees across the state. He is a State College professor loaned to the committee to supervise and direct relief work until spring. He stresses advisory role and cooperative action without compulsion. Employers are urged to share existing relief plans and ideas to link into statewide efforts.
The governor pursues a no Christmas pardons policy with merit based decisions by the pardon commissioner. The approach aims to maintain disciplined prison morale and credibility, even if prisoners oppose favoritism and seek responsible handling of mercy.
Editorial argues extending mercy only for a holiday softer on inmates disrupts orderly prison governance and undermines consistent administration.
A health survey report states that thousands of New Yorkers believe in witchcraft and black magic. It notes that witchcraft workers and evil eye healers flourish, exploiting the ignorant, especially the foreign-born, in New York City.
A fragmentary spoof notes zingers about slander suits and a Scotch wife calling her husband a sparring partner. The tone mimics a newsroom quip about court cases and domestic humor in a concise, period voice. The piece relies on oblique references rather than named individuals.
Cynical Sadie observes that the only display of will power among some men appears when they are bequeathing their estates. The remark highlights a wary view of men's choices in inheritance matters and family dynamics.
A proverb from the office sage notes that fortune often thrusts a man into sudden wealth or success, placing him on his feet. The remark highlights luck as a catalyst for opportunity and rising from adversity.
Bobby Jones weighs a film detour to dodge tough events yet maintains his public gallery of fans and ongoing presence in golf lore.
Jockey Karle Sande adds a vocal recital schedule this winter aiming to stirrup interest during the off season. The horse racing figure pivoting to music showcases his multi talent and public engagement opportunity for fans and sponsors.
A Berlin newspaper ad invites readers to purchase a Hitler photograph as a Christmas gift. The note suggests a propagandistic mood and hints at manipulation, framing the campaign as a consumer lure amid tense political climate.
A dentist reports a busy day at the office with a full schedule and back to back appointments. The workload fills the day from morning to evening with patient care and procedures.
The New York police department has ousted several officers and may seek recruits seen as reliable under pressure. The remark suggests replacing them with disciplined outsiders, noting a preference for Scotch men in tough situations.
A medical news note announces iced oxygen as a new indigestion treatment. Doctors can reportedly advise patients to breathe easier and take in air with no hard feelings.
Raleigh dispatch notes growing criticism of the North Carolina State Banking Department as banks fail across the state. Editorials argue the department and the Corporation Commission failed to close insolvent banks like the Central Bank and Trust Company of Asheville, prompting calls for overhaul and possible restructuring of the banking agency and its oversight.
London Gant, a 17 year old Sandusky High football star, will be X rayed to settle a controversy over his eligibility. The family Bible lists him as 17, but opponents doubt he is under the 20 year limit. Dr. T Wingate Todd of Western Reserve University will use bone density imaging to estimate his age.
Historians report A R Sullivan found a clay pipe in a fir log while splitting for kindling in Tacoma. The pipe was likely laid by a Hudson Bay Company worker about 97 years ago, forgotten, and later engulfed as the tree grew. Sap rings indicate the age.
Researchers at the Metropolitan Museum of Art praise a beer from Queen Meryet-amon era noting it contains yeast sediment. The queen lived about 3300 years ago and the discovery highlights ancient brewing techniques.
In New Brunswick New Jersey Doc Dobbin a brown Percheron aged 14 presides at a birthday party as he stands before a table of children. He eats one apple for each year of service producing diphtheria serum and has protected about 30000 children.
In Greenville Maine the body of 73 year old Dan Woodward a guide and trapper who died of a heart attack was found in Moosehead Lake region. His police dog lay beside him as searchers recovered the scene two days after his death.
Mrs. E. D. Simon a licensing commission member argues for women friendly bars where men cannot patronize she notes women sometimes like to meet without men present during a hearing.
Washington announces a program to sell decommissioned destroyers with installment payments while restricting buyers from transporting any alcohol including spiritous vinous malted fermented or intoxicating liquors.
In Glamis Scotland villagers report each resident received Christening cake by mail following the birth in Glamis castle of Princess Margaret Rose daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York.
Harold S. Van derbilt, famed yachtsman and inventor of the Vanderbilt convention in bidding, enters the Vanderbilt cup competition now run as a contract bridge event, after previously notable as Lipton challenger in auto racing.
A collage of crossword style clues and answers are shown, with numbered hints for horizontal and vertical entries. Yesterday’s answer line appears, followed by numerous definitions for common terms such as animals, actions, objects, and places, inviting solution of a word grid.
Hugh Chisholm Leighton files for an annulment claiming he was the husband “in name only” to actress Pauline Frederick. Leighton, president of Interstate Hotel Company and fourth husband, alleges fraud. Frederick is in Portland with a stage show. his Beverly Hills hotel home is mentioned.
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