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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1930
Page
4
The High Point school board weighs where to build a new elementary school in the fourth ward to relieve crowding. The board has not chosen a site, two letters with opposing views were submitted but not printed, and residents are invited to discuss the issue openly.
The article questions the slow selection of a state manager for Senator F M Simmons campaign and notes opposition claiming difficulty finds a willing candidate. It mentions many have followed the leadership of the senator nicknamed the Jehovah of the Tar Heels.
The article notes prospective backers ready to lead Simmons battalions and questions why a manager has not yet been chosen. It says Simmons delegates campaign control to friends and warns delaying could feed enemy rumors of waning optimism about his chances.
The Raleigh News and Observer reports survey results showing weekly wages for young women and girls in Raleigh stores range from 6 to 15 dollars, with most under 10 dollars. It notes higher mill wages of 12 to 18 dollars and attributes low pay to supply and demand rather than employer neglect.
Collier's reporter William G. Shepherd analyzes rising prison populations. He cites about 150000 entering jails annually, compares risks of imprisonment to death from disease, and notes most inmates are first offenders, many are married, and a minority are educated. He concludes no perfect method for handling criminals exists.
Bruce Catton contrasts ancestry pride with the real American aristocracy of ordinary settlers who carved paths from coastal towns to the Ohio country. The piece also notes London’s submarine warfare rules and commends Cleveland Safety Director Edwin D Barry for allowing peaceful Communist demonstrations while promising action if violence occurs.
A fragment notes the Radio Commission remains undecided on rights and privileges. Another line mentions the discovery of bones from a prehistoric sloth, prompting a wry aside about it resembling a congressman.
A note on seasonal routine as fathers start cleaning mud from golf shoes stored last fall, signaling the approach of spring and outdoor pastime resumption.
A Chicago judge told a grand jury that every gunman is likely to shoot a citizen. He faced a sarcastic question about felons taking home guns for their children to play with.
Davidson College alumni from Georgia to New York plan seven March gatherings under alumni secretary Ernest Milton with Dr. Walter Lingle in charge. The itinerary centers on the New York alumni meeting on March 13 with large turnout expected. The tour covers Greensboro Richmond Washington Baltimore New York and Boston.
The revenue act caps the earned income credit at 30000 with 25 percent credit. Tax on earned income 30000 for a married filer. calculations show net income 30000, exemptions 3500, taxable 26500, surtax and credits yielding final liability 1290, credit reduces to 740. The 25 percent credit applies only to 30000 of any larger income. For mixed capital and personal services, a reasonable compensation up to 20 percent of net profits may be treated as earned income for credit purposes. This applies to professional partnerships when proportional shares reflect personal services rendered.
The text states that if a share does not represent compensation for services but rather a return on capital vested in the profession or gains from employing assistants who perform the work, it is not classified as earned income for the taxpayer.
Funeral services for M. I. L. Jackson, who died at the Emergen cy hospital in Washington, D C last Friday, were held at the First M E Church in Salisbury with Dr J H Barnhart and Dr J B Abernathy presiding. Interment was in Chestnut Hill cemetery. Out of town friends from High Point Charlotte Hickory and Statesville attended.
Funeral services for Mrs Mollie V York wife of the late Frank York were held at Rocky River Friends church Chatham county and continued later at a local church. Rev E W Jones Rev E L Kirk and other ministers presided with pallbearers and flowers carried by local youths. Burial took place in the church cemetery.
The Passionist mission at St Edward's Church closed Sunday evening with a solemn renewal of baptismal vows by the congregation and the Apostolic Blessing from Father Stephen Sweeney. Candles were lit and passed among worshipers as they reaffirmed Christian promises, completing a week of sermons on perseverance and devotion to God.
Durham police department, with University of North Carolina input, begins a county wide crime survey in Duniape county to gather data on crime patterns and trends.
A simple guide describes saving leftover castile soap from the bathroom, heating with hot water, and adding a few drops of perfume to create an effective and pleasing shampoo soap.
State treasurer Captain Nathan O Berry reports improved conditions in North Carolina with banks in stronger shape. He notes federal action lowering the Richmond rediscount rate aiding credit and urges eight to ten month farm loans to help farmers reach next crop season. The state holds about nine million dollars on deposit as fiscal year nears July first and calls for broader frugality to restore sound finances.
Fire damaged the three upper floors of the six story building at Madison Avenue and 26th Street housing the Manhattan club. Members include Alfred E. Smith and Mayor James J. Walke. The blaze caused significant damage and prompted emergency action.
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