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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1931
Page
4
A compact note cites a Shakespeare line about rein and licentious wickedness to illustrate moral restraint. The fragment suggests the tension between uncontrolled passion and disciplined conduct in a dramatic context.
The piece argues that Jonas should be confirmed as federal district attorney despite criticism of his comments on election conduct. It contends that fraud instances are pursued regardless of party, notes need for reform like absentee voting limits, defends the appointment against Morrison's protest, and warns against judging by whim rather than qualifications.
Chicago holds a mayoral and aldermen primary as 70 000 election officials guard polls. The city, long labeled lawless with collusion between criminals and officials and near bankruptcy, faces a tense campaign ending amid calls for reform and lessons for other cities.
A Chapel Hill book salesman, Henry Fuller, 28, sought communist headquarters at Memphis central police station. He was jailed briefly then released after praising Police Commissioner Clifford Davis for a pleasant weekend. Fuller, not a communist, had traveled to Paris New York and New Orleans meetings.
A brief remark warns that this city could mirror Chicago's troubles and urges other cities to observe Chicago's situation today as a cautionary example.
A Pennsylvania execution of a man and a woman is described with the case framed as a lurid crime. The piece argues capital punishment deters more than it deters vengeance, urges its rare use, and calls for swift, certain punishment to protect other lives.
The Raleigh Times reports the state Corporation Commission has awakened from a long hibernation to cut Wilmington electric rates from eight to ten percent. The commission's action lowers bills for residents, suggesting previous values were excessive and that its experts were closer to the base property value than Tide Water Power.
Known by no town in the state the power company relies on steam and lacks hydro facilities. After a year and a half of talk rates will fall only if lawsuits don’t delay the Corp Com mission. The commission, idle yet deliberate, may be shaved further when the Legislature ends. A lower rates ruling could be seen as a defense during eighteen months of deliberation.
Bruce Catton critiques the idea of a scientifically based religion arguing faith cannot be proven or reduced to equations. He contrasts religious faith with science, defining faith by inner need, fatherly love, and moral heroism rather than proof. He notes religious belief endures despite scientific advances and reflects on war costs as part of national policy.
A note reflects on Thrift Week's meaning for Ome People, contrasting its significance in Sedtieng where it appears as just another routine period. The piece highlights cultural perspectives and local attitudes toward frugality and tradition.
A writer notes the scrawls on a stele phone pad may signal misreadings or a failed number. The remark suggests the operator struggles to connect due to unclear digits or worn symbols.
More than 1600 men on two large liners in New Jersey were laid off. The report notes the scale of the unemployment and implies continued shipyard or maritime activity may be affected as crews adjust to reduced staffing.
Anecdotes mix humor and memory from Thomasville to a cabin in summer camp. A friend praises Ten Nights In a Bar Room while clocks, cooking, and showbiz salaries spark quips. Dick Douglas recalls a mouse episode in a camp cabin after an African expedition with Johnsons.
Lexington February 24 Efforts to secure a judge for the second week of Davidson superior court failed and the two week term was called off. Five superior court judges were ill and Judge Clement could not preside this week. Jurors and witnesses summoned for the term were notified by Sheriff Leonard not to appear.
Davidson county oratorical elimination contest held in Lexington high school auditorium with seven high schools sending speakers. Vocalists of the American Legion at Tomasville and Lexington organized the event. A $5 prize was offered to the best speaker, with the winner advancing to the district elimination contest.
Lexington February meeting hears J Walter Lambeth congressman elect of North Carolina Seventh district advocate immigration restriction denouncing communism and the Reds. He praises United States founding principles as Junior Order members applaud. Introduced by Adrian J Newton of Lexington recorder's court.
Deep River residents mourn multiple deaths over the past week. Mrs. Sarah Reed died after a lingering illness. Mrs. Ellen Thrift widow of C A Thrift died suddenly with a heart attack while at home. she had been in Greensboro visiting. Dr. Gordon of Jamestown, brother in law to Mrs Thrift, also died suddenly. Mrs. Cecil Lowe remains seriously ill at Guilford General Hospital. Elma Phibbs shows improvement. B J White returns to church duties. Local gatherings include visits by Pearl and Faye Jones and Mrs Reuben Jordan, and a Philathea class meeting planned with Mrs James Lowe. attendees from here joined the Muirs Chapel sale.
A garbled OCR fragment lists hints and numbers related to a governor question and terms like Colonel Roosevelt and Samuel. It includes entries such as 39 Spikes, 40 Tiresomely, 12 To separate, and 13 Deserts, with scattered phrases like Smith's iron block and Membranous bag.
Five accidental deaths occurred in Davidson county in January according to county health department records. Causes included two automobile deaths one death by own action one wood alcohol poisoning and one gunshot wound. Four deaths lacked physician involvement and two were pronounced from unknown causes. Pneumonia caused seven deaths.
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