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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1930
Page
2
A local Rotary club observe its silver anniversary with a noon gathering at the country club. Claborne H. Rhodes chaired and reviewed Rotary’s ideals and growth from its origins with Paul Harris to today’s vast international network.
The piece lauds Rotary International as it marks 25 years, praising universal brotherhood, ethical business conduct, and service over self. It notes weekly meetings across towns, the need for member commitment, and forecasts continued growth and influence in civic life.
Dupont argues for repeal of the eighteenth amendment and a state by state approach to liquor control focusing on turning the business over to reputable hands. Curran counters with claims the dry law has failed and calls for local self government as core to American liberty with opposition to nationwide prohibition.
Curran calls the Eighteenth Amendment a piece of jazz tacked onto the constitution while Gebhart warns political corruption and social disorder rise with liquor demand. Representative Waguardia questions legality of the amendment in the discussion.
In Jackson on February 27, the Mississippi senate approved a bill limiting this year’s cotton acreage to 60 percent of last year’s planted area by a 24 to 18 vote, aimed at stabilizing prices amid the new wheat stabilization push.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. issued a statement to refute reports that his father is directing an oil trade war. He insists his father remains retired from business and has had nothing to do with oil company operations or policy decisions for more than a quarter century.
Fernando’s lawyer Alfonso E. Sirica, attorney for James Fernando convicted in the Jackie Thompson kidnapping, was dangerously wounded after two men in a roadster fired six pump gun rounds at him on Canfield Avenue and Orleans Street. He likely will live, and he refused to name suspects.
Elyria Ohio February 27 Mary Gerhardinger six year old pupil was whipped by a teacher amid concern for the welfare of children in the district authorities reported the incident today.
Chicago’s first pay day of 1930 brings smiles as Paymaster Charles A. McGrane hands out belated paychecks to a portion of the 18 000 city employees unpaid since January 1. The relief follows diverted funds and a separate assault case involving a teacher, Myrta Bradley, who faced an assault and battery charge with bond set at 300 dollars.
The record shows Mrs. Bradley did not deny whipping Mary but contends she is not guilty of assault and battery. A teacher testified at the hearing that Mary was difficult to discipline and that the whip seemed necessary.
Dr Julius Klein assistant secretary commerce has accepted an invitation from state officials Raleigh chamber commerce and the state element of conservation and development to deliver an address this spring The exact date of speech will be determined later
London The owner of L Island in the Bristol Channel Harman makes his own coins puffins and stamps. The coins feature a bird design on one side and a head of Harman on the other.
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