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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1930
Page
4
The article argues beginnings matter in life art and music and that starting the year with a decisive, optimistic resolve can shape daily success. It views January 1930 as a chance to assess the past and set a steady course toward prosperity happiness and achievement.
A Raleigh aligned note reports Angus W McLean may campaign for Senator Simmons this year though he previously considered challenging Simmons. The piece notes McLean heads North Carolina Bank and Trust Company and faces long tenure for any successor, given Simmons and Overman’s established service.
The article discusses McLean's extended period to decide his political wishes and the possibility of aiding an opponent of Simmons in the Senate race. It weighs potential motives and scenarios, noting personal interests and the time available before any decisive action.
Discussion cites Time and agencies noting a North Carolina death in 1929 labeled as a lynching. Ella May Wiggins is discussed as part of the mob incident, with debate over classification as a lynching despite lack of targeted attack. Authorities defend the listing as accurate.
A Winston-Salem minister Rev. RE. A. Holton is named chess champion after state tournament held in Raleigh. The article contrasts calm chess study with rapid modern life, praising quiet pursuit and contemplating life extension and societal drift.
The piece notes renewed talk of Philippine independence as the United States frames a tariff bill. It recalls a 30 year struggle, cites Bryan and earlier congressional votes, and observes renewed optimism that independence might come, given repeated promises dating from the Spanish era.
The piece argues a looming tariff on Philippine sugar to aid Cuban and US sugar producers. It notes the Philippines could gain independence to satisfy Congress, but questions whether economic interests trump national honor. It questions American resolve and calls the shift a reflection of national character.
The column defends Senator Borah's charges against lax prohibition enforcement. It asserts the permit system is a scandal and officials nationwide are failing to enforce the law, with incompetence and corruption among some ranks. Borah's stance, backed by Pinchot and voters, embodies party duty and a crusade for honest enforcement.
Detroit officials joke about flooding streets to prevent accidents. The Public Safety League chairman says icy weeklong stretches show pedestrians suffer more, while drivers slow down when pavement is slippery, implying overall caution would reduce fatalities.
A warning about a large number of counterfeit one hundred dollar notes in circulation. Authorities urge vigilance and caution to avoid accepting fake currency during transactions.
A schooner carrying $180000 worth of whisky was seized off Boston after coast guards found it running without lights. The incident underscores dangers of illicit cargo and ship safety violations in maritime enforcement.
North Carolina public high school students may enter a state wide essay contest on developing a suitable woodland taxation policy. State Forester Holmes announced the American Forestry Association sponsors the three year contest with bronze medals for individuals and schools and cash prizes totaling 25 dollars plus county prizes up to 10 dollars.
A letter from David Evans of 610 Blair Street commends High Point streets for years of improvement. He praises the street department and workers for grading mud holes and building new or better roads, urging patience until the next election.
SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE LEXINGTON January 2 R G Hill received the heaviest fines in recorder court in months for operating a automobile under the influence and other violations. The total fines and costs approach $300. In the same session C M Mendenhall was fined $50 with costs and his driving privilege revoked for ninety days for operating while intoxicated and possession of liquor.
Lexington auto mechanic David Prigs is under $500 bond for a January 9 preliminary hearing in Salisbury over the collision that killed 11 year old James Allman. Prigs says the Allman car darted into his path from a side street, making the crash unavoidable.
Unclear fragment suggests Glaesen acclaimed in Britain's famous Gat City. readable parts indicate praise of locale or event. Further details missing to confirm exact event, date, or organizations involved.
Auto owners delayed tag purchases filing steadily at the George W Lowe garage office where sales began December 15. Over 6 500 tags sold and about 110 000 sent to Raleigh revenue. The year end rush peaked with 1 028 tags sold on December 31. The office will stay open until February 1 due to high demand.
L. G. Forquer, a 212 pound guard known as Floppy, will captain Kentucky football next season. He has led every athletic team he played on through high school and college, succeeding Will Ed Covington who starred at 144 pounds and helped Kentucky end the season with a 6 to 6 tie with Tennessee. Covington led the Wildcats to their best 15 year record. Forquer captained football baseball basketball and track at Newcastle High School in his senior year.
Lane Case of Morgan Hill shot a cottontail with a 22 caliber rifle and found two rabbits dead after one shot near a briar patch. The incident occurred in Candler on January 2 as Case hunted in the area.
In Chateldon France Mayor Rivet orders all loudspeakers silenced at 9 PM in winter and 10 PM in summer to protect residents' sleep. The ordinance targets night-time noise with strict enforcement to uphold residents' rights.
Asheville officials announced that 150000 acres likely will be turned over to the Interior Department on January 11 to launch a cross state effort for a national park in the Great Smoky Mountains. State park commissions have 148000 acres titled with 96000 in Tennessee and 652000 in North Carolina, as talks continue on additional 2000 acres and a target of 428000 acres min. The park would stretch toward 760000 acres with protection immediately established.
In Stockholm, musical strings were used to test rigidity of the Aarsta bridge recently opened nearby. Strings stretched to key beams vibrated via an electromagnet to gauge structural response.
Wisconsin furnishes almost one third of the United States output of condensed milk, supporting dairy markets and processing plants across the state. The statistic highlights Wisconsin as a leading supplier in the national dairy industry.
Still complete with cap and worm found near the Yadkin river on the Davidson county side. Officers dismantled the plant, found three empty beer barrels and a batteau used to transport operators and products. They believe operators operated from Davie county side with supplies crossed by boat. Deputy Hunt had earlier reported cutting up liquor plants in eastern Davidson during Christmas holidays.
Forty three firms and individuals in Asheville and western North Carolina filed petitions for bankruptcy in U S district court in the past year, down from 46 the prior 12 months. About two thirds of the filings were from western counties outside Buncombe. 12 were involuntary and 31 voluntary.
In New Orleans two men Frank Munson and his uncle Jack Cuccia were jailed after Munson paid an automobile rental with 485 pennies. They were arrested on charges of stealing 17 400 pennies.
The piece explains that the word Yan kee originated from the first efforts of United States Indians to pronounce the English language. It notes how a mispronunciation reflected colonial language contact and linguistic adaptation, illustrating cultural exchange in early American history.
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