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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1931
Page
4
Governor recommendations to the general assembly include deferring property reassessment for two years. The piece argues reassessment and tax reduction are separate. current valuations are roughly fair, and delaying reassessment preserves equality. If a new taxation plan lowers tangible property taxes, its impact would appear in the rate.
The floor leader of the minority in the state house is John C. McBee of Mitchell county. One of five Republicans nominated for speakership, he could not withdraw and voted on the democratic caucus roll. He praised the governor's message, and the small GOP group in the chamber finds comfort in the party’s large statewide backing.
A letter writer asserts concern for hungry children amid city unemployment policy. Reporters confirm the city pays $2 daily for eight hours of emergency payroll work. A councilman proposed splitting work to extend benefits, but the city manager opposed, fearing partial dependence on welfare.
The report notes no further objections and suggests the measure may relieve the letter writer from fear that a move would remove bread from hungry children. It appears to propose dividing the city's small loaf among other hungry children.
North Carolina editors praise Governor Gardner’s 1931 message as frank, informed, and fiscally prudent. Raleigh News and Observer commends its clear diagnosis and practical remedies, while Charlotte News lauds detailed analysis and anti waste thrust. Greensboro Daily News emphasizes prudence and self containment, Wilmington News highlights education and bond plans, Raleigh Times notes limited short term gains, Asheville Times calls the tone sober, and Durham Herald critiques lack of tax relief strategy.
The chief executive offers a six cent gas tax increase to fund county road work, but legislators and opponents question the need and lawmakers remain unsure of the decisive outcome. Supporters claim the rise mirrors crude oil costs, while critics push for five cents instead.
The narrator attends a Sunday morning service at the Kings Weigh House Congregational Church near Oxford Street. He describes the small, largely visiting congregation, austere altar with a crucifix and angels, ceremonial gestures, and Dr. Orchard’s distinctive sermon stance. Announcements emphasize global prayer and church unity as visitors share impressions of English worship.
A reflective piece describes a lunch scene with a smiling family of five, including a small child on a mother's lap, crumbs on table, a loud wax-doll like middle child wearing a red beret, and the narrator’s mixed envy and relief at not being a mother. The column closes with whimsical lists of desires and a humorous office towel message about listening to woes. The writer jests about a hard winter ahead, lacking earmuffs, and a funny Ford anecdote.
A reflective verse contrasts Earth's varied landscape with the afterlife. It muses on mountains oceans forests and oddities, naming animals and modern curiosities alike as the speaker contemplates Heaven and Hell. The piece ends with a personal pronouncement of fate.
Mrs. Nancy Poindexter 64 widow of J T Poindexter died at 210 Kelly street at 11 last night after a week long illness of pneumonia She had lived in the city for years coming from Surry county Surviving are six children J O Poindexter High Point Van R Poindexter Winston-Salem Mrs J W Bottoms High Point Mrs W E B Bottoms High Point and Mrs C W Smith Rural Hall Funeral arrangements not yet made
Norfolk, January 10 news reports the Walter D. Munson of the Munson line cleared for Havana with general cargo, the first sailing in the newly inaugurated service via Jacksonville and Miami departing Norfolk.
In Bedfordshire England thirteen potatoes unearthed in a garden merged into a single formation resembling a statue of a woman with a child. The curious find drew attention from locals and sparked admiration for the oddly united crop.
A reflective piece argues money should be valued for utility, not worshiped as success. It warns that ignorance invites promoters and misused funds, and notes the harm of money on marriages, status, and happiness. It urges teaching children to value contentment, learning, and friendships over wealth.
The Gideon notes Roosevelt’s 1931 New York plurality of 720,000 amid a 4.09 million registered vote, with 2.99 million cast. It compares 1928 results, cites upstate turnout 194% of Democratic enrollment, and observes GOP candidates held in dry districts while Republicans won statewide. It ends with a line about a past dry candidate defeating Al Smith.
A reflective piece argues against glorifying a patient’s struggle with illness. It cites Max Joffre’s coma and criticizes how newspapers romanticize heroism, noting the mind’s dependence on the body and the futility of conscious fighting. Caregivers bear the true burden, guiding the patient to accept treatment and peace as the illness runs its course.
Columbia, Jan 10 The state deficit of South Carolina at year end 1930 stood at 4,884,774.90 dollars, an increase of 1,660,060.42 over the previous year. The figure is shown in a statement of current liabilities and resources released by Comptroller General A. J. Beattie.
A rambling column digresses on naming a roommate and a soda joke, then pivots to a governor's message. It condemns a proposed ten percent public fund pay cut for teachers while praising education’s essential role and warning that salary cuts threaten qualified staff and literacy progress.
Denver January 10 Pearl O Loughlin is denied a new trial on the charge of murdering her 10 year old step child Leona Formal sentence of life imprisonment is passed
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