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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1931
Page
4
The article argues Governor Gardner shows courage and vision in a fiscally prudent message. It contends calls for expansion are reckless and that prudent economy and consolidation reflect thoughtful leadership. It praises the governor for proposing careful, necessary steps rather than bold, risky spending.
Athletic programs in Dixie schools will not be curtailed despite football revenue drops. Virginia Poly and Vanderbilt officials say they will borrow or use funds to maintain intra-mural and minor sports on prior levels, while overall cuts affect professors and buildings.
The author argues southern schools emphasize athletics over academics, training youths for colleges with scholarships as a minor factor. While athletics are valued, excessive focus endangers professors, libraries, and classrooms. Football remains dominant but threatens to blind with costly brilliance.
The Liberal Arts College Movement seeks fairer endowment division among 600 to 700 smaller colleges serving about 500000 students, easing financial load without harming richer institutions. Dr G I Humphreys of High Point College outlines a plan to equalize access to liberal education, enlist private funds, and sustain growth amid steady enrollment despite economic lows.
A reflective note on how evolving ideas shape personal drive and the course of life. It traces the pull between fundamental beliefs and the urge to pursue newer goals. The speaker weighs meaning, purpose, and the influence of changing contexts on determination.
Charles Fithian writes a final letter from a death house in Trenton New Jersey warning his nine brothers to live straighter lives. The piece reflects on brotherhood boyhood tragedy and the reach of a dying message as life’s misdeeds and consequences unfold.
A quirky verse follows a doomed sailor who strands on a lifeless shore with a makeshift raft and a pocket knife. He endures a night of isolation, meets a monstrous dream creature, then wakes to find it all a dream and swears it could be true in every season.
An executive from Bell Labs demonstrated a Chicago to New York call at an Illinois Manufacturers' Association meeting. The piece envisions a future where distance fades as voice and sight travel instantly, with aerial transport adding to the mobility. It frames tomorrow’s calendars around efficient planning and easy separations.
A suggested sales slogan for farmers with an overstock of wheat proposes Say it with flours. The text also uses a gender biased line about a woman and describes taking it on the chin as another application of the powder puff, reflecting dated attitudes.
An office sage notes that a fleet rumrunner tends to have someone close behind him, underscoring the constant pressure and scrutiny in his circle.
A judge proposes allowing unemployed citizens a chance to serve on juries, arguing it merits a trial to test feasibility and fairness. The suggestion would expand eligibility and integrate nonworking residents into the legal process.
As rowdy as a boxing audience may be, the bout itself is conducted with gloves and ruled by orderly conduct. Officials enforce safety and fair play while fans react to each exchange. The arena atmosphere remains spirited but controlled.
The recent chess tournament between Harvard and Dartmouth is described as completely fair and properly conducted with no irregularities.
Chapel Hill Jan 13 That the drive to reduce student mortality from study failure shows results is clear as 305 students made UNC fall quarter honor roll up from 270 a year ago The list includes 27 women with 64 seniors 74 juniors 72 sophomores and 95 freshmen Perfect marks went to 26 students from many towns and schools including A B Andrews Jr Raleigh T H Barker Leaksville A Cope Savannah J Bield High Point and others
CHAPEL HILL Jan 13 Two prominent editors and publishers Mark Sullivan and John N Wheeler have accepted invitations to address North Carolina newspaper men at their annual newspaper institute. The event at the state university runs January 14 through Friday morning with speakers from outside the state including Fred Fuller Shedd W W Ball Mark Ethridge and W C Moore among others.
Dorothy argues that a past railroad amalgamation should be treated as a model to strengthen ties. The statement emphasizes the importance of regional cooperation and shared infrastructure heritage.
Jack Dempsey is reported to receive 2500 dollars for each bout he referees. He likely finds referee work easier than throwing haymakers, the comment suggests.
American transportation experts will train Russians to operate their railroads becoming the first to aid the Soviets in railway practice. The program aims to improve efficiency and safety through American methods and expertise shared with Soviet engineers and operators.
A Boston professor argues poetry is a spontaneous achievement while many editors wish it could achieve spontaneous combustion.
Cynical Sadie notes a sharp drop in wheat consumption across America and quips that conditions have once again gone against the grain.
Bayfield Wisconsin Martin Kane trapper set a wolf trap with fish scented boots to lure wolves. He had no weapons and protected himself by climbing a tree where he remained for 48 hours until aid arrived.
George Bernard Shaw comments that Russians make the best movie films. He notes that the manner of their conspiracy trial suggests they are capable of delivering a convincing show.
Mrs Jane Jewell aged 104 of Emsworth Hants visited Mise Bannister aged 103 at Havant making a two mile car trip.
A historical note confirms Germany employs motor engines at minor stations to replace traditional steam switch engines, enhancing efficiency and operations on local lines.
After lying at the bottom of the Nem for nearly a thousand years, water pumping exposed one of Caligula’s barges. The 200 foot long craft was described as a floating palace once used by the emperor.
Public Health Service urges early smallpox vaccination before age one and a second shot at school entry. Diphtheria toxoid immunization is advised in pre school years, with later doses to protect for kindergarten. Immunization against measles scarlet fever typhoid fever whooping cough and infantile paralysis discussed with limitations. Emphasis on sanitation for typhoid and non routine use during epidemics.
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