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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
5
Snow and sleet gave way to rain then ice as High Point sees slippery streets and sidewalks. Drivers skidded on icy roads, one car struck a telephone pole on East Washington, but no injuries were reported while several autos damaged on the Greensboro road.
The Southern railway intends to sue the U S government for 84 million dollars over losses claimed during government operation of railroads. The action will be filed in the court of appeals with the house commerce commission involved in the proceedings.
A lull in Mexico coincides with a sharp rise in imports, as gasoline from Mexico nearly doubles. Crude oil from Tampico fields arrives at about 160 million barrels annually.
United States Department of Agriculture estimates production costs at 309 dollars per acre for the 1920 crop with 58 pounds per acre. Lexington market opened January 3 and others followed. Prices fall below claimed costs, fueling a renewed Cut out movement. A mass meeting in Lexington plans action after markets close for a week.
The report notes continued trading today with low prospect of competition a flirtation aside as weekly sales proceed. Prices fell nearly three cents from yesterday while Tuesday's average showed an eight cent rise over prior closes placing today’s level in pre holiday territory.
Kinston faces another municipal government experiment as talks shift from aldermanic to commission-aldermanic with possible city manager options. Legislature may cut aldermen from ten to five while history recalls prior manager plan and title changes for long time city clerk William B. Coleman.
The North Carolina branch of the American Cotton association endorsed a commodity plan for marketing cotton and urged a 50 percent reduction in acreage this year. Members pledged not to plant more than one third of their cultivated land in cotton.
Dudley maintains a strong start to 1921 by seizing outfits and last capture near town including a copper still beer and whiskey. The illicit trade rebounds quickly with plentiful supply and lower prices.
Durham January 14 Trinity used consistent passing and steady headwork to beat the University of South Carolina 40 to 12 in the season opener.
Grady Williams of High Falls died in a local hospital from injuries after falling onto a saw at a nearby sawmill. Both arms were severed in the incident.
Washington January 14 Former Ohio Governor Frank B Willis took his seat in the Senate as the successor to President elect Harding who resigned to take a vacation. Idaho former Governor Gooding will take the oath tomorrow to fill the unexpired term of Senator Nugent a Democrat who resigned after his appointment to the federal aid commission
De Velde's Spotlight Girls present a complete change of program headlined by Billy Steed with The Plumber and Reach-Nuts on screen. Steed is praised as a top comedian of the time while Bobby Shaw provides notable singing. The production features lavish scenery and wardrobe and aims as a premier show of the season.
Asheville January report states Walter Summer, charged with killing farmer Thomas Rice in Barnardsville area when Rice was struck by Summer’s car, was freed on 2500 dollar bond. He faces an indictment for manslaughter and may be tried this term of Superior Court.
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