Prudence and Vice Clash Warned by Burke
A Burke aphorism notes prudence cannot be allied with vice or used to promote it. The statement emphasizes moral restraint and practical wisdom opposing corrupt aims.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1930
Page
4
A Burke aphorism notes prudence cannot be allied with vice or used to promote it. The statement emphasizes moral restraint and practical wisdom opposing corrupt aims.
Raleigh business leaders back a remodeled station after a Supreme Court shift favors state commission authority. Railroads offer 75 000 dollars for upgrades while the city demands plan amplification, aiming to resolve long dispute and provide a better passenger facility. The public benefits from a balanced solution amid rising freight profits for railroads.
The paper reiterates that letters for publication must be signed or identify the writer. Names need not be published, but the paper must know who wrote every letter appearing in its columns.
Senators paused to honor a colleague on his birthday noting the measure of his career and service. The brief tribute highlighted his years of work and implications for future policy in a restrained ceremonial tone.
In North Carolina discussions, Senator Simmons is described as looking to guidance from a religious profession and perhaps Aus Watts. Some papers suggest political methods reflect this influence, with some residents preferring secular or distant inspiration over divine guidance in state affairs.
An editorial notes feverish efforts to raise literacy ratings in South Carolina as adult classes begin in all counties. It argues for enforcing the 20 year old compulsory attendance law over hastily improving the census figure, saying widespread enforcement would end illiteracy more effectively.
The Enterprise notes that High Point’s school population grew 40 percent in five years versus 9.3 percent statewide. Superintendent T Wingater Andrews cites figures in urging voters to approve $850000 in bonds on February 4, warning delayed funding delays building readiness.
Early broadcasts carried the opening of the London naval disarmament conference with King George addressing the gathering. The U S president listened, joined by some High Point residents, while many others slept through the 5 am airing.
The piece notes how a distant conference’s opening saw broad radio coverage and modern audiences choose ease over engagement. It questions indifference to miraculous events and urges readers to rise early and engage with international topics from home. It laments the public’s preference for simple, earthy experiences over epic world affairs.
A critical look at debunking in American literature contrasts earlier harsh tales with a defense of noble national ideals. Claude H. Van Tyne's War of Independence lowers myths yet affirms heroism, Washington and Jefferson as earned laurels, and Continental valor as genuine. The Tulsa Tribune notes evolving sheriff roles and police cooperation replacing lone hunts.
The former president Calvin Coolidge announces a plan to write a concise history of the United States spanning about six hundred words. He says he can distill the nation’s arc into a compact narrative if given time and focus.
The Hoover commission presented a report to the president as the $250 000 allotment neared exhaustion. Critics question the commission's legitimacy amid funding concerns.
King Boris of Bulgaria reportedly took charge of a train engine and ran it for several miles. Railway crew marveled at his skill as he operated the locomotive in a surprising display of hands on leadership.
A shift in shade moves away from sun tan tones to straw berry and cream. The preference signals a new complexion trend and alters the overall look of style reporting this season.
A collection of quirky notes from multiple cities. Rockefellers joyride ends with a nonflight plane taxi and a short golf shot. Al Smith radio debate support appears from Nathan Haskell Dole. Babe Ruth and others chase long drives and odd feats in golf and tennis.
A bus failed to yield at a Berea crossing as the X-19 mail train struck it, killing seven children and injuring many. Eyewitness J H Beck reported the bus stopped moments before collision. a freight train reportedly passed as the bus crossed. The disaster follows three similar Ohio bus tragedies in the prior weeks.
High Point bankers report a person who can convert a $1 bill into a fake $20 bill has been active locally. A Greene Drug Co cashier unknowingly received a doctored $1 that appeared as a $20 bill. Bankers note several such bills circulated recently before detection and warn merchants to scrutinize large notes. Police are pursuing leads but have no clear suspect.
Mrs Rosie Davidson of Brook Park village witnessed the interurban trolley collision that killed two children William ten and Vernon seven near the crossing. She rushed to the scene and found her sons among the wreckage. The tragedy prompted Governor Cooper to order an immediate school bus safety program via state education director John L Clifton.
Greenville, Jan 22. J Harmon Moore former deputy sheriff charged with murder in the shooting of Sheriff Sam Willis two years ago was released on 5000 dollar bond. State Constable Carlos Rector also faces murder charges and a preliminary hearing is set for early next week. Blair Rook a confessed shooter linked Moore and Rector to the killing.
Tickets for the turkey dinner by the Woman's auxiliary at Central Friends church annex are nearly sold out with limited supply remaining for tomorrow night. Menu includes roast turkey with gravy cranberry sauce creamed potatoes scalloped oysters cold slaw celery hot rolls frozen ice home made cakes and coffee.
Elkin resident Clement V. Smith who vanished January 5, 1929 is linked to his automobile found in a Greensboro garage after more than a year. The car’s ownership was verified by the state motor vehicle department. Relatives fear amnesia or possible foul play.
Rev. Charles Haddon Nabers of Pensacola Florida will preach at a special service tomorrow night at 7 30 at the First Presbyterian church G W Denny announced all church members urged to attend and welcome the guest preacher
Springfield, Mo. Dale Gear president of the Western association plans to ask club owners to buy automobiles for umpires to save railroad fare and travel costs.
Dr J T Burrus, president of the High Point hospital and the Burrus Clinic, will leave High Point tonight for Panama City to attend the Pan American Medical Society annual meeting. He plans to be away about two weeks and is a declared candidate for the state senate in the upcoming Democratic primary.
A quarterly rally of all Christian Endeavor societies in High Point will meet at Hig Point college Friday night. Luther Medlin, city union president, will preside. Discussion will cover the C E Institute at the Reformed church on March 14 with Dr Ira Landsmith speaking. A worship period will be led by the college society and refreshments will follow.
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Thelma Davis, who died at a Moore county sanatorium, were held at Hicks Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. E W Jones officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. flower bearers and pallbearers were named from local families and church members.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W A House died last night at 509 East Commerce Street after a short illness. Funeral services were held at 4 p m this afternoon from the graveside in Oakwood Cemetery.
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