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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
4
Mellon Likely Reluctant to Endorse Prohibition Shift
Andrew Mellon probably welcomes shifting prohibition enforcement from his treasury department to the attorney general’s office. He avoids discussing the merits, avoiding public faith or critique, and signals relief at the change while avoiding a stance. Congress debates a national referendum that could boost prohibition if enforcement falters. The President needs legislative support in the new enforcement push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndrew Mellon
Department of Justice
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Congress
Sinclair Lewis to write novel about labor themes
The novelist Sinclair Lewis plans a new novel focusing on labor life. He spent time in Marion amid labor troubles and riot fallout, and he indicated inspiration may come from North Carolina incidents, while asking for alimony relief as he lowers his income during the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Sinclair Lewis
Lewis
North Carolina
Death of Mrs. William Jennings Bryan
Will Rogers sent a London cable praising Mrs Bryan as a noble soul and a strong support to her husband. The widow of William Jennings Bryan played a quiet but vital role in his political life while staying in the background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Will Rogers
London
W. J. Bryan
Florida
California
Mrs Bryan Influence and Premature Death Recalled
A reminiscence notes Mrs Bryan as a licensed lawyer and the powerful influence she had on William Jennings Bryan. The passage suggests both Bryans died prematurely and attributes their deaths to intemperate diets, noting they might have lived decades longer with better nutrition.
Mitchell Restored as Eastern U S Highest Mountain
A federal report reaffirms Mount Mitchell as the highest peak in the eastern United States after new measurements show 6682 feet height. Clingmans Dome, Mt Guyot, and Mt LeConte remain lower, confirming Mitchell's official primacy despite revised figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Mitchell
Mitchell
United States
Tennessee
North Carolina
Rockies
Mussolini
America
Clingman’s Dome
Mt. Guyot
Mt. Leconte
Mt. Mitchell
Waste reduction talk sparks furniture industry ideas
The Charlotte Observer urges North Carolina furniture centers to form alliances to repurpose wood waste from sawdust and shavings into insulating boards and related products. It cites Dubuque Iowa and Louisiana Celotex as proven models and calls for engineers to study viable processing options for waste materials.
Incidental research eyed to spark new industry in North Carolina
The article notes potential for an industry development using waste scraps and the role of governmental and existing industries. It discusses cautious optimism about a practical tip leading to a major new sector, while furniture manufacturers doubt feasibility due to scrap processing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Half a Million Years as Mount Rushmore Inscription
The Mount Rushmore project hopes its 500 word US history will endure for 6 000 centuries though erosion at a rate of one inch per 100 000 years. Critics question if anyone will read it in the far distant future and reflect on enduring values beyond material monuments. The piece notes time erodes all man made works and ponders future readers and civilization. It also touches on Senator Cole Blease's proposal to enforce prohibition more equally, suggesting progress may be slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Calvin Coolidge
Mount Rushmore
Black Hills
South Dakota
Mount Rushmore National Memorial Association
Mr. Coolidge
Central America
North Pole
Mark Twain
U. S. Grant
Grant
Uriah S
British North America
United States of America
Cole Blease
Blease
Sugar tariff debate roils Congress
Congress shows sharp disagreement over sugar tariffs as lawmakers clash on policy and impact. The discussion highlights ongoing partisan fault lines and potential market effects.
Obedience to Law Keeps Citizens Quiet in Early Era
A wary reflection on restraint and compliance. Citizens endure a climate of rules and authority, noting how lawfulness limits speech while maintaining order in public life. The piece emphasizes obedience as a social virtue amidst governing constraints.
Detroit Woman Seeks Divorce Over Saxophone Practice
A Detroit woman files for divorce claiming her husband allowed four saxophonists to rehearse at home causing constant noise and disharmony. The filing highlights domestic strain from musical intrusions and disrupted peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Philippines Independence Bid Moves From Washington
A delegation seeking Philippine independence travels to Washington to press for self rule. The dialogue suggests independence would be welcome if realized.
Streets Wider Sidewalks Narrower Claim
The passage notes urban streets widening while sidewalks shrink as pedestrian numbers decline to match the narrower path.
Bond Issue Housed Hope for New School
A letter from Emma Blair school students urges voters to approve bonds for a new school. Crowded facilities use two wooden cottages, with 931 pupils and only one and a half acres of ground. The note, written by fourth graders and Myra Stroud, asks readers to register and vote yes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Blair
Mrs. J
Moore
Salvation Army Seeks Donated Adding Machine
The Salvation Army in High Point North Carolina appeals for an adding machine to outfit their new building. Unable to buy one, they request local firms discarding old machines to donate. Call 4328 or write to Adjutant John O Beirne for pickup or donation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Salvation Army
High Point
John O'Beirne
North Carolina to Spend 6 Million on Roads in 1980 Plan
North Carolina will allocate about 6 million dollars for roads in 1980 with total highway spending near 11 million including maintenance and improvements. The plan covers roughly 125 miles of paved highways and two major bridges: a Pasquotank River crossing at Elizabeth City and a Roanoke River bridge at Weldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naleigh
North Carolina
John D. Waldrop
Pasquotank River
Elizabeth City
Roanoke River
Weldon
Highway Department
Pocket Supposing in Child’s Waistcoat Bounty
A playful snippet from Susan Adger Williams in Good Housekeeping muses on a child with multiple pockets for different treasures. The verse notes a pocket for money a pocket for cake and cookies and a pocket for hoptoads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Adger Williams
Good Housekeeping
Condemned Man's Food Costs County 8760
Jackson Ga Butts county has spent 8760 feeding Tom King over four years as it pursues execution. King convicted of killing a policeman and sentenced to die, has lived in Fulton county jail while retrials and appeals delay the death penalty. The case awaits prison commission action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Butts County
Tom King
King
Fulton County
Atlanta
Supreme Court
Proxy twist stalls London registry marriage
A West London registrar faced a last minute proxy mix up as a man sought a marriage with his ill fiancée absent. The woman presented as the bride was her sister acting as proxy. The marriage was not performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
West London
Airship pioneers and a movie from the Zeppelins era
Questions ask which poet attempted an airship, who first powered flew an airship, who first crossed the English Channel by air, which Zeppelin crossed the Atlantic first, and which Zeppelin film is showing at local theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Office
American Theatre
English Channel
Atlantic
Personal Income Tax Collections to Show Decrease
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh Jan 23 Revenue collections from personal income tax payers will probably be less than last year, though corporation taxes should remain unchanged or rise slightly. Commissioner A J Maxwell cites the Wall Street crash reducing personal earnings and allowing losses to be deducted. Deputy collectors statewide have studied the income tax law in Raleigh to improve service and guidance for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
A. J. Maxwell
Maxwell
Wall Street
Youthful Actress Weds School Teacher Annulment Granted
Lorena Bowers, a youthful film actress, had her marriage to Fred Blosser, a school teacher, annulled after she petitioned for it. She claimed they wed at Stanford last summer, but Blosser refused to live with her. She said he preferred banks to blondes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Lorena Bowers
Fred Blosser
Blosser
Stanford University
Banks
French President Doumergue’s Dawn Exercise Routine
Paris reports describe Gaston Doumergue, nearing 67, rising before 6 a.m. for a daily dozen exercises. The French president, famed for his smile, wears a blue and white striped suit during activity and maintains a strict morning regime to stay fit for ceremonies, inspections, and receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
White House
Gaston Doumergue
France
Chamber of Deputies
Elysee Palace
Elephant Ear Hats Roar At Paris Ritz Fashion
Paris milliners unveil elephant ear hats as the new vogue at the Ritz. The long flapping sides and minimal brim mark a bold style from Rue de la Paix’s top modistes praised for their luxury creations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ritz
Rue de la Paix
Play Day Planned for Women's Convention in Denver
Denver hosts the biannual General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting June 6 to 14 with 10000 attendees. A June 11 play day will take club women autos to high mountain passes. A memorial service at Red Rock bowl is set for June 11 and a blue sky reception looms at Civic Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Red Rock Bowl
Civic Center
Waistline Fix Bolero Style Popular This Spring
The bolero with a princess line beneath leads spring waistline shaping. This simple layered silhouette remains one of the most effective and popular methods for creating a slim midsection this season.
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