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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1931
Page
8
Senator Norris of Nebraska offered an amendment to the war department appropriation bill to authorize ten million dollars for building power transmission lines at Muscle Shoals.
Pine Bluff Arkansas January 27 The Pine Bluff Carpenters union voted to reduce the wage from one dollar to eighty cents an hour.
Edward Foss Wilson, 26, son of Thomas E. Wilson of Chicago Packers, has been made vice president of his father's packing organization after graduating from Princeton six years ago and working in every department of the pliant.
The share market tumbled as quarterly earnings news and a cut in Studebaker's dividend dampened sentiment. U S Steel earnings awaited after the close, bonds faced $90 million in new offerings, and major issues like American Telephone and New York Central slid 2 to 4 points while Penney rose 3. Some rail shares held firm amid scattered gains.
Officials from Asheville Buncombe county and the county board of education travel to Raleigh to meet legislators and the State Linking Fund Commission on bills to fix the financial trouble caused by bank failures with large public deposits in the Asheville area.
Government of Argentina plans a broader public works program, signaling increased spending and construction activity across municipalities and provinces. Officials say projects will target infrastructure, housing, and urban development to boost growth and create jobs.
The list shows mixed moves across major equities including Adams-Millis, Am Car, Allied firms, and several industrials. Notable entries reference Am Rad, DuPont Blec, Goodyear, Reading, Reynolds, Union Carbide, and United Aircraft with varied percentage changes and prices. The ticker-like snapshot highlights sector highs and lows without a clear single market driver.
Washington officials consider a mix of 90 percent helium and 10 percent hydrogen to cut costs while boosting lifting power and reducing combustion risk in Navy dirigibles.
Former Secretary of State Elihu Root, nearly 86, appeared for three and a half hours before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington. He urged the United States to join the World Court under the protocols then pending before the Senate.
Raleigh January 27 AP The North Carolina general assembly intensifies fights over state funded schools and a state controlled highway system Governor Gardner presses to take over county roads. Key figures Col Kirkpatrick and John Sprunt Hill challenge the plan while hearings begin this afternoon Proponents cite constitutional and tax arguments while opponents warn of financial strain The senate considers tax measures including an income tax increase and entitlement eliminations.
The steamer Admiral Nurton, owned by the Pacific Steamship company with 35 crew, ran aground on a shoal near the Columbia River mouth at 9:10 p.m. while sailing from British Columbia to San Francisco. The ship was reported out of immediate danger despite the grounding at Astoria, Oregon.
A white heavyweight flat crepe beach outfit features a full series of Chinese junks painted in rust gold brown blue and pink tones to resemble real sails, creating a decorative maritime pattern.
Wesley Anderson first mate of the Josephine K describes a Coast Guard approach off Ambrose Night, claiming three shells struck the vessel and killed Captain William P. Clett. He testifies at an imminent inquiry in Staten Island as 21 crew members and others testifying. Canadian government requests a British consul rep to observe proceedings.
Providence dispatch reports that Army officials and captain John H. McEwan deny involvement in recruiting Kenneth Goff Rhode Island State back. W. T. Wrightson an Army Athletic Association member claims efforts to secure Goff for West Point, naming Congressman George Stubbs and Captain McEwan. Major Fleming states West Point had no official or unofficial role.
Greensboro January 27. Richard Croker Asheboro man sought for robbery and theft charges and Albert Hamilton identified by J W McCown as men who held him up at a filling station on High Point road last Sunday night. The car used at Aberdeen identified as Dr Gilmore’s stolen vehicle. Moore and Randolph counties approve transfer for trial. officers to escort.
El Milledgeville Georgia January 27 Will Biggers a Negro was electrocuted at the state prison farm here today for the 1929 murder of Frank B Marlin in Atlanta.
Ford introduces the Town Car Delivery designed for city and suburban shop deliveries. The vehicle sits on the Model A chassis with an aluminum body, slanted windshield, decorative side lights, extension mirror, and a canopy for weather protection, offered in several color combinations.
B W Hackney stated two new merit badges, Wood Turning and Zoology, will likely be added within 60 days. Landscaping Gardening requirements are outlined, including locating plans, tree usage, shrub notes, landscape drawings, planting and maintenance, and time and cost tracking.
Funeral services for Jones C. Vuncannon age 74 of Randleman Route 2 were held Monday at Springfield Friends church. Clergy noted his kindness and godliness with tributes from Miss Clara I Cox Rev L W McFarland and Dr C C Hubbard. Interment followed in Marlboro Friends church cemetery with pallbearers named and flowers arranged by many friends.
Two men casing a Wichita dry cleaning shop after hours struck a match, caused a blast that hurled them into the street, started a fire, and left flaming overcoats behind as they fled. Police could not determine what the pair sought in the incident.
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