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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1930
Page
6
London newspapers report Queen Mary smoking cigarets as she alights from the royal carriage, drawing large crowds. The item notes public attention and includes literary asides about corruption from Genesis and Shakespeare.
The piece notes North Carolina and Georgia experiments to lengthen the peach season. Freezing fresh peaches aims to keep supply year round, with Atlanta reporting successful tests and capitalists planning hundreds of thousands for freezing equipment. If successful, Georgia orchards gain new importance and profits rise.
North Carolina stands second among states in federal tax contributions, surpassed only by New York due to luxury tobacco taxes. The state’s income tax total tops under 17 million, rising last year while others declined, with Virginia showing a nine million increase, aided by its lack of NC’s miscellaneous taxes.
Otto Wood roams on a French excursion from state prison while authorities recall his Greensboro crime. He invaded a Jew ish pawnbroker's shop seeking funds and committed a murderous assault. he was tried for first degree offense.
The piece notes a degree murder conviction that led to imprisonment rather than the electric chair. It compares the killer’s act to a naive confession in a Maude Adams drama and warns that a dangerous man at large could affect future policy considered by the governor and prison superintendent.
Population growth in North Carolina over the past decade promises a reapportionment. With over 600000 new residents and a 557275 tally for Major Stedman in the first district, the state may gain relative power in Washington as districts are redrawn and the imperial fifth is likely split.
Wake County grand jury considers reforms to restore its standing while indicting drivers accused of unsafe interstate speed boasting by Raleigh agencies. The case centers on claims of travel between Raleigh and Richmond at 67.5 and 74.03 miles per hour, with court proceedings to determine legality across state lines.
The article argues the motor era has not impoverished society. It cites about 35 million cars worldwide with 26 million owned by Americans, suggesting the average of five riders per car could move much of the population. It notes rising wealth, growing savings, and a shift where families buy cars even when unable to buy homes.
The article extols labor exchange in America as a fair and profitable system, highlighting its balance between workers and commodities and the value of productive cooperation.
Editor reflects on Deep River Friends, the 1753 establishment, early meeting houses, and local Quaker families. A missionary evening led by GEO H. Crowell discussed missions, Christian duty, and the call to spread the gospel. The piece honors community roots and urges living the Golden Rule.
Bruce Catton reflects on how scientists reveal hidden truths about light and sound using a GE demonstration for civil engineers. He argues discovery opens new mysteries and notes Fourth of July casualties show carelessness, with autos and drownings surpassing fireworks in danger.
The piece notes London recorded only ten murders in 1929 across its police districts, while four killers remained at large. It contrasts British policing with American cities where murderers are more often caught, implying a stark gap in justice and public safety.
A novelist argues that an extravagant girl tends to be a poor mother and, initially, a poor wife, highlighting that personal excess affects domestic roles and reliability in marriage.
A British magazine reports every cell in a women's prison contains a mirror, leaving prisoners alone with their reflections as confinement.
Census figures show about 7 million residents in New York City. The rush hour scene proves nine tenths of riders attempt to board simultaneously, highlighting crowded transit conditions.
Business gloom lowers NYC nightclub prices with several venues offering ham sandwiches for under five dollars. Report notes a drop in drink and cover charges as patronage wanes across Manhattan and surrounding boroughs.
Los Angeles police took into custody a Chicago gangster linked to the Lingle murder, later releasing him and returning his firearm. The incident hints at possible leverage or access to city officials as the man loosely contemplates visiting city hall for favors.
Goldsboro residents assessed damage after a storm struck several city sites. Estimates run to thousands with a fire sparked by a lightning bolt destroying a cotton bale lot and corn, while over a hundred telephones were knocked out of service.
Seven mills in Bombay will close indefinitely at the end of July due to continued industrial low mood in the cotton trade, leaving about 15,900 workers unemployed.
CHAPEL HILL N C July 14 During nine months of the year Paul Fleming teaches economics at the University of Pennsylvania. In the other three months he gives magic exhibitions before Summer School audiences in various sections of the country. Fleming earned his college expenses by magi c shows and argues against fakery in spiritualism.
North Carolina reports over 4000 barbers licensed after the first year of enforcement. Eight percent indicted for sanitary violations while 92 percent comply. Act, effective last fiscal year, applies to towns of 2000+ and Bladen County county-wide services. Standards require running water, towels, clean tools, sterilization, and physician-clear health certificates.
Educators from across the state converge on the University at Chapel Hill for the sixth annual North Carolina Conference on Elementary Education. The program, led by Dr. M C S Noble Jr, covers six cardinal objectives and includes lectures, demonstrations, and a Carolina Inn dinner. The Gerard Hall opening is scheduled for 8:30 Thursday with sessions through Friday night and a final administrative problems discussion. The organizing committee features state superintendents C C Hayworth R G Anders E J Coltrane and others including Presidents H T Hunter and Robt H Wright.
A fire at Belk Brothers department store in Charlotte caused an estimated 300000 dollars in damage. The blaze started in the basement among linoleum and automobile tires, with smoke hampering firefighters. Ten men were overcome by smoke but no serious injuries were reported.
A V Alexander first lord of the admiralty presented in London a bill to give effect to the London naval treaty for Britain. The measure, read for the first time with no debate, aims to implement the treaty signed in London and repeal section 4 of the Washington treaties act of 1922.
A church in London plans to start a Sunday afternoon club to provide companionship for single men and women seeking social contact and community. The initiative aims to foster friendship and support among attendees.
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