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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1931
Page
4
A biblical musing and a Franklin aphorism on mercy and justice. The text cites Ezekiel about restoration of pledge and living righteously, paired with a call for pity and forbearance in justice. The piece reflects moral instruction rather than a news event.
The seventh annual conference on elementary education in Chapel Hill featured gubernatorial prospects and politicians, not just educators. Dennis Brummitt, J. C. B. Ehringhaus, and General Albert L. Cox spoke alongside others, signaling a strong link between schools and state politics.
Frank Grist, labor commissioner and Senate candidate, threatens to sue Greensboro Daily News over a statement that he would make an elegant dog catcher. The editor declines to modify the remark, noting Grist’s past political success and independence from press favor.
In Johnston county a Clayton politician Jesse J. Williams dies at home with a revolver beside him. Family and guests claim self infliction but officers doubt the wound’s self cause. The weapon belonged to Williams’s son and a night of merrymaking and a country club outing complicate the case as investigators seek the truth.
A brief line reflects the educational question of whether the figure in question is the right person or if another should be sought. The phrase captures doubt about identity and suitability in a learning context.
A reflective editorial links the death of Rowan County Sheriff McKenzie to World War costs. It argues war breeds insanity and mental illness among veterans, notes the brutality of the sheriff’s killing, and concludes the war’s moral and social wreckage weighs heavily on society despite any bright spots.
A statistician finds relaxation in a beach setting while collecting new figures. The concept blends leisure with research as patterns and numbers unfold under sun and surf.
A Chicago woman received a divorce after her husband forced her to ride in the rumble seat to teach her a lesson about air time. The case highlights domestic dispute practices of the era and the couple’s attempt to settle marital tensions through humiliation.
A report on the Vienna Rotary International convention highlights Lord Coch of Chelwood and Lord Cecil inspiring delegates with disarmament talk and idealism. It notes fatigue of President A. Roth and a trend to downplay religion, plus scenes of American visitors boosting prestige while Vienna endures hardships and goitre among residents.
A travel sketch notes Vienna dog bans on streets and parks, praises the crescent roll linked to victory over the Turks, and contrasts the city’s cosmopolitan past with Budapest's rise. It recalls Danube views, opera fame, and a double dose of The Merry Widow with a bust unveiling and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro performances.
Three men seen as likely candidates for governor Dennis G Brummitt Albert L Cox and J C B Ehringhaus spoke on education policy at the annual elementary education conference in Chapel Hill Last night Lieut Gov Richard T Fountain was unable to attend due to a family illness Other speakers included UNC President Frank Graham Public Instruction Supt A T Allen and Rep A D MacLean
H E B Miller former head of sanitation for the North Carolina State Board of Health accepts a post with the U S Public Health Service. He will oversee rural sanitation in about 28 states from August 1. The move follows his removal by the state board, with observers noting possible political motives and medical society influence.
Grady Edward Pace a 23 year old youth from Hendersonville says two men with darkened faces abducted him on June 27 in Hendersonville and held him for 300 ransom in a mountain cabin near Bristol Virginia Tennessee before he escaped and reported to authorities in time to begin a search.
A list of crossword style clues with numbers and brief prompts covering topics from plants and animals to tools and objects. Entries include plant names, methods, parts of speech, and various items such as edible substances, metals, dyes, and minerals.
Moscow reports the institute for experimental research has perfected a decor ticator to cottonize flax hemp ramie and mandyr fibers into textile stock. The plan targets 20 000 tons of synthetic cotton in 1932 with 17 factories funded by 26 million roubles and 400 decor ticators to collectives.
Goldsboro officials report the Wayne Agricultural Company foundry destroyed by a fire last night. The damage is estimated at 100000 dollars with partial insurance coverage. Sparks from the brass furnace are blamed for starting the blaze.
A brief dialogue from the Passing Show features a veteran seeking aid from a woman. She refuses, asserting she has nothing to give and doubts his front-line service, while he counters that he once had but was unable to prove it.
Lexington July 18 A series of revival services will start July 29 at the Midway Methodist church announced by Rev E P Stabler pastor. He will be assisted by Rev Robert Prentiss a Duke university ministerial student serving as assistant pastor of Welcome circuit during the summer. Rev Moody Nifong of the Midway section will also aid in the meetings.
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