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High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1930
Page
4
City halts tax rate cut praised by Mayor York
The council trims the property tax to 1.20 per 100 and Mayor York touts steady surplus growth and timely bond payments over three years. He argues reductions prove sound fiscal policy and praises the city hall for orderly management guiding High Point’s growth and utility expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Piedmont
Advice of State's Statistical Expert at Raleigh Farmers' Meeting
Allan Maxwell, North Carolina revenue commissioner, urged restraint in rising education spending. He noted the state now spends three dollars and eighty-eight cents per student for public schools after Aycock's era and cautioned against overextending funds despite calls for more schooling. He urged economy while preserving progress in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Convention
Raleigh
Allan 4. Maxwell
North Carolina
Aycock
Aogecock
Maxwell
Variety Bazaar Puzzle Clues Hit And Miss
A mixed list of crossword like clues appears for today and yesterday both offering definitions for words such as sea, scarlet, gumbo, image and crowd. Readers solve by matching hints to common terms and fill in the grid.
Texas race hints Ferguson comeback in runoff
The piece argues Mrs. Ferguson led with ten entries in the democratic nomination and faces a run off. It predicts vote concentration against the Ferguson alliance and suggests Texas may not accept the Fergusons again, with opponents likely to unite behind the publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ferguson
Ma Ferguson
Martins Roost Shift from Greensboro Elms to Raleigh Trees
The migration of martins from the Greensboro postoffice area to the county court house yard and then to Raleigh follows sidewalk widening and elm tree removals. The writer notes Raleigh protects its trees and predicts elms will remain there, while Greensboro loses its elm habitat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Standard
Greensboro
Raleigh
Martins
NOT AFRAID OF REDS
The Chicago Evening Poet quotes Ford Motor Companys general manager saying Russian communist agitators would fail in America and that Ford has admitted active reds to its shops with no trouble. He argues a prosperous economy shields the nation, and radical change would alarm only if the economy falters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ford Motor Company
America
Ford
Ford Automobile
Moscow
Russia
Harlotte boy drowns in Louise mill reservoir
William Carpenter eight year old son of W A Carpenter drowns in the reservoir at the Louise mill. The incident adds to a day of odd accidents as a truck driver named Winecoff loses control when a rat climbs his leg. both he and the rat escape unharmed. In another report O F M Rash a city policeman who fatally shot Eck Knuckles is acquitted of murder in general sessions court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlotte
N. C
William Carpenter
W. A. Carpenter
Louise Mill
M. Rash
Eck Knuckles
Sc. M. Rash
Ss. C
William R. Ross Dies at 82 in Chapel Hill After Heat Stroke
William R. Ross age 82 and formerly of Burlington died in Chapel Hill after suffering a heat stroke. He was a long time resident of North Carolina and passed away in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hapel Hill
N. C
William R. Ross
Burlington
Waltonian council to hold state meeting in Durham
The Waltonian council meeting decided to host the state organization gathering in Durham on September 20. In Arion, Mrs. Della Howard, 37, is missing from her home. her husband E. J. Howard suspects foul play. In Raleigh, Daven port college was admitted to the American Association of Junior Colleges. In Raleigh, J. C. Thorne of Farmville was elected president of the North Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltonian Council
Durham
Othe Waltons
N. C
ARION
Della Howard
E. J. Howard
ENOIR
Davenport College
American Association of Junior Colleges
Aleigh
J. C. Thorne
Farmville
The
North Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative Association
Association
Tax-cut record cited by High Point official
High Point council adopted a 1.20 per 100 valuation tax rate for 1930 31, a 25 percent reduction in three years. The official credited careful budgeting and noted bond obligations were paid on time while utilities rates were held or lowered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
High Point
C. A. Fora
Alaska Winter Weather Faulted By Boosters
A western magazine cites Sitka Alaska weather records to argue that Alaska winters are milder than boosters claim. It notes the lowest point in a century was four degrees below zero, while 1927 saw 12 above with ten days above freezing, challenging perceptions of Alaska’s climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitka
Alaska
Iredell County Sets 1980 Tax Rate at 16 Cents Below 1929
Iredell county commissioners set the 1980 tax rate at 30P dollars per hundred, amounting to 16 cents less than the 1929 rate. In Hickory a man calling himself B. Obster from Gaston county was jailed for forgery after trying to cash a forged check at a local bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatesville
N. C
Iredell County
Ickory
B. Obster
Gaston County
Gardner crop aid goal surpassed by state growers
Gov O Max Gardner aimed for a fifteen million dollar rise in food and feed crops for the year. Dean J O Schaub of North Carolina State College told the farmers and farm women conven tion that the increase exceeded the target by more than one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleigh
N. C
O. Max Gardner
Dean J. O. Schaub
N. C. State College
Farmer’s and
Farm Women's Convention
The Violence of the Chinese People Explored
An essay discusses political unrest in China, noting oppression under traditional conditions. It cites the Honan uprising as violent and communistic, suggesting misery fuels radicalism and that while propaganda from Russia tempts, the desert mirage offers more hope than passive acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honan
China
Glenn Curtiss dies in aviation pioneer loss
The death of Glenn Curtiss ends an era in aviation as he helped advance from fragile experimental machines to reliable air travel and mail service. His work closely followed the Wright brothers in shaping early flight and his passing leaves aviation poorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Curtiss
Curtiss
Wright Brothers
Dayton
Martins Roost Disturbance Stumps City Firemen
In Aleigh Minnesota fire crews attempted to clear a swarm of martins roosting over a residential area. The birds fluttered and chirped, causing a disturbance despite efforts to wash them from their perches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleigh
MN. CO
Advisory budget panel loses all candidates for assembly
In Raleigh two of four legislative members offered for re election were defeated leaving no current advisory budget commission member in the next general assembly. The APC slate now faces new faces as members depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleigh
N. C
Advisory Budget Commission
General Assembly
Insect Proof Garments Aim to Ease Trench Hardships
Designers claim new insect proof garments will reduce trench discomfort for soldiers. The development follows broader wartime supply efforts and targets bites from lice and other pests.
Raleigh New Summer Resort for Martins
Raleigh reports a visitation of martins swarming the twilight sky. Thousands of birds formed feathered funnels and poured into two elm trees on Person Street, hampering firefighters who could only move them between branches. The scene evokes memories of Coxey's Army as locals note past elm trees in Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Person Street
News and Observer
Coxey
North Carolina
Greensboro
Anticipating Ferguson Defeat in Texas Governorship
The passage argues Mrs. Ferguson’s election would enable Jim Ferguson to act as de facto governor, given he previously held the office, was impeached, and barred from a direct return. It contends his control persisted during Mrs. Ferguson’s term and reflects on public belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Texas
Jim Ferguson
Actress Arrested for Nudity While Driving Ride
A movie actress was arrested after authorities stopped her vehicle for driving unclothed. No further details on charges were disclosed.
Writer Floyd Dell Urges Books to Be Thrown Away
Floyd Dell, a writer, recommends discarding books after reading. The remark implies limited experience with borrowers and library practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Dell
Prediction of reading habits after half read books
The remark suggests a pattern where readers may discard books not after full reading but when they are halfway through. It notes Floyd Dell's advice while focusing on the tendency to abandon works mid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Dell
Administrators of Dry Laws Confer in Washington
Twelve enforcement administrators met with Amos Woodcock in a two day conference to discuss policy questions after the July 1 transfer of the enforcement unit to the Justice Department. Woodcock outlined approved policies and pending issues and planned talks with Attorney General Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Prohibition
Treasury
Department of Justice
Woodcock
Mitchell
Reds Demanding Inland Mission Confronts Distress
Washington officials voiced concern over reports from war torn regions about missionaries and foreigners. About 50 people were removed from a Changsha area by gunboats before sacking began. Some foreign properties in Hunan capital burned except Yale China university hospital and post office. Four Southern Baptist Missionaries at Pochow were rescued after rebels seized and nationalist forces retook the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Changsha
Hunan
Yale- China University
Lingle
Southern Baptist Mission
Pochow
Anhwei
C. W. Strowther
Mary King
Olive Riddell
Liquor Seizure at New York Dumping Barge
New York on July 30 authorities seized a municipal dumping barge and two liquor laden trucks valued at 60000 dollars at the foot of Roosevelt Street in the East River. In a second clash with rum smugglers within 12 hours, customs arrested twenty two men including two city street cleaning department badges. About one hundred men gathered on the dump pier at 3 am as a customs patrol boat approached. a driver fled after a customs man fired into the air and the vehicle halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt Street
East River
City
Capital Sparks New Spelling Bee After Adjournment
Report from the capital notes officials and correspondents predicting another spelling bee event following the Senate adjournment. Observers expect contest participation by lawmakers and staff amid ongoing political chatter.
Visit of King Feisel Prompts Crossword Speech
Report notes that King Feisel of Irak visited England recently and inspired crossword puzzle makers with two notable words. The remark highlights the cultural side of the royal visit rather than political details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Feisel of
Irak
Mother Dog Adopts Two Stray Kittens in Denton
In Denton on July 30 a mother dog, after her own litter of pups was disposed of by W. H. Elliott, a Benton school board member, adopted two stray kittens. She has shown them affection as if they were her own, taking up residence with the Elliott family and providing sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
W. H. Elliott
Benton
Elliott
Four Americans remain in Taian amid postwar danger
The American mission reports four Americans left in Taian with consular efforts to evacuate them. Property valued at $250,000 faces risk as communist forces burned public buildings in Chaitzgeha and looting spread. Yale hospital and post office survived latest reports. American oil plants not threatened. Chanskha in January housed 48 Americans in an important Chinese industrial city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taian
Chait Zgeha
Yale Hospital
Chanskha
China
Romance Pulls Tree-Sitter From Perch
In Raleigh North Carolina Edgar Womble climbed a tree and stayed for about 71 hours until he climbed down after a girl confessed she had no date for the evening. The scene ended with her driving by in an automobile and ending his climb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh, N
Filis
Edgar’ Womble
Edgar
Davison Heads on Long 19000 Mile Air Field Tour
Washington July 30. Trubee Davison assistant secretary of war aeronautics left for Montgomery Alabama on the first leg of a 19000 mile aerial inspection tour of army air fields. He is accompanied by Captain Ira C Baker pilot Major Delos C Emmols his executive officer and Hans J Adamson his assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dashington
RE. Trubee Davison
Montgomery
Ala
Army Air Fields
Ira C. Baker
Delos CC. Emmdos
Hans J. Adamson
Taffy Origin Traced to Java Island South Sea Isles
The confection known as taffy, beloved by visitors to northern seaside resorts, is said to derive its name from the Java South Sea Islands, tying a popular candy to distant origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea
Java
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