Idolatry as folly and paradox in May South quote
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1929
Page
4
Uncle Sam Takes New Interest in Flyers
Inspectors from the commerce department begin a round of civilian flying schools to certify courses equipment and teachers. The move signals federal oversight to raise safety standards and protect aviation growth despite limited guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Six Month Sentence and Ninety Day Contempt Case
The Supreme Court upheld sentences for Harry Sinclair and others in the jury shadowing case. Sinclair faces an extra six months for contempt of the senate committee and for tampering with the court during trial. The original ninety day sentence drew mixed public reaction amid concerns over legal rights and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sinclair
Supreme Court
Sinclair
Senate Committee
Doctor Walter Lingle Tipped as Davidson College President
The article notes Dr Walter Lingle may return to Davidson College as president approaching a campus where he studied and taught. He graduated in 1892 and served as a Davidson faculty member for years, chairing the trustees for 24 years. He led the Assembly Training School in Richmond since 1924 and held pastorates including First Presbyterian Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lingle
Davidson College
Davidson
Lingle
First Presbyterian Church
Union Scheological Seminary
Assembly Training School
Richmond
Price Control Without Acreage Control
The piece argues Mr. Hoover’s proposal to use 200 million dollars from the farm relief revolving fund to hold wheat may temporarily lift prices but requires congressional approval to release funds. Surplus grain, five million more acres planted, favorable weather, and a glut risk suggest a costly, limited relief plan without acreage controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoover
Farm Relief Revolving Fund
Congress
Uncle Sam
Dinner party of large interest in Washington
Monday night's democratic dinner in Washington promises to be interesting for those not present as well as those attending. J. J. Raskob is slated to speak, while Southern leaders invited are declining or hesitant, though many show no serious objection to Raskob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. J. Raskob
Dinner Sparks Democratic Split in District of Columbia
Attendees fear attending due to potential fraternal friction as the Jefferson Democratic association hosts a DC dinner. The event follows Bishop Cannon's recent anti Smith challenge, signaling continued rift within the party and indicating the liberal faction’s strength amid post election tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Democratic Association
District of Columbia
Bishop Cannon
al Smith
Cannon
Mark Up to Mc Lean Credit for This
The piece notes Gov Gardner will keep North Carolina printing work in state hands, claiming bids show costs for 1929-31 will be cheaper than in a decade. It credits Gov McLean for driving lower prices through earlier bidding. It argues the administration saved printing money and spurred better bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
News and Observer
North Carolina
Mclean
Memorial Day Reflections On Tribute And Tradition
The piece argues Memorial Day remains a sincere tribute as Americans balance parades and leisure with honoring fallen soldiers. It notes public push to abolish the holiday but defends the observance as a quiet tribute that reflects the peace and prosperity of the nation. It contrasts U S election timing with Britain and urges constitutional reform to reduce legislative delays.
Letters condemn Cannon as party killer and claim Democrats face ruin
MO. W. Hester of Durham NC laments a planned June 10 dinner to reconcile with Bishop Cannon. He argues surrender would turn the Democratic Party into a Southern prohibition party, weakening national strength and disbanding the party of Jefferson, Jackson, Cleveland and Wilson. He attacks wet leadership and foreign born influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
Washington
Bishop Cannon
Democratic Party
Animal Kingdom
Virginia Amati-Smith
Smith and Raskob
Raskob
Cannon
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
Wilson
MO. W. Hester
Durham
N. C
Diet and intelligence linked, study claims in Children magazine
Dr. John Monroe of Long Island University reports after 16 years of research that a child’s intelligence correlates with diet. Wholesome food supports higher intellect while poverty and poor preparation correlate with lower mental development. Parents must ensure a nutritious diet to aid inherent potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children
Parents’ Magazine
John Monroe
Long Island University
Monroe
Irishman Blood Donation Raises Opera tion Tension
An Irishman gave a Chinaman named David Wang two pints of blood in an operation in New York. Laundry clients are apt to have a rather rough time of it should Wang ever gets his Irish up.
Conscientious objections affect citizenship and arm bearing
The article notes Madame Schwimmer was denied citizenship due to conscientious objections to bearing arms, and cites a broader view that American girls’ willingness to bear arms is reflected by many cars parked in quiet places nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Schwimmer
Paris Editor Sees Gap in Americans Abroad
A Parisian editor argues Americans abroad would understand Europe better if they engaged with local life, noting the difficulty caused by Americans' habit of relying on bathtubs.
Women stop aviator from dropping monkey from plane
Women thwarted an aviator who tried to drop a monkey from his plane in New York. The incident shows women acting to prevent dangerous stunt while mockingly noting men still make a monkey of themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Congress
Norris
New York
Misspelled Signs Trigger Arrest Rule If Adopted
A Turkish law punishes misprinted shop signs with arrest. the piece notes that such a rule is not yet in effect here and contrasts it with local roadside stand owners who would benefit if adopted domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Tests to determine NC pearl button shells for industry
Enterprise Bureau reports North Carolina mussel shells from Albemarle Sound are tested by the U S Bureau of Fisheries to see if they match Mississippi river shells for button and ornament quality. If successful, NC could host pearl button plants and attract industry interest from the Pearl Button Manufacturers Association. Several bushels were sent for testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
North Carolina
Washington
Albemarne Sound
U. S. Bureau of Fisheries
Mississippi River
Pearl Button Manufacturers Association of America
Park Mathewson
Commerce and Industry Division
Department of Conservation and Development
Albemarle Sound
Bureau of Fisheries
Two Basques Compete in French Championship at Auteuil
In Paris at Auteuil Jean Borotra and his younger brother Edward played on the same day in the French championship. Edward Borotra, resembling his famed brother, competes for the second season but was eliminated early last year. A third Borotra brother, also a tennis player, died two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Auteuil
Jean Borotra
Edward
Edward Borotra
Borotra
Eleven Buildings Planned for University of Chicago Campus
The University of Chicago announces plans to erect eleven new buildings on campus this year. The project expands facilities across multiple departments and aims to enhance academic and research spaces. Construction details and timelines are to be released by university officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
Nathaniel Greene community hosts large Rotary celebration
The Nathaniel Greene community held a June 3 celebration at the high school with about 150 attendees from Burlington Rotary clubs and the Merchants Association. A supper was served, a program featured Dr. W. T. Whitsett and others, praising local roads, schools, and a newly expanded school building between Julian and Bennett’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Carr
Burlington Rotary
R. C. Causey
W. T. Whitsett
Gibsonville
Nathaniel Greene
Greene
Rowsonville
Liberty
Edmund Gibson
London
Gibson
Thornton
L. Herbert Smith
Liberty Rotary
Rotary
Herbert
Thomas C. Amick
Nathaniel Greenne
Sears-Roebuck
Thos. C.’s
Merchants’ Association of
Burlington
Ernest Sellers
W. H. May
Julian
Bennett
Community event yields praise for effort and women’s views
Attendees regretted the limited time to hear women’s views. The gathering was worthwhile and reflected well on the community that organized a very enjoyable occasion.
Rare birds find refuge on Texas Gulf islands
Alden H. Hadley of New York, assistant to the president of the National Audubon Society, reports 10 000 to 12 000 rare birds breeding on Bird Island Green Island and nearby Gulf islands near Arroyo Colorado. Species include reddish egret Louisiana heron black crowned night heron snowy egret American egret and Ward's heron. The islands are leased from Texas for 60 years to protect the birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Benito
Gulf of Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
Alden H. Hadley
New York
National Association of Audubon Societies
Bird Island
Green Island
Arroyo Colorado
Hadley
Texas
Thousands vie for Open Golf crown at Winged Foot
One thousand one golfers on 19 courses across the nation compete next Monday for 150 spots in the Open Championship to be staged at Winged Foot on June 29 and 30. New York district leads entries with 235 contesting 28 spots, while Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Seattle districts offer fewer places for qualified players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Winged Foot Golf Club
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Seattle
Aderholt Named Acting Warden at Atlanta Penitentiary
Washington reports A C Aderholt acting Warden Atlanta penitentiary to succeed Snook. Aderholt, in service 22 years, has been deputy warden to Snook for two years and rises under policy to advance ranking DOJ officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. C. Aderholt
Atlanta Penitentiary
Snook
Department of Justice
Aderholt
Actif
Mabel Walk Willebrandt
Attorn
Atla
Mitchell
Depa
Aderh
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