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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
4
An American allotment of 100 million dollars of German bonds is offered for sale through Morgan to fund reparations France and others. Despite calls to block federal bank participation, Morgan is expected to sell the issue, at 90 with 6.20 percent interest, amid abundant money and a market eager for dividends from German enterprise.
The Raleigh Times reviews Frank Hancock Jr of Oxford as the Democratic nominee for Congress from the Imperial Fifth District after a wide primary. At 36, Hancock is praised as a capable, experienced legislator with a strong track record in the General Assembly including the controversial but now seen as constructive Hancock School Act. The piece notes Hancock’s likely November victory barring political upheaval and his succession of Major Charles M. Stedman, the 90 year old retiring congressman.
Bruce Catton reflects on the killing of reporter Alfred J. Lingle by Chicago gangsters, noting the risk to press freedom and public opinion. The piece recalls Canton editor Don Mellett's death as a warning, questions if Chicago will change, and contrasts with Miss Joanna Colcord’s view that simple, busy parenting yields stable children.
Mrs. R. M. Andrews reports that 198 Washington DC ministers from 19 denominations surveyed by the Federation of Churches show none favor repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Enforcment support appears twice as large as Digest claims, with 86 pastors backing enforcement and 105 ballots received. The response contradicts the Literary Digest poll, and a protest to the Digest will follow.
A letter argues over the Literary Digest poll of Washington clergy on prohibition. Digest reports 42 ministers favor strict enforcement while union leaders claim 88 voted for enforcement, prompting the Digest to defend its findings and urge readers to consider the facts before judging.
A correspondence from Washington shows the ministerial union president aiming for clearer light on current matters. The Digest is advised for a more careful study of the material backing today’s letter, which appears somewhat insecure.
The Charlotte Observer portrays Bishop Cannon as a winner in fighting terms while noting campaign fund scrutiny by the lobby committee. Josephus Daniels’ paper argues Cannon’s victories are only technical and cannot restore him, saying he should not influence a good cause. The News and Observer weighs which view is correct.
A historic note claims silver is at unusually low prices as hotels use up cutlery, marking a rare market moment. The report emphasizes the novelty of the low cost and links it to hotel ware consumption.
Observers note France will mark Bastille Day with a safe display on the Seine amid Italian stance. Officials expect celebrations to proceed despite international tensions.
A country club guard in Cleveland shot a boy who was hunting for golf balls. The incident appears to have been treated as routine by those involved, with no immediate indication of motive or accountability.
The remark notes that despite frequent tong wars among Chinese groups, they consistently manage to iron out their difficulties and settle disputes, emphasizing resilience and internal mechanisms.
An actor argues that contemporary stage humor is more refined than four decades ago and adds that there is a good joke in current material. The remark highlights evolving wit and audience taste in live theatre.
More than twenty midshipmen at the Naval Academy have secured marriage licenses relieving the Navy Department of concerns over first mates as new unions take form at Annapolis.
North Carolina's program for training small purification water works operators earned praise at the American Water Works association convention in St Louis. J Sammie Whitener of N C State College outlined the state method, drawing enthusiastic remarks from Abel Wolman who said the approach was unique and yielding remarkable results. Other states are watching NC's progress with keen interest.
Boeing study of routes between Chicago and San Francisco and Seattle to Los Angeles finds eight percent of air travelers prone to air sickness. The company says the primary cause of illness is mental rather than physical factors.
Davidson June 13 Rey McDowell Richards a home mission worker accused the church of neglecting industrial and negro problems in the south and urged young people to sacrifice comfort to help the church reach the poor and outcasts. He complained of poor wages housing and white bias in education and insurance. He urged a Christ centered church sacrifice and praised Dr Gillespie for moving Columbia seminary. The discussion reflected broader social reform hopes at the Presbyterian Youth meeting.
Willard L. Dowell announced the 28th annual North Carolina Merchants Association convention will be held June 17 and 18 at Wrightsville Beach. The association now has about 5,000 members in 300 towns with over 40 local branches. the event is expected to draw record attendance.
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Fire chiefs from ten southeastern states converge on Charlotte for the annual Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs convention. About 350 delegates are expected June 24 and 25. Hendrix Palmer chairs the arrangements committee and Sherwood Brockwell of Raleigh serves as association president.
Market note shows beryl ore valued at 30 to 60 dollars per ton in mineral form but metal production costs push price to around 200 dollars per ton. Indicates a wide gap between ore value and refined metal cost in New York markets.
North Carolina state highway patrol reports May collections of 16000 in fines costs and licenses across the state. The AP summarized activity showing total revenue from penalties and licensing fees during the month.
William A. Graham, agriculture commissioner and president of the state society of Sons of the American Revolution, issues a call to observe tomorrow as Flag Day across North Carolina.
J. M. Anthony, a loader, fell from a transfer truck in Greensboro and sustained a fractured skull. He died of his injuries at Clinic hospital.
Forsyth county officers found and destroyed a 30 gallon still near Germantown. The seizure follows a recent tip and underscores ongoing efforts to curb illegal distilling in the area.
The Reformed Church in the United States has adopted an escutcheon divided into four sections by a cross bearing the motto In Hoc Signo Vinces meaning In this sign conquer. The emblem signals a new heraldic symbol for the denomination.
Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom rules Illinois department of agriculture inspectors may carry concealed weapons. The decision affects farm inspectors stationed in Springfield and across the state under authorized duty.
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