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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1930
Page
4
The Miami area pushes to rearrest Al Capone on perjury charges tied to statements in an affidavit connected to an officer’s indictment. The local press argues Miami’s drive reflects a city determined to deny Capone a foothold and root out his influence despite tolerance of vice.
Bishop Cannon seeks legal advice on criminal or civil libel action against publications that carried cartoons editorials and alleged news about him over the past two years. He demands cash or prosecution of his critics, showing no patience for martyrdom.
The Enterprise reports good news for the fisherman and taxpayer who complained about Deep River lake limits. An imminent opening would allow all compliant anglers to fish under rules similar to Greensboro at its water pound.
A small fee must be paid and a boatman hired from the city. No private boating will be permitted if city council orders regulations. The suggested rules are normal and the main point is likely rapid opening of the waters to anglers.
The article critiqu es Senator Bairds reckless remark favoring Dwight Morrow over Fort for the New Jersey Senate seat. President Hoover denies involvement while Baird pressure highlights campaign tensions. It also lauds the Lexington D A R s work to preserve colonial ties and notes North Carolina s slow awakening to such duties.
The Greensboro Daily News absorbs the Greensboro Record creating a single ownership under News Company hands. Combined operation aims to reduce costs and upgrade dissemination while addressing public concerns over monopoly in a city of 50 000.
Yesterday at Abbott's Creek church eight miles from this city Lexington women of the General William Davidson chapter dedicated a granite slab marking where General Nathaniel Greene tarried in February 1781 during his retreat before Cornwallis. The group already marked Trading Ford Greene boulder the courthouse Greene trail arrow shaft and Boone cabin and will soon mark Washington’s 1790s stop in the county historic sites tied to the Revolutionary era. North Carolina lags in preservation but Lexington efforts advance local history.
Historians debate if history repeats in India as in colonial America but warn against a full parallel. The Simon commission signals a new path toward self government within the empire with staged concessions. Britain’s handling contrasts with past outright suppression, suggesting progress but not immediate independence.
Illinois G. A. R. veterans held a state encampment at Rock Island with only 76 registered delegates. The piece contrasts shrinking G. A. R. attendance with bustling American Legion gatherings, noting a generational shift from Civil War veterans to younger Legionaires.
Health Commissioner Wynne warns that loud noises can trigger sudden deaths. He cites reported casualties following Mussolini's recent speechmaking tour, urging public precautions and further study.
A proposal about the Gulf stream moving toward New York stirs ideas of milder winters for easterners while California may be forced to seek another climate boast.
A personal描 insists Archdale M E church hosted a morning Children’s Day program, noon dinner, and 2 PM community singing. The event drew seven communities and featured plentiful food, moving singing, and strong fellowship in a scene of spiritual uplift.
Commissioner Russell resigns while accusing city officials and finances of hampering the police department. He says he cannot function under prohibition pressures and wants a successor to have a freer hand. Deputy Stege will move to Living Park station to avoid obstructing investigations. Swanson the state's attorney is limited by funding for top defense.
In St. Paul on June 16 supporters deny plans to push their candidate as a wet challenger to President Hoover in 1932. The political futures of Minnesota's two leading Republicans form the backdrop for ongoing primary contests.
New certificates of incorporation announced in Raleigh include Ediphone Service Company of Greensboro for dictating machines and electronics with 3000 dollars subscribed stock. Winston-Salem Bowling Alleys Incorporated seeks a bowling and billiard hall with 300 dollars subscribed. Modern Cash Stores Incorporated in Winston-Salem plans a general retail store with 3000 dollars subscribed. Elkin Tobacco Warehouse Company of Elkin to run a leaf tobacco warehouse with 1500 dollars subscribed. Haymount Midget Golf Course Incorporated of Fayetteville to run golf facilities with 2000 dollars subscribed. Charlotte Franklin Company Incorporated to engage in general real estate with 3000 dollars subscribed.
New notaries public commissioned are Thomas W. Alexander of Charlotte Mrs Hazel Blalock of Havelock Guy Branson of Durham J C Gardner of Henderson Harry Gurganus of Washington Miss Jessie Lowe of Charlotte C A Miller of Albemarle Miss Aileen McBrayer of Charlotte C R Smith of Charlotte.
A new blue print paper developed in Germany creates tracings as black lines on white backgrounds instead of the previously reversed results, offering a clearer and more direct reproduction method for technical drawings.
North Carolina agriculture chief William A. Graham orders a probe into misbranded seed shipments. An expert from the state department and a Federal Seed Laboratory representative will pursue cases in federal court. Graham warns of widespread losses to farmers from Abruzzi rye and Fulghum oats seed fraud and notes an educational tour to alert dealers and agents.
In Statesville, 55 year old Alva Ransom Sherrill, a well known manufacturer, is mentioned. In Winston-Salem, Mrs Currie Adela Gardner, 81, wife of H O Garner, is noted. In Durham, Samuel T Hodges, executive vice president of Home Mortgage Company, is listed.
DITTSBORO North Carolina AP John Wesley Griffin aged 73 longtime Chatham County commissioner dies after years of public service leaving a legacy in local governance.
W B Daniel, 71, served twice in the House of Representatives, was a county commissioner, and sat on the county board of education. This report from North Carolina AP notes his public roles.
Patients at the Oklahoma City detention hospital urged move citing constant oil drilling noise nearby. Officials say relocation will reduce disturbances and improve patient welfare while maintaining oversight and services.
Eight year old Miles Robisud of Berdigre Nebraska shows an unusual habit of writing letters and words backward while maintaining normal eyesight. Local teachers assess the case as a curious spelling development and monitor progress.
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