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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1930
Page
4
Quotation noting that spiritual force governs the world and that profit without soul is empty. It contrasts Emerson’s view with the biblical question about gaining the world and losing one’s soul. It emphasizes thoughts guiding humanity over material strength.
In Goldsboro near 3 a.m. unknown occupants of a car shot and killed a prohibition officer during a chase on a lonely highway. The text implies rum runners were involved, choosing murder over arrest and exposing officers to danger at remote outposts.
The article contrasts the Gastonia and Battleboro cases, noting police doubt about parts of the stories and the absent pursuit of truth. It urges decency and cautions against false reports that fuel lynching or misrepresentation, calling for restraint and legal enforcement.
The article reports Woodrow Wilson, an 18 year old, convicted at Marion in McDowell County for arson. It notes a historical reference to a 18 year ago Democratic convention and mentions the New Jersey governor, reflecting a fragmented historical clipping.
The piece notes Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt Jacksons appear in prisons and courts, comment on naming children after famous figures, and suggest merit in a name does not fix character. It mentions McDowell County infant named Woodrow and reflects on the reputations of Wilsons and McKinleys in North Carolina.
A humorous note suggests removing the horn from cars to curb speed mania and recklessness. It ponders whether eliminating signaling would make motorists drive more cautiously and questions if this would curb collisions or reduce long winded oratory by forcing speakers to sit while addressing audiences.
Guilford County will receive 13 000 dollars from Washington toward road improvements in the Guilford battle ground area marked by the Cornwallis Greene 1781 meeting. North Carolina rarely secures federal funds and critics note the state benefits modestly from nationwide river and harbor allocations despite large tax contributions.
In Congress Tinkham accuses Bishop Cannon of misusing funds from the 1928 campaign. Cannon calls Tinkham cowardly and defends press privilege. Debate centers on libel, public accounting, and the bishop's reluctance to admit error.
A discussion notes laws exist to elicit campaign funding details and criticizes bishop for deferring action two years. The remark about Tinkham is called grossly libelous, but the piece argues the bishop’s stubbornness remains folly regardless of defamation claims.
In New York a mother with six children is jailed for running a small still. meanwhile a massive warehouse distillery, untouched by officials, burns in an accidental fire. The contrast shows why prohibition struggles persist as small operations face raids while large setups evade action.
North Carolina Tax Relief Association faced major defeats in recent primaries as candidates opposing a statewide sales tax won nominations. The program would fund a six month school term and road state ownership, but opposition from merchants and farmers diminished support. Notable victories include Fred Parker Jr in Goldsboro and Fred Sutton in Wake and Lee counties, while Lenoir Senator L P Taff was defeated.
The article recalls Major Segrave's fatal capsize at speeds above 100 miles per hour and contrasts it with a calmer peril of high speed boating. It also lauds U S Navy and Marine crews aboard the liner Fairfax for their cool, organized rescue of passengers during a collision with the oil tanker Pinthis, praising enlisted sailors and Marines.
A sporting goods house advertises that it takes 20 sheen to provide the gut for one of its rackets. Let us hope the purchase yields a good score.
Allan Hoover, who has taken a summer job in a radiator factory, is eager to begin work and is described as all steamed up over the opportunity.
Dwight Morrow is shown relaxing after a day of campaigning as he drinks a glass of milk. The scene evokes contentment from contented Jersey cows and the steady routine of political life.
Movie stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon recently wed in a cheerful ceremony. The couple is noted for a smooth union unless Daniels stirs up change in the Lyon household.
The AP reports obituaries from North Carolina including the Rev. George W. Lee age 56 pastor of Lee Memorial Presbyterian in Inston Salem. Elizabeth City lists K F Aydlett 74 prominent member of the bar and R K Laughlin 534 car inspector for the Southern Railway for 17 years.
Arnardsville North Carolina AP reports S R Whitaker age 60 a well known Barnardsville druggist for 30 years died. The obituary notes his decades of service to the community and his role in local pharmacy.
John C. Newton, 33, appointed assistant superintendent of Triangle Hosiery mills in High Point North Carolina, per AP report.
Richmond Virginia census figures revise population to 182883, up 11215 from before, a six and a half percent increase reflecting growth in local demographics.
Atlanta voters backed reform candidates in a strong showing against graft linked incumbents. James L. Key won the Democratic mayoral nomination, while William E. Saunders and J. Allen Couch, both tied to graft indictments, were decisively defeated in their bids for re election to the city council.
Senator Johnson California Republican denounces the London naval treaty as un American in a radio address for the Washington Star. He urges senate rejection and criticizes the administration for withholding confidential negotiation documents to the foreign relations committee.
Raleigh reports state health officer Dr. Charles O H Laughinghouse and state epidemiologist Dr. A B Mc Creary will attend the American Medical Association meeting in Detroit from June 25 to 27. Both will deliver addresses.
Raleigh June 19. Three leading candidates Sutton Moss and Smith loom as the main contenders for speaker with Connors possible bid. The field includes Wilson with a second primary pending. Old timers say Sutton has edge due to broad connections and cross-County appeal while Moss emphasizes farmer support and school funding. Smith draws urban backing and corporate experience.
Air Currents explains how a flying surface at a fixed angle generates lift when moved through air. A card rising until stalling parallels how an airplane keeps angle to use lift with weight and payload. The piece contrasts simple experiments with controlled wings in flight.
Raleigh report shows typhoid cases rising to 24 last week from 16 the prior week and 34 for the same period last year. Pitt county led with six cases, Duplin four, while measles outbreaks also concern officials. Durham 40 measles, Buncombe 19. Vance County reports 57 whooping cough cases. Dr McCreary urges serum use and isolation to curb spread.
The Humorist recalls a tense moment as a suitor questions how far the father would go when told of marriage. The old man’s anger is hinted at with unsure restraint as the exchange reveals mounting hostility.
In Bath county Kentucky a large rattlesnake attacked dry agents during a raid on a still. The agents defended themselves and killed the snake, with no report of injuries to the officers.
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