Profanity Lacking Excuse Says Hosea Ballou
A quotation attributed to Hosea Ballou asserts that most sins are done for personal gain but profanity has no such justification.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1929
Page
4
A quotation attributed to Hosea Ballou asserts that most sins are done for personal gain but profanity has no such justification.
Yale Divinity School professor Douglas C. MacIntosh, Canadian-born, seeks U S citizenship but refuses an oath to defend the nation, arguing he would serve only in morally justified wars. A district judge denied his papers. an appeal is filed while noting his WWI service. He insists allegiance to country while reserving the right to refuse armed conflict.
The text questions granting citizenship privileges to a professor who refuses democratic duties while weighing parole conditions tied to a $10,000 donation. It notes the need for moral backing for war and questions whether Cameron funds should ease the subject toward liberty or be surrendered unconditionally, awaiting the governor's decision.
Wade H. Ellis of the American Bar Association crime commission argues crime has risen from 2 per 100000 to 7 per 100000 since 1900 and notes New York hosts 30000 criminals while Chicago has 10000. He says laws overcomplicate crime statistics but cites prohibition as a crisis to be faced and links lax liquor laws to widespread violations.
An editorial questions a $10,000 donation by John A. Cameron to the Raeford police officer’s family, urging whether the gift was without strings and if it should influence parole. It argues Cameron gained money during his sentence and that the funds might merit pardons commission scrutiny.
A Gaston County dispute centers on a small tent colony of labor demonstrators linked to Loray mill protests. The Gastonia Gazette critiques High Point commentary, while The Enterprise cites workers who left or never joined payrolls. The piece notes open Senate sessions as praise for transparency and cites a New York pastor and a Kansas Tonsil Day quip.
Gene Tunney says he paid Mrs. Fogarty 35000 to prevent action amid adverse publicity that could hurt gate receipts. She signed a release stating no claim. The public may judge Tunney's actions as blackmail encouragement and a dodgy defense against a possible falsehood.
Ailing Babe Ruth rejoined the Philadelphia Athletics and homered twice in his return, drawing cheers from fans who noted his absence would not derail the team’s offense.
Rev H G C Hallock defends Chinese people amid warlords and famine. He argues loyalty and Christian aid persist despite chaos and asks readers to send funds to relief efforts for starving mothers and children in famine districts. He rejects quit and return sentiments and emphasizes aid to the needy.
Lowen Lowell report notes kindergarten musicians aged under five gave a concert at the State Normal school using drums tambourines triangles and cymbals. The performance was led by two young students, a boy and a girl, with no adult conductor.
The Oaks, a premier British turf event, stands a year older than the Derby. Established 150 years ago by the twelfth Earl of Derby, it marks a long-standing tradition in English racing.
French restaurateurs campaign against the American cocktail claiming diners cannot enjoy good food when stomachs are frozen or burned by vile mixtures. They urge restraint and emphasize traditional cuisine over imported mixing trends.
The mayor, city manager, and chamber of commerce secretary from Columbia, S.C., visited Raleigh to inspect Curtiss airport facilities and explore Curtiss Service involvement in Columbia. The trip followed an invitation from Curtiss official H. K. Threadgill, and they discussed potential air mail routes and airport collaborations.
Raleigh June 26 More than 100 applications for salary increases have been filed with the salary and wage commission. The summer meeting date is unsettled. Governor Gardner wants policy continuity and resisted broad raises. Executive Counsel Townsend asks to keep the secretary post. civil service changes for state employees are under consideration.
State geologist H. J. Byron reports 1928 marked record metal output for North Carolina with 19 051 ounces of silver valued at 11 145 and copper production at 8 207 000 pounds. Gold output also rose to 114 ounces valued at 2 266, reflecting revived mining since 1926 and a continued upturn from 1927.
Wellington Ohio Tom Nash an authority on game propagation and former master of the hunt for European royalty raises pheasants for Ohio. He has supervised state game preserves Here and at Portsmouth for 19 years. Born in England he learned on the Duke of Marlborough estate and later served as chief gamekeeper on Prince Szechenly estates. Nash recalls a hunt with the former German Kaiser where 5338 birds were killed in a day, a figure he calls a possible world record.
Two Colors Paris advances a fashion note with copper velvet wrap and blue fox collar paired to a pois de rose chiffon gown in a chic evening ensemble. The styling highlights color and fabric contrast as a stylish statement.
More than 40,000,900 francs or dollars will be required to repair roads damaged by heavy automobile traffic during the past year across France. The government estimates extensive wear has left major routes in need of reconstruction and resurfacing to restore safe travel.
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