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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1931
Page
4
Brief Against Freight Rate Increase Targets Rail Wage Claims
A filing with the Interstate Commerce Commission by Southern Industries argues against a 15 percent rail freight rate rise. It contends wages are not excessive and criticizes costly passenger service and stockholder returns, while urging fair rates to sustain commerce over long distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Industries
North Carolina public payroll faces widespread cuts
The state asserts authority over public finances, driving counties and cities to drastic cost reductions. Greensboro begins sweeping salary cuts, lowering the city manager from 10 000 to 7 200 dollars and the city attorney from 6 000 to 4 500. The piece urges balanced economy and warns wage cuts can be excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Greensboro
Diversify Crops, Save for Future in Graham Advice
Commissioner W A Graham urges North Carolina farmers to diversify crops and use resources wisely. He compares economy to feeding families, stresses real economy over mere penny-saving, and calls for full diversification before hard times. He warns against neglecting future needs and urges protecting farm machinery and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Agriculture
W. A. Graham
North Carolina
Graham
Public economy urges smarter budgeting over pay cuts
The speaker argues that in North Carolina the drive to cut government costs should focus beyond salary reductions. Officials at state, county, and city levels are urged to consider all effective measures, not just trimming payrolls, to control expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Bridge experts adopt universal bidding system in New York
New York Bridge Headquarters, Inc. has organized a universal bidding system for contract bridge. The move aims to standardize bidding while preserving the game's varied styles and individual approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bridge Headquarters, Inc
Seize Opportunity to Learn and Improve Agriculture
The passage urges readers to study bulletins and expert agriculture help, read farm papers, visit neighboring farms, and use all resources to master the current situation. It stresses looking ahead with confidence, continuing effort, and keeping hope alive, asserting agriculture will win when treated seriously and on par with other essential endeavors.
End of an Era as Army Abandons Far West Posts
The War Department plans to deactivate about 53 army posts in the western frontier, signaling a shift from the old era of Indian warfare. The move reflects a national change from dispersed frontier garrisons to a modern, large-scale war-ready force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Far West
America
Fort Laramie
Fort Bridger
Fort Learned
Fort Phil Kearney
West
North Carolina Sought As Backdrop For Talking Pictures
A Hollywood talkie company plans outdoor filming in the eastern United States and may use North Carolina scenery. The conservation department supplies details on scenic and historic shrines for a Where To Go directory and possible highway map publication to attract tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Walter Raleigh
North Carolina
Department of Conservation and Development
Hollywood
Calif
United States
Conservation Department
Detroit grand jury indicts 50 in gangland probe
A 16 month Detroit grand jury indicted 50 persons over gangland activity. Two are high police officials. others named as public officials, racketeers and gangsters. The piece notes a likely citywide alliance between officials and gangs as a common pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Nothing Achieves By Sitting Still Says Chicken Hatch Theory
A proverb-like remark asserts progress comes from action as a chicken must move to hatch an egg. It frames effort as essential to outcomes.
Over-protection blamed for national woes
A commentary argues that excessive protection measures hinder progress, hindering risk taking and innovation across society. It notes burdens on business, education, and personal freedom, urging policymakers to balance safety with opportunity and responsibility.
Office Sage Claims Critics Judge Films on Hearsay
A columnist argues that most movie critics rely on rumors and social chatter rather than watching films firsthand. The piece weighs the impact of secondhand opinions on public perception and critic credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Office Sage
Grimes Lumber Plant Damaged By Early Fire In Thomasville
Fire at the Grimes Lumber company plant in western Thomasville destroyed the mill building and yard stock worth about 15000 dollars. The large main lumber building survived and is expected to be replaced. origin undetermined and insurance deemed sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Grimes Lumber Company
Luther Grimes
Lloyd Younts
Prevette Westmoreland
North Carolina Gas Company
Salem Street
C. M. Starkey
Lexington
Harvey Koonce
Sturkey
Westmoreland
Howell Kyser
Superior Court
Paul Raper
Starkey
Powell and Lombard Wed in Beverly Hills Ceremony
William Powell and Carole Lombard married last night at the Beverly Hills home of Lombard's mother Elizabeth K. Peters. The quiet ceremony was witnessed by relatives as the couple planned to sail today for Honolulu aboard the liner Malolo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
William Powell
Carole Lombard
Beverley Hills
Elizabeth K. Peters
Honolulu
Malolo
Beasts and Boats in brief local notes
An owl with a 67 inch wing spread was killed by Gilbert Brokaw, a farmer from Goldendale Washington. The Empress of Britain sea liner will be floated this spring and will include seven barns. The Duluth Minnesota ship also sent three sea-born lions to New York studios after success in films. University of Idaho education costs average 535 dollars per student yearly. A 56 pound beaver was trapped by Arthur Lacey of Parker Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Brokaw
Goldendale
Wash
Duluth, Minn
New York
University of Idaho
Arthur Lacey
Parker
Oregon
Emergency Committee for Employment Hotline
City residents are urged to call 2039 to request work such as cooking cleaning groundskeeping or repairs. The Emergency Committee for Employment operates from City Hall basement with Mrs W E Price and an assistant ready to take calls and help match jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
theEmergency Committee
City Hall
W. E. Price
Governor Explains North Carolina Highway Overhaul Plan
Governor Gardner outlines July 1 transfer of 45000 miles of county roads and 7000 miles of state highways to state maintenance with no property tax for roads. The state will also take 4000 county prisoners, feeding and clothing them, increasing meals by over 12000 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
State Highway Commission
General Assembly
North Carolina
Highway Department
Highway Commission
Connes
E. B. Jeffress
Leslie R. Ames
Coun
Country Question and Word Puzzle Clues Mixed
A mixed list of crossword style clues and definitions appears, including several numbered entries for horizontal and vertical directions. The page combines wordplay prompts with terms like meat jelly, membranous, swine, inflammation, and many others alongside scoring and labels.
Gardner to Take Short Vacation
Governor O. Max Gardner plans a brief trip to Atlantic City for a few days of rest. He hopes to stay a week or ten days but may return early due to pressing state business. He has not had a real vacation in nearly two years and has stayed busy with new bureaus and appointments since the general assembly adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
O. Max Gardner
Atlantic City
Gardner
General Assembly
Glory for trans Atlantic airmen in Copenhagen gala
Otto Hillig and Holger Hoirtis, arriving in Copenhagen, toured shops and official offices then paid respects to Admiral Claude Bloch aboard the U S Arkansas. A Town Hall banquet, presided by the king's chamberlain and Lord Lieutenant Buelow, followed by a Tivoli Garden fireworks display in their honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Otto Hillig
Holger Hoirtis
trans-Atlantic
Legation
Claude Bloch
U. S. Arkansas
Town Hall
Buelow
Tivoli Garden
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