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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1929
Page
4
The passage reflects on the paradox of human virtue and vice. It cites Ecclesiastes noting a just man perishing while a wicked man prolongs life, paired with a plea for mercy to the wicked, reflecting on divine providence and moral ambiguity.
A North Carolina court tries a Black man for murder of a police officer in Charlotte. The defense centers on whether police illegally entered the home without proper warrant. The piece argues homes deserve legal protection regardless of status and urges strict adherence to process to defend individual sanctuary.
The News and Observer warns against overly rigid state school rules while backing an eight months term and tax relief. It urges leadership with local latitude for counties and notes Glenn Frank’s critique of perceived education spending. It cites 1926 US education spending as a dividend argument.
Johnston Avery purchases the Lenoir News Topic from F. H. May and takes command today. Avery, former editor of the Hickory Record, brings statewide attention for quality work and aims to elevate The News Topic as a semi weekly publication while evaluating future daily status.
Legislative finance committees in Raleigh adopted budget bill rates on estate taxes, with a recommendation to modestly reduce inheritance taxes. NC uses the federal 80 percent state tax deduction and aims not to expand beyond that. The piece argues federal reform is needed, noting estate depletion risks and impacts on nonheirs, but concludes NC adds little to the burden.
The article argues Lenoir has a strong industrial base and will likely expand to support a daily newspaper. It predicts a semi weekly publication soon with a capable owner who could convert to a daily when ready, urging full local support for the venture.
A census bureau booklet compares High Point tax wealth with cities in the 30 000 to 50 000 range. High Point is not listed, but 29 of 75 cities in that group have smaller tax books. The data suggest local property valuation is not too low.
A new amendment proposal surfaces in High Point to alter the city's legal code. Representative Blair introduces a bill to change the chief of police’s powers, with details pending as a capital city wire reports the measure would expand police authority.
The article argues for open discussion of proposed amendments affecting police recruitment and the chief’s authority. It notes the mayor and city manager deny knowledge of the Blair bill and warns that secrecy hurts support. The Enterprise invites public defense or opposition before Raleigh action. It suggests it may still be possible to kill or pass the measures.
In Sheboygan Charlie Planinshek plans an 8000 mile canoe trip from Chesterfield Inlet to Havana as a form of vacation. The piece argues recreation reflects inner wishes and that diverse people pursue different pleasures from golf to stamp collecting.
Durham resident John W. Hester writes from Durham North Carolina on February 26 1929 declining a Fifth District congressional bid. He cites opposition to Prohibition and preference for law practice investments in Carolinas power companies while praising temperance and home based civic aims. He argues state power should be regulated by home and church not police and fears political defeat if he pursued office.
Col Stewart says his adversaries are using deception in the struggle, though he argues the charge may be unfounded. The remark frames a tense political or military contention with terse charges and countercharges.
Dr. Zinsser of Harvard advocates supporting underpaid medical pioneers. the observation prompts a reflection on how such a plan could suit newspaper men as well.
An inventor tests a mechanical nursemaid that calls mother when the infant cries, enabling the father to step in and assess the situation.
A theatrical figure asserts drama producers are paying 1928 costs and drawing 1908 receipts, noting the omission of Stone Age shows in the accounting.
A New York man was arrested for burglary after claiming he slipped on an orange peel and broke a tailor shop door lock. He admitted taking $12 from the cash register, saying the tailor owed him that amount for errands. The tale was deemed fit for Hollywood.
Letter dated February 28, 1929 expresses strong support for a proposed amendment to High Point city charter. The writer argues the measure will advance good government and contrasts British and American theories of representation with examples.
In High Point North Carolina the debate centers on ward based council elections and the proposed charter amendment to create an at large councilman. THOS TURNER JR defends the change arguing it prevents ward domination and protects minority influence. C A YORK criticizes the amendment as ward politics and questions its effects on taxes and governance.
The funeral for Mrs. Hammer, who died in Washington DC, will be held Saturday at 10 AM at Lebanon M P Church with Rev Edward Suits officiating. Interment follows at Oakwood Memorial Park. The body and family will arrive Saturday morning and be taken to J W Montgomery’s residence at 1813 North Main before the service.
In Rochester New York George Beaudoin was asked to carry a cigar to the smoking compartment on a Maine bound train. A bullet shattered the window and lodged against Beaudoin's seat moments after he complied with the request.
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