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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1930
Page
4
A compact think piece notes scripture from Obadiah 10 and a Seneca remark about shame restraining violence. It contrasts religious warning with secular caution, suggesting moral restraint beyond law.
The state industrial commission chairman jailed a physician for ten days for contempt after he refused to answer whether industry accidents cause paralysis in a workmen’s compensation case. The doctor demanded expert qualification and fee assurances, which the chairman did not grant. The event, while ugly, is viewed as a clash spotlighting tensions between a physician of good standing and the commission.
The Lexington entry for the twelfth district judicial race withdraws. E. E. Raper, a seasoned lawyer, says he withdraws while confident of victory because he does not desire to be a judge. He cites time away from home and lower pay as factors in his decision. The withdrawal leaves the field unsettled.
The county race pits A. Wayland Cooke and T. C. Hoyle as capable contenders. The piece notes keeping such men interested in circuit riding judgeships is increasingly difficult and explains Mr. Raper’s change of mind on reflection.
An Emory College professor reports 35000 curies of radioactivity found in nine springs within Stone Mountain. The preliminary estimate places radium worth about two billion dollars, potentially elevating the site to a renowned health resort and linking it to broader historical associations.
The trustees meet today to consider proposing the city’s superintendent for UNC president. The piece argues a public school executive could advance the state, though such a nomination is unusual and may keep him in his current role if chosen.
A lengthy congressional hearing on prohibition yields little shift in opinion as speakers repeat old arguments. The article notes the prominence of a railroad president among opponents and suggests consensus will come only through long, painful experience. Cities face sharp attacks as fanatics or subsidizers amid calls for regulatory reform rather than repeal.
Dr. Matthew Luckiesh of Cleveland tells the American Institute of Electrical Engineers in New York that electric lamps cannot yet perfectly duplicate sun light. He argues sunlight production is crucial for health and notes northern cities with little sun could gain greatly from such invention.
The article notes places publicize sunshine as healthful and cites St. Petersburg Florida as the sunshine city. It claims the city even gives away its edition on days without sun and argues sun exposure may be a key to health while warning against over shielding the body from rays.
Michael Fiaschetti once led New York City’s Italian squad and now runs a private detective bureau. He advocates stool pigeons and the third degree, arguing force yields confessions. The piece questions torture, warning false confessions and wrongful executions, and contrasts with London police methods that secure legal evidence.
Hazing plagues colleges as three NC State students are expelled and others investigated. A victim was pulled from bed by masked assailants and beaten, and several others received grotesque haircuts. The piece questions why intelligent young men engage in such barbarities.
In a Durham letter from March 3, 1930 Jno W Hester urges local merchants to compete with chain stores by improving store appeal and pricing, forming a bulk purchasing agency, pooling resources, and leveraging local identity rather than pursuing prejudice or legislation. He argues against legislated bans and calls for collective action to buy in cash, distribute via central plants, and maintain local ownership while matching chain-store advantages.
A wry line asserts that spring poets retain creative freedom despite critique. The statement frames poetry as a resilient force that defies constraint and continues to shape verse with imagination.
President Calvin Coolidge will attend a watershed dedication in Arizona as he finally plans to dedicate the Coolidge dam. The event marks a milestone in regional infrastructure and federal involvement in western water projects.
Denee Dorothy speculates a naval parley relates to a particular orange variety, suggesting a coded or symbolic connection rather than a direct treaty topic. The remark hints at hidden meanings behind maritime discussions within the era's press.
A Princeton professor predicts that moving pictures will sound crude 25 years from now, noting the evolution of audio alongside evolving visuals. His remark highlights the pace of technological change and expectations for future cinema sound design.
John Van Ryn of Orange New Jersey will defend his title at the twelfth annual North and South tournament in Pinehurst opening April 14. Among entries already received is George Lott of Chicago, ranked fourth nationally.
Argentina supplied the United States with more than half of its imported hides and skins during 1929, reflecting a strong bilateral trade in that commodity and highlighting Argentina as a major supplier to American industries.
Rev Forest C Feezor of Liberty Missouri will arrive in High Point at noon tomorrow and will preach at the First Baptist church tomorrow night. Church officers urge all members to attend the Wednesday service. Feezor, a Davidson County native, has taught Bible at William and Jewell College and pastored the First Baptist in Liberty. He will return to Liberty after the visit.
A meeting to finalize financing and construction of a dining hall at the Boy Scout camp near Jamestown will be at the Sheraton hotel Thursday at 6 30 pm. Scout executive Bunn W Hackney Jr says representatives from six city civic clubs will attend.
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company filed a municipal court suit to recover 325 dollars plus interest on an unpaid promissory note. Defendants named as SNe and a man described as a local resident were served in the case.
Ten young participants from the Eastwood Park marathon dance, begun November 16, 1929, were taken ill and placed under medical care as deputies served warrants for disorderly conduct. They must spend 48 hours in bed before appearing in court amid public condemnation from ministers and investigators.
Washington March 4 Hoover marks one year in office with no celebration, pledging work as the nation’s focus. He follows a strict daily routine from breakfast to the press conference, noting a small weight loss and few visible changes after a year in the White House.
CHAPEL HILL March 4 The Carolina Playmakers stage four new productions Thursday Friday and Saturday at the Playmakers theater Hollybrooks a New England folk play by Joe Fox of Mathuen Massachusetts Suspended Animation a lively comedy by Kent Greuser of New York Death Valley Scotty a California folk play by Milt Wood of Los Angeles and For Aunties Sake a college comedy by John Patric of Washington DC
Greensboro police chief directs arrest of motorcyclists and bicyclists who run red lights ride without lights at night or otherwise endanger lives. Officers ordered to enforce traffic regulations to curb dangerous riding.
An old advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the laxative with the highest medical endorsement. It claims quick relief for digestive and eliminative troubles in all ages, recommending 2 to 4 tablespoons in water or lemonade before breakfast.
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