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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1931
Page
4
Al Smith, head of the Democratic Party, argued in Raleigh that government is a people’s business, not a profit-driven enterprise. He praised the politician as one who understands government and emphasizes the human element in public administration.
Governor Gardner endorses unification of the University of North Carolina, State College, and North Carolina College for Women. The House committee on reorganization approves the plan, calling for educational experts to study form, procedure, and details of unified control to elevate North Carolina's higher learning and revenues.
The speaker argues for combining one great university with three mediocre colleges to create a premier state university. Savings should fund future expansion and improvements, not reduce spending, ensuring opportunities unmatched nationwide.
The piece reflects on snow stirring both gloom and joy. It contrasts hardship from cold steps and empty coal bins with simple pleasures of snow days, sledding, and warm memories, noting how snow can erase filth yet harshly expose need and longing.
A biography of F Frazer Bond's subject Charles R Miller tracing a life from a Dartmouth expulsion for rebellion to a 40 year editorship at the New York Times. Miller rises from idler to linguistic scholar diplomat and leader in conservative journalism. The piece notes his private anonymity and lasting influence across politics and media.
Dr Frederick H Sears assistant director of Mount Wilson Observatory California dreams and visualizes cosmic wonders. He recently described a cosmic sunset beyond Alpha Cygni where 750 stars unfold vast beams through dust clouds creating colors across unimaginable distances.
A reflective essay links the Nebula's beauty to science and art while warning on boom versus long term investment. It cites Rudyard Kipling and John Moody. It then portrays Al Capone facing six months for contempt of court and critiques Chicago's tolerance of his crimes.
A terse observation notes that evasive behavior remains unseen as optics reach a new negative trough. It implies scrutiny fails to reveal avoidance despite worsening conditions. The line suggests a critique of accountability and visibility in facing decline.
A compact note reports a fashion trend that captivates married men, while Dorothy asks how the animal Peruvian bark is used, indicating two unrelated small items in the page’s fashion and knowledge briefs.
A dentist warns champagne ruins enamel but argues the claim is overstated and easily managed with good dental care. The debate centers on whether sparkling wine poses lasting damage or simply temporary staining that brushing and regular checkups can offset.
Two vessels bear the names of President Hoover and President Coolidge. The remark implies Hoover might envy Cal’s boat, hinting at a playful contest or bet.
Paris remains abuzz over a beauty craze as green face powder becomes the season’s rage. The trend sparks talk of bold looks and daring style among fashion circles in the French capital.
An 80-year-old North Dakota blacksmith recently received a college degree, celebrated for his perseverance and determination. He completed his studies later in life, symbolizing determination and lifelong learning amid a long career in forging.
A French court determined a man has the right to open his wife's letters though the ruling suggests most men should seek permission first. The decision highlights privacy and marriage norms within French law.
The designation of twin liners bearing the names Coolidge and Hoover sets the stage to watch which vessel will achieve the longest tenure in service, drawing public interest in their future careers and legacies.
A reflective piece frames lead as a humble, undervalued metal whose weight and steadiness anchor ships and people alike. It contrasts its dull appearance with its vital role, noting how humans seek value in gold and silver while lead quietly sustains with steadfast reliability. The poem closes by naming Walter F. McAnless as the speaker.
A letter urges establishing a local cannery in North Carolina to keep money within the state, reduce reliance on external canned goods, and encourage farmers to grow vegetables instead of tobacco and cotton for better earnings during home week.
Editorial calls for removing Mr. Raskob from influence, likening him to a failed sculptor shaping public trust. It argues his output is unsatisfactory and that democracy cannot be served by his continued "thumping" of wet clay.
In New York an outline of an educated man by Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler stresses speech correctness, refined manners, and growth. In Atlanta broker William R Crissy bets he will dine with Hoover and golf with Jones and Rockefeller, then seeks Bobby Jones, leaving for Ormond Beach, Florida to hunt for John D. Rockefeller.
Plans for a ping pong journey between the police of Danzig and Marienburg have misfired as Marienburgs chief ordered officers to avoid associating with Dan zigs dominant political factions in the communities that dislike each other.
New York sign painter Eden Blakelock grandson of artist Ralph A. Blakelock will show at the Society of Independent Artists exhibition. His grandfather died in 1919 after trying to sell works for a few hundred dollars. today Blakelock paintings command thousands.
Kingston reports that the government will impose a heavy tax on liquor exports to curb the supply destined for the United States. The move aims to reduce smuggling and control overseas shipments of alcoholic beverages.
Newbern North Carolina March 4 Furnifold M Simmons a veteran of the U S Senate for 30 years ends his term amid a quiet home scene health prevented participation in closing sessions and Bailey's victory over him in the Democratic primary is cited as the end of his influence He plans to manage farming interests and may return to Jones County where he was born January 20 1854 surrounded by family and friends
Practical tips from Dr Morris Fishbein on infant care covering travel, kissing, hygiene, feeding, crying remedies, baths and temperatures, illness precautions, sunscreen, and growth. Includes guidance on car trips, hand washing, gas relief, bath temperatures, sponge baths for colds, fever cautions, stockings, fatness, and sun exposure.
Delmar Cannon, 22, a Macon bicycle repairman, was shot in the face and back at the home of his bride Maude Barbee in Hawkinsville. Barbee, the bride’s father, is jailed on murder charges after claiming responsibility for firing five shots. Cannon and Maude wed a week earlier amid Barbee’s opposition at the Barbee home.
A spitting snake found across South Africa from Senegal to the Transvaal is named for its habit of ejecting a venomous spray from its mouth when annoyed or irritated. It is related to cobras.
A cryptic list presents a horizon themed word puzzle with vertical and horizontal clues numbered 1 through 43. Entries include terms for sound magnification device, air fuels, dyes, arid, mortality, lawfulness, and numeric references, requiring crossword style solving with cross-checked letters.
President Frank Graham of the University will be the principal speaker at the Cumberland County alumni banquet in Fayetteville on Thursday evening March 5. Special guests include Head Coach Chuck Collins William Cerney backfield coach and J Maryon Saunders secretary of the General Alumni association.
A humorous exchange about a fur coat prompts a reply that the fox wore it three seasons first. The quip ends with the playful concession that a new fur will be needed soon.
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