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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1929
Page
4
A Longfellow quotation celebrates a brave man unafraid to voice his views even when the town stands against him. The line honors courage and independent speech in the face of local opposition.
The bill to reform High Point elections by ward councilors and at large councilman passes the state House after Blair amendment for a public referendum. If kept, the change would not take effect for two years, with fate uncertain in the Senate and intense local debate continuing. The Greensboro Daily News notes Greensboro lawmakers acted at High Point residents’ request and editorials invite continued discussion in the Enterprise.
Senator Person pushed a bill to probe the Anti Smith Campaign committee funds in the state. The senate tabled the measure this week, with the sponsor arguing whether preachers and others who opposed Al Smith were paid by the Republican party. The stalled committee report is also noted as a failure to file as required by law.
The UNC Extension bulletin outlines the first Southern Conference on Education held in Chapel Hill November 15–17, 1928. It aims to shape general policy through leadership input from diverse professions, with plans for annual gatherings to strengthen Southern educational life.
A lengthy discussion of Calvin Coolidge Jr.'s death and the president's humility examines how the father's article in Cosmopolitan reveals the son’s character. It contrasts Mexico's democracy struggles with American political fatigue and notes beaver issues at Grand Canyon and Yale professors' salaries.
Fragmentary court remark contends action or inaction by the court should guide senate proceedings. The statement questions why the senate would move if the court remains nonfunctional, implying a procedural stalemate or lack of need for parallel steps.
News from Mexico has a discouraging mood as Obregon and Calles seem to be guiding the country toward peace and order, but recent reports again show the old troubles resurfacing and threatening stability. The piece reflects on the fragile state of affairs and the challenges facing leadership in Mexico.
A Kansas boy wins a gold medal in a local playing contest. He may grow up to be a useful citizen despite the win. A schoolgirl complexion remark is noted as harmless in its context but warns it could cause trouble on a father figure’s coat.
A prominent physician told a Boston audience that laughter acts as exercise and helps digestion, explaining why Washington correspondents rarely have stomach trouble.
Citizen Coolidge writes on presidential health and debunks myths about cigars boosting vitality. The piece probes whether smoking kept the president robust or if other factors explain his endurance.
The article notes Bramwell Booth was ousted as head of the Salvation Army for being physically unfit, yet he contested the decision. It frames his attempt to retain leadership amid questions of health and fitness for the role.
Two western Kansas wheat farmers acquire airplanes to fly between their fields and Colorado trout brooks. Congressmen pushing for farm relief say the plan helps them avoid starvation while pursuing fishing.
A North Carolina game rehabilitation program halts as Mexican quail imports are blocked by unrest south of the Rio Grande. M. E. Bogle reports to Wade Phillips that shipments to North Carolina are suspended indefinitely after four thousand quail were ordered, though prior introductions have been successful across the state.
Juarez quiet after a seven hour battle left Americans dead and wounded. Lydia Roberta two, and Teddy Barnes were killed or found dead amid the fighting as 310 Mexican federal troops and families were interned at Fort Bliss under a truce. American authorities halted hostilities and arranged internment while Washington approved war material and privately built aircraft imports for Mexico.
Laredo TX learned that Fort Sam Houston denied sending 1000 American troops to reinforce the border garrison. A conference between Brig Gen Frank S Cocell and Fort Sam Houston staff at San Antonio led to the decision, leaving the city with a small protective force.
Mrs Wilbur recalls a spinal fracture after an accident and five years of partial recovery followed by major surgery. She notes renewed activity but expects more strength in nine to twelve months. The Wilbur family, famed in medicine, includes sons at Mayo Clinic and in California and a daughter married to an orthopedic surgeon.
The councilmen elected by wards will be voted on by ward residents and the councilman at large by the entire city. Supporters claim a majority in an election while opponents expect a large defeat. The bill to change city administration would align with current election methods and take effect only after the next city election two years away.
BLACKSTON asks if his wife writes the letter while WHITEWAATE replies that only those marked private are penned. The dialogue hints at intimate communications and a stance on privacy.
Sixty seven years ago today the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimac ended indecisively but changed naval history. The ironclads altered ship design, boosted Union morale, and marked a turning point away from wooden vessels.
A black opal named Light of the World was found in New South Wales Walgett fields. The gem shows a clear outline of a woman's figure and is valued between 15000 and 25000 dollars.
Three students at Parsons College Fairfield Iowa earned all A grades for the first semester. Lucille Schwilck Alice Bell and Earl Heisel led the group with perfect marks reflecting strong academic performance.
In a Mexico City ceremony Colonel Charles Lindbergh christened a 470 mile airmail route to Brownsville Texas. The flight covered Hidalgo Vera Cruz and Tamaulipas with a stop possible at Tampico. Passengers included Mexican Aviation officials post office staff and journalists. Alfred Kent led a companion plane for the American Aviation company.
General Albert L. Cox a Raleigh lawyer and former State Commander of the American Legion has been named commencement marshal to lead the reunion program at UNC finals. The announcement came from W. T. Shore president of the General Alumni Association. Cox’s class marks its twenty fifth reunion this June and he served as chief marshaling officer in his own senior year.
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