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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
4
A short quotation attributes life’s satisfaction to earnestness as a universal passport. The line invites reflection on purpose and personal meaning. It underscores a temperate, early American philosophical voice attributed to Theodore Parker.
General Ferdinand Foch dies after serving as commander in chief of all allied armies. He welded ten million troops into a unified force, earning praise from President Wilson and international mourning. His death is marked by a national funeral as France honors a modest, famed strategist who led nations in a war challenging monarchic orders.
The piece argues North Carolina should amend its constitution to allow taxation of intangible property at different rates from tangibles. It criticizes current underreporting and calls the amendment essential for a fair, modern tax system, noting inequities between cash and property values.
The Commercial and Country clubs in High Point seek a merger with broad member backing. A merged club would follow with major improvements to the Country club and a new 18 hole golf course, addressing inadequacies in current facilities and boosting civic life.
The article honors Prof T E Whitaker of Oak Ridge whose death deeply touched High Point. It notes his strong ties to the city, hospitality, and leadership of Oak Ridge Institute, and anticipates his son and trainees continuing his work.
Directors of the Commercial club and a Country club committee discuss merging Uptown and Country clubs to develop the Country club land, add nine holes and enlarge facilities. Time is of the essence as land may not be available later, and the merger could bring a large contribution to the town with possible dividends for owners.
The piece honors Prof Whitaker as a steadfast public figure in Guilford County, highlighting his political integrity and broad influence. It notes his legislative service, widespread respect, and the void his passing leaves among his many friends and associates.
Citizens ponder the action of President Coolidge regarding a silk hat in Northampton as worries about old razor blades fade. The piece frames a curious, local curiosity tied to national figures and small town life.
A March 20 1929 letter from High Point urges appreciation for police courage amid danger and harm by drunks and criminals. The writer contrasts civic support for fire and police efforts, recalls past police killings, and defends officers while praising prudent, strict department standards. The piece includes poetry about Civil War figures and national unity, ending with attribution to Richard Hughes and a note that the author favors the poem.
Leo McCurry a young Black man sentenced to die in the electric chair tomorrow received a two week respite from Governor Gardner for further mental condition review. McCurry confessed to killing E N Dixon an elderly Gaston County farmer with a heavy instrument during a robbery. Doctor Adams reports McCurry has the mentality of an eight year old child.
The prefect of the Seine proposes an 80 000 unit housing drive under the Loucheur law. In five years 18 000 cheap and 20 000 mid rent units in Paris. 18 000 cheap and 5 000 mid rent units in suburbs. Estimated cost about 4.156 million dollars.
Atlanta March 21 1928 the Southern railway system announced contracts for 43000 tons of rail to lay 263 miles of track in April May and June. The purchase includes 11700 tons of 1380 lb section 28800 tons of 100 lb and 3000 tons of 85 lb rail.
The Interstate Construction Company of High Point has been awarded the six mile Nash County road project between Spring Hope and Flood Chapel. The road will feature a sand clay surface and work is to begin soon.
The piece marks March 2 1804 as the Code Napoleon’s promulgation date. It cites the civil code as a collaborative French effort that codified post revolution laws and influenced civil rights, with subsequent codes on commerce criminal law and legal procedure following.
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