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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1931
Page
4
The note reflects on divine judgment by God over the righteous and wicked, noting that humans neither know nor judge themselves while God alone discerns. It cites Ecclesiastes 8 17 and a Wilkie Collins quote about others judging but not knowing us.
A New York report on per capita wealth cites North Carolina at 1737 dollars, far below the national average of 692 dollars. It notes wide state disparities, with Nevada leading at 6318 dollars while Carolina’s earnings lag, influencing views on state sales tax measures.
Senators led by Folger seek to cut the Gordian knot created by the MacLean school bill which funds six months term without ad valorem taxes. They argue to repeal the measure and maximize the equalization fund, while House reports deny full school funding without a sales tax. The debate centers on relief to property owners and agriculture reform, with critics saying the MacLean bill misuses aid for farmers.
A historical letter argues for moving toward equality in taxation by taxing corporate profits and individual incomes more, while a general sales tax and consumer taxes would fund schools but raise living costs and hurt the poor. It contrasts with Senate plans that would end property taxes and offer property owner relief, plus expand a successful school policy.
The Greensboro Daily News critiques the Hood Parker bill’s 10 percent wage cut spans and its exemptions. Guilford county may be exempt or within the board’s adjustment scope. the piece notes loopholes like contract work to dodge cuts. The exempt counties list omits Horsyth Mecklenburg and others, raising questions of fairness and consistency.
Guilford and other counties reserve right to join provisions if boards choose. Exemptions render the bill like Swiss cheese, a far cry from the statewide measure it aimed to be.
In a broad look at civic participation Bruce Catton notes Americans pay far more local taxes than federal yet vote mainly in national elections. The piece contrasts voter awareness with local government recognition and argues for stronger state and city engagement. It then discusses Dr. Abraham Flexner’s warning that universities risk devaluing culture and science by overemphasizing vocational courses.
A push to Anglicize operas gains momentum as organizers hope train announcers will adopt clear, understandable English for public broadcasts and passenger communication across routes.
The eighth annual Carolina Dramatic association festival and state dramatic tournament will be staged in Chapel Hill this Friday and Saturday. Speakers include Barrett Clark Lynn Riggs and Harry Davis. Colleges high schools and clubs from across the state compete for titles. President Frank Graham will award prizes Saturday night.
Brevard N C March 20 The Shipman disappearance case is closed for Transylvania county authorities and warrants against two youths are dropped. Mrs Shipman said she hired Bradley and Brown to take her away due to worried relatives and went to visit relatives in Seneca SC and St Petersburg Fla with the pair.
Raleigh dispatch reports heightened legislative tension as per diem debate over the Revenue Act MacLean bill and school term funding sharpens in the North Carolina Senate and House. Senator Horton faces editorial criticism from the News and Observer while Senators Folger and Hicks pledge strong rebuttals and threaten Monday night remarks.
Washington reports income tax receipts on March 20 totaling 44.1 million, down from 75.5 million a year earlier. The month totals reach 283.2 million versus 460.8 million, with fiscal year receipts at 1.4547 billion, far below last year's pace and likely to miss projections.
A mountain road was constructed in five days by villagers without using town funds. Landowners donated right of way while 200 mountaineers worked with picks shovels and teams to complete the project.
Washington March 23 The farm board said it will not artificial price support for 1931 wheat indefinitely and suggested two options for farmers: cut production to domestic demand or accept world prices. It plans to shift policy on 1930 wheat from purchases of surplus stocks to acreage reduction and efficient farming methods. The stabilization program has spent over 150 million dollars, with about 200 million bushels bought from a 500 million dollar revolving fund.
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