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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1937
Page
13
Raleigh March 26 A shorter work week safer working conditions and a ban on child labor were enacted in the 1937 legislature. The state department of labor backed the measures while President Roosevelt’s request was denied. Early in the session the House rejected a federal constitutional amendment to prohibit child labor under 18.
Mrs Harriet Beatty talks about the turmoil of a lion and tiger trainer life after marrying Clyde Beatty. She describes sleepless dreams of beasts, her slight frame, and reports of fear in the cage. She advises young women not to pursue the nerve wracking career.
The McKee Bill bans child labor under 16 in any health threatening industry with few amendments. The maximum hours act caps women at 48 and men at 55 hours weekly, nine and ten hours daily. Boiler inspections extend to all boilers over 15 psi, with annual checks and penalties for violations. Commissioner Fletcher cites recent boiler explosions and argues the measure reduces accidents. some industries and home workers remain exempt. The law excludes agricultural, domestic, some laundry workers, and certain seasonal sales staff. federal parity debates linger.
The measure, drafted under the labor commissioner's office, limits street trades for under 14 year olds and under 18 for girls, with boys up to 12 allowed to sell newspapers. It caps exemption workers at 40 hours weekly, six days, limits work hours, bans pre dawn and post dusk shifts, forbids dangerous jobs for under 16, and prohibits under 18 from alcohol beverage manufacturing establishments.
Prof. Earl A. Slocum announced the all-state high school music course will be at the University of North Carolina from June 10 to July 27.
The article notes the shrew, a small West African mammal under a foot long, has a backbone so strong it can bear a heavy man’s weight without injury, a characteristic unlike any other animal.
The unemployment compensation commission ruled orchids are not grown in soil and thus not agriculture. Adrian J. Newton said orchids are parasitic and grown in Osmunda fern roots, so orchid firms must fall under the act. Greenhouse operators had argued they were engaged in agricultural activities.
Miss Mary Brent Holland of New Durham named as student president candidate in Duke University affairs. The March 26 report notes her as a leading figure among campus electors and outlines her probable platform and qualifications.
Bern will be installed next month as president of the student government association at the Woman's College of Duke University after defeating Miss Jane Love of Washington D C in the election.
The article notes that the average weight of the elephant is five tons.
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