High Point Enterprise 1925 News Briefs Digest
A High Point Enterprise page from March 27 1925 summarises diverse items from North Carolina and national news. Topics include budget politics under Governor McLean the Raleigh prison escape attempt near Raleigh a murder commutation Robesonian case and executioner funds news about Harry Sinclair Teapot Dome prospects and bootleg cache findings New York police and newspaper rights disputes in Raleigh over commutation timings and press access.
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Associated Press
High Point
N. C
Frost, Landis and Kohn
Brunswick Building
Fifth Ave
New York
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Sinclair
New Road Debate Between Greensboro and High Point
Public prints report a meeting to discuss a rival to widening the existing highway between Guilford’s two cities. A state funded $225,000 draw could back a new hard surface link, with the county covering the remainder. Supporters favor extending a northern Greensboro route toward High Point to serve Deep River and relieve the present road. Proponents urge widening the current road with state funds, arguing it would yield a broader, better maintained corridor under central financing, avoiding county upkeep of two parallel routes.
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Reensboro
High Point
Greensboro
Guilford
Central Treasury
Deep River
Central Fund
Highway Commission
Hearts Weaken Under Strain In Health Warning
A health article urges personal responsibility to protect the heart as heart disease mortality rises from 141 to 175 per 100000 in thirteen years. Experts warn excessive work, overindulgence, and stress harm the heart, stressing rest, moderation, and preventive care to preserve longevity.
Flight Surgeons Pinpoint Speed Limits for Air Men
Washington March 27 flight surgeons of the army air service say man’s maximum turning speed is about 250 miles an hour with a straightaway limit higher but tied to technology. They place the practical altitude ceiling around 45 000 feet due to oxygen limits and blood flow effects at high g forces.
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Washington
Army Air Service
Alvin J. Williams
Navy
St. Louis
Army
Mitchell Field
N. Y
National Aeronautic Association
Waste of Paper Noticed by McLean Clerks
Report notes McLean clerks and governor quoted as saying wasteful paper usage. The fragment mentions officials observing extensive paper waste and calls for efficiency measures. No clear events, dates, or named organizations beyond McLean and a governor figure.
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McLean
Budget Director McLean Aims to Run NC Government Like Business
The piece argues stationery costs show waste and praises A. W. McLean as budget director. It predicts the governor will benefit from his tenure, noting the printing bill exceeds $300,000 yearly and clerks use costly bond paper. Four years could reform state administration.
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North Carolina
A. W. McLean
McLean
Road terms given defendants today for having liquor
In police court here today Bill Willis and J A Kelly two young white men were taxed with the costs and were sentenced to serve six months each on the county roads. Judge Matt Hedgecock found them guilty of violating the prohibition law. Notice of appeal was given Willis and Welly were arrested Monday night. Officers Clyde Hoover and J O Pike were near the Country club when Welly and Willis passed in a path automobile. They stopped their car in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Willis
J. A. Kelly
Matt Hedgecock
Willis
Welly
Clyde Hoover
J. O. Pike
Celub O
Local arrests and fines following street incident
Officers arrived as suspects attempted to bury ten pints of liquor. Kelly and Willis fled. Hoover pursued and captured Kelly after he fell and cut his forehead. Kelly later arrested. Robert Spencer fined five dollars and costs for assault on J R Nicholson. Will Gid dle fined one dollar and half costs for driving with insufficient brakes. Walter Britt sentenced to six months on the roads for abandonment and non support, suspended on condition of repayment of costs and reunion with his wife plus work commitment.
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Kelly
Willis
Hoover
Robert Spencer
J. R. Nicholson
Will Giddle
Walter Britt
Britt
Beeson Hardware Plans Four Story Addition on Main Street
Beeson Hardware announces excavation will start Monday for a four story brick building expanding from Main Street to Wrenn Street. The new 40 by 80 foot structure will allow entry from either street with a basement and four stories above. R G Lassiter and Company will perform the excavation, with completion targeted for August or September. Owner R R Ragan spoke at a banquet of 26 Beeson employees at the Sheraton about growth and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeson Hardware
North Main Street
Wrenn Street
R. G. Lassiter and Company
R. R. Ragan
Beeson Hardware Company
Ragan
Sheraton Hotel
Fire trucks in High Point get red and blue warning lights
Fire Chief A B Horney announced that all High Point fire trucks now carry red and blue warning lights. Red behind the left lens and blue on the right. motorists and pedestrians should yield. He warned against duplicating the lights and said offenders would be prosecuted, with explanation to Judge Hedgecock.
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High Point
A. B. Horney
Fire Department
Horney
Hedgecock
Filipino leader Dr T H Pardo de Tavera dies in Manila
Manila reports the death of Dr. T H Pardo de Tavera aged 68, the first president of the Philippine Commission in 1901, who passed away today in the city.
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Yvilipino
Manila
T. H. Pardo de Tavera
Philippine Commission
Elks Sponsor Scout Troop in High Point Lodge
High Point Lodge No 1155 will sponsor a Boy Scout troop taken from Uwharrie council. O S Harville to be scout master. Troop to include boys aged 12 to 16. First meeting at the Elks club Tuesday at 7 30. Gordon Blair of Uwharrie council to attend. Troop aims to aid underprivileged boys through activity and service. Athens Greece newspaper strike halts daily papers.
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High Point Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Uwharie Council
O.S. Harville
Elks
Elks Club
Gordon A. Blair
Bwharrie Council
The
Rwer W. M. Tucker
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