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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1930
Page
13
A testimonial from Mrs. Manning Glowers of Knoxville credits Konjola with converting two years of poor appetite and weakness into health. She reports improved digestion, steady nerves, weight gain, and better sleep after using Konjola, sold at Mann No. 1 Drug Store in High Point and by regional druggists.
The North Carolina League of Women Voters child welfare program seeks state action to limit child labor. Prohibits under 16 from working more than eight hours daily or 48 hours weekly, regardless of schooling, bars under 16 who have not finished sixth grade, and bans under 16 in hazardous occupations.
A campaign promotes expanding child labor laws to remove fourth grade exemptions, raise compulsory schooling to sixth grade for 14 to 16 year olds, bar under 16 work in hazardous jobs, and extend the prohibited list. Support comes from diverse groups including the AAUW and NC Education Association, with clergy and civic groups endorsing protection and welfare aims amid industry concerns.
Mrs Tracy S Comstock died Friday night in Morganton after being treated at Broadoaks sanitarium since Wednesday. The 38 year old widow, maiden Maude Wiseman of Linville Falls, fell ill at her home near Thomasville earlier in the week and was found in a statue like pose by her husband. An autopsy was discussed and Dr Yokley planned to assist Morganton authorities.
The Charlotte Observer reports New York interests are negotiating with Mecklenburg County for a long term lease on the old county court house site in Charlotte to build a hotel valued at over 1 million dollars. Talks are expected to lead to a head within a week or ten days with an announcement affecting taxpayers. The old courthouse has been vacated after county officials moved to a new building.
The Interstate Commerce Commission is in executive sessions evaluating possible action against Piedmont and Northern for planned links in North and South Carolina that may violate a prior denial of permission. No decision yet. discussions will involve the commission, Justice Department officials, and Southern Railway attorneys who oppose the Piedmont and Northern route.
Four Scotsmen dined at a restaurant and could not agree who should pay. They blindfolded the waiter and let the first man he touched foot the bill. The gag ends with the men still at large.
Charleston plans a springtime celebration from April 1 to 13 marking the 259th founding of Charleston and the 260th anniversary of Charles Town and Carolina under the Lord Proprietors. The Huguenot Society will observe the 250th arrival of the first Huguenots in the United States. Knights Templar groups mark the York Rite sesquicentennial. Historic 200-year-old buildings and wartime battlements will be showcased to visitors.
Haitians express satisfaction at the Hoover Commission report and the American president's acceptance of it as a basis for a new policy in Haiti. Both government and opposition show renewed resolve to take over governance under the commission’s plan led by Eugene.
Roy will assume the temporary presidency as planned, setting the stage for a peaceful political campaign in the summer. The arrangement aims to ensure stable leadership and a calm transition during the campaign period.
In Havana Lydia Vick becomes Cuba's first woman lawyer to plead before the criminal court. She is authorized by the Aubencig court to defend Francisco Theo Elias, a Spaniard charged with murder.
A suspect is accused of killing Maria Bryne, an inspector on the Cuban central highway. The 23 year old Senorita Vick, last year graduated from the University of Havana law school and was the only woman in her class.
Dr. John H. Finley editor of the New York Times has accepted an invitation to deliver the baccalaureate address at UNC's 136th commencement on June 10 announced by President Harry W. Chase. Finley is recognized as a leading editor and educator with numerous honorary degrees from about 20 colleges and universities.
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