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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1930
Page
4
The article discusses grade crossing accidents across the state noting trains have right of way. It weighs causes including driver error and improvements like guard safety and grade separation. It argues for strict driver licensing reform as a priority over widespread grade separation due to cost.
The North Carolina senatorial race shows little oratory nine weeks from the vote. The article notes minimal campaigning by the current office holder and Bailey, suggesting few votes will shift before June 7. It warns that party nomination alone does not ensure election.
C O McIntyre notes changing image of cops from feared enforcers to fit, athletic figures in New York and High Point. He cites officers who help in the streets and believe disciplined appearance improves service and citizen respect. The column highlights a trend toward a stronger, prouder police force.
An editorial argues for a North Carolina constitutional amendment to classify property for graduated taxation. It notes the current lack of true level taxation and outlines how the measure could empower legislators to revise the system, reduce inequities, and ease burdens, while warning against misinterpretation and the need for organized support before next November.
Veteran author Harry Leon Wilson offers comic guidance on crafting detective tales. He suggests midnight killers in English settings with aristocratic suspects, open lounges, disguises, and exotic locales to keep readers hooked. He notes the humor in old plots while acknowledging real constraints on originality.
The article emphasizes using the gym and instructors to improve officers physical condition and sustain fitness. It notes that some lawmen previously faced heart failure risks during disorder and argues for ongoing training and keeping fit officers on the job. It also suggests retired or near-prime officers should be assigned to special duty.
Fragments argue taxation reform aims at small property owners and faces strong opposition from foes leveraging property fears. The debate centers on who benefits and who bears the burden under proposed tax changes in North Carolina.
The piece notes ongoing growth of large corporations across industries. It cites Standard Oil pondering another merger as steel becomes a closed field for a few giants. Ford expands Europe operations and Opel backs Fraschini acquisition. New York banks rise to vast capital scales. Immensity defines the era.
After several bouts critics argue that judging has drifted from the square ring standard. Promoters defend consistency citing recent scores while fans push for clearer criteria and uniform rulings.
A Canadian grass said to dampen noise prompts discussion about its potential use in government hearings. The claim links botanical noise suppression to policy debate, with lawmakers considering research and practical deployment. The item notes curiosity and speculative interest rather than confirmed approval.
Yodelling is gaining traction in Germany as Swiss cultural influence spreads. The Swiss movement appears to be expanding its reach into neighboring regions, fueling renewed interest in traditional vocal art.
The secretary of the treasury was presented with a golden cup on his 75th birthday in a ceremony noted for its ceremonial minting.
The claim that most nightshirts in this country are sold in Chicago is ridiculed as it undermines the idea that Chicagoans are predominantly night workers.
Reports say a new water tank burst on stage at the Paris Opera House, splashing performers. Spectators and crew reacted as the incident disrupted a performance, though no serious injuries were noted.
A California performer attempting to bite iron broke four teeth in an incident reported with minimal detail. The brief note hints at a humorous cause, suggesting a malfunctioning front door key as a possible aside.
A letter by James R. Bulla former High Point mayor discusses 1877 collection efforts with Philadelphia agency. He explains unwillingness to promise recoveries, offers to accept cash or goods, and uses racist language referencing niggers and Democrats amid harsh economic conditions.
The March 30 Sunday Lesson Sermon centers on Reality. Golden Text from Psalms 33 11 speaks of the Lord's counsel standing forever and His thoughts through generations. A cited Bible verse from Proverbs 3 emphasizes obtaining wisdom and understanding. The Science and Health passage notes Spirit imparts understanding that elevates consciousness and reveals truth.
DARLINGTON 8 C Mar 31 The body of Mrs J P Wright 70 of Darlington county is believed buried under the ruins of the Darlington hotel destroyed by fire yesterday along with six other businesses. A preliminary search failed to locate her body as heat hindered full search. Property damage estimated 150000 to 200000 with about one third covered by Star Cafe. Other losses include Langston Haber dashery Welling and Bombill Hardware R H Hutchinson Paint Shop the Metropol and Holiday Stores and the Metropol Ice Cream factory.
Representatives from county boards of commissioners met in Raleigh to discuss a state wide campaign for property tax relief. The Buncombe county association for tax relief sponsored the gathering proposing a sales tax and uniform statewide appraisal. J Frazier Glenn chaired Buncombe’s group and spoke during the program.
The fragment notes that detachable collars were invented by Hannah Montague, an English handiwork expert, indicating the early craft contribution by a woman in textiles.
Raleigh March 31 Four ballots will be used in the June 7 Democratic primary. The State Board of Elections favors Bailey allies on county boards and expects most county officials to back Bailey. Four ballots will cover senatorial state offices congressional contests solicitor and judge and county offices with the general assembly.
William DeGruchy editor from Curtis Publishing in Philadelphia visits Wilbur Daniel Steele in Chapel Hill to discuss a new series of stories. They consult with O. J. Coffin and Paul Green on literature and philosophy, sharing ideas into the night.
In Alaska, fur traders experiment with polar bears as draft animals to haul sledges. The unusual practice reflects local ingenuity and the challenges of winter travel in remote regions.
Dr Collier Cobb and three University geology professors will speak at Sigma Xi dinner at the university Tuesday night April 1 at 6 15 o clock. Cobb discusses Dome Structures in the Coastal Plains and stream deflection. Prouty on Triassic deposits and serpentine deposits. Swartz on determining geological structures with geophysical instruments. MacCarthy on Atlantic beach sands origin and relation to shore currents.
Greensboro police investigated a local grocery store robbery after discovering 23 banana peels and a missing half bunch. Officials weighed whether a single robber ate all the fruit or a group staged a banana feast.
In 1928 the United States consumed about 1.387 billion pounds of candy. The figure captures broad, nationwide demand for sweets during the period.
A list of crossword style clues with numbered entries ranges from 6 to 81 across and vertical. The card includes hints such as slaver frenzy prove young ben devour and many more, forming a quizzed vocabulary puzzle layout.
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