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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
4
A Coleridge remark contrasts the dual nature of humanity with beasts and devils part of man yet partial. It highlights the tension between darker impulses and redeeming qualities preserved through life. The quote frames enduring inner conflict as part of human existence.
Wilbur Hutchins a high school student edited the paper for a half hour as part of national boys week. Other youths held civic roles while the editorials praised Hutchins for his thoughtful piece on opportunity. The youths, including a student council president and a mill worker, are seen as well prepared for future city and state service.
The Senate refused Heflin's resolution condemning the Brockton Mass rowdies who hurled a pop bottle at him during a Ku Klux speech warm up. The vote reflected impatience with his intolerance while preserving a careful stance against condoning mob action. The piece notes Heflin's fiery rhetoric and the Senate's tensions over religious bigotry and regional bias.
The remarks reflect on Heflin backed resolutions and imply a vote against them equates to support for Americanism of the right sort. The senate correctly left public meeting order to Brockton police.
The Enterprise rebuts a handbill signed by B R Lowe that falsely claims the paper refused to publish his letter. The editors clarify their open policy and challenge Lowe’s assertion, stating they printed the letter yesterday and cannot verify his truth claim.
The state nears second place in federal tax receipts, led by tobacco and cigarette sales. North Carolina surpasses Pennsylvania in internal revenue while total income tax is much smaller, signaling wealth distribution differences.
A reflective piece on making the most of opportunities. It traces Columbus proving the world is round, Pilgrim settlers viewing America as a land of opportunity, and Washington seizing his chance during the Revolution. It concludes that daily chances define success and warn against neglecting opportunities.
The Vanderburg case concluded with a not guilty verdict after a two and a half hour jury deliberation. The jury wrestled with the facts before delivering its judgment.
The court acquits young Vanderburg of the murder of five family members and arson at their home. Supporters applaud as suspicion fades, while doubts about what happened persist and the public remains cautious about the case. The defendant may reveal more or withhold facts as time passes.
Bruce Catton argues the League of Nations anti gas pact will not deter future wars. He says nations will use poison gas and disease germs regardless and such treaties may hinder real peace efforts. The piece critiques political optimism about disarmament and notes war’s brutal realities.
The piece notes suggestions to run cars without seats in New York City subways during peak periods. It adds that riders may find this inconvenient and briefly ponders wind erosion shaping archways in the senate and house. The appointment of John F. Curry as Tammany Hall chief is mentioned as likely to influence local political grooming for Curry favors.
Enterprise Bureau notes Raleigh attracts air minded residents as Curtiss Flying Service builds a 300 acre airport. Six planes arrive with two more on the way, aiming for ten to twelve for commercial use and a flying school tied to State College.
Asheboro officers seized a large distillery outfit with hundreds of gallons of beer and five gallons of whiskey after monitoring the site for more than a day. The equipment was brought to the Asheboro jail as no suspects appeared. Also noted were talks on a state game refuge in northern Montgomery county and making High Rock Lake a federal migratory fowls reserve.
Reports from the United States claiming Joseph Stalin resigned as general secretary and that he was ill were authoritatively denied today, with officials stating the reports have no foundation in fact.
Tony Tapp is held in Thomsville for identification in the February 6, 1928 murder of Policeman Ley Reddick. An alleged white detective Dobey Kennedy aided the arrest and suspects question Tony's sanity. Also notes Pilot School changes, commencement events, and local fishing license distribution.
In Lexington on May 2 a thief or thieves pried open a store door at McLellan’s, broke a glass, and removed the cash box containing nearly 500 dollars plus checks and freight bills. The entry involved clipping heavy mesh wire and a night latch was opened to take the box hidden under a counter.
Beronium is described as a metal about one third lighter than aluminum. The report notes its potential for lighter weight applications and compares its density to that of aluminum.
The fourth annual meeting of the American Association for Adult Education will be held at the University of North Carolina May 20 to 23. Prominent speakers include James E. Russell, William John Cooper, Harry W. Chase, and Everett Dean Martin. A North Carolina state conference on adult education will also take place Tuesday with afternoon sessions.
The piece marks today as the anniversary of parcel post in the United States noting that the system began as an experiment 17 years ago with a 1912 appropriation for a survey. It mentions ancient postal systems in Egypt and China and cites historical practices in handling packages for kings and officials.
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