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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
4
A May 38 1928 note cites Bible verse Matthew 20 15 about using one s own. It urges personal duties at home and abroad and influence as a private conscience guide, attributed to a Channing quotation.
The Raleigh editor Josephus Daniels dismisses the bolt plan against Al Smith and Reed shows hesitation to bolt. Reed may back Smith if chosen, though resistance remains. The piece suggests many opponents would accept Smith if Houston choice prevails on election day.
The senator declares no part in a third party drive and urges the Houston convention to demand strict enforcement of prohibition laws. He says the outcome should stand regardless of who is nominated.
An adult eagle learns flying and Lindbergh studies aerial navigation in New York. He recognizes the need for technical training, charts, compasses, and instruments to ensure safe flight and to extend human aviation beyond instinctive skill.
Premier Baldwin cites faith as the core of government and society while noting Nap Navy oil lease cases. He highlights gains from education expansion, with sixfold rise in college students over 30 years, and praises schools as magnets driving knowledge and democracy.
Charles M Schwab accepts the Bes Semer gold medal from the British Iron and Steel Institute and argues steel industry profits rise in war but are steady in peace. He says steel aids housing and emancipation from drudgery and that steel builds up as well as destroys. The steel man should share responsibility for progress.
The piece highlights how voters in Chicago and Cleveland influenced local governance. It credits the League of Women Voters for defending the city manager form against a plebiscite to revert to a less efficient system. It also discusses a murder case where a condemned man seeks a new trial after another inmate confessed, noting doubt about the confession and legal timeliness.
An Ohio woman died after taking a bottle of chloroform she had mistaken for medicine. The incident underscores the danger of unlabeled bottles and improper storage. Do not keep unlabelled medicines and always verify bottles before use.
Floyd Bennett, a skilled flyer, died while on a mission to aid aviators on Greenly Island. He was reportedly unwell during his last departure from Detroit and chose to fly despite illness, a decision some deem ill advised. The nation honors his gallantry and laments the loss of a man of indomitable spirit.
A husband collapsed and died as he assisted his wife with washing dishes at their home. Police and responders attended, with no additional details released about cause or investigation.
A scientist reports finding a sixth vitamin and sparks renewed health debates. The claim adds complexity to nutritional science and personal wellness discussions.
Police report six machine guns missing in Chicago as investigators pursue leads in a possible gang safety breach. No suspects named yet. officials stress firearm tracing and border checks are being reviewed.
Oil men supply the bread and butter as Kansas City braces for a bustling convention scene with players, vendors, and party organizers shaping the event. The piece notes the lively behind the scenes energy and economic role of oil interests in fueling the gathering.
A Chicago grand jury indicted a garage man for fraud in making his income tax return. The remark notes justice, though blind, can glimpse the issue at hand.
High Point high school presents the four act comedy Bab a Sub Deb tomorrow at 8 pm in the school auditorium. The seniors star in the production sponsored by the graduating class with memorable roles and lively subplots. Tickets cost 75 and 59 cents.
The article covers talks by Dr. John K. Hall and other physicians on technical topics, a long standing membership bar issue being relaxed to allow Dr. Harold W. Glascock to join, Greensboro named next year’s meeting site, and new officers elected including Dr. W. L. Dunn and Dr. David G. Tayloe Jr. plus state councillors from multiple cities.
The proposal states the United States shall bear no liability for flood damage and will seek to acquire lands or floodage rights if levee construction is impracticable. It authorizes ten million dollars from the total for main river works Cape Girardeau to Rock Island and certain floodbacked tributaries. States must pay one third of costs and grant rights of way. A board of engineers will study Baton Rouge to Cape Girardeau for flood relief methods beyond levees before other works.
Mrs. Johnston, a Greensboro figure, praised industrial schooling for delinquent youths and recounted her drive to pass a 1900 bill funding an institution. She shared a pivotal story of a superintendent helping a runaway boy, and received tributes from Greensboro and Charlotte groups.
The Italia carrying General Nobile’s Arctic expedition flew over Oskarshamm on Sweden’s east coast at 7 30 a m and later over Grisseshamm at 1 15 p m before disappearing toward the Gulf of Bosnia.
A Russian professor screens a movie illustrating brain function while delivering a claim that weather and umbrellas influence thought. The scene highlights cognitive processes as the speaker notes that it never rains when you carry an umbrella.
The remark mocks the idea that ease and wealth come from oily habits, suggesting a satirical view of national committees. It frames the proverb as a play on the saying about rising early and staying late, critiquing political performance.
The report notes doubt about Fail being tried after Sinclair’s acquittal. It suggests Fail may be named Nobel peace prize winner or receive a Distinguished Service Medal, as the outcome remains uncertain.
A California man has broken his right arm four times in four years amid ongoing restrictions. The repeated fractures raise questions about underlying causes and safety, with local medical authorities reviewing patient history and preventive measures.
A war office dispatch from China said Japanese expeditionary forces in Shantung clashed with southern nationalist troops who were looting stores. Disturbances in Tsinan continued.
A beige lace summer dress features a cape attached to a body of black georgette and a circular beige lace flounce. The design blends light fabric with coordinated cape detailing and a matching skirt edge.
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