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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1929
Page
4
A 1929 item quotes King Darius and Petrarch highlighting peace and its enemies. The short reflection contrasts ancient royal decree with a Renaissance admonition on avarice ambition envy anger and pride as barriers to perpetual peace.
Richard W. Edmonds of the Manufacturers Record complains that his Charlotte interview was misquoted and mischaracterized by the Charlotte Observer. He explains his views on Loray mill labor turnover, housing, and the phrase cited, noting earlier surveys for Wall Street Journal Barron’s and the Boston News Bureau.
The piece explains that an offensive term arose from confidential comments about a distant city and clarifies the author’s intent not to sensationalize. It discusses reactions from Loray workers, the Raleigh and Davis amendments, and explains that the May 7 election will decide whether to restore the old city charter law.
The winds of tornado proportions sweep the south causing deaths and great property damage in an abnormally mild spring. March was quiet, winds lacking, vegetation advanced early. Now ferocity suggests a caged animal as the elements seek to destroy.
County tax offices close tomorrow marking the deadline for 1928 taxes without penalties. Unpaid lists will be published per law, and advertisers must cover the ad cost if paying before property sale. Afterward a 20 percent surcharge applies. sheriff deputies urge payment to avoid penalties.
The South Carolina governor vows to enforce laws against all devices considered games of chance at carnivals and fairs. If successful many fairs may close as operators dispute the classification and profits of such games.
A letter to the editor explains voters may be confused about the May 7 election on amending the city charter. The writer notes doubt regarding what exactly residents will be voting on and seeks clarity on the issue.
German critics warned of American industrial expansion as Opel came under General Motors control. Automobile leaders appealed to President Hoover to fund roads, loan engineers abroad, form a national transportation board, and reshape tariffs to spread U S automobiles worldwide. They expect to ship a million cars this year as 20 percent of the world uses 80 percent of cars.
The Hartford, Admiral Farragut’s old flagship, lies in the Charles Town Navy Yard. The Navy Department rejected New London, Connecticut’s request to tow the ship there for exhibition as a Civil War memorial, citing seaworthiness and lack of funds for reconstruction. It notes Constitution and Perry’s ship projects show private funding can be used, suggesting New London reassess costs.
A Biddeford, Maine thief made headlines by stealing eight iron Civil War cannon balls, each weighing 100 pounds, from a public park a relic pyramid had held for about 40 years. The unusual heist sparks curiosity over motive and method.
The preparatory disarmament commission proposes outlawing poison gas in future conflicts. It could also consider measures to reduce or prevent shooting incidents.
George Ross newly named as general superintendent of the state farms outlines a plan with Dr. Hofmann to have the State prison farm near Raleigh serve as an experimental tract supervised by the forestry school. Future cutting will be limited to designated mature timber under forestry supervision to preserve supplies and boost coordination across state farms.
New York May 3 Harry Doctor Ben L Herman Rab inowitz Max Bones Miss Bessie Schwartz Miss Edna Schwartz I Schwartz Milton Silver Robert Silver and R A Wagger invited to attend the fourth national conference of the American Jewish joint distribution committee and the United Jewish Campaign to be held at the Hotel Biltmore in Chicago’s absence next weekend. The event aims to review relief and reconstruction efforts for Jews in Eastern Europe and elsewhere and is expected to draw 500 plus state and local officers from the United States and Canada whose efforts have raised over 19 706 990 dollars.
Since the campaign began in September 1925 more than $14,340,000 has been paid on pledges. Over 300 individuals have informed the national headquarters at 512 Persh ing Square that they will attend the events.
David Evans of Blair Street argues in The Enterprise that disfranchisement of fourth ward voters is unfair and calls for Citizens to support the Davis amendment. He urges women to exercise their suffrage right and join men in pressing for legal changes before the upcoming election in High Point.
Letter asks readers to clarify which city amendment to vote on Raleigh or Davis and explains voter confusion over new versus old methods of electing the Mayor and Councilmen. It requests guidance through The Enterprise columns.
Ruth and Eloise Cobb twin daughters of E W S Cobb Polk County high school graduates had equal grades across four years to decide valedictorian and salutatorian. Ruth won the coin toss and became valedictorian while Eloise is salutatorian. The sisters resemble each other and teachers have trouble telling them apart.
Co. W. Phillips principal of Greensboro high school will speak next Tuesday night at 6 30 at the supper meeting of the workers council of Wesley Memorial church announced by Rev B J Harbison associate pastor.
Second Lieutenant Joe A. Smoak of High Point North Carolina has graduated from the officers' school in Washington DC and was commissioned as a lieutenant. He is among nine marines completing the course and receiving commissions. Smoak joined the Marine Corps in Greensboro in 1925 and is 24 years old. He will report to the naval operating base Hampton Roads Virginia for further training at the basic school in Philadelphia.
Army engineers begin survey of Cheyenne river drainage to assess flood control options. Local interests back a large reservoir at Jackson Narrows to impound surplus Cheyenné water and lift extensive flood relief.
In Columbia the University of Missouri faculty notes say students show weak backing for athletic programs. A student manager for each sport is proposed as a remedy to boost support and organization.
In 1928 cleaners were manufactured in the United States and about 60 270 units were exported. The report notes that more than 1 132 000 were exported, indicating a strong international demand for these goods.
The article marks the anniversary of Washington DC being incorporated as a city by Congress. It notes the original charter creating a presidentially appointed mayor and a bicameral council, the 1871 shift to territorial government, and removal of citizen voting. It also mentions George Washington’s role in site selection and his rare use of the name "the Federal City."
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