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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1930
Page
4
A biblical quotation from Numbers 80:2 emphasizes that a man who swears an oath to bind his soul shall not break his word and must perform all that proceeds from his mouth. The verse underscores the seriousness of declared promises.
City judge rejects speeding pleas from two motorists not in court after they were accused of reckless driving in a Main Street chase that hurt a motorcycle officer. Defendants sentenced to 50 dollars plus costs, hospital bills, and lost pay. hearing to proceed in open court for full evidence and justice.
The column cautions editors to scrutinize reader letters for genuineness and notes several recent anonymous communications likely aimed at harming political causes. The piece argues that some letters lack authenticity and could be part of broader abuse of letter pages.
The British have arrested Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the nonviolent movement in India. Authorities delayed action to let fervor subside, fearing the revolt’s momentum. The salt protest may have been the spark, but experts warn the nationalistic spirit is strong and may outlast the arrest. Unrest in India is not new, and the country has 300 million people. The native press spreads nationalist ideas widely.
The article notes the newspaper faces a disadvantage in processing routine communications and printing segregated or separated comments without questioning. It discusses the challenge of identifying purported signers and maintaining print integrity.
The piece notes Mother Jones as a labor leader who, at age 60, entered her first strike and soon became a defining figure for workers. It contrasts her vigor at 100 with the early indifference of age, and reflects on her impact amid long labor battles and civil rights struggles.
A Washington DC life insurer aims to insure only total abstainers from alcohol. The plan could offer lower rates to dry customers and appeal to officials and others seeking savings, though longevity statistics favor moderate drinkers. The company may challenge those figures to reward nonabstainers with financial gains.
A 1930 letter from Anna D. Graham urges women in Warrenton to back Senator Simmons in the June 7 primary, framing the race as a fight over religion and Prohibition. It accuses Bailey supporters of aligning with anti-Simmons Catholic or Protestant critiques and warns of church sanctions.
Raleigh May 5 Distribut ion of fish from State Hatcheries has surpassed 1 506 000 this year. J S Hargett assistant director of the Department of Conservation and Development says most fry go to nursery ponds for later release, with output likely to set a record and total distribution possibly over four million. He cites efforts to hold fish at fingerling stage and cooperation from sportsmen to boost restocking. Favorable weather could raise bass output compared with previous years.
Allen Raymond of the New York Herald Tribune tours Chapel Hill meeting University faculty to study textile conditions and discuss forming a Southern chapter of the League of the New England states. He plans talks with Governor Gardner in Raleigh and visits Dr. E. R. Coker in Hartsville, S C.
Dr J O M Borek of the University of Utrecht studied Rural Social Economics at Chapel Hill Library. He researched the Zuyder Zee reclamation project draining 1400 square miles in Holland and building dykes and dams, a 20 year effort about to host new settlements. He praised the University Library and the campus village.
Raleigh May 5. Auto mobilists urged to keep registration cards with them at all times. Cards duplicating license numbers issued with licenses. Cards serve as ID if car is believed stolen. Highway patrol demands compliance. Minor infractions lead to a punch and warning. a second punch requires court citation.
A Clerkenwell resident creates a compressed hardened cotton mass that can be molded into any shape or thickness and withstand heat and dampness. The material can be sawed, painted, varnished, nailed, and formed without warping.
Lyon agency tallies show three furniture industry failures in North Carolina last month all among retailers, down from eight in April 1929. New York records the highest total with 26 industry failures across all branches.
The Blue Key National leadership at North Carolina State College named eleven outstanding students and two faculty members as honorary members. Candidates include Frank Gorham Raleigh C N Gross Bluefield W Va C E H Brake Rocky Mount Charles Turner Hendersonville M B Amos High Point J W Crawford Statesville Mack Stout Sanford John Googhegan Danville Va M L Shepheird Orrum and J C Whitehurst H Y Brock Norfolk Va The two honorees are Lt Col C C Early professor of Military Science and T Brower college comptroller.
A compact puzzle listing60 across and down clues with errors and typos. The grid references include Bow of a boat avouch serf parts of churches habituated concord arrival oleoresin sheep net weights aurora dance splash assessment rate elsewhere verified shovel valuable property winter carriage set up a ball etc.
Certificates of incorporation issued to Randolph County Improvement Club of Asheboro to promote home trade, White Lake Golf Course of Elizabethtown to operate small golf courses, Mark's Incorporated of Raleigh to trade in clothing, Carolina Standard Corporation of Rockingham for amusements, Yadkin Produce Company of Albemarle for produce sales, Moss-Marlow Building Company of Hickory in building materials, Brevard Golf Club Incorporated for a social club, and Statesville Electric Service Company of Statesville for electrical goods.
Greenwood Iowa May 5 Mr and Mrs P O Rumpf are the first Germans to locate here under county colonization plans. The area attracts settlers with ideal dairy conditions and plans for a German colony are taking shape. The Rumpfs left Germany two years ago and have lived in Brazil since then.
Navy blue calfskin purses feature panels of baby sharkskin in matching tones. One design includes a decorative loop on the front but lacks a handle.
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