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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1931
Page
4
A reflective saying attributed to Ecclesiastes and Daniel Webster notes that wisdom provides defense as money does, but knowledge's excellence lies in giving life to those who possess it. The quotes emphasize knowledge as the guiding sun in human affairs.
Dr. C. S. Grayson becomes mayor joining a nine member council under a new city charter. The outgoing board completed a testing period with mixed results while the new administration, elected on partisan lines, faces questions about party unity and future policy.
Members of the new city council favored replacing night meetings with daytime sessions. The board agreed to trial daytime meetings, noting business advantages and willingness of members to sacrifice personal time to serve the city. The shift aims to curb late night sessions and speed up handling matters through the city manager.
Gerard Swope argues the dole damages both recipients and communities and stresses industry must develop fair substitutes to avoid reliance on government handouts. He notes England’s chronic postwar unemployment and the peril of tolerating a welfare system that staves off crisis but undermines work incentives.
Citizens prefer presenting daytime matters to council to avoid lengthier night sessions. The council argues daytime hearings free up time and avoid wasting two to four hours every Tuesday night. If needed, an adjourned night session is possible, but efficiency is better during daylight hours.
The Winston-Salem Journal notes Charlie Chaplin, born in England, retains memory of early struggles despite fame. It contrasts critics calling him high hat with the public adulation, and argues Chaplin resists being treated as a mere plaything while facing a wary European nobility.
The text argues the ordinary man deserves a job and that if the economy fails to provide employment he deserves support. It credits Mr. Swope for highlighting industrial responsibility to make the dole unnecessary and praises his service to the country.
The piece notes Russia's rise as the top wheat producer and its impact on U S farmers. It cites Russia's prewar wheat withdrawal, acreage expansion in the United States and Argentina, and a 1930 crop exceeding one billion bushels, creating a global surplus and added stress for American growers.
Greensboro Daily News notes a federal order to impound senatorial ballot boxes was vacated as the state authorized impounding. The dispute centers on jurisdiction and state authority, with Governor Gardner and Senator Bailey pressing the issue while the legislature delayed. The piece argues the delay caused the federal action and questions federal authority.
Mexico City May 13. A conspiracy to oust President Ortiz Rubio and General Calles was exposed. Nine suspects including two retired generals and a former colonel were arrested. Leader Luis Cabrera, ex finance minister, deported to Guatemala. Plans included uprisings on Cinco de Mayo and seizure of oil fields. Police seized arms and ammo.
The piece condemns private caucus meetings and pledges among lawmakers as harmful to the state, arguing that the house and senate must debate in public. It cites the sales tax and MacLean law factions as products of caucus secrecy and calls for genuine statesmanship and open argument.
A humorous note suggests the Siamese king loves golf and is eager to have eye surgery to improve his vision, implying a royal indulgence and practical need behind the pastime.
Olympic swimming champion Johnny Weismuller and his young bride embark on an extended honeymoon. The couple plans travel by sea and enjoy a quiet, carefree retreat away from public attention.
The quote from Al Capone expresses a preference for noninterference in others affairs yet leaves unclear specifics about any price or conditions attached to that stance. The remark hints at a broader attitude while offering no concrete commitment.
A naturalist notes butterflies eat virtually nothing and suggests imitation to gain a light, nimble lifestyle.
A dentist remarks that's the dope while applying anesthetic, reflecting informal speech captured in the record. The line shows a casual aside amid a clinical procedure.
A long list names dozens of individuals from across the United States including Edith Paddleford Cochrane in Maryland and Barbara Lawless in Pennsylvania. The item notes twenty five prizes of 100 dollars each awarded to recipients such as Marie Alberts from Chicago, Eugene Barton of El Paso, and Elizabeth Jarrard of Lansing along with many others. The report references a nationwide contest drawing 952,228 answers conducted through an eight day newspaper advertising drive.
Sharkey of Dorchester wins first prize of 25000 for a Camel wrapper test letter and insights on rain moisture protection. Second prize goes to Mrs. Sweet, a Radcliffe Grad and overseas traveler, for 10000. Third prize to Mr. Nolte, Duluth real estate dealer and Yale alumnus, for 5000. Telegram notices sent. winners invited to Winston-Salem for checks.
Federal indictments returned against Legs Diamond and four henchmen for violating the prohibition law were on the way to Catskill New York where they will be served. Diamond is under arrest on charges of kidnapping and assault and aiming to entice fineen.
Governor B M Miller announced that Mrs Ira F Champion superintendent of the Alabama Training School for Girls has resigned for the best interests of the school following outbreaks of disorder. The board will name a new superintendent and Champion may stay until her successor is chosen.
A dense OCR fragment lists crossword style clues with numbers and hints including themes from quality, months, deities, currency, and famous entertainers. It references entries like Mound to elude sinis ter to drive unfruitful minor note fifth month coax deity form of a to relate and twist about strike tree and other scattered terms.
The Enterprise reports a Sunday morning visit by Dr. Geo Crowell of Archdale at Nort Park Baptist Church. He led the men and women Bible classes at 6 30 and gave a sermon from St John 19 25 30 focusing on Behold thy mother. The message was well received by all. L W Glenn
New York May 13 tail merchants will spend at least 2 million dollars on newspaper advertising for national cotton week. George A. Sloan president of the Cotton-Textile Institute Inc announced the estimate based on a survey of department store chains and mail order houses.
Professor Don Salvador Destu dariaga arrives in New York aboard the Spanish liner Gristobal Colon to assume the post as first ambassador of the Republic of Spain to the United States meeting officials in Havana before departure.
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