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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
4
Selecting City Employees Under New Administration
The High Point city government faces a difficult task in hiring for public service while aiming for payroll economy. The new mayor and council plan reorganization to reduce costs without wage cuts, selecting qualified applicants based on capability and efficiency, regardless of political ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Where Mr Stimson Ought to Hold Firm
The Richmond News Leader criticizes Secretary Stimson for statements that may be amended after criticism and urges a firm stand on foreign policy. The paper argues America failed to join the League of Nations and criticizes debt collection abroad, citing Elihu Root’s views against international bill collecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Stimson
Richmond News-Leader
Richmond
Stimson
America
Elihu Root
Stimson and Hoover Face Dollar Diplomacy Debate
The piece argues Stimson defends a shift from dollar diplomacy, praising moves toward lawful protection of American investments while warning relief from Marine presence in Haiti and Nicaragua may end the era of bank and exporter influence. It questions if policy truly ends the era of force behind finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Rogt
Philander C. Knox
United States
Knox
Marine Corps
Revolution in Spain signals end of old order
The Asheville Citizen notes Spain’s uprising as more than fanaticism. it marks a sweeping break with centuries of Catholic tradition and monarchy. It links church influence to monarchy, cites 1928 church spending near 10 million against 600 million total, and questions how far the revolution will go as power structures may never regain former prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Asheville
Europe
Generosity in Dollars by Helen Welshimer
A Vineland New Jersey bank failure cost local schoolchildren $37 000 in savings. The article credits Colonel Evan Kimble for recognizing the impact on children and notes how trust in savings could be shattered, prompting choices like candy and films instead of prudent saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Welshimer
Vineland
N. J
Sehool
Evan
Kimble
Khnew
Colonel Kimble Aids Boys And Girls Blessing The Bank
Colonel Kimble withdrew money from his bank coffers to restore to each child the sums they had lost. He believes fair play and generosity shape good citizenship and shows a business man can teach values beyond profits. The act is praised as a solid contribution to citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble
Colonel Kimble
India
Rural area reels under Diamond gang terror in Catskills
It is argued that racketeering is spreading from cities to farms as Jack Legs Diamond and his gang terrorize a farmer to reveal cider shipments. The farmer bravely complained to officials, highlighting a harsher local justice and weaker judicial machinery in country areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Legs
Buying Small Farms Gains Momentum in the South
A Charlotte observer notes a growing movement to buy small farms in Avery, Watauga, and Ashe counties backed by the Federal Land Bank of Columbia. The bank reports $1.7 million in farm sales last year across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas and expects over $2.5 million by year end if activity continues. President Frank Daniel states most buyers are locals who know farm values and expect solid returns and living income, with few failing to meet standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Avery
Watauga
Ashe Counties
Federal Land Bank
Columbia
South
Florida
Georgia
Carolinas
Land Bank
Frank Daniel
Columbia Institution
Opposition to Morrison Discussed by Monroe Journal
The Monroe Journal argues there is no logical candidate to oppose Senator Morrison. It dismisses Farmer Bob Coughton, hints Gov. Gardner could be a strong opponent but unlikely, notes Clyde Hoey would not run, and comments on Tom Bowie and A. L. Brooks as poor prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Journal
Morrison
Bob Coughton
Gardner
Clyde Hoey
Raleigh
Tom Bowie
A. L. Brooks
Senator Overman
Surgeons Eye King Reward Hopes Amid Upswing Trade
Merchants face hard times while customers are praised. The surgeon who operated on the king of Liam’s eyes hopes the king will reward him handsomely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King of Liam
Edward of Wales trip nets Britain vast business haul
The text notes a large business value tied to Edward of Wales during a South American tour, humorously calling him a salesman prince while framing Britain as gaining 59 990 900 dollars in deals. It presents a satirical view of royal diplomacy and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward of
Wales
Britain
French Girl Laughs Three Hours at Directions
A French girl was heard laughing for three hours, apparently after overhearing an American tourist giving directions to a cab driver. The incident highlights confusion and humor in a busy street setting.
Veil of secrecy surrounds two North Carolina slayings
Concord authorities keep details secret as county coroner Dr. te A Yor cites a new theory in the killings of Criss Starnes 76 and Ada Starnes 49. Barnier farm owner R L Barrer 47 killed himself after discovery of the bodies. Coroner's inquest postponed indefinitely pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. C
Te A. Yor
Love
Barrier
Yow
Japanese Flyer Is Forced Down Again
Seiji Yoshihara a trans Pacific flyer attempting a Japan United States route encountered fog and landed at Shimushiru Island after leaving Shana for Muroton in the Kurile Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shana
Japan
Seiji Yoshihara
Muroton
Kurile Islands
United States
Shimushiru Island
Coal dust reclaimed from river floats into heating use
Coal dust drifting on an English river is captured in settling tanks and repurposed for heating. The process recycles suspended particles, turning a pollution concern into a potential energy source for local facilities.
Large Gifts By Presbyterians For Church Work
A report from the Southern Presbyterian Woman’s department shows gifts totaling 1 502 966 dollars from 160 000 women for church work. It notes 2 520 foreign missions classes 2 549 home missions classes 5 087 Bible study classes and 6 106 prayer bands with 63 370 members. A special offering of 55 662 83 was raised for a ministerial relief endowment in honor of Mrs. W C Wineborough. Nine hundred women attended an auxiliary training school in Montreal and similar schools were held in twelve synodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eign Missions
W. C. Wineborough
Department of Woman's Work
Montreal
French Government Funds Dowers for Marriage
The government sets up a fund offering women five hundred dollars as a dowry if they marry within a specified period.
Trestle Collapse at Hatfield mine Kills One Injures Two
At Plymouth in Putnam county a trestle at the Hatfield Campbell's Creek Coal company mine collapsed under a mine motor and a string of cars. One man was killed and two others were seriously injured in the incident reported from Charleston West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Hatfield-Campbell's Creek
Plymouth
Putnam County
Cigarette Trade Boom in China Surpasses 60 Billion Packets
A Chinese market now consumes about 60 billion cigarettes annually with a large share made from American tobacco or imported directly from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
China
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