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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
4
A newspaper clipping presents a devotional note citing Ephesians 4 32 about kindness and forgiveness Then a quotation from South emphasizes that great hearts are tender and compassionate The items echo moral instruction rather than a news event
The two houses debate the conference report on a 15 cent ad valorem levy to fund state schools. Opponents led by A. D. MacLean oppose the plan citing harm to industry and doubtful revenue. Senate split, vague chance of reconsideration. critics argue the proposal ignores equalization and relies on 1930 property listings.
In its first two key appointments the city council selected men with prior public service in High Point. Grover H. Jones, already involved in city legal work, will serve as full-time city attorney, bringing his familiarity to the role and promising substantial benefit to the city’s legal affairs.
The article notes a need for policy change to control mounting expenses in police services. It highlights the appointment of a seasoned chief to replace Chief McGhee, pairs public confidence with his selection, and describes Friddle’s duty to shape a police force clear on its authority and civic responsibility. It also commends overall department improvement during the retiring chief’s tenure.
The city considers bond offerings to fund notes, weighing a $750000 school bond against a possible larger issue. Market strength, bank purchases, and favorable municipal debt conditions suggest a survey by the new finance committee to decide on a larger near term offering.
The oldest Samarcand manor girl, 21, among a group of about a dozen, is sent to the state penitentiary for terms from 18 months to five years. The group entered Raleigh’s fire trap with hundreds of other offenders, prompting critique of the state's reliance on Samarcand as a social remedy.
Bruce Catton notes the rise of roadside private homes offering rooms and meals to travelers. He calls it a new social custom born of the automobile and democracy, creating intimate cross country contact and friendly hospitality across thousands of inns and guest rooms.
A reflective column discusses roadside guest stays as democratic, informal hospitality and notes Sir Thomas Lipton finally joining England's Royal Yacht Squadron after years of exclusion for being a tradesman. It contrasts direct primaries with voter education and questions publishing biographers like George F. Baker.
An editorial calls Raleigh lawmakers wearying the state with a long session and uncertain tax plans. It urges passing a reasonable tax bill between January and mid May or going home, noting business disruption from the delay. The page ends with a quip about Zara Agha’s marriages and flying.
A botanist jokes about a rubber plant by conflating it with tire production. The quip highlights confusion between plant names and industrial facilities in casual speech.
In a humorous or satirical note the piece depicts a clash over reproductive rights with opponents asking for a minor magical incantation while the office sage defends customer rights and hints at Babe’s contentious influence. The wording suggests a colorful local debate with unusual terms.
A California visitor writes to The Enterprise praising the traffic system elsewhere and urging stricter pedestrian crossing rules at intersections with electric signals to improve safety. He notes children playing in streets and risky pedestrian behavior in residential and basin sections.
Dr. Harold Glasscock of Raleigh was chosen president of the North Carolina Hospital Association to succeed Dr. W. Grady of Wilson. Richmond, Virginia was selected as the 1832 convention city for the tri-state association. Miss Hazel Williams of Charlotte was elected vice president and E. G. Farmer of Wilson reelected secretary. The tri-state executive body will include the president and secretary from each state association. Dr. Franklin H. Martin urged stronger cooperation between hospitals and physicians. F. C. Bates of Charleston reelected South Carolina president and Dr. Knowlton T. Redfield of Roanoke elected to head Virginia association.
John Factor, a Halstead street barber turned informant, calls the Prince of Wales a charming person after Factor surrendered to federal authorities and vowed to resist extradition to England. Factor recounts a Monte Carlo chemin de fer game with the heir and others, claiming he broke even and lost little, while denying fraud charges.
In Raleigh on May 21 the House debated the Johnson bill to let certain counties levy ad valorem taxes for special purposes. Amendments sent the measure back to first reading to be voted on tomorrow. Rep. Connor of Wilson led the push arguing counties would default without passage. opponents questioned constitutionality and feared land taxes for special purposes replacing state-wide levies.
VAN HORNESVILLE N Y May Mrs Ida Brandon Young 92 mother of Owen D Young died from injuries after a fall at home seven weeks earlier authorities said
Chicago observes a wartime air drill as 659 army airplanes take off from five air ports forming a lakefront parade. Brigadier General Foulois orders a flight to Dayton then New York for simulated combat operations amid favorable weather.
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Colorado averages 6800 feet above sea level making it the highest state in the United States while Wyoming ranks second.
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