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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1930
Page
4
The former New York Governor Alfred E. Smith is to write a volume titled The Citizen and His Government. A major publisher induced him to undertake the project, but critics doubt the work will match his political skill. They fear the book may be a best seller driven by flattery rather than careful study.
The article argues against capital punishment citing a white man electrocuted for his sweetheart’s murder who did not confess and a negro who died protesting innocence. It suggests executions may forge doubt about guilt and questions whether lethal justice truly guards against fatal error.
The Conference for Social Service in North Carolina endorses changes to working rules aimed at ending night shifts for women. A committee report on industry was presented and urged by Kemp D. Battle of Rocky Mount who proposed a gradual approach to the transition.
Government seeks to start phasing out women from night work by 1933 in this state. Future legislation on working conditions is expected to accelerate. Industry overproduction proves the machine age can produce more than consumed, demanding a legal division of work to share production benefits. Regulation of conditions will move from radical to accepted as the industrial contract evolves.
Greensboro Daily News cites R. R. Clark on Prof T. C. Johnson at High Point College. Clark says Johnson’s talk urged study of conditions and potential changes to prevent dissatisfaction, while stressing that healthy radicalism is not communism or atheism and should not alarm critics.
Celebration at Charlotte airport yesterday marked the start of regular passenger air service from Carolina to Atlanta, fueling debate on a north south air rail link. The piece argues for a fine regional airport and notes historical treaty context while recalling a seasick voyage of Nicholas Gongopolus.
The Enterprise reports a speech by Mr. Crowell praising Mechanicsville's development near High Point. He describes Lebanon Methodist Protestant Church as united and strong with Rev. Suits away at Seagrove. Crowell urges sowing to the spirit, citing Galatians and the Christ life.
The Charlotte News notes Senators Robinson and Reed face criticism as they push for the London Naval Conference terms. The two leaders in their regions are expected to champion Senate adoption of the pact, amid President Hoover's choice of commission personnel.
Experts clash over the London treaty as Admiral Pratt supports the pact and Admiral Jones condemns it as wrong for naval supremacy. British conservatives join the critique, arguing the treaty lowers Britain’s sea power. The public meanwhile turns to baseball for relief from the political rancor.
Lawmakers pass a measure aimed at reducing Mexican immigration. Critics warn on unintended impacts while supporters say the action strengthens border policy and long term national security ahead of future inaugurations.
Sculptor Gutzon Borglum reportedly erased certain words from Cal Goolidge’s history to be carved on a mountainside, aiming to smooth the narrative and remove disputed elements.
A Massachusetts man who intends to go over Niagara Falls on a mattress prepares to bring his own comforter for the stunt.
The Graf Zeppelin, with German officials and Prince Louis Ferdinand aboard, arrived over the harbor after night travel and landed at dawn amid crowds. Infantry steadied the airship while a German anthem played and mail and passengers were exchanged before a quick departure toward Havana. Dr Eckener plans to continue to Havana then Lakehurst before returning to Germany by June 9.
Simla May 26. D B Murphy assistant superintendent of police was killed yesterday in a riot at Gujargharhi village near Mardan and Peshawar in the Northwestern frontier district. Details were not immediately available.
Fifty persons were injured in a riot connected with a cloth mill strike in Delhi. Police quickly controlled the situation as intense picketing and hostile propaganda and police charges thwarted an attempted compromise with the workers.
Report from Ahmadabad says 65 nationalist volunteers who left by train for Dharasana were arrested at Barejadi eleven miles from Ahmadabad. The Nationalist camp at Untadi near Dharasana is now in charge of Miss Miniben Patel, daughter of Villabhai Patel.
Civil and military police patrolled Rangoon streets after clashes between striking dock laborers and imported laborers. Nearly 100 people were injured as Burmeuse and imported coolies fought. police intervened amid stones and brickbats.
Indian nationalists again raided government salt depots at Wadala in Bombay as clashes with British police left about 200 injured and numerous arrests. Eighty three volunteers led the assault. thirty returned with two mounds of salt, while twenty of the remainder were arrested.
In Spartanburg South Carolina on May 26 AP reports golfer Taney Converse Jocko Lyle J J Jones and Fanning Heavon mixed target practice with golf. Jones drove from the third to the fourth hole sending the ball onto the green. On the eighth fairway Lyle paused to chat with L A Dodge while Jones used a long brassie. At the ninth tee L W Perrin stood with a driver as both men swung 300 yards apart. Dodge hit Jones ball while Perrin struck Lyle ball causing no injuries but earning the round praise for its aim.
Chicago social leader Mrs Catherine Adler died in Paris on Sunday. She authored the recently published novel The Crystal Icicles and was well known in Chicago society.
North Carolina could boost annual income by up to 15 million dollars through enhanced inland fish life, Col. J. W. Harrelson, head of Conservation and Development, told a Raleigh radio audience. He urged strict fishing laws to protect stocks and notes fishing brings visitors and $100 per trip per fisherman to the local economy.
In Washington on May 26 a senate fight is seen over whether to act this summer to authorize fleet construction under the London naval treaty or defer to the next session. Opponents plan a strong defense, citing navy officers who oppose full six inch cruiser build under the pact.
Mrs. Cordie Longworth former Charlotte clerk and George Hilton of Mooresville, acquitted of second degree murder in the Hubert Sherrill case, now face immoral conduct charges. They were arrested after the verdict and likely to be tried at the next Iredell county superior court term.
Kansas City racer Lewis Wolfe died en route to hospital after a dirt track crash at Smithville. The contest for a $50 first prize drew about 10 000 spectators as Wolfe’s car went through a fence narrowly missing spectators.
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