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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1931
Page
4
A dated proverb notes that some rely on feet for defense while the tongue serves as their weapon. The remark frames a contrast between physical alertness and verbal influence attributed to Sir Paul Sidney.
The Supreme Court split five to four in ruling on two aliens seeking naturalization without the oath to bear arms. The opinion notes the dissenters are liberal minds yet the majority holds the decision correct. The piece praises the two applicants, a war nurse and a churchman chaplain, as worthy of citizenship. The author argues the nation must defend itself and would draft needed manpower, preferring naturalized aliens over those who refuse the oath.
The 1931 General Assembly enacted an act prohibiting unauthorized legal practice in North Carolina. Since March 26 1931 no person or association or corporation may practice law or prepare legal documents unless licensed. The statute parallels stricter rules seen for unlicensed medical practice.
The act prohibits non lawyers from drafting deeds wills and similar documents and strengthens the local government act by ending bond dealers not licensed as lawyers who seek contracts for legal proceedings tied to bond issues. Officials frame it as public protection and a modernization move, praised by the North Carolina Law Review.
The Charlotte News calls for cutting governmental services to align income and expenditures, urging economy at federal and municipal levels. It argues taxes cannot rise, budgets must shrink, and city councils should mirror private frugality to reduce tax burdens and improve public finance.
Bruce Catton discusses Schwab urging wage stability through efficiency rather than rate cuts, arguing long term prosperity. The column warns parents on eye hazards from toy weapons cited by David Resnick, and comments on campus unrest and CANOES AND HEADLIGHTS rules by the Bureau of Navigation, noting navigable water limits.
In the Elysian fields locals mingle exchanging a cheerful halo slogan. The piece notes low silver values creating a perceived golden buying moment and encourages purchase.
A report notes Russia reprinting American books without authorization amid strict cultural control. The piece hints at a nationwide push to increase domestic access to literature while avoiding trade friction and intellectual property disputes.
Elberton Georgia May 27. John Downer a Black man was sentenced to death for rape of a White woman after an all day trial. The date of electrocution was set for June 15. Downer faced a mob and was saved by National Guardsmen eight days earlier. He testified denying the assault while the girl and companion testified admitting the incident.
Frank E. Seidman of Seidman & Seidman told the National Association of Furniture Manufacturers in Toronto that the industry is nearer a turning point than general industry. He noted furniture output fell 1927–29 while overall production rose. He warned against continued overproduction and urged production within immediate demand to avoid delaying recovery.
Wake Forest college received a sundial as a gift from the 1929 summer school class. It sits behind Wait Hall on a circular driveway, mounted on an ancient millstone. Ivy from Sir Walter Scott’s grave and periwinkle ground cover are planned, with a flagstone walk to view the dial.
Airplanes and coast guard cutters searched Long Island Sound for Sea Fox, a 36 foot cabin yacht missing after leaving City Island on Saturday. Four men and three women were feared dead, including Dr. Marcia Snedden, a psychiatrist, whose body washed ashore in Darien, Conn. The party comprised NYU instructor Donald Snedden and others from Riverdale, Columbia, and Sanford University. The yacht's motor woes and a 40 mile gale were noted as possible causes.
Eight individuals filed applications with the Davidson county boards for the welfare officer role. The election is set for the first Monday in June for a two year term, with current officer Miss Annie Mack Harris not listed among applicants. Names include Mrs. Lucian M. Fouts Moses Holmes Jesse W. Dickins Jr Mrs. M. C. Hannah Arvil N. Hunt Olin T. Davis T. G. Perry and Curry F. Lopp.
A compact list of crossword hints across horizontal and vertical entries including clues for cities, weights, greetings, prophets, insect terms, and legal phrases. Answers range from geographic names like Lisbon to actions such as change setting and to punctilious wordplay on phrases and plant names.
Senator Harrison of Mississippi voiced opposition to any tax increases at the next Congress session. He urged financing the deficit with short term securities and slowed debt retirement, criticizing Secretary Mellon’s tax revision proposals as harmful to business and national confidence. He warned the public may misread a temporary downturn as permanent prosperity and cautioned against a permanent tax policy.
A president urged slowing the debt retirement of 3.6 billion dollars beyond Congress plan, arguing the treasury can afford to ease the pace as the nation endures a period of low mood and lagging markets.
M. L. Patrick, assistant head of the English department at High Point high school, has been elected vice president of the Elon College Alumni Association. R. S. Rainey, principal of Oakhurst school in Mecklenburg county, serves as president according to the college announcement.
Prepared mustard has numerous culinary uses beyond its common role as a condiment. Add a dash to white sauces for vegetables or meats to brighten flavors, mix it into cheese sauces, season meat loaves and croquettes, and include it in scalloped dishes. Lightly spread on meat and fish before cooking, using sparingly but experiment freely.
Mrs Elizabeth Hasler of South Primrose Hill Chelmsford dies at 105. She became the nation’s oldest living woman at 102 and had her hair bobbed then. Survived by eight children 35 grandchildren 59 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren totaling 106 descendants.
Rubber in sets has been invented to prevent soap from slipping out of metal holders. The design aims to improve grip and reduce mess in kitchens and workshops.
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