Gradual Disintegration of the University
A UNC commentary laments rapid faculty losses as top educators depart for better pay at other institutions. It notes the 20 percent cut in legislative appropriations and a $175,000 reduction, arguing the university must compete financially to keep seasoned educators and maintain its standing.
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F. C. Wilbrandt
Iowa
T. J. Wilson
Henry Holt and Company
W. C. Salley
Wittenberg College
Carolina
Mr Ford's Surplus Theory Faces Farm Reality
The piece critiques Henry Ford's surplus production idea for farmers. It notes a large crop like 193 cotton or tobacco may not sell profitably soon and questions Ford's advice to increase market weight by expanding output. It warns the concept could mislead farmers and harm their finances.
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Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
What New Yorker Found in North Carolina
A Southern Pines temporary resident writes from Greensboro about North Carolina traits and hospitality. He notes polite locals, laments petty honesty in wood sales, and observes pride in rural ties as he recalls encounters from High Point and beyond.
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North Carolina
Southern Pines
New York
Greensboro News
T’’ Ford
Old South
Metropolis
Grant
A Moment of Heroism by Bruce Catton
A Louisiana automobile stalls on a railroad crossing as a fast train approaches. Engineer Leon Ford applies brakes to avoid a derailment, sacrificing his life to save a motorist. The piece discusses heroism, discipline, and the instinct to self sacrifice in crisis. It contrasts with prison reform, urban crowding, and a naval soda fountain scoop anecdote.
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Louisiana
Leon Ford
Ford
Cub
Letters the Cellar of Most Charitable Methodist
A letter writer defends personal liberty on prohibition amid disputes over Senator Simmons and J W Bailey. He contrasts drys and wets, cites liquor estates, and argues for consistency while labeling prohibition a contested issue. Durham letter writer John W Hester signs May 28 1930.
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Methodist
the Enterprise
Simmons
North Carolina
J. W. Bailey
Senator Simmons
Bailey
Prohibition
Bryan
Parker
Wilson
Cox
Davis
Penrose
John W. Hester
Durham N. C
Ford Advice on Wages and Expansion Shows Limits
The text notes Ford counsels raising wages and expanding acreage as a path to prosperity, but warns the practical challenge of finding funds to finance such moves. It imagines a farmer doubling land and wages under this guidance and still facing uncertain outcomes.
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Ford
Press Poll Finds Broad Opposition to Smoot Hawley Tariff
The Nation conducted an editorial poll showing 20 percent response, with 192 to 83 votes against the tariff. Industrial and agricultural regions mainly opposed, New England nearly split, editors urging veto by a wide margin. The Nation calls the results a repudiation of the Smoot Hawley bill and warns the President to heed the warning.
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New England
North Carolina’s steadfast people praised in brief reflection
A compact portrait extols North Carolinians as self respecting, upright and kind, noting adversity never cheapens them and prosperity has not long tested opulence. The piece highlights the state’s dependable human resources as a steadying force.
Air travel promises growth in cities and future airports
Air Currents cites designer Bill Stout and realtor Joseph Day as promoting aviation as essential transport. They argue flying shifts from fear to utility, enabling land value and urban expansion. National Airports conference urges a airport in every community for planning, revenue, and access to rapid transportation.
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Bill Stout
Joseph P. Day
National Airports Conference
Congress Actions Patchwork
Senate Naval affairs committee continues with London theatres here. Senate takes up miscellaneous legislation. House considers miscellaneous calendar bills. Appropriations committee works on second deficiency bill.
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Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
London
Appropriations Committee
Crawfishes and Reptiles Found In Seized Mash
In Concord North Carolina Sheriff H W Caldwell and deputies found 250 gallons of mash in No 20 township woods and discovered 12 live crawfish along with an alligator like reptile amid the fermenting mash. They transported the creatures for safety.
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Concord
N. C
H. W. Caldwell
No. 20 Township
MacDonald Says Naval Treaty Debate Next Monday
Prime Minister MacDonald told the House of Commons that a Conservative opposition motion to appoint a select committee to study and report on the London naval treaty proposals would be debated in the chamber next Monday.
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London
MacDonald
House of Commons
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
H. A. Cecil
Geo. F. Edwards
C. M. Waynick
R. B. Terry
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High Point
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Congress
National
Frost, Landis and Koln
Brunswick
Park Avenue
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
University of North Carolina
H. W. Chase
University of Illinois
James Finch Royster
Howard Mumford Jones
Michigan
Russell Potter
Columbia
Norman Foerster
By Bruce Catton
the University OF Crime
Chicago
Ohio
University of Crime
The
City Club of
G. K. Chesterton
U. S
Memphis
ILS
Save CE
Young Rexalt Drug Store
Klenzo
Jonteel
Rexall
Harmony Tonic
Gloco
Woodbury
Bos
Frostilla
Cecil’s Drug and Stationery Store
B.C
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