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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1930
Page
4
The London Indian round table conference opens with 90 delegates under King George as Gandhi and Swarajists stay away. Writers note Gandhi’s moral authority challenges British control and urge wise, generous concessions to avoid prolonged empire tensions.
A controversy over suspending Milton Abernathy for a cheating article pits student government against college president Dr E C Brooks. The case references a master’s thesis by Prof W N Hicks, raising questions about free speech and journalistic responsibility. Meanwhile High Point public library shows rapid growth with 7,883 borrowers and 7,000+ volumes in four years, underscoring public need and calls for improved facilities.
The state parent teacher organization delegates more parents than teachers at the convention. Parents show keen concern for school problems, signaling a shift in influence since the public school system expanded after the turn of the century.
The piece reports intra party clashes over prohibition led by Rep. Fred A. Britten and James M. Wadsworth Jr. It notes northern states swing against the dry policy, predicting a dry third party may enter the 1932 race and impact GOP and Democratic chances.
The article notes century old schools with modernized facilities and strong support for public education, but warns of a looming crisis. It urges widespread sympathy and local parent teacher association efforts to willingly bear taxes to prevent backsliding in North Carolina education.
Yesterday marked Armistice Day and the birthday anniversary of High Point public library with a local celebration. no detailed observance was noted in the report.
Bruce Catton argues the 1940 Sunday Creek coal mine disaster in Ohio received little public shock. He notes miners face poor pay and living conditions, frequent labor troubles, intermittent work, and dangers from explosions and cave-ins. He insists society must reflect on miners and the true cost of coal.
Certificates of incorporation filed show High Point Pepsi-Cola company of High Point authorized to make bottle buy sell and deal in Pepsi-Cola with capital stock of 100000 and 300 subscribed by M C Rowland O L Rowland and J L White. Also included: Midland Realty company Asheville. Stanley Hudson company Winston-Salem. Southern Tractor Supply company Durham. Carolina Rubber Hose company Salisbury with various authorized and subscribed stocks and named incorporators.
The piece argues for immediate passage of the Norris constitutional amendment to end lame duck sessions. It notes many lawmakers were voted out yet will still legislate in the next Congress and urges politicians to support the measure or explain why not.
Two former football players collided head on in a recent wrestling bout causing both to lose consciousness. The unprotected clash highlights risks of football style training bleeding into other sports.
The Prince of Wales compares the anxiety of giving a speech to playing golf, noting the outcome changes with a single stroke whether it is a birdie or a miss. His remark links public speaking tension to golf performance.
North Carolina spends 1.40 in luxuries for every 1 for public schools, per a state department release citing a National Educational Association study. 1928 luxuries totaled 65.4 million dollars versus 47.0 million for schools, with tobacco and amusements listed among luxuries.
Raleigh report shows growth in Sunday school enrollment and attendance amid economic low mood. Perry Morgan notes 33 500 teachers and officers. Baptist Young People's Union expands from 10 unions 250 members to 2 543 unions 58 489 members since 1910. 1 070 churches have unions. 1 237 without. 106 881 B Y P U age remaining.
Raleigh November 12 new notaries public include Miss Viola M. Anderson of High Point Colonel Bethune of Coats N C P Ostwalt of Charlotte R P Hardee of Kinston Carl T Hicks of Watsonburg C P McNeely of Mooresville R G Mayo of Bailey J O Ragsdale Jr of Madison and J C Staley of Burlington were commissioned by the secretary of state.
The United States produced 1.917693 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in 1929, reflecting robust output and industry growth across major producing regions and companies. This figure highlights the sector's scale during the early 20th century.
Raleigh dispatch reports the State Baptist convention must raise 210 494 by February to meet principal and interest on bonds and notes. The measure prompts a convention advisory commission and a reallocation of funds, with education support cut to cover debt and loans.
The page lists a series of terms and clues ranging from calamit and frost to land owners and minerals. It appears as a word puzzle or glossary with scattered references to Ireland fiction, resin, war flyers, and other disparate terms, indicating a lexicon or crossword style feature.
The Association of Governing Boards of State Universities and Allied Institutions will hold its annual meeting at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill on Thursday Friday and Saturday of this week. Russell M. Grumman, director of the group, will attend.
REIDSVILLE November 12 Robert F. Cox 35 a farmer and World War veteran died in a local hospital from injuries after being struck by a hit and run driver whose identity was not learned.
Henry had ten pigs. The statement “as many more than that and a half as many more and seven besides” translates to 10 plus 10 plus 5 plus 7, totaling 32.
Columbus Ohio governor Cooper stated he is seriously considering calling a special session of the state legislature to discuss enacting measures to relieve unemployment.
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