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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1927
Page
4
The piece argues that discovering cures is not same as winning the war against tuberculosis. It criticizes underfunded campaigns and the public’s complacency while praising the need to adequately support researchers and funding, including Christmas seal drives, as essential to public health combat.
The article discusses rising pains as southern industries expand beyond complementary manufacturing. It notes competition with older eastern gears, risking a buyer's market in textiles and furniture as southern firms seek mutual profitability. It argues growth signals a potential shift in southern industrial importance.
The Enterprise will publish the daily United States radio program starting Monday. Improvements in air channels enhance broadcasting plans with better programs and noticeably clearer reception. Static remains but many atmospheric issues have been smoothed, and radio is filling the air.
The piece argues that advertising funds radio programs, though not ideal, sustain quality broadcasts. Listeners benefit from free access to news, while advertisers cover costs through their offerings. The Enterprise pledges to deliver this radio news coverage to its readers.
Waiting lists grow as Ford prepares to unveil a new model. Dealers report fewer old-car purchases as buyers anticipate the revolutionary offering. Industry impact looms large while public displays and price details draw crowds, with Henry Ford’s saturation theory cited.
Journalism students at a western university ranked Lindbergh highly among daily news figures, with Henry Ford, Coolidge, Mussolini, the Prince of Wales, Mayor Thompson, Edison, Tunney, Al Smith, and Babe Ruth also named. Queen Marie tops the women, followed by Mrs Coolidge, Ruth Elder, Helen Wills, and Jane Addams. The piece notes Lindbergh’s waning prominence versus Smith, Hoover, and Coolidge, and hints at next topics like Byrd and 1928 plans.
The president praised the team for honesty and effort after a season of losses. He warned against valuing athletics over education, saying defeats teach perspective and loyalty. He noted that a bad season reveals resilience and improves fighting qualities in players and supporters.
Massachusetts mills cut wages by ten percent with worker consent, signaling a regional downturn as New England loses share of cotton goods. Economist Barron warns universities misalign with business needs, urging education to fuse business, economics, and service for regional recovery.
Thousands of cars for the UNC Virginia Thanksgiving classic used the Graham to Chapel Hill road, diverting traffic from Highway 10 and easing congestion. J W Mills of the fifth district confirmed heavy usage and noted the road’s role on Route 54 from Graham to Chapel Hill via Swepsonville.
John J. Blair secretary of the North Carolina State Art society will present an illustrated lecture titled Norway the Land of the Midnight Sun tonight at 7 30 at Springfield The program features colored slides of Norway’s scenery The event is sponsored by the Young Woman's Bible class and proceeds go to the church fund
Report notes chefs from major hotels and restaurants press for payments from merchants who benefit from contracts. Some merchants reportedly pay as much as ten percent of the value to secure favorable terms and access.
Mrs Owen-Smith writes to the paper that High Point residents did well in the Red Cross roll call despite lower than expected enrollment. She thanks everyone who enrolled and notes the drive did not meet the anticipated 1000 members, with fewer than 800 joining.
High Point Christian Endeavor union distributed 125 baskets of provisions to the city’s poor after a sunrise service at Central Friends church. Eight societies attended with about 15 people including a delegation from High Point College. The event included prayers, songs, and a breakfast with hot rolls and coffee. Three baskets and 72 dollars were also given by the Industrial Girls' Club of the YWCA to needy families.
Texas A and M College defeats Texas University 28 to 7 in College Station to secure their fifth Southwest Conference championship in ten years. SMU, Arkansas, Texas, TCU, and Baylor trail in the standings.
Washington authorities move to compel appearance of Harry F. Sinclair and five associates in a DC Supreme Court contempt case. Federal marshals to serve papers in New York Chicago and Baltimore as December 5 show cause hearings approach.
Two fires broke out in High Point last night with minimal damage. A roof fire damaged a house on Venable Street occupied by Mr. Carmichael. A separate fire caused damage to the home of J. H. Vestal at 809 Carrick Avenue.
William Nelson, a Black man convicted of attempting to assault a young girl at Hopewell, Va., was executed by electric chair at the Virginia state penitentiary in Richmond. He was strapped in at 7:36 and pronounced dead shortly after.
Readable fragments indicate the first U.S. trade unions formed in the early 19th century by shipwrights and carpenters in cities like New York, around 1802 to 1804, with printers organizing later, marking the start of organized labor.
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