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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
4
Cotton manufacturers across the south and north agreed to end night work for women and children once 75 percent sign on. The move aims to stabilize the industry, justify a future minimum wage scale, and unite regional producers in better pay and conditions for textile workers.
The Asheville Times argues that opposition to a state constitutional amendment to empower the legislature to reform North Carolina taxation lacks an alternative method. It notes the commission led by Allen J. Maxwell recommends the reform after reviewing about 30 states’ experiences.
The piece questions the fairness of readjusting property tax rates and argues legislators fear public backlash from unjust changes. It notes the legislature could be disciplined by voters and cautions against penalizing small property owners. It also covers a Greensboro bootlegging case and a police inquiry with unreliable testimony and no punishment found.
A Raeford resident recalls attending the 1880 North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh. He recounts travel by buggy, lodging with Mrs Best, and a bustling parade with Durham tobacco signs. The writer notes Raleigh’s growth while praising the past fair experience and questions modern progress.
Bruce Catton discusses a report by the American Bar Association on police brutality and the third degree. He argues the practice stems from court practices and delays, urging reform beyond blaming police, and notes Nebraska Norris primary intrigue as potential accountability drama.
The city council publishes the investiga tion summation and contrasts it with a schoolhouse inquiry. It finds evidence in the Goodman case conflicted yet attributes it to witness memory, sparing police and witnesses from rebuke and urging court handling of perjury concerns. Witness for the city in the Goodman prosecution testified differently.
Announcement states pianos will be cut by a quarter, making select models affordable for buyers. The reduced pricing aims to attract new customers and boost sales across retailers.
In New York a $30,000,000 parks appropriation draws scrutiny amid accusations of subterfuge. Critics warn the deal may conceal hidden agendas while supporters defend the investment in city green spaces and recreation infrastructure.
Unemployment drives more reading, and reading appears to increase output and production as a secondary effect. The observation links joblessness with higher reading rates and a spillover into manufactured book or printed material volumes.
A top Midwest lecture bureau head sent a letter to Cal Coolidge urging him to join a lecture tour. The entreaty aims to boost public speaking engagements and broaden the bureau’s roster.
Introduction of Tom Thumb golf in England sparks speculation that its success here could help reduce unemployment by creating jobs and revenue, potentially lifting a benefits burden.
Harper Sheppard of Hanover Pennsylvania returns to Greenville to gift a $50 000 library described as the Sheppard Memorial Library. The dedication program features Dr Frank P Graham and Miss H Marjorie Beal with Lawrence Sheppard delivering the address.
City Council declares the High Point police department reasonably efficient and worthy of public confidence after an exhaustive inquiry into bootlegging enforcement. The report praises local tactics, warns against non officers in raids, and urges improved case preparation and immediate written reporting of facts.
The American Federation of Labor proposes a multifaceted relief scheme headed by President Hoover. A cooperative committee would include public and private groups with the president, state governors, and city officials taking key roles. The aim is to spur public works and revive employment through coordinated action at federal, state, and local levels.
Raleigh October 16 Thirty one cases will be argued before the Supreme Court on appeal from the Eleventh Judicial District Tuesday. State actions include Hayselipps Harrie Cornett Nelson Martin and many others. civil appeals involve Peters Mills Parsons N W Railway Lumber Company Surry and Ashe Watauga counties and several corporations.
Gerald Johnson noted southern newspaper man and writer will address the State Literacy and Historical Association in Raleigh on Thursday evening December 4. Horace Kephard of Bryson City will deliver the presidential address. Dr Henry Seiel Canby will give the literary address on December 5. Johnson is on the Baltimore Sun editorial staff and former Greensboro Daily News editor and UNC journalism professor.
Silas Casey, president of the Young Voters' Republican club, announces the appointment of eleven precinct chairmen to organize each precinct. Named are Edwin Hedrick Wiley Hedrick Percy Payne Allen Barker P M Davis T T Ferree Thomas McMillan Dale Montgomery W M Farlow Ralph Clary and K L Shipwash. The club reports many new members and a county Republican meeting called for the first of next month, presided by Miss Clara Cox.
A puzzle style listing asks where Quebec is and mentions a city on the Strait of Dover. It includes scattered clues such as beer, duet, before, pussy, view, snowshoe, harass, floats, waltz, leprous, pattern, allowance food, dangles, scatter, antelope bean, rooco, tiny, era, wing, mesh of lace, strong man, entrance. The jumble resembles a cryptic crossword with numbered hints and a prior day answer.
A special invitation is extended to the young ladies of the city and vicinity to attend the forthcoming meeting, inviting their participation and engagement.
The Senate Campaign Funds committee led by Senator Gerald P. Nye resumes hearings in Nashville amid questions about campaign spending for the Tennessee Democratic Senate primary. Colonel Luke Lea denies any tied stories while Nye says no startling findings yet.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Archdale Friends church will hold its annual chicken supper on Thursday October 238 at the church. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the usual menu.
A. J. Blair of route five reported today a second crop of apples on a young tree. He noted an earlier good crop and now a second yield in the same season. The new fruit is of the yellow transparent variety.
Workers in the Uwharrie council budget campaign will meet this afternoon at 6 30 in H A Millis office on West Washington street. All solicitors are requested to attend for a drive check up.
Revival services continue at Lebanon M P Church with Rev. Edward Suits preaching at 7 30 on the Inexcusableness of Sin. The public is invited to attend.
Mothers learn the value of Phillips Milk of Magnesia for babies and children. The ad claims it relieves sour stomachs, colic, and constipation and acts as a gentle laxative. It promotes shipments of a free book and urges purchase of genuine Phillips product.
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