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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1929
Page
4
A Confucius adage reminds readers that a single word can reveal wisdom or foolishness. The note underscores caution in speech and the power of language in judgment and character.
The President objects to a proposed inscription on the American library in Louvain Belgium. He urges a memorial free of hate, arguing postwar reconciliation outweighs vengeance. A Derbyshire England memorial offers a constructive counterexample.
The new $625,000 University library at Chapel Hill, north of Kenan Stadium, draws visitors as a symbol of revived university spirit. It stores about 100,000 volumes and is praised for its beauty and potential long-term usefulness while noting intercollegiate sports’ impact on scholarship and campus life.
A columnist argues chain stores can win public favor by integrating with local civic life. Local managers should reflect community involvement to overcome prejudice and show sympathetic, personal helpfulness beyond printed articles.
A nationwide surge of interest in college football is noted as large crowds attend key games such as Georgia Carolina and Citadel Davidson. Supreme Court Chief Justice Taft argues big games generate profits and spur public interest, though questions remain about their value to colleges.
The National Conference on Uniform Laws in Memphis drafts a proposed universal rule requiring accident reporting, aimed at hit and run drivers. It would force all involved to report promptly and police to investigate damaged vehicles or scenes, with penalties for noncompliance. The piece notes the proposal is impracticable and unlikely to become statute, since the body mainly offers suggestions, not laws.
A navy diver’s biography highlights a ladder from training to achievement. It notes that individuals with a strong voice can pursue radio announcing, while others may perform singing or speaking on air.
The United States has named three firms to produce government whisky. Public interest appears muted as the action unfolds with few immediate repercussions noted.
The New York market truckmen’s strike is over. Observers call the stoppage a nuisance but say the end of the walkout reduces disruptions and returns steady freight movement for the city markets.
A proposal seeks to hold buyers of bootleg liquor liable along with sellers. Critics argue the measure implies drinkers bear part of the violation, potentially shaping legal accountability and enforcement.
A University of Minnesota report cites suspicions that students used substitutes for exams. The issue raises questions about integrity and potential disciplinary steps.
A Chicago mail order house investigation shows girl employees spend six minutes daily applying powder rouge and lipstick. The report highlights makeup routines as a form of time management and personal presentation observed during work hours.
A news story reports pickpockets will lecture at the University of Chicago crime school where they expect to offer insights into crowd psychology and related street techniques.
A light note says a plumber need not be blamed for returning for tools as there are 800 tools to pick from. It remarks on the vast variety of monkey wrenches and tool styles worldwide.
An umpire in Ohio fatally struck a fan who had criticized his calls. The incident drew immediate attention as spectators reacted to the deadly outcome and the ongoing questions about sportsmanship and crowd behavior.
Newark and Asbury Park leaders named in a federal raid on a sprawling liquor syndicate credited with a $4,000,000 operation. Officials said indictments target additional leaders as banks were subpoenaed for member deposits. In Ames, Hyde promotes flexible tariff powers aiding agriculture and farm programs amid changing economic conditions.
Senate Lobby Investigation chairman Caraway says he will seek aid from the Department of Justice to compile a cross section of lobbying in Washington. The probe will resume into ties between the Connecticut Manufacturers' Association and Senator Bingham with a staff member lent to assist.
London October 19 six leading shipping nations should meet to seek agreement to limit construction of passenger liners Franck C Munson president of Munson Steamship lines said the uncontrolled build up by six nations is wasteful and uneconomic in shipbuilding
Chief of Police E A McGhee states clothes found on Main Street last night are at the police station. The owner may claim by identifying articles, including a blue suit for a man a woman's coat and a woman's dress.
Booker T. Washington Jr., son of the educator, sues Nettie H. Washington for divorce in Los Angeles alleging infidelity. He asks that a prior property settlement be set aside, claiming it was made before he knew of his wife's alleged conduct.
The Norris plan for debentures would allow treasury redemption not below 98 percent of face value and issue certificates on farm board recommendations for exports and certain manufactured products. Debentures would be receivable by customs, with a 20 percent production increase triggering reductions. Senator Bockhart withdrew a mandatory issuance alternative. Senator Harrison warned the president could not veto the tariff bill due to the debenture amendment.
Henry S. Black, head of United States Realty and Investment, was rescued after being found unconscious in a Plaza hotel tub. A nine hour halator squad revived him with the hotel physician calling in the emergency team. He had fainted after turning on bath water while recovering from illness.
T Wingate Andrews city schools superintendent attends the second annual Southern Conference on Education at Chapel Hill. He plans to attend part of the conference Monday then return to the city Monday afternoon.
Hawley Bowlus of San Diego set a new American glider record by remaining aloft 2 hours 8 minutes 45 seconds, surpassing his prior mark by over 11 minutes in the same sail plane.
Governor Max Gardner and Judge N A Townsend report industrial tensions ease across the state after strikes and violence, with Gaston County and Marion calming. Marion sees reduced antagonism between union and non union workers as authorities enforce the law and persuade troublemakers to relocate.
Eric Nicholston, 49, escaped from Atlanta federal prison three years ago after a liquor violation sentence, was shot by federal officers in Stokes County after resisting arrest. Nine officers joined Deputy U.S. Marshal Jim Cooley at his home. Nicholston fired from ambush and died of gunshot wounds after being taken to a local hospital.
Shawnee Oklahoma October 19 Arthur F Fauble 40 a Shawnee wholesaler whose claim that he was a victim of extortionists threats has been debunked by investigators was charged with attempting to extort 330000 from H O Douglas Shawnee banker The complaint was filed by County Attorney Randall Pitman Judge E L Welch denied Fauble bail and remanded him to county jail in 3000 bond with a hearing set for next Tuesday
Chicago Oct 19 The Old Colony Life Insurance Co was found solvent by Judge Feinberg in Circuit Court. A petition for dissolution filed by the state over alleged impaired assets was dismissed for want of equity. The firm began as America Mutual Life in 1905 and changed its name to Old Colony in 1912 amid Florida real estate speculation that harmed finances.
A description notes a major belief among Low Africa natives that humans possess three souls: one in the head, one in the stomach, and a third in the big toe. The article discusses cultural views on the split soul concept across a tribe.
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