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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1930
Page
6
A brief devotional note presents Hebrews 11:1 as faith’s substance and Tolstoi’s idea that faith guides life, framing the week with a spiritual reflection.
An editorial urges rewriting the city charter of High Point to modernize obsolete provisions and to remove elections from the control of officials with a personal stake in council contests. It cites rising government costs and calls for safeguards to prevent a political machine from influencing local elections.
In Washington a group called The Crusaders, numbering about four thousand, demand applying the padlock law to federal buildings cited as bootlegger haunts. They publish a map of speak easy locations and urge Congress to act to dry up liquor by removing contraband sites in national capital.
An analysis argues political party propaganda expands in Washington since Hoover era. Republicans condemn Democratic operations costing about 250000 dollars yearly, aimed at discrediting the president. The piece notes both parties use coordinated publicity, questioning its impact on public opinion.
Two notorious criminals, Jake Fleagle and Jack Diamond, are contrasted as symbols of old and new American bad men. Fleagle, hunted across many states for a Colorado bank robbery, dies from a wound after a long pursuit. Diamond, a notorious New York kingpin, evades capture while his exploits fill daily papers.
The Asheville Citizen contemplates a possible revival of road shows, noting improved transportation and denser cities may support touring plays with small casts. It compares old and new outlaw figures, then shifts to the Pepperell Textile report, warning Japanese competition will reduce American textile demand while Asia modernizes, signaling hard adjustments ahead.
The piece notes voters in North Carolina face a November 4 vote on a constitutional amendment allowing legislative classification of property for taxation. It compares past voter interest and turnout, cites campaign heat and personalities, and suggests future momentum for wage reforms like shorter workdays. It adds that Akron and Detroit plants test shifts to hire more workers and questions if six-hour days will persist. Four Western Conference colleges end football captains this year, hinting the shift could reach cheerleaders.
The piece argues newspapers backing pretensions do not settle the core issue. Republicans plan a Washington periodical as an official gazette to counter democratic publicity. Both parties fund propaganda and seek public approval, each unable to critique the other’s financing.
The piece argues for building support before the election to reform taxation. It traces the constitutional provision brought by Judge Albion Tourgee from Ohio in 1868 and notes Ohio later abandoned it for practical reasons. The amendment needs backing from both major parties to have a chance next month.
Clarence Davis of Loflin alley is jailed without bond on seven counts of breaking and entering and larceny after being returned Sunday from Guilford county jail in Greensboro. Police say more larceny charges may follow as additional stolen goods were turned in. The seven incidents include thefts from homes on Dayton street Burton street Everett street Stone street highway 10 and Montleu avenue, with clothing valued from $9.50 to $93.45 and watches valued at $15.
Emanuel Jarrett of Thomasville, a young State college student, shows marked improvement after a collision near Fredericksburg Virginia that killed three others. The telegram from his father says he suffers a fractured jaw and leg and is no longer reported dead. Fellow survivor Thomas Miller of Baltimore remains in critical condition with a fractured leg.
Physicians for both sides meet to assess Gant’s health while Judge Sink contemplates trial timing. Judge Adams seeks continuance due to the defendant’s frail condition and inability to consult counsel, with state officials noting need for definite witness dates. Baxter Durham, state auditor, is among awaiting testimony as the crowded court weighs next steps.
North Carolina faces annual industrial accident costs of 7.16 million dollars based on a four to one ratio from Hartford expert Herbert W. Heinrich. A State-Wide Safety Conference will convene in High Point November 13 and 14 with 1500 expected attendees to address prevention and cost reduction.
Miss Dorothy Wilhelm of Cornersville Indiana won the milkmaid marathon at the National Dairy show taking the champion title a $200 prize and a silver loving cup. Her 51 minute milk record was 203 83 pounds beating Mary Ferguson of Glencoe Ma 197 02 pounds and Glorida Miller of Pacific Mo 196 63 pounds notables.
Invitations to the royal wedding of King Boris III of Bulgaria and Princess Giovanna of Italy went out from the Villa at San Rossore. Signed by Duke Borea Dolmo prefect of the palace and grand master of ceremonies, he marks his hundredth birthday and has overseen many royal weddings since 1864.
Weekend raids by Federal and County officers in Wilson County seized two complete copper stills ten barrels of beer and a small quantity of whiskey. Two men were arrested.
Profits from the city water and light plant finance a new $20,000 white way in McPherson Kansas. The project funds street lighting improvements to brighten the town center and assist nighttime traffic. The effort reflects municipal financial gains directed toward public safety.
Elon College North Carolina note reports Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Bell celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr Bell 84 and a veteran of the Civil War. Mrs Bell is 77. The event took place October 20.
Edward Virginius Valentine, 91, veteran Virginia sculptor, died after months of illness in Richmond. He gained fame for the recumbent statue of Robert E. Lee at Washington and Lee University in Lexington and created works in several southern cities. He would have turned 92 in November.
Floods along the Francoli river in Tarragona Spain after heavy rains since Saturday left fourteen dead and more than a score missing or probably dead. Two women swept away at Solibella. bodies not recovered. Damage to livestock real estate and personal property runs into millions of pesetas. Rail traffic halted as nearby cities send relief.
A motor line loaded with workers collided with a wall in Tourcoing France. Twenty people were injured eight seriously. Six of the injured were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Danville Virginia on October 20 reports fifteen additional city police on duty as a precaution against attacks on non union workers at Riverside and Dan River mills where four thousand union workers are on strike. Eleven state highway officers patrol nearby. No disorders reported over the weekend. A mill worker recalls a picket warning her not to enter the mill.
The Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge by the National City Bank of New York over whether the Bank Internationale de Commerce of Petrograd Lenin grad could sue in U S courts. The Russian bank’s assets were seized by the Soviet government in 1917 and is pursuing claims via Paris directors. The case reached New York courts, which ruled against the American bank, with argument over recognition of the Russian regime.
Receivers of the Home Mortgage company assumed charge today and will run operations as usual until a hearing on the receivership set for November 5 in Raleigh. Temporary receivers were named by A L Jordan of Norfolk to appear as representative. an audit is under way. The last public statement listed assets above 17 million dollars and the action was brought by Margaret Ramsey of Norfolk who owns 3500 in company bonds. Federal Judge I M Meekins signed the order for temporary relief.
President Hoover arose before dawn at his Virginia mountain camp and reached the White House by nine o clock. He left behind his ill son Herbert Hoover Jr who may be sent to Asheville North Carolina for convalescence around November first. Over Sunday the president rested and discussed with Mrs Hoover plans for his son s departure to Asheville to treat a tubercular infection.
A comparison notes English has about 700000 words with around 250000 obsolete or unused terms while French encompasses about 210000 words. The figures illustrate the richness and turnover of vocabularies across languages.
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