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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1929
Page
4
A compact reflection citing Hebrews 12 13 urging firm yet compassionate paths and Epictetus condemning withdrawal from helping the needy and yielding to worldliness. The juxtaposed lines emphasize duty, healing, and social responsibility.
The article argues postwar peace requires gradual settlements rather than immediate indemnities. It highlights Germany’s past consequence of costly occupations and notes the Young Plan era shift to evacuated Rhineland and promissory notes, reflecting 1929's political and commercial world.
Congresswoman Mary T. Norton of New Jersey attacks the Smoot-Hawley tariff bill saying it will raise the cost of many woman’s necessities from toilet articles to hats and dresses. She argues tariffs affect women’s wardrobes and the rising prices could harm households, especially as many women now earn wages.
The piece extols flower shows as a valuable educational asset for any community small or large. It recalls memories of first impressions, national and international exhibits, and the overwhelming beauty of seas of blossoms and color combinations in exhibition halls.
A feature on the High Point flower show inviting all gardeners to enter many classes and showcase home garden beauty. It then shifts to Governor Gardner’s governance, noting his focus on diversified agriculture, rural reform, and reactions to labor disputes amid calls for economic self sufficiency.
A Piedmont region faction plots to defeat Senator Simmons in next year's election. Disaffected Democrats may support the Republican nominee to oust the New Bern senator, while loyalty in the east could sway more voters.
A World’s Work writer reports Canadian National Railways plans all electric locomotives to move passenger trains coast to coast in 60 hours with no stops. The system could cut New York to San Francisco times by 24 to 36 hours and rival air rail speeds, signaling rapid railroad speedups in coming years.
Women contestants in the Santa Monica to Cleveland aerial derby protested being labeled as women pilots and urged racing in men’s divisions. They argued a woman can fly just as well as a man, and the event underscored equal competition in aviation.
Critics note theater creators guard plot details tightly before premieres and continue to withhold key reveals after the opening. Audiences await dramatic twists as producers shield narrative specifics to sustain suspense.
A quirky note from London describes a beautiful ankles contest where a man is disqualified for too many contours. The piece humorously suggests mosquitos outpace judges and ends with a wry remark on deserving and marriage.
Natives from South Sea Islands use tree trunk pillows and the idea has been copied by several vacation resort boarding houses, shaping local and tourist accommodations with a primitive comfort twist.
Stocks and monies from an 870000 fund provided by International Paper for four southeastern newspapers are placed in custody of the federal court in Macon. Judge Bascom S. Deaver set the money and securities to the clerk by September 9 under a stipulation of counsel as Hall and LaVarre continue their dispute over control of the Augusta Chronicle Spartanburg Herald Journal and the Columbia Record. The case follows contempt orders and prior transfers between state and federal courts as proceedings unfold.
The High Point YWCA Girl Reserve department prepares for the fall program with a Wednesday 10 am meeting at the association building for senior and sophomore club officers. Miss Virginia Carrier will lead as girl reserve secretary outlining plans to expand clubs from 12 to 14 or 15, plus weekly drills and games at the YMC A gym. Senior officers include Genevieve Sheetz as president and Dorothy Fritz as treasurer. sophomore officers are Carol McKee as president and Elizabeth Clinard as treasurer.
Sixth day of a high profile salesmen trial in Charlotte marked by lengthy juror examinations. Judge Barnhill threatened to tighten rules after expressing impatience with prolonged questioning while allowing defense counsel to proceed. Trial reopened after transfer from Gastonia, with the first two days spent on motions and selecting a venire of 200.
Warranted rioters face charges of inciting riots and rebellion as more than 70 people are taken into custody after an explosion crippled the cotton opening room. Union bonds are set with leaders vowing to post bail. National guardsmen and civic officials fear Labor Day protests and enforce a parade license.
Dr Roy W Morrison, associate professor of education, will lead UNC extension classes for Western North Carolina teachers in 1929 30. He will base in Asheville at 33 Forest Hill Drive and teach two courses, psychology of elementary education and teaching pupils how to study, succeeding Dr Ralph W Taylor who moved to Ohio State University.
The North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development leads a survey to identify which imported materials and supplies used by state factories could be profitably produced in state facilities. Mathewson notes large in imports for hardware glass paints and varnishes, rayon yarn, containers, and packaging, with potential plant sites near consumption centers.
An admiralty lawyer for the Zeppelin company arrived to block any legal delays as the Graf Zeppelin readies for takeoff from its home port Friedrichshafen. Otto Hilly of Liberty, N Y, had a writ of attachment over damages claimed after his name was dropped from the passenger list. A $25 000 bond was posted to prevent postponement. Two would be stowaways from Philadelphia James Wilson 17 and Rudolph Powers 16 were found in the Graf cabin and turned over to state police. Dr Hugo Eckener 67, commander of the Graf, eyed the ship as he stayed in the United States for races and business. Nineteen passengers were booked four of them women including Mrs Charles B Parker and Mrs H Lustig. The flight marks the Graf's fifth Atlantic crossing in under a year.
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