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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1931
Page
4
A reflective biblical verse from Genesis about Jacob and his brothers contrasts with J C Geike’s call for universal brotherhood. The passage emphasizes shared divine origins across all people, urging humane treatment and fraternal conduct.
North Carolina gubernatorial candidates debate taxation with Ehringhaus opposing the sales tax plan for state revenue. He argues the tax burdens the poor, contrasts it with the idea of a national sales tax floated by Republican spokesmen, and cites Hamiltonian philosophy as Democratic tradition. The gasoline tax is described as a toll for highway use.
The Prohibition Director notes few southern speakeasies and many moonshiners. The south drinks at home. few urban dens exist, unlike northern cities with brass rails and polished mahogany. Florida has some, but not a southern pattern. High Point shows no speakeasy. only dirty-booze hovels in slum quarters.
Report discusses critics of Englands monetary shift during wartime, contrasting with France which faced war induced difficulties differently. The piece notes British persistence in maintaining the pound while European currencies faced debasement, highlighting differing national responses to postwar economic stress.
The text contrasts France truncating its public debt by devaluing the franc to a quarter of its former value, and England preserving obligations while abandoning the gold standard. It notes benefits to ordinary French citizens, questions about wisdom, and the impact on English holders of government securities as sterling loses value.
The piece critiques colleges accepting farm commodities in lieu of money for charges. It notes barter has faded, and revival signals economic stagnation. A college taking produce to fund studies is modest merit, yet broad use could reveal weaknesses in the plan and the market.
Courts in North Carolina uphold a policeman’s right to use necessary force in pursuit of duty while condemning excessive or malicious force. Justice Hoke’s ruling in State vs. Dunning frames the balance between lawful authority and restraint. Two local officers convicted of assaulting two young Black individuals appeal, claiming their actions were within rights to enter a home during an arrest, amid a broader discussion of policing standards.
The court rules against the officers in asserting they used only enough force to subdue inmates during a raid with a search warrant. The paper criticizes harsh police actions but notes the officers’ willingness to pursue further clarification shows commendable resolve, praising the court’s close seat on the incident.
Bruce Catton lauds a new primitive area in Idaho expanding undeveloped land to over four million acres, preserving wilderness for future generations. He cites leisure as a byproduct of civilization and notes a New York boat removal of seized revolvers, questioning gun availability amid tame frontiers.
The United States will maintain its stance on Russia with no easing this season. Officials warn that many obstacles remain on the path to success, signaling a cautious approach amid ongoing tensions.
Governor Long of Louisiana refuses to back down on his charge that Texas lawmakers are bought. The remark, echoing Huey Long’s combative rhetoric, signals a heated cross state political clash amid ongoing legislative tensions.
A Connecticut hospital opens an on-site golf course described as a treatment aid for patients. Critics call the plan controversial and worry about stigma while supporters say it offers therapy and recreation in a controlled setting.
The article notes that despite prohibition laws, the St. Lawrence remains the most desirable waterway. It highlights ongoing interest from merchants and travelers who favor its access and strategic position for trade and transit, underscoring enduring appeal amid regulatory constraints.
A scientist says gelatin is a mass of holes. The remark humorously notes the holes could be shaped to match a tie, suggesting a playful link between material structure and fashion.
Retailers lament a shrinking pool of buyers and say the elusive right customer is increasingly hard to locate. Businesses report thinning foot traffic, selective spending, and price sensitivity as shoppers prioritize value and convenience over services once common.
A letter from Ray Talley of High Point praises Angus Douglas Winn of Danville Virginia as a remarkable ten year old preacher. Winn, son of A. D. Winn, preached at North Hamilton Street Church of Christ to an overflowing audience, with skillful delivery and unusually large vocabulary. The writer compares him to Jesus at age twelve and urges others to hear him.
In a letter to the Enterprise editor, C B Overman argues against public debate over a 5 percent sales tax plan. He defends its intent to help laborers own homes and lessen ad valorem burdens, asserts sales tax would not deter purchase, and claims merchants prefer homeowners as credit customers. He cites past gas tax experiences and notes favorable responses from political candidates.
French researchers unveil a moving picture camera that proves a swallow travels about three times as fast as the speed test aircraft, highlighting advances in observing flight.
Raleigh observers deem Attorney General Dennis G Brummitt best placed if Josephus Daniels stays out of the race Daniels entry would shift support leaving Brummitt to attract moderates and sales tax advocates He benefits from cautious moves and aims to draw strength from Fountain supporters while undermining Ehringhaus Maxwell dynamics and shifting county loyalties
About 96 percent of the potato starch used in the United States is produced by Mains.
Raleigh report states women are more careful drivers with far fewer accidents. From 242 NC automobile accidents in August, 66 killed and 507 injured. 43 drivers were women and only five among them were in fatal crashes.
High Point Battery Company earned a $100 prize in a Willard Battery Company contest for longest continuous service. The Hughes battery, 125 months in use in a Model T and later a Dodge Six, won second prize in the Atlanta district. Hughes received a new Willard Thread rubber battery, and D L Barker displays the decade-old unit at College Street shop.
Thousands of Legion members marched in a six abreast parade waving canes and wearing varied uniforms as resolutions on prohibition were debated by the committee. President Hoover and Ralph O Neil addressed the convention as talks on delaying veteran bonuses continued with little chance of action. Prohibition questions loom as several states push resolutions toward the convention floor.
Raleigh dispatch reports 66 persons died and 6507 injured in August auto crashes in North Carolina, with 349 accidents including 63 fatal and 286 non fatal. Drunken driving and recklessness drive most incidents. Sundays host most crashes, rural areas more than cities, pedestrians hit hard including 24 killed and 51 injured.
In Helby North Carolina on September 22, fair officials announced no admission will be charged for cottonseed this month. Secretary J S Dorton said farmers protested the policy fearing seed theft and noted it is illegal to sell or trade seed cotton after dark.
A brief comic exchange in Pathfinder shows a manager asking why a bookkeeper was dismissed and the reply that he balanced accounts so well he began juggling them. The joke hinges on wordplay and workplace humor.
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