davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06
$500 -""-'r
WHAT O BUSINESS?

1t is this time of the year when people in
stinctively turn their minds along the line of
future business prospects. 1t is the planning
and harvesting time of the year, and business
indications are, therefore, Of significant nature.
Financial, mercantile, and business agencies Of
all varieties are making a survey of the field
to ascertain what future probabilities are and
the reports that are being made are of a de-
cidedly hopeful tendency.
Unemployment and the collapse of our ex-
port trade are undoubtedly two of the out
standing causes of our present slump. These
conditions emphasize the absolute necessity of
intensifying domestic trade and predicating
all expansions and developments upon this
home business. Foreign trade, almost ruined
by our tariff laws, falls out of the scope of an
ticipation and what we do will have to be done
largely among ourselves. :.
But American business is cheered in this
midsummer season by a prospect of good har-
vests and a promise of renewed industrial &C.
tlvltles. In the governments latest report on
crop conditions, the wheat yield for the year
is more than satisfactory although the price
paid is indeed Disappointing. The forthcom-
ing yield OF corn, cotton, tobacco, and oats,
according to government estimates, will show
increases, while the outlook for other food
crops is favorable. 1t is hoped that the prices
tor these crops will be such as to properly re-
lmburse the farmer for his labors with a profit
to which he is entitled.
The vlgor of industrial conditions is again
being evidenced, after long lapse. Iron and
steel are active. Textile mills, in manv sections
OF the country, are running on part and full
time. Building operations show increases over
the past year. These and sundry other advances
in industry and trade are reflected in bank
clearings, which must undoubtedly be accept
ed as a barometer Of the times.
With bounteous harvests and renewed in
dustrial vigor, let us hope the United States
is on the road to its accustomed prosperity,
and that the reports continuously sent out by
government officials is not merely hodgepodge
and camoudage.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06
AUTOMOBILE DESIGNS
TO BE REVOLUTIONARY

New York, Aug. 5.-Automobile
design is in for a radical change, re-
cent reports to the Society of Auto
motive Engineers indicate. Through
all the years of automobile history,
the cart has been before. the horse,
many engineers think.
Here is what. they say is going tt
happen: The engine will be put at the
rear, possibly crosswise; the body will
be streamlined with a rounded blunt
nose at the front, tapering to a point
at the rear.
Results: Because of reduced wind
resistance less power will be required
and less gas used; = car of the same
length will have more passenger room;
the driver will be at the front where
he can see better; the engine and trans.
mission will be more compact and ac-
cessible.
Engine cooling and control connec-
lions are said to present two Of the
most difficult problems in the way of
the change.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06
WORK FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

Every state should officially inaugurate a
'Save-a-Life" motor vehicle campaign this
year.
Such campaigns have been tried in a num-
Der of eastern states with splendid results.
Brakes, steering and lights are inspected and
corrected and the need for safe and sane driv-
ing is brought home to the motorist. 1t is the
common experience that the accident rate de-
clines during the campaign and the period fol-
lowing.
Only organized effort can make progress
against the increasing danger of our highways.
The incompetent and the reckless have become
genuine menaces to the lives and property of
all. The sad toll of deaths and injuries mounts
day by day, in spite of modernization of traf-
hc laws in many states.
We must, through rigorous examination,
make sure that the driver is capable of safely
operating a car. Then we must, through
"Save-a-Life" campaigns or similar move
ments, make sure that the car he drives is me-
chemically safe. Thereafter the problem comes
down to individual responsibility and under
standing. Education must be unremitting. The
motorist, as an individual, must accept the re-
sponsibility that is his when he uses the public
highways.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06
UP TO ALL OF US

Statistics compiled by the National Board
OF FIRE Underwriters, covering the first fve
months of the year, show an Improvement il,
the fire loss ratio as compared with 1880. Ap4l
losses were 4.8S per 6 4nt.below last year AMI
May Is per cent low
We aust not, how ser,@ ecorae t~ooassngu4
Inc because Of the decrease. During MAY some
So, DOC 900 worth of property was DESTROYED
and it is safe to say that at least $50, 0oo, 600,
that could have been saved by reasonable
ktion and care. In these days of good fire
jon and widespread knowledge COM
building construction and fire preven-
the unavoidable fire is a rare article. Few
have building codes as rigorous as. they
id be-and few builders go to the little
expense that would make their struc-
IT, flre-resistent to the highest degree. We
have yet to learn that money spent in guard
ing against fire is a good investment, paving
a high rate of return. (
Real progress in lowering fire loss will not
be achieved until there is a general public
realization of the duty of the individual to-
make his property safe. Laxness and ignorance
and a false sense of economy are responsible
for the annual destruction of thousands of
lives and hundreds of millions of dollars in
property values. A number of private and
public organizations have done their best to
instruct us in fire hazards and means of guard;
ing against them. The rest is up to us.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06
THE MAN AND THE PARTY

Appointment of Cal Miller to fill the I'M
expired term of Sheriff Mckenzie by the coun-
ty commissioners has met with the approval
of an overwhelming majority OF the people
in Rowan County. However, in some circles,
it has been termed a piece of politics.
Mr.. Miller is one of the outstanding farm
-ers in Rowan County. He is also a leading bust
ness man: His reputation is above reproach.
He is a fine gentleman, a Christian, an active
church member, and a man of clean habits.
He has the qualifications of a sheriff. He is
trustworthy and capable. He is diligent and
fearless. He is experienced in the operations
and management of the county government.
1t is true Mr.. Miller has long been ident-
fled in politics in Rowan County. Is that to
his credit or discredit? It is the privilege and
duty of every citizen to be an active partlci-
pant in politics. 1t is also true he has held office
in Rowan County. The voters gave him hand
some 1najorisies- Is that an honor or dishonor?
He has also held an office with the state. He
has served his party and the people well. Fur
ther, he is a political power. He has many
friends. He knows every pigpath in the coun-
ty and he knows most of the people in the
county. Shall these things be chalked up
against him?
It is our opinion Mr.. Miller is entitled to
credit for these accomplishments; for these
honors conferred upon him by the people. 1t
ls+our opinion these services have better quail
fed him to hold the office of sheriff. 1t is our
opinion few men in Rowan County could con-
duct the office as efficiently as Mr.. Miller.
If the appointment of Cal Miller is politics,
then let US have more of it.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06
CATAWBA SHERIFF
RECEIVES LETTER
FROM HONEST MAN

Hickory, Aug. According to
an old saying there are two things a
person can't escape, death and taxes.
Sheriff o. D. Bars, of Catawba
county, has just heard from a man
who escaped his taxes, but he apparen-
fly failed to get away from his con-
science. The note, written on "a ship
ing tag and mailed from Lenoir, read
as follows:
II lived in your county a few years
ago and did not list or pay any taxes.
l had an old car. l guess five dollars
will pay it for me.
(Signed) "A Child of God"
There was a five dollar bill enclos-
ed.
"Fd certainly like to learn who
this fellow u.s." Sheriff Bars remark
ed.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06
Mr.. R. L. Rankin,
Chief of Police,
Salisbury, N. c.
NY Dear Chief:

County Commissioners,
Rowan County,
Salisbury, N. c.
Gentlemen: o
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06
Hon. Clyde E. Gooch,
Judge Rowan County Court,
Salisbury, N. c.

oallsbury, N. 4.
Dear Sir:
Permit me to say a word of COM
mendation about the in which
you have conducted the County Court
since you were indicted into office.
You placed the court on a high
plane and have maintained this policy.
You have known neither rich nor poor.
You have known neither white or
black. You have not convicted a man
because he is poor or inflicted a severe
punishment upon a man because of his
wealth, and the same is true Of race
or color.
Your decisions have been guided by
the evidence. They have been tenn
pered with mercy. 1t is good to see a
man on the bench who believes in the
gospel of the second chance
The other night the following lines
were called to nay attention:
In men whom mel condernn as i'll,
i find so much Of goodness @still;.-
In men whom men pronounce divine,
/ find SO much Of sin and blot, $500
I hesitate to draw the line,
Between the two, where God has not.
While it may be true that poetry
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06

and justice may not mix, they are
closely akin to each other. They both
smack of that certain thing called
justice.
GOVERNOR MATTHEW Rowan.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06
CAUTIOUS

Secretary-A man has just called.
He wishes you to tell him the secret
of your success in life.
Financier-Is he a journalistic
or a Observation-Disclosures
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06

A freckled face and red hair were
onc political assets. Nowadays any
color hair and any sort of face will
do.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06
THE RAILROAD RATE INCREASE

The principal difficulty besetting the rail-
mission asking for a general IS per cent in
crease in freight rates.
IF the carriers were permitted to partici-
pate in periods of prosperity equally with 9TH
er business, they should equally sacrifice in
periods of adversity," the application said.
But they are denied such participation by
law. Even in periods of prosperity the return
on railway capital has been meagre and made
quate .
Under such conditions, it is not strange that
the lines have been wondering for long time
how to make ends meet. The present business
depression has naturally further reduced rail
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06
THE
WATCHMAN
Tower

Mr. II. l.. RANKIN,
Chief of Police,
Salisbury, N. c.
My Dear Chief:
Recently, | have noted a pereeptible
reduction in the number of automo-
biles operated in the streets at night
with only one head light, OF non at
all. l take it that this improvement is
a result of the activities of your de-
partment, and l congratulate you and
your men.
GOVERNOR MATTHEW Rowan.
Mr.. w. G. Yeager,
Master of Rowan Grange,
Salisbury, N. c.
Dear Sir:
Few organizations in Rowan Coun-
ty have shown a unity of purpose, or
have accomplished as much through
cooperative work, as the Rowan
Grange. l know of no farm organiza-
ton of recent times that has answer
ed the call of the rural sections as has
the grange.
This fact was evidenced on no I'M
certain terms at the picnic held at
Peeler's lake last week. 1t was an IN
spiration.
To you, as master of the Grange,
and to your capable, efficient and ac-
tive set of officers, goes the lions
share of the praise, although l am not
overlooking the 1900 members who
have made your success possible and
secure.
l anticipate a continuation Of this
fine work.
GOVERNOR MATHEW Rowan.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-08-06

4! 6 :: = :! !!!l 1liiii Is
mo one, Of course, w.
ia. It is safe to say that t.
would. enjoy being in a posiny
could keep rates we'll down and ST.
reasonable profit for their services. Bun
as we over-tax and o~ver-regulate the induS
to the point where its very existence is in dam
ger, we must pay the fddler-in %unemploy-
.ment, business recession, higher freight rates.
The IS per cent increase may work a hard
ship on some-but it is necessary to keep one
of the most essential of all businesses from
ruin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-20

So that walters may be distinguished
from guests, a prominent London hotel
has ordered them to wear side whiskers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-20

ill-starred Shenandoah, unohcially had
been designated commander OF the new
ship.
He was commander Of the Los An
geles for an extended period and was
on the Graf Zeppelin's round-the-world
flight.
Any comment, he said. would have to
come from Rear Admiral William A.
Moffett, chief of the Navy Bureau of
Aeronautics expected to return to
Washington today from the West Coast.
No Anxiety Is Felt.
This fin had not yet undergone IN
spection by the Navy, but the Good
year-Zeppelin Cos inspectors already
had detected and remedied the defect.
Settle said all parts of the ship on
which Kassay worked were being care
fully gone over to make sure no weak
nesseS remained. He added that the
Akron was not harmed
Rear Admiral John Halligan, acting
chief of naval operations, said no
anxiety is felt that any damage has
been done to the airship or that any Is
likely
For some time" said Admiral Halli-
gan, Government agents have main
tanned close surveillance over the air.
ship work being done at Akron"
The contracts under which the Akron
is being built require special precau-
lions against espionage and similar
acts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-20
AIR PLOT OF WIDE
SCOPE SUSPECTED
1890 Bomber Tragedy and
Akron Sabotage Arrest
Are Linked.
CONTINUED From First Page.)

Continued From First Page.)
being arrested there, McDermott said.
At his nome was found a quantity OF
Communistic literature, number OF let
tiers in foreign language and evidence
that he had burned papers.
Government and Goodyear Zeppelin
Corporation officials denied any dam
age had been done tc the Akron. Lieut..
T. G.. Settle, inspector of naval aircraft,
and DR.. Karl ArnStein, vice president
and chief engineer Of the Zeppelin Cor
poration, asserted every part of the great
ship, including the 100000 rivetS are
double inspected by the Navy and the
company with microscopes and that the
tiniest flaw would have been discov-
cred Immediately.
They ridiculed any belief that one
man alone could have carried out
sabotage successfully.
Investigators revealed they became
suspicious some time ago when heavy
iron bar mysteriouSly dropped from the
top of the framework. Department of
Justice operatives were called in on
the ground that Federal property was
endangered and began watching Kas-
say, who had been described by the
Navy as a suspicious character.
The Akron, which will be the largest
fighter then-air craft in the world, is
being rushed into completion. The
tail, SO feet in diameter, was hoisted
into place only yesterday and extra
crews Of workmen have been added.
1t will have a capacity of 6,50000
cubic feet of gas and will be 780 feet
long and 100 feet through.
TIP SUPPLIED BY NAVY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-20
agent IN DISGUISE
| LEARNED OF PLOT
Department of Justice Man
Worked as Mechanic
in 0veraAS.
Continued From First page.>

Continued From First Page)
would remain solid so long as the
dirigible remained In the cold hangar,
but on being taken into the warm air
elsewhere, the ice would melt and the
rivet would become loose.
THE rivets left in this way were
carefully chosen, so that they would
result in certain disaster sometime after
the ship took to the air-depending on
the strain put on the frame in flight"
Careful Check Kept.
Nathan said the agent kept careful
check on KaSsay's work, so that all de-
fscts could be corrected when the time
came for exposure When sufficient
evidence had been obtained to warrant
an arrest, local authorities were notified
While the acting director would not
discuss for publication the San Diego
phase, he admitted that further de-
velopments" were expected in the case
mOmentarily.
He said no arrest other than that of
Kassay was planned. as no other per-
son had been found to be involved. He
discounted a report that the sabotage
plot was Nation wide"
Names of the agents who worked on
the case at Akron were withheld, under
the policy of secrecy maintained by the
director Of the bureau j. Edgar Hoover.
The latter was out of town today.
Naval officials emphasized the fact
that no harm has been done the giant
airship, which is in course Of compile
ton.
Thorough Inspection Made.
Rear Admiral John Halligan, acting
chief of naval operations, said today
that mo anxiety is felt that any dam
age has been done to the airship, or
that any IS likely"
LAS is done with all naval work, "
Admiral Halligan stated, land espe-
cially in aircraft work. an adequate
naval inspection force carefully checks
the contractors own inspections. This
Government inspection in thorough and
complete and makes it exceedingly DIFF
flcult for inferior workmanship, tnten-
tional or otherwise, to slip by"
So that walters may be distinguished
from guests, prominent London hotel
! has ordered them to wear side whiskers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-20
TIP SUPPLIED BY NAVY.
Arrest Made After Investigation Last
ing Weeks Ordered by Washington.

ing Weeks Ordered by Washington.
Harold Nathan, assistant director OF
the Bureau of Investigation of the De-
partment CT Justice, said last night the
arrest of Paul F. KaSsay in Akron, Ohio,
followed information supplied by the
Navy Department that he was sus-
picious character.
Nothing was forthcoming from the
Navy Department., however. regarding
are arrest of Kassay for alleged threats
of sabotage against the giant Navy
dirigible Akron.
The arrest was made after an inveS-
tigation of several weeks, ordered in
Washington.
Mr.. Nathan said their information
was that Kassay had intended to dam
age the huge aircraft.
The investigation, he added, was or
dered on the ground that Federal
property was endangered.
Lieut.. Comdr. Charles E. Rosendahl,
ranking Navy officer for rigid airships,
declined to comment, but expressed re-
lief when reports indicated that the
great dirigible, now nearing completion,
had not been damaged.
Rosendahl, one of the survivors Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-20
WEATHER HITS AIRMAIL
Pilots Are Forced Down North and
South of Capital.

March weather continued to jeopar-
die night airmail pilots on the line
passing through the National Capital
last night, fogs and thick weather
both to the north and south of the
Capital forcing pilots down.
Pilot Larry Pabst, former Marine
was forced down at Milford, Va, with
a lead of ice on the wings of his plane.
He had to wait there three hours be-
fore conditions improved so he could
come through. Part of the night mail
was trained when conditions became
so bad along portions of the line that
the lives of the pilots were endangered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

limited adjustments at this time.
 The president meanwhile, com ferred with leaders in congress, in- sisting that his finance program with its three major points be en- acted in the shortest possible time, He wants quick action on the re- construction finance corporation, the farm loan banks bill, and the home loan discount banks legisla- tion.
 The reconstruction finance cor poration heads the legislative pro- gram in congress after the first of the year. It is regarded by the president as the most vital of these three measures.
 The farm loan legislation was designed to extend farm credits and permit rediscount of farm pa- per to a greater degree than in the past, to meet the present emer- gency in agriculture.
 The home loan discount banks legislation calls for a system of 12 banks to handle nothing but loans on homes and to home build CTS.
 Representative Luce, republican, Massachusetts, who introduced the home loan bill in the House and called on the president yesterday, said both he and Mir Hoover "are of the opinion that passage of this bill is a vital part in his program for the revival of business in the country"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
Tariff to Be
 Some Revised


 (Continued from Page 1.) cratic Leader Rainey announced he would advocate a change 1 tax laws which now permit wealthy people to unload stocks at dee pressed prices and deduct their losses from their income tax.
 General revision of the tariff, Collier, 1t is understood, will inc Is no time for it," he explained, which might be accepted as indi- eating other matters, tax revision and the presidents financial relief program, would be given prece- dence over what is certain to be the subject of prolonged debate. Collier, 1t isu nderstood, will in- troduce bill soon carrying out his program of specialized tariff re- vision. He declined to specify what changes he would include, Q mat ter for consultation with other party leaders. ..,
 Collier said tariff revision would be considered by his committee af- ter it has completed a tax bill, which probably will be in Febru- ary. Tax revision has been given the right of way over all other legislation.
 All but a few democrats are op- posed to Q general revision of the Hawley-Smoot tariff at this time, because of the uncertainty of world business and because of the na- tional elections next fall. But democrats have made such an issue of the Hawley.Smoot act, condemning 1t on every accession, that party leaders feel the respon- sibility of taking some stand, es- pecially since they control the House, which originates tariff measures.
 Golfers announcement was the first intimation, however, that dem- ocrats intend to bring in bill for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

Hartford, and ex-Mayor David E. Fitzgerald of New Haven and oth- CTS are said to be in favor of hold ing at least Conencticut's first vote for ex-Governor Alfred E. Smith and then of supporting some other candidate if necessary, the man to be decided upon later.
 "Connecticut Is not committed to any candidate and continues to recognize that the sentiment of the rank and file of the voters gives allegiance to Alfred E. Smith first" said Attorney Spellacy in Hartford. "UntiIi Mir Smith makes his position known Connecticut democrats cannot pledge themselves to any other candidate"
 Attorney Spellacy takes this stand on the grounds that ex-Governor Smith was the last presidential can- didate and made a record worthy of recognition when the next na- tional convention takes place pro- viding the former New York gov ernor chooses to seek the nomina- ton again. At the present time Smith is making no statements.
 Summing up the whole situation, the "new guard", under McNeil and his aides, are understood to be in favor of swinging as a unit to Roosevent while the "old guard", under Spellacy and Fitzgerald, fa- vor holding off, pending state ment from ex-Governor Smith.