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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1932
Page
1
Secretary Mills urged Senate Finance Committee that high taxes in the revenue bill would discourage capital flow into industry and commerce. He objected to 12% corporate income tax, 1% penalty on consolidated returns, dividend tax, loss carryback, 45% estate tax, and taxes on stock transfers as hindering business activity.
A spectacular blaze at South Carolina's state penitentiary chair factory and several small buildings tore through Columbia this afternoon. Despite stubborn firefighting, the fire was brought under control shortly before 4 o'clock. several people were injured, but no prisoners escaped.
John Hughes Curtis, negotiator in the Lindbergh case, announced that he had made contact with the kidnappers and was told the child was well. The statement came from Norfolk, Virginia, on April 6.
The Democratic landslide in Wisconsin and a New York contest sweep indicate strong Roosevelt support. Progressives under LaFollette fared well in Wisconsin while Hoover backers remained unpledged. Illinois saw Democrats overrun Republican strongholds and Milwaukee elected socialist mayor Dan Hoan. Curtis reported contact with Lindbergh but withheld details.
Japanese forces advance from Korea into Chientao district occupying Pantsaokou. Rebel Wang Teh Lin forces concentrate near Paitsaokou awaiting an early battle. Jiro Tamon’s command reports seven killed and 40 wounded. Chinese losses estimated at 500 dead and 1,500 wounded. An air base at Chutzukai supports operations.
The stock market fell to fresh lows as active selling drove shares lower. United States Steel dropped below 35.50, American Telephone hit under 106, and Santa Fe slid by about 3, with large block trades noted at the open before a partial rebound emerged.
The ancient Columbia facility sparks a major blaze as smoke rises over the prison on the bank of the Congaree River. Fire men battle to contain flames spreading to the mess hall sheds watch tower and green house while inmates are evacuated from the hospital and main cell blocks. Federal prisoners’ section also catches fire.
A fire at Emory University in Atlanta destroyed the $25,000 colonial Sigma Alpha Epsilon house. The blaze started in the third floor secret lodge room and was discovered by the negro butler who woke 17 boys and the house mother sleeping there.
Washington April 6 Senators Byrnes and McNary spar over a resolution asking President Hoover for concrete economy recommendations. Harrison Robinson and Smoot clash over partisan timing while Brookhart questions the value of the plan, arguing only small savings for wealthy taxpayers.
Washington April 6 news: the Forest Service reports dry wood can be up to two and a half times stronger than the same wood in its green natural state. Strength gain varies by tree type moisture content and other factors with formulas provided to estimate wood strength under different moisture conditions.
Wallace Scales 24, Greensboro youth linked to a Winston-Salem jewels hold up was captured in Salisbury after an officer pursuit ended with three men fleeing a church area. The arrest followed an earlier confession by William Pryor of Chicago.
In Honolulu a jury pool forms for the murder trial of Mrs. Granville Massie after clashes over if Kahahawai's guilt fate should influence the case. Judge Davis plans to settle the issue as defense and prosecution press for peremptory challenges.
Secretary Stimson defended the Root protocol as safeguarding U S rights in relation to the World Court during a two hour Senate Foreign Relations hearing. Borah noted a good chance for a vote this session and indicated a committee action next week on the Pittman resolution.
John Hughes Curtis one of three Norfolk negotiators for the Lindbergh baby return came home from an absence of several days and said he would not speak to reporters until after conferring with Dean H. Dobson Peacock and Rear Admiral Guy H. Burrage. He did not say when the talks would resume.
Mount Ida Arkansas residents re elected the women led council for a new two year term. Mrs J E Mc Lean has served as mayor the past two years and the ticket beat an all male slate. The town population is about 600. The council includes one woman recorder and five women members.
North Carolina rose from tenth to ninth in the American Legion employment campaign with 15,840 placements reported. Major Michael A. Perry said in the last 24 hours Winston-Salem led with 135 placements followed by High Point 77 and Fremont 43 with Raleigh at nine.
The Columbia University student body urged to strike protesting the expulsion of Reed Harris, editor of The Spectator. Mass meetings criticized Dean U Herbert E Hawks for banning Harris after The Spectator published statements deemed unfair about campus conditions.
A House Merchant Marine Committee report favors a bill to curb gambling ships beyond the three mile limit. Introduced by Rep Evans of California, the measure was altered by the committee, with testimony noting possible operations off California Florida and the North Atlantic coast.
War veterans mobilized as a mob of about 10 000 looted liquor stores and ransacked the colonial building in St Johns. Sir Richard Squires and his government faced alleged falsification of minutes with mob pressure, while police struggled to contain the violence and three clergymen helped evacuate the prime minister.
The Lindberghs battle a brush fire at Sourland hill as Col. Lindbergh helps tend the flames with a cedar branch. Hopes persist from two flights over Martha’s Vineyard seen amid the behind the scenes puzzle of the child’s abduction. Police say prospects remain unchanged and investigators note no criminal record among Lindbergh servants.
Manse Bogey nine years old is hailed a hero after saving Jane Hardy from drowning when she fell from a boat on the Tarboro riverbank. He jumped into a nearby boat and pulled her to safety, saving her life.
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