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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1932
Page
1
At the Geneva disarmament conference Ambassador Hugh S. Gibson urged abolition of tanks heavy mobile artillery and poison gas. He argued such moves would reduce tension and not hinder security, noting modern weapons undermine frontier defenses and enhance invasion fears.
The government asks the DC court of appeals to reverse a lower court ruling that acquitted Bishop James Cannon Jr and Ada L. Burroughes of Richmond, Va, on 10 counts for alleged violations of the federal corrupt practices act over unreported contributions related to Smith's 1924 campaign. A future hearing is not expected until next fall.
New York Stock Exchange president Richard Whitney told the Senate banking committee there were no bear raids on the exchange and pledged complete cooperation with records requests. He cited United States Steel as the only stock mentioned in rumors and noted great liquidation rather than raid activity in AT and T, Public Service of New Jersey, and Consolidated Gas.
The Lindbergh ransom case shows Col Lindbergh paid $10,000 but the baby remains missing. Investigations reveal notes from kidnappers beyond the original ransom note, including a signature by Dr J F Candon senior welfare worker. Authorities learned Lindbergh received at least seven notes besides the initial demand.
A reader in Santa Monica jokes about a newspaper headline claiming Russia would extract snow from clouds to spare Moscow while mocking Hoover and Congress cutting two hundred million dollars from government expenditures. The note blends humor with political skepticism.
John Norton of Whittier files to enter the democratic primary for labor commissioner. Clarence Mitchell and A L Fletcher also file. R R Lawrence of Winston-Salem and B Fritz Smith eyed filings while Peyton McSwain paid to oppose Dennis Brummitt. Last filing day is April 22 with a June 4 primary.
Los Angeles on April 11 reports dozens of bathers battled warm seas and rip currents at Southern California beaches. Rescue crews saved most, with two unaccounted for after the perilous conditions.
In Honolulu the Fortescue Massie homicide trial moves to the second stage as 29 witnesses are called. Prosecutor John C. Kelley seeks circumstantial proof to convict Mrs Massie’s husband Lieut Thomas Massie and two naval men for second degree murder. Darrow’s defense plans an instructed verdict if the evidence remains circumstantial.
Dispatches from Tokyo report that Japanese forces at Chientao occupied Ehrtackou after a fierce battle with Chinese rebels in which three Japanese and 60 Chinese were killed. Harbin sector reports say rebels reoccupied Harlin and nearby towns after the Japanese withdrawal.
Lincoln Nebraska April 11 The strength of Speaker Garner Governor Roosevelt and Governor Murray as presidential candidates is tested in Nebraska’s upcoming primary where all three names appear on the Democratic preferential ballot. Two delegate slates led by Gilbert Hitchcock are nonpledged. on the Republican side Joseph France heads a single ticket. Hoover did not file. The Republican state committee supports the incumbent president.
Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg secured a seven year term as president after winning a runoff with 19,359,642 votes against Adolf Hitler's 13,417,460 and Thälmann's 3,706,388. Chancellor Bruening agreed to stay on. Violent clashes in Hamburg and Bremen reported as the election concluded.
A terse item notes a political figure will serve seven additional years in office. In a separate line another person collapsed and died from excitement, with about thirty people present described as spectators or witnesses.
The Evening Star reports that the Lindbergh baby ransom talks centered on Dr. John F. Condon and Col. Lindbergh. It outlines 13 "Jassie" ads used to contact the kidnapers, notes changes in demanded sums, and details meetings including a March 16 exchange on Long Island Sound and a cemetery rendezvous.
The senate approved a resolution directing the agricultural committee to investigate all exchanges under Farm Board jurisdiction and their ties to board operations. The inquiry covers board subsidiaries and officer salaries, with a $25,000 budget and potential review of interstate and foreign marketing by parties using Farm Board funds.
In Shanghai on April 11 the Sino-Japanese peace treaty talks collapsed as China asked for a postponement after not receiving fresh government instructions at Loyang. Rumors say China may refer the matter to the League of Nations as further talks seem unlikely.
Cleveland reports five persons died by their own hand yesterday and today with three more attempting suicide. Officials investigate motives and social pressures amid ongoing crisis in the city.
President Hoover lauded Red Cross members in Continental Hall calling their daily devotion a credit to the nation. Introduced by John Barton Payne, he noted the year’s relief work against drought flood storm and unemployment and urged continued resolve and courage in the organization’s far reaching mission.
A five member Arkansas Commonwealth college delegation told Dr. John R. Neal of threats and beatings in Harlan and Wise counties after removal from a Kentucky coal field. They seek legal protection and planned action with the American Civil Liberties Union. James Price said he was kidnapped and beaten in Pineville. The Harlan judge and sheriff offered to investigate if complaints are filed.
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