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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1933
Page
1
Lieutenant John M Thorn ton testified to a naval board that during a rescue flight on April 4 the J-8 blimp’s port engine loosened from its mount as the craft searched for the Akron wreckage. The crew said weather did not cause the damage and the blimp faced a forced landing.
Special to the Enterpat Beverly Hills Cal April a congressman chief negotiator notes a compromise on a bill from New Hampshire. He recounts an arrangement involving a drink for Senator Moses and a discount leaving 10 cents due, claiming an ex Republican Senator is worth a dime.
Lt. Cmdr Jesse L. Kenworthy testifies that bad weather delayed the J-3 but could have allowed a safe operation. Cmdr David E. Cummins and Pasquale Bettie died aboard the J-3 during the Akron salvage search. Kenworthy and Cummins sought to question witnesses as part of the court of inquiry.
Funeral services were held in Willesden chapel for Philip S. Henry formerly of Asheville North Carolina who died Monday night in London Burial took place at Willesden cemetery in London
The Florida house approves a 72 to 20 bill to legalize manufacture and sale of 3.2 percent beer and wines by declaring them non intoxicating and medicinal. The measure advances to the senate. Eladio Valdes known as Black Bill dies in Harlem hospital from a self inflicted stomach wound at age 27.
Former heavyweight champion Max Schmeling arrives aboard the Bremen to begin training for his June 8 bout with Max Baer at Yankee Stadium.
Dr Hans Luther, former Reichbank head and German ambassador to the United States, arrived on the liner Bremen and was brought to New York from Quarantine by tug arrangements not announced in advance.
The S8ist division arrived in Winston-Salem to arrange the annual reunion of the organization set for July 2 to 5.
Governor Ehringhaus announced on his return from New York that he secured a 60 day renewal at six percent interest for the North Carolina short term notes totaling 5,670,000 dollars maturing April 17.
The governor's office mailed checks totaling 236901.80 to North Carolina's 100 counties as the second of four April installments, delivering relief funds to local governments.
Hampton Virginia April 14 Colonel L A Thompson 60 governor of the veterans administration home here collapsed and died today leaving a vacancy in the post officials said.
Marion Sams of High Point cleared 5 feet 9 3/8 inches to establish a new state high school high jump mark at a Charlotte area meet. Early team standings favored Charlotte with 16 1/4 points after the first events, with Greensboro Salisbury and High Point among challengers as remaining events loomed.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered hearings May 1 to 4 on refusals by North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Alabama to allow railroads to continue freight bill surcharges. The four state railroad commissions had directed discontinuation of surcharges in effect 15 months for freight moved within their states.
Washington reports a broad employment program uniting federal state county and city agencies for a vast public works push. Frances Perkins outlined water systems road building and grade crossing projects plus slum clearance and low cost housing to target areas with high unemployment. She noted federal works often miss unemployed pools in sparse areas.
Josephus Daniels departs by train for Mexico City to assume U S ambassador duties amid reports of added armored guard and Mexican escort. Six Mexican secret service agents accompany the train with possible security boosts after arrival in Monterey. Daniels spoke in San Antonio predicting expanded trade talks and a future conference toward removing trade barriers.
Russian testimony at the Moscow trial of six British engineers accuses them of bribery and sabotage against the Soviet state. Witnesses describe bribes of 1500 dollars to Thorn ton, 500 to MacDonald, and 2000 plus a fur coat to damage a turbine at Ivanovo. Lobanov, also a defendant, claims anti Soviet views and reports ongoing complaints.
A petition by a score of Louisiana citizens asks the Senate to remove Huey P. Long on charges of personal dishonesty and corruption. The petitions claim witnesses can prove Long is dishonest and immoral. The matter was before the elections committee with possible investigation if substantiated.
Eli Springs 81 retired capitalist and former Charlotte mayor died in a New York hospital after gallstone surgery. He lived at 25 West 47th Street and will be taken to Charlotte for funeral services. He helped build Springs and Company, led the Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio railroad, and was brother to Col. Leroy Springs. His death leaves a wide North Carolina industrial family.
W L Willkie, president of Commonwealth and Southern, testifies before the House military committee that Roosevelt's Tennessee Valley Authority plan would destroy the value of about 400 million dollars of senior securities held by six southern power companies. He cites potential bond refinancing needs and warns bond houses would not buy these securities under the bill.
New York April 14 Mrs Pearl Buck a Presbyterian missionary’s status is questioned after her secular magazine critique of missionary methods. She cites many scholars who left missions for teaching Christianity tolerantly and discusses harsh views toward non believers. Buck denies action by the board and cites a pamphlet detailing further views.
Governor Black signed the beer act opening sale of 3.2 per cent beer and wine in South Carolina. The legislature ratified the measure after a roar of ayes. Tax of 15 cents per gallon or two cents per 12 ounce bottle applies. Early deliveries were unrecorded but expected. soda fountains and curb service planned sales. Auto horns greeted legalization with quiet displays and no major disturbances.
The North Carolina House voted to re refer the biennial revenue bill to a sub committee to pursue a compromise sales tax. The measure seeks a general levy with necessities exempt, aiming to balance an $83 million supply bill and fund highway expenditures.
In New Mexico the Brothers of the Penitents staged a secret crucifixion reenactment in mountain fastnesses. The penitents endure bodily hardship as part of their rite while others observed Good Friday with prayer and fasting.
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