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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1932
Page
1
Ohio officials investigate a blast that killed seven, injured more than twenty, and wrecked the state office building in Columbus. Architect Harry Hake estimates damages above 1 million dollars while authorities pursue a dynamite theft linked to the $6 million structure.
At a Pilgrims Society dinner in London on April 15 Ambassador Mellon rejected any quick or drastic fixes for world debt problems. He reaffirmed faith in capitalism and warned against expecting rapid remedies, noting crises tend to pass and self-correct. He toasted the king and the U.S. president and spoke of adapting initiative to the machine age.
The economy committee received about five thousand protest telegrams and letters opposing federal wage cuts and cost-saving measures while hundreds urged deeper cuts to reach up to 350 million dollars. Budget director Roop met with President Hoover as a draft of a 200 million dollar economy bill was prepared for submission. A veterans bureau cost-cutting plan proposed exempting combat-disabled individuals and limiting pensions and hospital benefits to those under certain income thresholds.
George Presnell 60 of Pratherville Mo faces murder charges for killing neighbor Lewis Buchanan after a confrontation at a North Carolina saw mill in August 1902. Defense cites self-defense claiming Buchanan taunted his wife and reached for a weapon before Presnell stabbed him. State witnesses include Obadiah Butler and Buchanan’s daughter and niece recounting the knife attack and quarrel.
In Raleigh New York April 15 Superior Court Judge W A Devin heard pleas from John H Harwood of Bryson City for misdemeanor wrongdoing and his daughter Miss Lola Harwood for embezzlement of 4823 in state funds as the state prepared to present evidence. A 13 man jury had been chosen and the trial opened amid last minute conferences between defense and state counsel. The daughter faces embezzlement and the father an alleged accessory after the fact and the manufacture of evidence. The trial resumes after lunch with evidence to be presented at 2 20 p m.
The piece exalts advertisements as the source of life enhancing goods from mood food to homes, clothes, and amusements. It argues ads reveal labor-saving devices, new golf balls, breakfast foods, and towels, presenting news as important as editorials and promising wise, economical opportunities.
A consumer guidance note warns that advertising may push substitutes offered for reasons beyond direct service to the buyer. It states that customers should request products by exact name to avoid substitutions. The message emphasizes keeping control of choice despite promotional tactics.
Twelve people including two Peoria politicians and two women are under arrest on charges of kidnapping Dr James W Parker, a wealthy Chicago physician. Each detainee faces a 50000 bond. Parker was abducted last month and released after 18 days without payment. Attorney Joseph H Pursifall and contractor James W Betson admitted acting as ransom agents.
Secretary Lamont announced a Commerce Department tally showing the United States led global exports in 1931 despite hard times. He noted 1.4 million workers depended on exporting, with total domestic exports reaching 2.378 billion dollars and most states contributing sizable totals. Texas ranked high with 324 million in exports, reflecting wages tied to cotton, petroleum, wheat, and more.
Chicago April 15. Steps to place Samuel Insull’s Middle West Utilities Company in receivership have been taken. Hearing on the petition was set for today in U S District Court. Lincoln Printing Co filed the petition with Insull and officials concurring. Insull may be named receiver, while he asserts his operating companies remain unaffected.
In Chicago on April 15 a sidewalk cave-in near the Tribune Tower trapped several people. Fire crews and rescuers converged on the scene as authorities assessed casualties and arranged for medical help.
In Honolulu the trial of Mrs. Granville Fortescue and three navy men for the Kahahawai killing was pushed to tomorrow as defense attorney George Leisure announced Clarence Darrow had fallen ill. Massie's testimony suggested he would claim insanity and name himself as the killer, while Mrs. Massie testified her attacker was identified by her and that she needed surgery after the assault.
Byron Abels of High Point won the state high school singles tennis championship in Chapel Hill. He defeated Robert Friday of Hickory 6 1 6 2 in the finals to claim the title.
CHAPEL HILL Apr 15 Montgomery of High Point lowered his own state record in the 440 yard dash at the high school track meet to 52.45 seconds. He had set the previous mark of 53 seconds last year and defended his title with another fast time.
Norfolk negotiators announced via Dean H Dobson Peacock that information from the Curtis Burrage group indicates Charles Lindbergh Jr. is alive and well. In New York authorities found a $10 ransom bill among the $50,000 payment, detected at the Corn Exchange Bank office on Broadway and Murray Street after a bail bondsman deposited it.
On April 15 at the capitol, a 5,000,000 signature appeal for light wines and beer was presented to anti prohibition congressmen. Senator Wagner urged repeal while Miss M Louise Gross warned of a potential third party split if prohibitionists organize. The senate committee plans hearings for both sides starting Tuesday.
William J Burns founder of the Burns Detective Agency died of a heart attack at his St Armand's Key home in Sarasota at age 72. He and his family hosted guests hours earlier and he died soon after, to be buried in New York after funeral services. He was born in Baltimore and raised in Columbus, Ohio where his father Michael Burns once police commissioner.
In Hollywood California on Wednesday night party members toasted Thomas Jefferson while jokingly electing Herbert Hoover. The piece notes the fall election will be harder as many voters plan to back the Democratic ticket despite the party.
Charlotte dispatch reports North Carolina Republicans staging a peaceful convention. The slate includes Clifford Frazier for governor with Jake F. Newell and Brownlow Jackson in leading roles, backed by support for Hoover and prohibition.
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