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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1933
Page
1
New York April 21 The market edged up and down amid profit taking and fresh buying as traders awaited clearer signals on inflation policy. Bonds were highly active with large turnover while government issues recovered. currencies and commodities saw modest swings in a cautious session.
In Rowan County near the Davie county line a bus loaded with 48 pupils sideswiped an empty bus. Four children died Frances Broadway 11 Mary Broadway 8 Amanda Broadway 6 and William Hartley 12. Three others were seriously hurt and two more injured with uncertain conditions. The drivers Shoat and Etheridge were bonded as investigators looked into the crash.
Concord April 21. Libby Holman Reynolds child and Anne Cannon Reynolds second would share equally in their father Smith Reynolds estate, each receiving 20000. The agreement, revealed in court, also outlines a possible 2000000 payment to Holman Reynolds child and a 1500000 boost for Anne Cannon Reynolds second, plus a 500000 trust for the mother. The broader estate, estimated 12000000 to 15000000, may fund a North Carolina foundation in Reynolds memory.
The Senate Banking Committee approves Roosevelt's inflation control bill with an amendment empowering the Federal Reserve to adjust bank reserves as needed. Treasury officials endorse the plan to lift commodity prices and spread work, while Republican opposition forms in both chambers.
Luther McLamb, prominent Johnston County farmer, was held under $8,000 bond after a coroner's jury named him the slayer of George R. Hudson. Witnesses testified Hudson died after an axe blow to the head following a verbal altercation, not a fight. Senator Cannady said the death stemmed from an old grudge between the men.
The biennial revenue bill with a two percent general sales tax goes to the Senate finance committee for study and revision as beer legislation surfaces. The House passed a beer regulatory act and a separate 3.2 percent alcohol import bill, both likely to shape early state policy.
The U S Macon lifted off at 5 59 am EST for test flights as officials and 105 aboard including 11 officers and naval board members watched the new airship begin trials following the Akron disaster that claimed 73 lives. Dr Karl Arnstein, designer of both craft, was among the attendees.
Jerome Factor was released early today by his captors after a week in captivity for a ransom of 50600. He returned to his mother’s Wagers Park apartment and could not recall details of the kidnapping or release. Father John Factor denied paying any ransom. police reported no payment. Captain Gilbert said Factor seemed dazed and could not provide specifics.
In a dispatch from Winslow Arizona dated April 20 Will Rogers jokes about being off the gold standard while flying over the Southwest. He recalls last holding gold in Johannesburg around 1902 and notes traveling from Africa to Australia as part of his remarks.
The House rules committee approved a resolution granting the Roosevelt Tennessee Valley program a right of way while blocking most amendments. Republicans warned the plan is vast and vague and could raise national bonded debt, risking credit. A minority report signed by Reps Ransley, Cochran, Goss, Carter, Andrews, and McLean criticized the measure.
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald left for Washington to meet President Roosevelt to discuss world poverty aims. He told reporters on the Berengaria that America abandoning the gold standard affects England not at all to him, calling for united action to face worldwide distress. He then headed to Jersey City aboard the Macon for talks with U.S. leaders.
Amelia Earhart told the D A R in Washington that no group should push armaments unless members will themselves bear arms. She argued for gender equality, urged women to be drafted in war, and praised Mrs Roosevelt for advancing aviation among women.
President Roosevelt welcomes Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald to Washington for wide ranging discussions on international finance and commerce. MacDonald arrives with top British financial minds and will stay at the White House through Wednesday as France's Edouard Herriot and other leaders join the discussions.
Paris reports France will uphold the gold standard and retaliate against the dollar by raising tariffs if needed. Officials, including Finance Minister Georges Bonnet and Bank of France Governor Clement Moret, say the franc remains solid amid Washington talks with Roosevelt and Daladier.
Methodist women of Eastern North Carolina closed their 21st annual missionary conference in Raleigh after hearing reports of local work. Mrs. Gertie Matthews of New Bern was elected chairman of the New Bern district, succeeding Mrs. Flora Kendall of Goldsboro. Mrs. Floyd Johnson of Whiteville was named to lead the Wilmington district, succeeding Mrs. E. R. Clark of Wilmington.
Charlotte April 21 Roy L Peterman husband of the defendant in a murder case was described as a heavy drinker in testimony. The defense aims to prove the death was self inflicted while noting Mrs Peterman once abstained from drinking and later was influenced to drink. Witnesses included an undertaker and relatives familiar with the couple.
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