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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1936

Page

2

Veterans Of Future Wars plan constructive work

The Veterans of Future Wars organization in Princeton plans to turn satire into a serious national movement. Led by A J P Rushton and Lewis J Gorin, the group aims to oppose treasury raiding and unnecessary war while pressuring for bonus payments. It has grown to 360 posts and about 30,000 members with 1200 Princeton undergraduates wearing a Liberty statue emblem. Membership is 25 cents, with half going to the national treasury.

South Lewis J. Gorin Louisville Nevada Princeton Miss Liberty National Treasury

Rescue Effort Underway In Nova Scotia Mine Tragedy

Dr. F R Davis and a team descend the Reynold's shaft with medical supplies as two miners and a dead companion remain trapped. Rescue leaders Joe Simpson George Morrell and H Hirshfield push through a narrow tunnel using special stretchers while anxious spouses wait in the mine office. The operation, fragile and lengthy, may take at least an hour to bring survivors and the body to the surface.

F. R. Davis Nova Scotia Joe Simpson George Morrell H. Hirshfield Reynold's

Minnesota officials accused in Liggett murder case

A Minnesota legislative committee condemns authorities in the Walter Liggett case. It asserts that Liggett and Guilford were murdered with police acquiescence and that public authorities and underworld used the crime to coerce free press after constitutional law failed.

Minnesota Walter Liggett Guilford Minneapolis

New Orleans Cotton Opens Higher on May Futures Lead

New Orleans April 22 opening prices showed gains across the board with May futures at 11.44, July at 11.10, October at 10.40 and January at 10.44. Market movement featured a 1 to 4 point rise from the first calls.

New Orleans Cap Cotten

Hunter Named Merchants Chief At North Carolina Convention

The 34th annual North Carolina Merchants association meeting in Raleigh elected T. M. Hunter of Fayetteville as president succeeding J. T. Harrison of Mt. Airy. Major L. L. Lee of Asheville was named first vice president with W. F. Dowdy of New Bern as second vice president. Willard Dowell of Raleigh became executive secretary. A constitutional amendment increased directors from 16 to 42, abolishing the executive council and setting attendance quorum at 15.

Raleigh North Carolina Merchants Association New Bern T. M. Hunter Fayetteville J. T. Harrison Mt. Airy L. L. Lee Asheville W. F. Dowdy T. C. Hinkle Lexington Willard Dowell

Cotton Compacts May Not Be Ready for 1936 Crop

Cent of the acreage had been signed up so far. If North Carolina acts favorably on the tobacco compact, it is practically assured that a sufficient number of Georgia growers will be in line to insure success of the program. Although the South Carolina senate passed the bill, it would require Georgia legislative action. sponsors hope it could be amended in the house and later agreed upon by both branches.

North Carolina Brown Georgia South Carolina Senate House

Governor Holds Line on Special Tobacco Session

Raleigh April 22 Governor Ehringhaus remained non committal on calling a special session to enact tobacco control laws. A 6000 farmer mass meeting pressed for action while Claude Hall leading the tobacco advisory committee vowed to press on with plans and call a committee meeting to pursue another plan.

Raleigh Ehringhaus Claude T. Hall Woodsville State Advisory Tobacco Committee Tomorow

Republicans Fore Cast Big Battle Against Tax Bill

Republicans expect a tough fight over a corporate tax bill aimed at reshaping equity between large and small shareholders. The committee majority projects the new system to yield at least 620 million dollars annually once fully in operation, meeting the president’s demand for permanent taxes to finance the farm program and prepayment of the bonus.

Evelt Roosevelt

It Can Be Done: McDonald Urges Change in North Carolina

McDonald argues the state should adopt a can do attitude, comparing Raleigh’s policy to Hoover era negativity. He cites Roosevelt's crisis era as proof that a new philosophy can emerge, urging North Carolina to embrace postcopony governance after three years in Washington.

McDonald Hoover Roosevelt North Carolina Franklin D. Roosevelt Raleigh Washington

Pressures as Great as 400000 PSI in Automotive Gear

A reader notes extreme pressures reaching 400 000 pounds per square inch in automobile gears. The remark highlights the demanding engineering limits for gear components and potential reliability concerns in high stress applications.

Foot care tips for comfortable walking this spring

Alicia Hart explains that foot softening treatments help with long marches. She advises nightly rubbing with rich cream for two weeks, optional camphor, pumice removal of rough spots, patient treatment, and postbath cream, plus gentle baking soda soaks for sensitive feet.

State Masons to Elect Officers at North Carolina Grand Lodge

Officers will be elected tonight at the annual communication of Masons of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina A.F. and A.M. The conclave began here last night and will continue through tomorrow morning when the new officers will be installed. Deputy Grand Master J. Giles Hudson of Salisbury is slated to be elected Grand Master.

Raleigh Grand Lodge of North Carolina A. F A. M J. Giles Hudson Salisbury

Neon map display for transcontinental air routes outlined

Red and white neon lighted maps will guide air transport companies by outlining the transcontinental route of planes and marking the ship position at all times. The display aims to enhance navigation and safety across routes.

U S Air Corps Tests New Winter Flight Equipment

The U S air corps tests new gear for pilots claiming increased warmth comfort and convenience during winter flying.

U. S

Child Believed Sleep Walker Found Safe Near Canton

Boston April 22 State police announced Marilyn Miller the 10 year old who disappeared last night was found near her Canton home this morning and walked in her sleep Captain John F Stokes said the investigation led by Detective Michael Fleming was based on a physicians report that she had not been criminally assaulted An aunt and a family friend found her unharmed except for a few scratches on her legs

Boston Marilyn Miller Wee Canton John F. Stokes Michael Fleming

Canton Child Found Safe After Overnight Disappearance

Canton Mississippi April 22. Marilyn Miller aged 10 was found unharmed in an outhouse 20 feet from her home by an aunt and a family friend after a night missing. Dr Newell S Hagan said she was not assaulted and mildly exposed. She was placed to bed to rest as police prepared to question once responsive.

Market Opens With Flourish Then Downgrade Hits Early Gains

New York April 22 The stock market opened with a strong start but soon waned. After overnight orders filled activity dwindled and many issues retreated from early highs with Allied Chemical up about 2 points in the first hour. Gainers included U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler GM Westinghouse Douglas Aircraft Johns Manville U S Industrial Alcohol Western Union and American Telephone. Wheat rose nearly 2 cents as drought reports persisted. Bonds held steady to modestly firmer and the dollar remained firm against major currencies. Call money reopened at percent.

New York Allied Chemical U. S&s. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors Westinghouse Douglas Aiircraft Johns Manville U. S. Industrial Alcohol Western Union American Telephone Anaconda Consolidated Edison Kennecott Northern Pacific Santa Fe

Price Placed on Head of Karpis and Campbell

Attorney General Cummins announced rewards for information leading to the arrest of Alvin Karpis Public Enemy No 1 and his associate Harry Campbell. A $5000 reward was offered for tips to capture Karpis and $2600 for Campbell in connection with the Hamm kidnapping plot.

Washington Cummings Alvin Karpis Harry Campbell Federal Bureau of Investigation Campbell Karpis William A. Hamm, Jr St. Paul

Press Freedom on Agenda at Newspaper Publishers Meet

At the American Newspaper Publishers Association convention in New York on April 22, leaders focus on general industry problems with freedom of the press featured. Col Robert R McCormick, Chicago Tribune publisher and freedom of the press committee chair, expected to open formal discussion. Hearst charges of abridgement cited after seizures by the federal communications commission and the senate lobby committee of telegrams he sent to an editorial writer.

New York American Newspaper Publishers Association Robert R. McCormick The Chicago Tribune Fredom William Randolph Hearst Federal Communicatoins Commission Senate Lobby Investigating Committee

South Carolina Banker Sees Bright Future for Nation

B M Edwards of Columbia, president of the South Carolina Bankers Association, lauds Roosevelt policies in the 36th annual convention address. He notes March 1933 conditions, credits the President for guiding the nation through a crisis, and calls for looking ahead with assurance without criticizing ongoing deficits.

AIKEN 8. C B. M. Edwards Columbia South Carolina Bankers Association Roosevelt Association

Annual State P.T. A. Congress Opens In Charlotte Today

The North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers opens in Charlotte for a three day session. Officials expect 1000 or more attendees. Key speeches are planned by Rep. Lee of Oklahoma, Dr. Ben R. Lacy, and Miss Sidonie M. Gruenberg.

Charlotte North Carolina

Birth Rate in the South Seen as GOP Challenge

Chicago April 22. Professor Paul H. Douglas warned that the high birth rate in the solid South, housing one fourth of the U.S. population and half the nation’s school children, could tilt national demographics and politics, potentially spreading southern ideals westward.

Chicago Paul H. Douglas University of Chicago Illinois Birth Control League

Chicago Produce Prices Reach Varied Levels Across Goods

Chicago April 22 market report lists creamery specials around 93 score and 29 29 percent, extra firsts near 90 91 and 28 percent, carrots around 28 percent, eggs at 32 650 unsettled, local fresh graded firsts 19 20 percent, storage packed firsts about 21 percent. Prices reflect mixed demand and fluctuating quality across dairy produce, eggs and vegetables.

Chicago

Daimler and Maybach Car Origins on German Stamp

The story details how two youths nearly built a counterfeit plant but instead created Daimler’s first experimental automobile engine in Stuttgart. It recounts Daimler’s early inventions from 1886 bicycle motor to the first gasoline automobile and notes Germany issued a stamp honoring his original invention.

Stuttgart Germany Gottiles Daimler Wilhelm Maybach NEA Service

Chicago Livestock Market Report April 22

U S Dept of Agriculture figures show hogs at 10.76 to 11.00 for various weights with tops at 11.00 while sows bring 9.50 to 9.75. Cattle and calves number about 9,600 with fed steers and yearlings steady. beef cows and heifers vary with activity limited and price ranges noted across weight classes.

Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. Agr

Potatoes Prices and Shipments Reported for April in Chicago

Chicago reports April potato market with total US shipments 786 and light old stock. Idaho Russell Burbanks lead No 1, prices 2.28 2.40. Wisconsin Round Whites 1.60. Colorado McClures 2.10 2.40. North Dakota Red River cobblers 1.66 1.75. Ohio Bliss Triumphs 1.96. Minnesota cobblers 1.65. California White Rose 1.75. Sacked sales per 60 lb sacks noted. track and carlot metrics included.

Chicago Dept. Agr Idaho North Dakota Red River Cobblers Us Ohios Bliss Triumps Us Minnesota Carlot Bliss Louisiana California

New York Cotton Futures Open Steady Gains

Cotton futures opened steady with May and July near 11.19 and 11.63 as Liverpool cables and trade support guide prices higher. October and December hovered around 10.48 and 10.47 with January 10.50 and March 10.55, finishing the opening half hour about 3 to 5 points higher.

New York Liverpool Trade and Commission House Aleae Midgiing

Poll Finds Radio Aids Help Navigation for Pilots

A recent poll among transport pilots shows 59.3 percent found air radio aids most helpful to navigation. The finding highlights the perceived value of radio navigation tools in improving flight safety and efficiency.

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