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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
1
Hankow faces a serious situation as Chinese nationalists rush to defend the city and fortify defenses in anticipation of an assault by communists. Reports say rail bridges 30 miles north were blown up, raising fears for Hankow and nearby sister cities Wuchang and Hanyang amid the Red Horde threat.
Amos W. W. Woodcock, director of prohibition, plans to ask Congress for a 2 percent increase to about 2,500 agents after meetings with regional administrators. James M. Doran of the Treasury’s Industrial Alcohol bureau also seeks a boost as both push tougher enforcement against large violators and better coordination between agencies.
Detroit police arrested 21 year old WMBC radio entertainer Marjorie Mansell and detained her for questioning in the slaying of Gerald E Jerry Buckley a political commentator for the same station Buckley was shot July 23 hours after he announced Detroit voters recall of Mayor Charles Bowles Mansell allegedly sheltered Pete Licavoli a gangster tied to the case and was found driving Licavoli s car near her home Raids on gang hangouts led to six arrests for questioning in the Buckley slaying and other gang crimes
In China anti foreign sentiment fuels communist recruitment and newspaper publishing. Shanghai and other sites host clandestine presses in temples warehouses and cellars as bands of Reds spread propaganda blaming British Americans and Japanese for national ills. General Chiang Kai-Shek labeled a running dog, with Liu Ho-Tiang cited as an American imperialist tool in Foochow and Changchow.
The British airship R-100 completed its first transatlantic crossing delayed by storm damage. After 79 hours airborne from Cardington England it moored at St Hubert near Montreal. Officers said damage was minor and did not alter plans for further testing and Canadian flights.
The American legation at Peking and consular officials in Hankow warned Americans to withdraw to safety as Communist forces threaten Changsha Hankow Kiukiang and the Yangtze valley. They warned the nationalist government may not protect lives and property and noted barbed wire around Hankow and scarce nationalist support for defenses.
Local manufacturers and business men in Thomasville express rising optimism as several plants resume full operation, furniture plants report strong orders from Chicago and High Point shows, and dealers anticipate increased demand as textile and furniture sectors rebound. A recent Saturday also marks better business than previous weeks.
The State Board of Health, in a special Raleigh meeting, approved the economy program started by its executive committee and kept full authority for personnel actions with State Health Officer Dr. Charles O H Laughing house.
European police prepared for anti war day unrest with Paris gendarmerie reinforced by 2000 republican guards and nearly 200 preventive arrests including Florimond Bonte. Spain warned police to curb subversive literature while Budapest police detained 44 leading communists. The Dayton board budget cut reported.
Mullins South Carolina August coroner's jury ruled the Wednesday automobile crash unavoidable. Knox Kyle 38 a member of a prominent Fairmont North Carolina family died when the car driven by Walter McKoy Jr Mullins overturned after skidding on a rain slick road. McKoy was only slightly injured.
In Asheville on August 1 a father with a crippled right arm drowned after diving into the Swannanoa River to rescue his 12 year old son Donald Pressly near Azalea. Lifeguards retrieved the bodies after two hours as Melvin Pressley 45 perished in the attempt.
Mrs Walter P Johnson wife of Washington Nationals manager and daughter of former Representative E E Roberts of Nevada died in Georgetown hospital after a long vigil at her husband Walter P Johnson Jr and endured heat fatigue from Coffeyville Kansas trip. Her three sons include one recovering from a spring automobile accident.
James Stone of the farm board expressed worry over Georgia growers missing Tobacco Cooperatives status under the Capper-Volstead act. He noted aid is limited to farm cooperatives and there is none in Georgia’s belt, despite growers’ willingness to cooperate. He cited Florence South Carolina’s growers as organized and ready for board assistance.
In Kinston on August 1 a Caswell training school attendant reports a bizarre incident as a frog allegedly acts as a radio bug. The creature hops to the porch at night when the house radio plays, remains by the door screen until the set is off, then disappears, puzzling observers.
The 28th annual North Carolina Farm and Farm Women's convention adjourned in Raleigh with H. G. Ashcraft of Charlotte as new president. About 2000 attendees, final event awarded certificates to 19 farm women who completed the convention short course.
Wilmer Hines of Columbia South Carolina and Judge Beaver of Gainesville Georgia advance to the doubles final of the North Carolina tennis tournament in Asheville. They defeated Morgan and Shuford of Asheville 6-2 6-4 6-1 in the semi finals. The Halverstadt brothers Jimmy and Al from Aveita beat Beckman and Baker in five sets Raleigh 4-6 6-4 10-8 4-6 7-5. Final to be played late this afternoon.
Two Charlotte women reached the finals at Biltmore Forest Country Club in Asheville as Mrs. W. H. Willard defeated Mrs. John Seels by default to advance, while Mrs. E. C. Griffith beat Mrs. Alan McDonald one up after a 19th hole finish.
Arthur O Williams Jr of East Providence Rhode Island was named the winner from among top state candidates for Edison’s second annual college scholarship. G Dudley Mulchrest of Hartford Connecticut placed second with the highest exam scores, while Gordon K Burns of Maplewood New Jersey ranked third. Huston Won previously attended MIT after winning last year’s award. Williams plans to attend Brown University for a four year technological and scientific course.
Wolfram Hirth and Oscar Weller, Germany's trans Atlantic air adventurers, started from Kirkwall Orkney on August 1 for Iceland with a first over water jump. They took off at 9 40 a m after a morning check and expected to reach Iceland tonight. Greenland and Labrador lay ahead with hoped landings at Hopedale or Indian Bay.
Johns Hopkins archaeologist Dr. David M. Robinson reports that B C Greeks practiced necking used face rouge had two story houses with baths and showers and even laughed at comic strips. He based his findings on excavations at Olympia Greece noting two story bedrooms with attached baths and urn showers.
In Virginia drought stretches for weeks, requests reach Governor Pollard to issue a statewide rain prayer proclamation. Pollard declines, saying such steps should be led by religious leaders, not civil authorities, noting churches are praying for rain. The Alexandria chamber of commerce had urged the measure.
Despondent over ill health H. C. Covel age 60 a machinist shot himself in Greensboro August 1. Physicians say he will not recover.
In Mexico City General Plutarco Elias Calles 52 will wed 24 year old Senorita Llorente. Witnesses include his American son in law Thomas A Robinson and Ernestina Calles.
Moncks Corner August 1 A Orangeburg attorney said a special term of court will be asked soon for the trial of W L Thornley the confessed slayer of State Senator E J Dennis and four Berkeley men implicated by his confession.
A train struck a touring car in Manitowoc Wisconsin killing three children and another person. Four men escaped with injuries as the collision disrupted local traffic and emergency crews responded to the scene.
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