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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
2
Market trends from Chicago show butter at 12,681 firm with creamery specials rated 93 score at 24 24 percent, extras 92 at 23 percent, extra firsts 90-91 at 22 3 percent, firsts 88-89 at 21 4 22 percent, and seconds 86-87 at 20 percent. Prices unchanged at 10,514.
In New Orleans on August 1, cotton futures fell in early trading as profit taking dampened the market for the new crop year. October opened at 11.51, down 7 points, with December at 11.41 and January at 11.39, as prices fluctuated in the first half hour.
Washington announces the most rigid wild fowling regulations in U.S. history. The 30 day duck season runs in northern states from Oct 21 to Nov 19 and southern states from Nov 20 to Dec 19 with a three shell auto loading limit, baiting ban, no live decoys, and two zone hunting.
The article notes rising German prices and consumer strain as a backdrop to political tension. It discusses motives behind Hitler’s restraint with extremists, plus shifts in currency preference, and previews a forthcoming League of Nations effort on the Italo Ethiopian dispute with Italy seeking to limit references to force.
A suicide note left by a man seeking murder is linked to Bauer's death near Canton Missouri. Police connect the note to a plan to have his family receive funds, mentioning a $5 000 insurance policy and farewell to relatives. Investigators compare it to a prior case by gangster Marty Durkin.
The scrap steel price averaged 11.58 a ton the highest since February as stock market gains continued with the Associated Press 60-stock average at a new high for 1935. Moody's noted a 20 percent rise in profits for 105 large industrials versus 1934's second quarter while several firms increased dividends. Economists say the brighter outlook contrasts with last year’s agricultural turmoil, though black rust threatens spring wheat in limited areas.
The article reports on Italy turning down a proposed peace plan. Eden, described as Britain’s troubleshooter, is depicted in a relaxed chair on a porch as officials react to Italy’s objection.
Witness Carmer testified about a proposed whispering campaign to defeat the New Deal and a plan to organize Security Holders of America. He admitted writing a letter to Electric Bond and Share chair Groesbeck proposing leadership to undermine the New Deal and promote a “sane and honest program.”
During a House inquiry on New Deal politics, Carmer faced sharp questions about remarks linking the President and insanity. He denied beliefs of the President's insanity and said he made a mistaken analogy to attacks on Hoover. Senators called the suggestion despicable and unsound. Robinson testified he paid Smith $500 for legal work and taught him how to use the congressional record and power structures.
The Louisburg lynching probe opens with testimony about Ward’s arrest and the killing of Stokes. Fuller described Ward sitting in a chair at Otho Kearney’s home with Stokes’ head in a cloth at his feet as officers found him. Lounging by, Neal testified he followed Fuller to the stand.
Witnesses described a mob attack tied to Ward’s death and Stokes murder. Ayscue and Weldon family members testified about who was present and the hours leading to the lynching. Officials and townspeople, including Roger Duke and D. T. Dickey, were named in accounts of the event and surrounding tensions.
Cotton futures opened quiet and mostly unchanged with Oct at 11.58, Dec 11.47, Jan 11.44, March 11.38, May 11.88, July 11.82 as investors awaited cues in a thin market.
In a test with 750 car owners Gulf oil was compared with their regular brands on mileage starting pick-up power and overall performance. After the trial 7 out of 10 judged Gulf superior on one or more counts with many choosing it on all five.
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