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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1931
Page
2
Mayor Grayson ordered an immediate inspection of the city watershed by health authorities. He said he was astounded there had been no proactive sanitation policing and directed Dr. W. J. McAnally to inspect every watershed premise at once as a precaution, noting no current suspected unsanitary conditions.
A mid Atlantic radio telephone call linked Greensboro resident Mrs. W C Tucker with Professor C KR Hinshaw director of the summer school at High Point college. Tucker reported the Majestic faced a fierce storm on its first day out and that she expects to land in New York on Tuesday August 18. The conversation covered weather and travel plans amid a calm reassurance.
In an afternoon interview he stated he has not begun moving from Park Way residence though he has leased the Murray home on Hillcrest Drive. He indicated most of the morning was spent at his office.
An officer refused comment as a Cuban revolutionary controversy escalates. Suarez, named consul for the exiled revolutionists, seeks protection for the consulate. Eliza Perez appeals to the federal marshal. Deputy Marshal Ward reports no protection yet as a few spectators gather near the consulate.
Two city police and a detective were on hand at the scene managing the pile incident and investigation.
A 1920 to 1930 survey shows a shift from railroad to truck and water transport for sand and gravel, hurting railroad revenues and producers. Industry leaders note rate hikes would push more traffic away. L Willson of the American Paper and Pulp Association says paper shipments oppose higher costs, estimating a $2 per ton rise.
The Farm Board proposal faces sharp criticism from Senator Hugo L. Black, Representative John Rankin, and Agriculture Commissioner Harry Wilson. The Memphis Commercial Appeal urges southern states to purchase and regulate acreage, while John R. Pope proposes incentives for plowing up rows and selling bales at six cents a pound. Georgia legislator J. E. Mundy calls for destroying Farm Board members, and Tennessee Governor Horton labels the plan an economic waste, arguing storage of bales or full harvest could curb supply.
Nashville Tenn August 14 United States Senator Cordell Hull Tennessee’s favorite son for the 1928 Democratic presidential nomination released a letter stating he is not seeking any office. The letter to A A Maysilles chairman of the Coffee County Democratic executive committee notes Hull’s appreciation but firm denial of any pursuit of the presidency or other position.
A raid netted corn liquor wine and house contraband in which Officer G R Ball narrowly lost a raincoat stolen by a negro during the operation. Pate Goins was arrested after officers spotted him return to the bushes with the coat and recovered it.
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