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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1935
Page
1
President Roosevelt planned a detailed talk with Secretary Hull on the Soviet note after a telephone briefing. He cautioned reporters that no action would be announced until after fuller discussion. He also noted bills on neutrality, social security, and wage standards, with decisions pending funds.
Rep Woodrum warned the House may investigate Senator Long of Louisiana over his filibuster that blocked a $102,000,000 appropriations bill. The move follows a bid to reassess Long's influence as Louisiana representatives push a broader inquiry into his regime and the constitutional implications for governing form.
In Jackson on August 28 Hugh White a Columbia lumberman led Mississippi’s primary race with about 300000 votes from over half the counties unofficially securing the governor nomination.
Fall River textile leader James Sinclair, president of the Fall River Cotton Manufacturers' Association, died suddenly last night at his summer home near Horse Neck Beach in Westport Maine. The prominent figure in New England textile circles was reported to have collapsed at his residence.
Bill McFadyn, a young white man, goes on trial in Fayetteville for criminally assaulting Dorothy Hudson. A packed courtroom heard the jury selection from a special venire of 75 jurors.
Richmond police arrested a man claiming to be Worth Vaughan, 23, on a North Carolina fugitive charge. He is wanted for taking part in a hold up and robbing a messenger of 10 525 dollars.
Third party efforts reportedly form near Hearst estate in California with potential 1986 running mates. Former Massachusetts Governor Joseph B. Ely and ex Budget Director Lewis W. Douglas surfaced as possible candidates.
The flying Clipper completed a Honolulu to Alameda leg and landed at 10:55 a m Pacific Standard Time. The transpacific flight covered roughly 10,000 miles from Wake Island in the Pacific.
Larke RE Rankin aged 66 and longtime Gas ton county auditor collapsed at about 1 15 PM in his office at the county courthouse after lunch. He was with County Treasurer H Pronberver when he slumped and died from a heart attack.
Washington reports Soviet American ties under severe strain though a complete break seems unlikely. President Roosevelt to meet Secretary Hull amid Moscow’s rejection of Washington’s protest over Communist activities viewed as interference. Hull and aides hold fast to cautious expectation of a swift official course after talks.
President Roosevelt announced the resignation of James A. Moffett as federal housing administrator effective September 1. Stewart McDonald will be acting administrator. Moffett cited delays in the housing program while noting monthly insured loans at $60 million and rising building permits.
New York market traders faced profit taking and light selling but found support on dips keeping prices in a narrow range. Wheat and grains edged up early then slipped, cotton held gains, bonds weaker, and government issues improved. Foreign exchange quiet. Traders cite a overdue correction amid overall best seasonal conditions since 1931.
Angus D. MacLean has been appointed to succeed George Sweeney as assistant attorney general in charge of the claims division. Golden W. Mell, special assistant to the attorney general, will be assistant.
Laborites of England and the continent plan general strikes and boycotts against Italy to avert a war in East Africa. Marconi will direct communications for Italian armies. The Italian and French cabinets discuss policy, with Laval to mediate at the league council. Emperor Haile Selassie orders gas mask drills and arms reserves. Il Duce addresses soldiers as maneuvers near the Austrian frontier continue. Sterling College president warns of long European war fears. The London Daily Mail urges Britain to seek friendship with Germany.
The president signed a compromise bill barring lawsuits against the government after January 1 for damages tied to gold payment clauses. Authorized claims total about 7 billion dollars, with over 10 billion in gold clause obligations outstanding. Holders may exchange gold clauses for currency at par through July 1, 1936.
Holly Colorado awash after Horse Creek dam a FERA project fails. Two hundred townspeople marooned on a hill as three feet of water floods streets. Syracuse Kansas also under water from a levee break after a cloudburst. No deaths reported though highways washed out and rail lines affected.
State law enforcement seeks two convicted murderers Dwight Beard and Clarence Peterson who escaped from Central Prison Raleigh yesterday and fled in a waiting car toward Durham. Beard, once sentenced to death for the murder of Augustus Comos, later commuted to life, and Peterson, jailed 25 to 30 years for killing a police officer, both have prior recapture records. Guard Charlie Massey blamed for missing them at the gate.
Washington date line reports the 4.8 billion work relief fund likely tapped to finance new New Deal programs including social security railroad pensions and regulation of transport and alcohol control. A White House meeting with Senate and House leaders aimed to locate funds while some relief for the blind crippled children and mothers faced possible cuts. Huey Long defended his filibuster as blackmail and argued Roosevelt pressured Congress to avoid a final vote on cotton and wheat loan amendments.
Senator Robinson announces a plan to amend Senate rules next session to curb one man filibusters. He cites Senator Long's five hour protest over a $102,000 deficiency appropriation and a failed desk bill on loans for core and wheat as examples of obstruction.
Typhoon swept Kyushu and Shikoku delaying shipping as vessels sought shelter or remained in port. No immediate casualties reported and damage deemed not extensive. Typhoon moves north toward western Honshu and the Japan Sea. Shikoku and Kyushu sizes and populations given.
Weather forecast shows showers tonight and Thursday in North and South Carolina with cooler air in the north. Winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras shift from west northwest to north, while Hatteras to Jacksonville sees southerly winds shifting to northwest. Occasional rain and overcast conditions expected across the region.
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