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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1935
Page
2
King Leopold endured a troubled day as Queen Astrid's funeral arrived. He bandaged his injuries before the cortege reached the palace chapel, where thousands gathered to pay respects to the 29 year old mother of three. The scene recalled King Albert's state funeral from 18 months earlier.
In Rome Mussolini, with Constanza Ciano and Galeazzo Ciano, weighs a speech after a final troop review. Observers expect a conciliatory line if London views Italy's positions in Africa favorably, while Britain is likely to oppose Italy at the League of Nations.
Weather forecasts promised fair flying after fog as planes lined up for the Bendix cross country race toward New York. Amelia Earhart led the takeoffs at 3 53 a m with others following at 5 00, 5 07, 6 40, 6 50, 7 00, 7 10 and 7 20 a m. Jacqueline Cochran narrowly missed the runway carrying 597 gallons of gasoline. Ceil A Allen’s Gee Bee struggled from the ramp as dawn broke.
The piece outlines how state old age pension schemes share costs with counties and potential shifts to federal funding. It notes New York and New Jersey actions, four Southern states lacking pensions, Kentucky and Wyoming funding moves, Oklahoma constitutional amendments, and Alabama debates under Gov. Bibb Graves as the 1934 clock ticks.
Governor Ehringhaus and a railroad directors committee met to discuss operating the state owned Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad but yielded no decision. A further conference was indicated to be scheduled soon.
Il Duce spent hours with Fulvio Savieri, undersecretary for foreign affairs, who is said to have advised him on how the cabinet declaration was received in European capitals.
In municipal court Judge Teague doubted home brew as medicine for a child with whooping cough. Witness Bill Barber testified he possessed a half gallon to treat his child. Five months on county roads suspended for three years with $85 fine and court costs.
State troops leave the Pelzer Cotton Mills area after six weeks on strike duty. Governor Johnston says mill management refused a federal arbitration offer and rescinded martial law. Pelzer Manufacturing parts accept part of the National Labor Board plan. Clinton Mills faces a separate lockout dispute. Sheriff Clamp heads to Pelzer to serve ejectment warrants on mill housing families.
Thomasville records show an application for a PWA loan and grant to fund a new city hall. The plan calls for a $55,000 bond issue to cover the loan and a $45,000 PWA grant with possible cost reductions during construction.
President Roosevelt signed the Guffey bill establishing a Little NRA for the soft coal industry to fix prices under federal supervision. The law sets a 15 percent tax on coal at the mine with 90 percent rebated to compliant producers and creates a five member national bituminous coal commission and a three member labor board to mediate disputes. Negotiations with operators resume September 6 as Lewis predicts a settlement and a formal labor statement will be issued.
The Commercial Bank of Lexington begins offering half the face value of certificates within the 17 per cent fund. Owners surrender rights in exchange, transfer ownership to the bank, and receive 50 percent of face value, with officials noting this exceeds current certificate value.
Thomasville reports a Wesleyan Methodist church will be built on Phillips Street between June and Leonard Streets for about 2000 dollars. The 64 by 88 foot structure will replace services once held at Hugh Adkins 816 Cemetery Street and aims to be ready before cold weather. It will be the second Wesleyan church in the city.
Guilford County commissioners J. W. Burke and J. F. Hoffman Jr meet High Point physicians at City Hall at 4 30 this afternoon to discuss a 125 bed hospital as part of the Guilford Medical Center. Project cost is estimated between 300000 and 825000 with construction funds to come from a government loan and grant.
Terrific rainstorms flood scattered areas of the southwest causing unestimated damage and fears for more lives. Las Cruces New Mexico reports two feet of water on Main Street as Mayor Newell orders a daybreak survey. Rio Grande valley rainfall halts Santa Fe railroad service between Albuquerque and El Paso.
New York stocks opened steady and mopish with many traders away for Labor Day. A few specialties advanced while most equities remained virtually unchanged. Bonds and commodities moved listlessly as the dollar strengthened against foreign currencies.
Technicians from the Soil Conservation Service at the CCC camp start work with Davidson County farmers this week. Landowners sign individual agreements as the program gains momentum with about 200 workers and 178 CCC boys in quarantine at the camp awaiting field assignment.
An obscure local figure known as a sourdough kept a starter dough at home and in his bed to maintain warmth and fermentation. The quirky habit reportedly involved a dough creck kept under blankets to ensure the mix remained active.
Chicago Aug 80 butter 11816 and eggs 1483 prices listed as steady with no changes observed. The brief market note reflects stable dairy and egg pricing for the period.
New York cotton futures opened barely steady with modest moves. October at 10.48, December 10.43, January 10.43, March 10.48, May 10.51, July 10.51 as Liverpool cables provide steadiness offset by foreign and southern selling.
Irregular price moves mark the opening of the cotton market in New Orleans with near months up a few points and distant positions down slightly. October option gains two points to 10.43 while December ticks up to 10.40. March falls to 10.44 and May to 10.45 before fluctuating narrowly.
Washington Aug 20 Rep Wilcox D Fla expected in capital quarters today to head a sub committee to investigate the Louisiana dictatorship of Sen Long D La. Granfield D Mass may announce the personnel after weekend meetings with Democratic leaders. Louisiana lawmakers favor Wilcox's selection as the probe proceeds against Long and his political machine.
A forest area that burned once shows regrowth yet if burned twice all seeds are destroyed necessitating replanting. The second fire prevents natural recovery and requires intervention to restart regeneration.
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