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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1933
Page
1
In Rome on December 6, diplomatic circles report that TIME BRAZIL and allies seek a reform of the League of Nations. Talks in European capitals aim to remove boundary principles and keep doors open for possible League entry.
Clarence Norris, second of seven Scottsboro defendants, convicted in Morgan county on a charge of attacking a white woman. Sentenced to death as automatics. Patterson earlier convicted and sentenced. remaining cases postponed pending appeal. Mrs Price testified to attacks on the train. Bates denied by deposition.
Washington December 6 The President created a national emergency council to coordinate information services about government recovery activities. It includes the interior agriculture commerce labor NRA FERA H loan groups and a consumer representative. Frank Walker will direct the new council temporarily. State directors will coordinate county and city sub councils.
A. Coke Cecil, school board member and local magician, will perform a magic program in the Elm Street school auditorium Thursday at 2 15 PM under PTA sponsorship. Proceeds benefit the school fund.
Beverly Hills dispatch notes varied expectations on Prohibition enforcement as states confront liquor sales. The writer predicts political battles over taxes and enforcement, with the first week described as the hardest period for transition.
Washington reports House Ways and Means Subcommittee proposed thirty changes to the revenue act aiming to raise about 35 million dollars annually. Key items include requiring reporting of gambling gains to deduct gambling losses, treating liquidating dividends as stock sales, and closing gaps to curb tax avoidance by wealthy individuals.
City council places Civil Works program duties under public works and the engineering department to oversee actual project conduct. The move aligns with a Civil Works interpretation by Mrs. Thom as O Berry, with no local obligation to reimburse grant funds. The meeting also approved college athletic facility use and a $300 purchase of a brick house near the city lake.
Greensboro December 6 Judge Johnson J Hayes rules that all defendants charged with violating the Volstead act are beyond federal court jurisdiction after repeal of prohibition. District Attorney J R McCrary plans appeal contending the 21st Amendment is not retroactive. Case details include Claude Chambers and Byron Gibson with Chambers pleading guilty and Gibson facing demurrer.
City council moved to vest control of commercial entertainment in the Parks and Playground Commission after citizen complaints about lack of central control. A protest spokesman urged regulation to prevent obscene displays, citing a screening halted by police after two days.
Joe L. White of Irving Trust Company met city officials to discuss refinancing of the city's bonds and notes. The city has 60000 available for January debt service under the proposed plan, pending broad holder approval to deposit obligations with Irving Trust Wachovia or the state treasurer. The Irving Trust Company, a major holder, is among creditors ready to participate, and favorable sentiment has emerged from many holders.
The American Business Club contributed 100 dollars, doubling last year's gift, bringing the Empty Stocking Fund to 205 dollars. Welfare workers warn hundreds of needy families await Santa, with many children hopeful for cheer this Christmas. Additional donors include Kiwanis 60 dollars, Pentagon Club 5 dollars, Civitan, and others, as the drive slowly gains momentum.
The Wil Ham Penn high school alumni club will meet tonight at 812 Hoover Street at 8:30 PM. Lawrence N. Boyd will host the gathering.
Huey P. Long and the state administration proclaimed Mrs Bolivar E Kemp the elected sixth district representative after a contentious election marked by protests and injunctions. Anti-Long factions plan a December 27 citizen’s popular election while Kemp weighs relinquishing her claim.
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