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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1936
Page
2
A London magistrate weighs youth earnings against parental control in cases of a 17-year-old stealing from an employer and a 16-year-old seeking more independence. Advice favors rewarding good conduct and compromise over harsh measures, highlighting a shift toward guided autonomy.
U S Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler Consolidated Edison Public Service of N J Western Union American Telephone Kennecott International Nickel Texas Corp Goodyear General Electric Union Pacific led modest advances but gains faded as selling emerged. Bonds and commodities showed slight mixed movement amid a cautious tone.
New York traders saw December 15 notices selling while late months attracted buying. December opened at 12.20, January 12.06, March 12.03, May 11.87, July 11.71, with nearby prices showing narrow moves and light activity.
Chicago prices faded after Liverpool failed to mirror yesterday's rise. Wheat opened unchanged to 1/2% lower with December at 1.25 to 1 3/4 cents. May at 1.2134 to 1 1/2. Corn opened unchanged to 1/2% lower with December 1.08 to 1/9 and May at 1.04 to 1/4, then fell broadly.
In New Orleans on December 8 AP reports a subdued trade as traders await the final government crop estimate. December prices open at 12.23, March steady at 11.98, and July up to 11.67, with the prior close around 12.23 and scattered price activity noted.
A widow’s appeal for a pair of glasses for her bright child was answered by a prominent professional man who wished to remain unnamed and by Dr Max Bones who agreed to fund five cases through the Empty Stocking Fund. Additional needy cases are to be considered by the fund committee with donations welcomed to aid rehabilitation beyond food and clothing.
A new unemployment insurance bill would levy a nine tenths of one percent payroll tax on employers in 1936. The measure requires three readings in each house and aims to fund a North Carolina administered program starting January 1939. If not enacted, federal payroll tax receipts would go to the U.S. Treasury. The plan includes separate state and federal portions and awaits legal approval from the Social Security Board. A bee mileage fact appears as an aside.
Reports describe a long Pacific coast strike where Judge Davison warned he would appoint bailiffs to enforce his injunction as picket numbers shrink. Federal guards patrolled a New York WPA theater HQ after staff cuts spurred a sit down. WPA semstresses in Pleasantville promised to resume sewing projects after layoffs.
At Cannes and Belvedere key figures including Duke of Kent and Monckton discuss the monarchy conundrum as Baldwin faces Labour pressure. Attlee presides over a private Commons meeting weighing the king’s ministers’ counsel amid reports of possible financial arrangements governing the royal marriage matter.
Edith Maxwell, Wise county school teacher, returned with her mother and brother from Richmond for a second trial on charges tied to her father Trigg Maxwell's death. Judge EB Carter set the docket for Wednesday morning as the case resumes. A detour note mentions Asiatic lotus uses unrelated to the case.
A young boy named Charlie, worn by poverty and a deceased mother, asks for a real suit after years in overalls. The Empty Stocking Fund, aided by donations including a $6 gift from the Alpha Art Club, seeks help to provide proper clothing and brighter prospects through private charity.
New York December 8 David Freedman, the 38 year old script writer and co author with Eddie Cantor in stage and screen projects, died in his sleep after the breach of contract suit against Cantor opened in Supreme Court. The case sought 250000 over Cantors earnings. A mistrial was declared when the trial resumed. Cantor expressed sorrow and said Freedman possessed tremendous talent.
Funeral services for Clarence M. Kivett 17 of route 1 Gib sonville will be held at Green Street Baptist church in this city at 1 o clock tomorrow afternoon Rev C N Royal pastor and Dr J D Williams will assist Interment will follow in Oakwood cemetery He is survived by father J C Kivett step mother three sisters Mrs Amos Carroll Mrs J M Tuggs Mrs Weldon Smith and five brothers Sidney Leslie Robert Jesse and Edward Kivett plus other relatives
Col. D. H. Milton today received from Clerk of Superior Court A Wayland Cooke his commission as a local Justice of the Peace for another term. He will maintain his office at 203 College street, where they have been located for some time.
George W. Burton 79 a Reidsville resident and Piedmont hotel operator died at 3 pm in his room at the Piedmont hotel after nine months of illness. Born Caswell County he lived in Reidsville 40 years and previously worked in tobacco. Funeral Tuesday at 3 pm from the hotel conducted by Rev. H. G. Allen with Greenview cemetery burial. Surviving wife four daughters three sons two sisters and three grandchildren.
North Carolina Attorney General A. A. F. Seawell announced assurance that proposed unemployment compensation legislation for a special General Assembly session will comply with federal requirements. After two days of talks with Social Security Board officials, Seawell prepared to travel to Raleigh to attend the session set to begin Thursday. He urged swift action before year end, noting formal approval by the Social Security Board is needed. Robin Hood, a social security attorney, is in Raleigh to assist drafting and will stay through the session.
General Motors Corp reports 155,552 consumer sales in the United States for November, the month’s highest on record, vs 136,859 in 1935. Total U S and Canada dealer and overseas shipments reach 191,720, a November record, up from 128,754 last year.
Reese Bailey thirty described by federal agents as a dangerous gunman pleaded innocent in Columbus to assault with a deadly weapon. His trial is set for Thursday after a gun battle with federal agents left him wounded. Bailey was captured near Jackson nine miles northwest on his poultry farm after escaping Raleigh prison two years ago. Federal authorities seek him for the Rosalia marshal slaying in a bank robbery and for violations of the national automobile act at Asheville North Carolina.
A monthly report from the Carolina Employment Office notes 270 people placed in November and 168 applications received. Seventeen private placements and four public placements formed the month’s total of 786. Poor weather cited for declines as staff urge registered workers to keep in touch and make quarterly contacts to stay active.
Washington reports a 7000 bale rise in estimated December cotton crop to 12,40? bales from 12,40? a month earlier. The board cites December 1 conditions with a yield of 197.6 pounds per acre, well above the ten year average of 169.9 and last year’s 186.3. Harvested acreage is 30,054,000 acres, about ten percent larger than last season.
County officials induct E M Brown into office at High Point as sheriff T R Short and deputies C L Gray John F BE H Burrows W L Ess attend The meeting adopts a resolution praising Browns five years as deputy as brave gallant efficient and respectful of citizens rights and privileges.
Chicago market notes December 8 show steady prices for eggs with 5 063 firsts steady and current receipts 30 refrigerators and 29 re frig erator extras 2914. The fragment lists 8,271 steady prices and 5,063 eggs as firsts with ongoing local fresh graded cars.
A dated proclamation orders French peasants to avoid attack from airborne balloons as tensions rise in the region. Officials urge restraint and outline security measures to prevent balloon incursions and ensure public safety.
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