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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1934
Page
3
A Jones family dialogue contrasts late nineteenth century imperialism with modern withdrawal from foreign ventures. Father recalls 1898 expansionism while son favors a focus on domestic affairs and nonexpansion. The piece notes independence promised for the Philippines with self rule during a transition period.
The piece argues that after the Spanish American War the United States shifts from empire to self rule for possessions. It notes troop withdrawals in Hawaii and Puerto Rico and calls for greater self government in Guam Saoma and Virgin Islands while rethinking the Monroe Doctrine. It discusses a new Division of Territories and appoints Ernest Gruening to push liberal treatment.
The Joneses weigh the potential outcomes as Congress prepares to act on multiple proposals this winter. The piece analyzes likely trajectories and political dynamics shaping legislative moves.
Representative Hancock expects President Roosevelt to ask Congress to authorize the Home Owners Loan Corporation to issue at least a billion dollars more in bonds. He said the new issue would be a major step in supporting homeowners during the ongoing economic measures.
At a Georgia conference, Governor Eugene Talmadge leads eight state governors in a push to cut interstate transportation costs in the southeast. The plan aims to boost southern sale of the region, arguing rates above the Ohio River are 33 1 3 percent higher. Governors Dave Sholtz Florida and Ruby Laffoon Kentucky join, along with Alabama Mississippi Tennessee South Carolina North Carolina and others.
Secretary Ickes announces in his annual report that he aims to secure maximum relief benefits for the Negro population. An interior department advisor has worked to integrate qualified Negroes into departmental work and to note instances of discrimination.
The HOLC said it would not accept new applications and would allocate the additional 1.0 billion only to cases already on file. Officials noted applications pending exceeded available funds as of the disclosure.
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