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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

2

Kennamer Testimony Recounts Fatal Car Shooting

Kennamer testified about entering Gorrell's car and discussing extortion. He said Gorrell pulled a piston pointed at his head and fired, the pistol misfiring, a struggle ensued, the second shot followed as the car hit a curb.

Kennamer Gorrell

West Point for Policemen to Result From Conference

Firearms makers oppose a bill aimed at the trade. New York investigator John F. Schindler says crooked lawyers are common accessories in crime, though most lawyers are honest. He stresses a need to curb lawyer involvement.

West Point John F. Schindler New York

Lawyers and clergy criticized for crookedness remark sparks debate

A Detroit delegate from the American Bar Association Louis C. Cohane argued that the number of crooked lawyers is "infinite simal." He said society should not condemn the ministry because one minister errs, highlighting divergent views on ethics in public life.

Louis C. Cohane Detroit American Bar Association

Debt Plan Aids City Finances Under Taxpayer Strain

In 1933 city officials described a refinancing plan agreed with creditors to avoid court action. More than 91 percent of principal is expected to cooperate, with proof of improved cash position and reduced tax burden. Authorities anticipate revenues rising with better business and prompt tax payments, enabling current obligations to be met.

Knox Addi

Prosecution rests in case against Powell

Miss Alexander testified Powell attacked her at the home and threatened to kill her, choking and forcing her to yield. Her mother corroborated the account, and Gaston Johnson, the prosecuting attorney, presented the story from Miss Alexander’s statements.

Powell Miss Alexander Gaston Johnson High Point City Mise Alexander

Billiards Traced Back to Homeric Greece Tradition

The ancient game of billiards has roots dating to Homeric Greece, reflecting a long history of ball and cue play in classical culture and sport.

Greece

Wiks Grige and Brother Freed in Goldsboro Trial

In Goldsboro on December 18 a Wayne County jury acquitted Mrs. Grice and her brother Donald Sasser of conspiring with Satterfield to kill Herbert Grice. Satterfield, the state's key witness, faced execution but later recanted his claim and was involved in new statements while in custody.

Goldsboro Herbert Grice Donald Sasser Wayne Superior Court Satterfield Grice Sasser Smithfield Clawson Williams Rufus Satterfield

Wages Hours Restrictions Highlighted by Williams

Williams told a New York gathering that wage and hours rules must stay and that price fixing enforcement is nearly impossible. He said the NRA act form matters less than public opinion pushing for greater social responsibility and fairness. He spoke to the American Arbitration Association, the New York State Chamber of Commerce, and the Merchants Association of New York.

NRA Williams American Arbitration Association Chamber of Commerce of the Estate of New York The Merchants Association of New York

Helium supplies could power 25 Macon-sized airships for 76 years

The United States holds ample helium reserves to operate 25 Macon-scale airships for 76 years, a capacity unmatched by any other nation.

United States Macon

Richberg Plea Overruled as Board Acts on Code Violations

The board overrules Richberg's plea in a dispute over blue eagle removal involving Richberg, Blackwell Smith, and Jennings. The Call Bulletin says the labor relations board’s jurisdiction challenges the newspaper code. The case raises questions about enforcement, prosecutions, and potential legal action.

Blue Eagle Richberg Blackwell Smith NRA Jennings Newspaper Industrial Board Call Bulletin Labor Relations Board Congress Justice Department Call-Bulletin

Two American Missionaries Slain by Chinese Kidnappers

Dispatches report two American missionaries abducted December 7 at Tsingteh and murdered by Chinese outlaw forces. Catholic station residents were spared due to absence. U S vice consul Douglas Jenkins Jr. arrived to aid rescue and capture of killers.

Tsingteh Anhwen Douglas Jenkins, Jr United States Nanking Stam Paterson N. J

Peen-a-mint laxative promoted as non-habit forming

An ad touts Cesene tors pepscri scientific laxative ingredients described as non-habit forming. It claims safety with no diet changes and promises quick relief. The product is advertised as delicious Peen-a-mint and is said to be available at druggists with a schedule ending.

Baruch Group Urges War Profits Legislation Plan

Senator Clark of Missouri says a Baruch Group inquiry seeks to curb a new appropriation and welcomes White House ideas. The Baruch board weighs recommendations of the 1932 war profits war policies commission as War Department plans to revise the report for a future board session. Chairman McSwain of the House military affairs committee backs a bill to remove profits from war with an emergency clause, relying on Supreme Court support.

Clark Missouri White House Baruch Board War Policies Commission Congress War Department McSwain D-Sc House Military Affairs Committee Supreme Court

Byrns Assured Speaker Bid as Leaders Seek Vote Support

The Democratic delegation chose Byrns as assured speaker candidate with Illinois poised to endorse in Chicago. McCormack announced his candidacy, Mead seeks Tammany support, O'Connor claims most votes, Bankhead urged to withdraw, Rankin leaves speakership bid to run for leader.

Illinois Chicago Byrnes McCormack Mead New York Manhattan O'Connor William B. Bankhead Alabama Rankin Mississippi

Pantheism Identifies Mind and Matter in Philosophy

The article describes Pantheism as the philosophy that unites mind and matter. It explains how this view regards the divine as immanent in the universe and argues for a single substance comprising both thought and physical reality.

Toy Matinee at Paramount to Repair Toys for Needy

Local citizens failed to donate repairable toys to the High Point Fire Department prompting the Paramount theatre to sponsor its annual Toy Matinee. Saturday at 10 am manager Hugh Smart announced an program featuring Laurel & Hardy in Pack Up Your Troubles Walt Disney Silly Symphony Flowers and Trees and Mickey Mouse in Whoopee Party. Each child should bring a repairable toy worth 10 cents.

High Point Fire Department Paragount Theatre Paramount Hugh Smart Laurel & Hardy Walt Disney Silly Symphony Mickey Mouse

Laundry Owners Meet in Greensboro Convention Opens

Delegates from four states attended the annual convention of the laundry owners association of the Carolinas Georgia and Florida in Greensboro. T. Ayers of Greensboro presides as president.

Greensboro Laundry Owners’ Association of

Geld Capsules Offer Backed Kidney Relief Promo

For backache and kidney bladder trouble the ad touts a 35 cent Geld Capsules bomb to flush waste from kidneys and stop pain. It claims to aid weak kidneys and promotes GO MED Haarlem as the genuine medicine.

Bladpcegga Fennel Gare Haarlem

Annam Official Curses Evil Spirits in Homes and Wings

Annam natives appoint a Master of Sorrows, an official whose duty is to curse in the house of a dead person and drive away evil spirits. The role also involves cursing at wings.

Annam

The Ostrich: Largest Bird Stands Eight Feet Tall

The ostrich is the largest bird in the world reaching nearly eight feet in height and weighing about 300 pounds.

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