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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1937
Page
1
Washington February 6. Roosevelt's plan to reorganize the judiciary triggers a national dispute as Democrats pledge to back court packing and Republicans join in opposition. Leading figures from both parties brace for a hard fight ahead of possible national appeal.
In Unsville Kentucky on February 6 a second body was found among ruins after an explosion in a three story building. Five people are missing and twelve were flood refugees believed to have occupied upper apartments. Police fear the toll may rise as rescue workers comb the flood ruined area near the bus district.
In Washington on Monday, senators moved toward finalizing a $950,000 relief and deficiency measure. Conferees and Appropriations members reported progress after negotiations aimed at unfettered funds for flood victims and unemployed. A Texas Democrat said most conflicts were resolved.
RHAM Feb 6 report states trading paid $8,548,000 for 2,895,718 pounds at an average of $25.37 per hundredweight during the past season. The market handled 35,446,828 pounds for $7,079,000 at $20.03 per hundred during 1935 season.
The director discussed expanding the hospital with a 16 room addition costing about 15000 dollars. The project aims to meet growing demand at the N LARGER HOSPITAL N facility dated February 6.
Huntsville dispatch reports Cox, 29, of Reidsville, admitted to a local hospital here with a dental gunshot wound from a hunting accident.
Unbert on February 6 reports Rufus Jackson aged 23 died from a gunshot in Unbertown. Coroner D lists the death as self-inflicted as the official finding.
Wilmington dispatch reports solicitor John J. Burney exhumed the body of Mrs Annie Mason Smoak who died 18 months before her husband was indicted for poisoning his 15 year old daughter Edgar Leroy.
New York Feb 6 The stock market reversed today with prices rallying fractions to four points on a broad front led by steels and rails. There was some late selling but it was rarely well absorbed. Transfers ran around 1.5 million shares.
Lumberton authorities were advised of the arrest in Bridgeport Connecticut of a man named James Liles believed to be Lester Liles of Lumberton. He was sought for the January 8 theft of 1800 dollars from a local safe and reportedly had 1400 dollars in cash and an automobile at his arrest.
Alfred Puckett, already condemned to die for the killing of Roy Rhyne a filling station operator, has filed a petition for a new trial in Superior Court before Judge Frank Hill.
Feb 6 report notes Alaga holding off fascist attacks on all fronts. Jiamen repulsed forces near Alora 18 miles west of Malaga, while Biscay sights see artillery shelling of Oviedo and its general headquarters. German prisoner Wolffman Eyn eaten executed by Besque firing squad confirmed.
Raleigh legislature adopts committee amendments to the administration backed old age assistance and child aid bill but refrains from starting debate. The house then approves a related measure and sends it forward.
Salem College announces plans for a $100,000 library during founders day in Winston-Salem. Officers report sufficient funds raised to start the project as officials inspect the new gymnasium. Robert B. House, UNC Chapel Hill dean of administration, headlines the exercises.
Raleigh February 6 J 3 Hutson director of the federal soil conservation program in the East Central region and former AAA tobacco chief approved North Carolina's two laws to limit tobacco production by compacts between the states Hutson read the compact law and supplementary legislation to clarify it and set up right of appeal and right of challenge for growers He said the laws are highly satisfactory and will in no way conflict with compact provisions required of the various states.
Vittorio Mussolini eldest son of Il Duce marries Orsola Buvoli in Mussolini parish church Rome attended by Premier Mussolini and families. Bride 22 wears old fashion gown. groom in air corps lieutenant uniform. Honeymoon in Italy then United States to pursue film industry career.
New York data show the Associated Press index at 98.9 of the 1929-30 average, down from 99.8 last week and 80.4 a year ago. Auto production remains hindered by GM labor troubles, while flood effects depress electric power and freight carloadings. steel mills, however, increased output amid waning motor demand.
Brooksville Florida report notes Ambrose Hilliard Douglas a 92 year old Negro and father of 37 children will receive a full layette from the welfare board for his wife as a new baby due in March. the child will be the 13th with his current wife and the 38th overall.
An explosion shattered windows on the west side of Berkshire Knitting Mills in Reading, scene of ongoing strikes since October. Officials estimate damages in the thousands. detective Tulley cites uncertainty over dynamite or powder bomb causes.
Flood danger lingers in Memphis as increased Mississippi flow from the Ohio valley slows the recession of crest levels. Army engineers report the peak below Cairo is miles downstream while retreat along levees remains slow and defenses stay stressed.
Nine bi motor bombers from the 96th bombardment squadron left Miami on the final leg of a 1950 mile flight from Langley Field Virginia to France Field Panama. An observation amphibian accompanied them, with 36 officers and men aboard the bombers and six aboard the amphibian.
Snow Hill Maryland February 6 After a fitful night in which she became hysterical Mrs Jean nette Trader a 37 year old Stockton widow facing trial on a charge of husband murder was arresting more easily today Samuel Leibowitz noted New York criminal lawyer was expected here today to confer with counsel for the widow who has pleaded innocent to the charge she killed her estranged husband Clarence J Trader Stockton utilities operator
In Greensboro Police Court Judge Earle Rives warned taxi operators to stop a practice of riding trunks for hours and prosecuting drivers for unpaid bills. He called the activity a racket developing in the city.
Crawford H H Ellis a United Fruit executive shared memoir style reminiscences on his two day kingship in 1914. He described a pre Mardi Gras yacht arrival on the Mississippi with 19 loyal subjects and 20 cases of champagne as part of the royal spectacle and noted the missing jewels episode in this year's festivities.
Federal and state officials report a multi state cleanup effort along a 1000 mile flood trail from Pittsburgh to Cairo Illinois as WPA workers return mud and debris to the river. The job, costing about 250 dollars per home, aims to restore 400000 damaged structures in three to six months.
Harold Hulen dubbed the radiator Romeo lay chained to a radiator outside a bedroom, while his love Florence Hurlbut fled from a Crawford home in Excelsior Springs to an airliner bound for New York. The pair’s dramatic escape followed a marriage proposal impasse and a wakeful confrontation.
Police in Buffalo, New York, found a stabbed and bruised young woman, about 23, in a field after an anonymous tip from children. Detectives believe the body was dumped from a car before dawn. she remains unidentified.
Patty Berg, a Minneapolis schoolgirl, led rival Jean Bauer of Providence by seven holes at the halfway mark of their 36 hole final in the Miami Biltmore golf tournament in Coral Gables.
MARSHVILLE February 6 An inquest was opened into the fatal shooting of Mrs Jim Strawn found yesterday in front of a service station and beer stand run by her husband Officers quoted Strawn as saying his wife shot herself
Solicitor Leo Carr announced that John O Neill will face murder charges in Durham superior court Wednesday for the slaying of Jake Capps a Hillsboro road filling station operator on Thanksgiving night.
Conferees in Detroit on the eighth session to end the GM strike deadlock failed to resolve whether union recognition should be the sole bargaining agent for 20 plants closed by strikes. A close source said negotiators aim for a settlement and a truce, with the bargaining issue raised first as the major question.
The crew of the burning schooner William A Morse was taken aboard the U S Tela in heavy seas near Charleston as coast guard cutters respond to two other vessels with broken rudders. The Morse home port is St Thomas Virgin Islands and the ship is listed as a total loss. The freighters El Occidente and SS Riegel drift with damaged rudders 300 miles off Wilmington and 100 miles off Cape Henry respectively.
In Baton Rouge on February 6, Sheriff Lester Gonzales said five suspects including three young men and two girls were charged with murder in the death of Genevieve Legnon of New Iberia at a night club party. The sheriff did not disclose how she died. those held were Miss Louise Wilson Miss Cleo Miller Simo Melancon Lorenzo Milano and Ralph Falsetto of Donaldsonville.
Princess Royal Mary and the Earl of Harewood depart for Enzesfeld to aid the abdicated monarch in securing a financial settlement. Edward aims to stabilize his exile and confirm plans to wed Mrs Wallis Simpson with her divorce to finalize around April 27.
Reports from across Russia say a broad purge targets Trotskyists with hundreds detained and facing quick prosecutions. Alexander Georgivich Belaborodoff, named as a saboteur and linked to past executions, is among those arrested with other former Urals Soviet officials.
Raleigh February 6 Denson A S meteorologist predicts a crest of 20 feet five feet over flood stage on the Neuse River at Kinston late today The city of Kinston was not threatened but Harpersville a low lying suburb was under several feet of water and several families moved to higher ground to avoid high water.
Raleigh February 6. Lee A. Denson of the weather magazine reports sub freezing temperatures in the past days unlikely to damage North Carolina peach and other fruit crops. He believes the main fruit crop has not advanced enough for cold to hurt it.
Dr. John EB Rice of Black Mountain College will address the Spartanburg and Junior Danel sections of the American Association of University Women in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on February 2. Mrs. B.N. Burts, chairman, announced.
The Dollar Liner President Hayes sailed from Honolulu at 2 16 a m Pacific standard time becoming the first regular merchant ship to depart a Pacific port since the 98 day maritime strike. The ship headed for the Orient as California ports work to settle remaining disputes that could affect the peace.
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