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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1935
Page
2
In a tense early clash High Point trailed as Wood scored for a 20 to 13 deficit. Sprye was fouled and hit a free throw, then Wood added another basket. Kelly fouled Sprye and Walt converted, keeping the contest tight.
Charles Diffendal led the Bisons with eight points and two baskets as Raleigh's Wood topped scoring with nine. Mangum and Page contributed solid plays, while Fuller and Diffendal exploited fouls to close the frame in a 26 to 16 late finish.
Al Smith denounces Ickes ruling against Moses as mayor LaGuardia’s stance reflects city rights. Smith says he acted on repeated urging and notes his past support for Lehman in 1934 amid renewed Tammany Hall influence and eased ties with Washington.
Rev. J. W. Brown a Negro resident of 821 Fairview Street was released from municipal jail after several days held for investigation into immigration papers and alleged communist activities. Police and federal authorities were involved with no charges filed as of release. Brown had been questioned after a complaint of stirring communist sentiment in the local colored section and was said to have arrived from Chicago about a year ago.
High Point Merchants Association leaders discussed a comprehensive analysis of local needs and facilities at their monthly dinner meeting at the Elwood hotel. The board instructed further work and added John B. Spencer and J. H. Jennings to the study committee while other members reviewed the group’s report.
Cr R Lanier and Mrs Emma J Lanier file wills in Greensboro with Emma Lanier named heir to the Lanier home and property sales to follow apart from joint ownership with brother Jett Lanier. Julia A Yorks will leaves most property to sons and three grandchildren while $500 goes to Mamie Stroud if claimed within five years. Also listed are a separation deed and a suit by John D Biggs against B J McFarland for 224 dollars on a note from December.
The North Carolina Emergency Response Administration institute for special service workers ends at the Sheraton hotel after four days of lectures. Miss Anna A. Cassett spoke to a large audience about technical problems in social work. The program drew attendees from eight counties and was praised as a successful state event.
Clarence Lackey 50 and son Alvin 20 were in a truck loaded with hogs that went off a road near Cherryville at about 1 AM. Clarence was killed instantly, Alvin was seriously injured and taken to a Lincolnton hospital.
The article recounts Huey P. Long becoming governor in 1928 and later taking Senate leadership roles. It notes his political ascent, prior defeats in 1924, the impeachment attempt by the House, and the senate’s inaction due to a round robin bloc. Oscar K. Allen’s election as governor in May 1932 ended Long’s uninterrupted leadership.
Floods in Hawaii claim a fifth life as waters washed out two bridges in Honolulu. Four people drown in Watlawa. four more reported missing along River Street. Fire crews and volunteers waded through ten foot floodwaters to warn residents as traffic remains diverted.
President Roosevelt urged broader cooperation among federal, state, and local governments in taxation and other fields. The social security bill remained stalled in Congress despite administration pressure, with the Ways and Means committee heavily rewriting it. Wakeman of Bethlehem Shipbuilding pressed Senate munitions panels to fix testimony alleging yard collusion. The House debated Interior Department appropriations while the Senate handled routine minor bills.
Special Judge Johnson J. Hayes will hear eight equity actions in federal court on April 1 to determine permanent injunctions under the National Industrial Recovery Act. Defendants including Laughlin Chevrolet and others may file pleadings by March 20 with government replies due ten days later. The case questions constitutionality and code compliance by Pine Hosiery, R. G. Hancock and J. J. Harriss, and several High Point motor dealers.
The Diamond Full Fashion Hosiery mill will shut down its knitting department indefinitely next Monday due to general conditions. An official said machinery changes will occur during the closure while Frank Wineskie was unavailable for comment. Superintendent H B Dunkelberger cited current general conditions as the cause of the shutdown.
Injuries from a Sunday night automobile accident near Zebulon proved fatal to Wester Bunn 20 of Franklin County three days later. Companion Nig Viverett who was driving the car was seriously injured but expected to recover.
The Army Air Corps will equip all new aircraft with blue fuseglass instead of the previous olive drab. This color change marks a shift in aircraft appearance and identification across the force.
A report lists six named persons including G. W. Lyles and Horace G. Side as part of a corporate filing with Rolet Company. The document references Horace G. Erton in the same corporate context.
The beer bill was revived after House action and sent to the judiciary committee for study. The session also saw calls for a state hospital investigation at Morganton and plans for teacher pay raises of 25 percent supported by a $20.7 million first year and $21 million second year budget.
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