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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1934
Page
1
Taft Norman, 22, formerly employed at the home of Mr and Mrs Warwick W Tilley, is held as a suspect in the brutal murder of Leota Childress their 18 year old adopted daughter in her home near Elkin last Saturday.
Southern California faced a 31 dead toll as unprecedented rains and flooding swamped Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Police listed 27 missing, 35 seriously injured, with thousands of homes and bridges damaged and traffic paralyzed. Montrose area cloudburst blamed for most losses after prior wildfires left hills bare.
The State Department instructed Ambassador William E. Dodd in Berlin to object to the Reichsbank plan to cut interest payments on foreign loans not involving the Dawes and Young loans. Britain has lodged a similar protest.
Philadelphia January 2 The Phillies announced the appointment of catcher Jimmy Wilson recently acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals as manager succeeding Burt Shotton He signed a two year contract.
Wallace N. Scales, heir to a Greensboro family and a suspect in the 1930 sensational bridge game jewelry holdup at A. H. Galloway's home in Winston-Salem, has been arrested in New York. The notification came from officials here today.
A misread AP dateline from New York January 2 reports that the American Veter Ciner notes no actual measures were meted out to the Pelaesien veterans amid the economy concerns.
Dr C C Wu former Chinese minister to the United States died suddenly in Hong Kong from cerebral embolism. He was 47 years old.
OCRACOKE January 2 Five fishing boats held in custody today by deputy B C O Nea l of the fisheries commission for trawling illegally within three miles off the North via shore The boats are the Pearl Devons Sport News Va the Made e Bay Shore N Y the idea Mabel Philadelphia E C New York and Lone Wolf Palm Beach Skippers face magistrate hearing and a $100 fine plus costs if convicted
Blaine Norman and Taft Norman, jailed suspects in the Leota Childress killing, maintain innocence with strong alibis. Blaine says he worked on a Civil Works project at Blair Park and never left High Point. Taft claims they were together and that he visited Lexington late Saturday. Relatives corroborate the brothers’ whereabouts all day, while Taft previously worked for the foster parents and faced questions over his interest in the girl.
Leota Tilley 18 was killed after four intruders including a man named Norman threatened her for money hidden by the foster family. A note recovered from her pocket led to the arrest of Taft Norman Jesse Brewer Blaine Norman and Porter Norman. The money, $610, was found in a cellar box. Bloodhounds traced the trail to Brewer and the Normans, with one suspect alibi disputed.
A distressed message describes being threatened, with guns in the house and the speaker fearing execution if money is not handed over. The writer mentions Benham, a hope for burial, and a desire to contact Andrew, while noting failed attempts to reach help.
Raleigh reports that with deposits insured the North Carolina banking system is sound and stronger since World War I. Gurney P. Hood notes most banks applied for federal insurance. only six banks did not. Among 240 banks, 194 were relicensed, 118 applying banks sold about 4 million in RFC preferred stock, with local capital around 600 thousand.
The note from Beverly Hills recalls settlers marveling at rain washed landscapes and a celebratory parade. The writer vents about missing Nicholas Murray Butler and laments his absence from the Republican convention, then mentions an upcoming game.
The $221,883 loan recovery suit against Commercial National Bank directors resumes in Greensboro with special examiner Spillman on the stand. The plaintiff alleges excessive loans to two groups Cox affiliates and Rucker affiliates, with 909 Cox loan items to trace and a four day opening questioning phase projected.
A box of Lar Corona cigars given to Ewing Y. Mitchell assistant secretary of commerce by Black Diamond Steamship Corp is returned. Mitchell orders bureau chiefs to refuse gratuities and cites gifts aimed to influence actions. Arledge defends small gifts as casual and not influential while noting widespread gift customs.
The Senate Democratic Policy Committee names liquor tax and District of Columbia liquor bills as the first orders of business and anticipates a reciprocity tariff treaty power for the President. It also signals abandoning the Hawaii governor bill and early consideration of the St. Lawrence Waterway treaty amid budget reforms and House cooperation.
The 20th annual American furniture show opens at Lake Shore drive in Chicago with 5000 buyers expected through January 13. Exhibits range from bird cages to washing machines and feature the new 1934 kitchen with a planning deck and a folding dining table. Lawrence H. Whiting notes improved business and price stability signaling a revival for the industry.
A three judge federal court sustained a 25 percent reduction in Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co rates in Georgia. The court refused the company’s request for an injunction. The Georgia Public Service Commission order cutting rates took effect December 1.
Washington notes a sharp partisan tone on the eve of the 73rd Congress as Roosevelt policy pledges loom. Free silver advocates hint at fresh bimetalism push if the session stalls, while President Roosevelt’s budget requests drawing Democratic support shape the coming agenda. Republicans reorganize tactics with Senator McNary naming a nine member panel to sway fall campaigns, and Democratic leaders pledge adherence to Roosevelt programs including monetary policy. The session schedule hinges on the president’s messages with a budget and 11 supply bills likely to be calendar items.
A mysterious explosion at the Charleston ordnance and reserve depot baffled investigators. A search under Lieut. Col. H. L. Rice found no cause. A fire balloon landed near a munitions warehouse and a brush fire arose between oil tanks and the depot.
Greenville news reports J. Creton Piedmont and Northern Railway traffic manager says 1933 business ten times 1931 and passenger travel up 400 percent.
The executive committee of the North Carolina Bar Association will meet in Raleigh on January 12 to choose a convention city for 1934. R. O. Everett, chairman, announced the plan.
The post office department appointed Wallace B. Stone as acting postmaster at Swannanoa North Carolina. The article notes broader tax, regulatory and NRA reforms under consideration plus possible banking securities and communications regulation and a liquor tax bill from Chairman Doughton.
President Roosevelt informed congressional leaders he will deliver his first annual message to Congress in person tomorrow. It would be the first joint session reading since the Coolidge era, with plans still tentative and a possibly short session anticipated, Speaker Rainey noting a large budget but few recommendations expected.
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