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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1936
Page
2
In Trenton on January 6, Bruno Richard Hauptmann’s lawyers reportedly considered a second bid to bring his case before a federal tribunal if the state pardons court denies clemency. They would apply to a federal district judge or circuit court judge for a writ of habeas corpus to determine constitutional questions.
In cooperation with the Safety Council of The Enterprise, a pledge outlines resolutions to observe traffic signs and signals, keep brakes and lights in good condition, avoid drinking and driving, and refrain from unnecessary speeding or weaving through traffic.
The High Point Enterprise invites readers to sign and mail resolutions showing willingness to cooperate with the Safety Council to make High Point a safer city to live in.
President Roosevelt stresses that deficits are shrinking and surpluses may rise, citing a 1937 deficit estimate of 1.098 billion and a 3.234 billion year end projection. He warns on tax and budget compliance, notes relief funding trends, and calls for increased employment efforts to sustain solvency and growth.
A. M. Myers reports a hit and run on South Main Street killing a 50-pound hog. He suspects a hog control official from AAA passed through town and did the deed, then fled. Myers says he cleaned the animal and may charge a fee if the owner claims it.
The Lindbergh baby slayer Hauptmann faces a Wednesday pardons court session to seek commutation from death to life. Defense rights during trial are contested as a writ of habeas corpus consideration looms. witnesses' credibility and state testimony are in dispute.
The third international air mail route linking Canada and the United States began operating between Vancouver and Seattle, expanding cross-border postal service and faster correspondence.
House Ways and Means considers the veterans bonus measure as leaders predict approval by Wednesday and a possible floor vote by week’s end. The Patman bill would issue new currency to pay the bonus and seeks a payment method other than bonds or taxes.
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled against attempts to enjoin new lower intra state tax rates on railroad lines including Atlantic Coast Line firms Hampton and Branchville and Charleston and Western Carolina. It held taxes for 1920 should reflect post return to private control income rather than full year percentage. The decision also upheld tobacco tax on cigarets regardless of hijacking losses.
Fire consumed a hotel built by Van Deusen as a private residence after smoke filled a second floor. Mrs. Van Deusen and her 14 year old daughter Amoret escaped, aided by a guest who lent herself as a ladder to an elderly woman. Fire officials and the state fire marshal inspected the building earlier.
Ward H. Wood, president of the American Trust company, announces the appointment of Jan. G. Charlotte as a director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Winston-Salem serving the southeast region.
An old ad touts Stanback as a speedy balanced remedy for headaches nervous tension and periodic pains with no after effects. It emphasizes freshness and purity and notes the product comes in cellophane packets for 0c and a penny.
The budget projects a smaller spread between income and outgo with total receipts of 5.56 billion and outlays of 6.75 billion for 1937. Major increases include social security and defense funds. road and relief cuts are noted as reductions. The plan calls for broader budget control over all federal agencies and reallocations of funds.
The article reports a 6 to 3 Supreme Court ruling striking down the Farm Act. It notes political reactions, possible amendments to restore benefits, and White House caution while indicating ongoing debate about constitutional change and federal power over industry and farming. It mentions President Roosevelt and Roberts in the majority opinion.
S N Cox formerly Randolph County prominent lawyer moves his office to High Point to practice at 202 Penny Building West Washington Street. He served as Randolph County attorney for a decade and held state senate seat in 1921 and state house post in 1929. He is 44, married with four sons, oldest at University of Virginia, where he also graduated in 1918. Family to move to 12 Mantlehow Avenue later this month.
Italo Ethiopian fighting continued as Ethiopians and Italians clash in jungle areas with reports of renewed air raids and battlefield setbacks on multiple fronts. Britain moved troops to the Middle East while league sanction debates and New Deal politics shift attention in Washington criticizing agricultural policy and budget plans.
Annie Pearl Beard two and a half years old died from pneumonia after a scalding fall in hot water last Thursday. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs T G Beard of 901 Newlin Street and survived by one sister Shirley Jean. Funeral at Bladen Union Baptist Church Tuesday at 1 PM with burial in the church cemetery. The procession leaves the home at 9 AM.
Funeral services for B A King traveling salesman who died Friday in Sumter South Carolina were held at his home 413 Edgedale Drive with Dr W A Lambeth and Rev H Norwood Bowne officiating A male quartet sang Abide With Me and The Old Rugged Cross Pallbearers included D S Beaver P W Grandjean E R Outland Clarence King Lawrence White Art Nelson Walter Sink and Bill Barlow from the Marietta Paint and Color Co He is interred at Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery
Funeral services for 32 year old W Allen Clodfelter were conducted at his home on Centennial Avenue by Rev C N Royal. The service included songs The Old Rugged Cross and The Beautiful Garden of Prayer, with solo Sometime We'll Understand. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery with pallbearers T W Moore H P Sira E L Kennedy L H Price R C Dollar E H Eller and R P Cook.
Jimmy Darrel Matthews aged 15 months died at his parents home 1215 Redding Street Sunday night. Survived by Mr and Mrs James Matthews. Funeral will be held at the home on Redding Street Tuesday morning at 11 oclock.
Selection of a jury to hear the $250,000 heart balm suit of F. Brandon Smith Jr against his former father in law Concord millionaire Joseph F. Cannon was to begin in Mecklen burg superior court. Judge G Vernon Cowper cleared the docket to speed the case, which was expected to occupy the remainder of the week.
Cotton futures opened steady to slightly higher as traders awaited today's Supreme Court ruling. Prices posted for January 11.69, March 11.32, May 11.10, July 10.87, October 10.53, and December 10.52 amid a dul market in Liverpool.
Friends of Miss Margie Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Morgan 640 Wesley Place report she is improving nicely after an operation for appendicitis performed late Saturday.
The document details a budget request of 499 million dollars for the fiscal year starting July 1. Since May 1933, over 1.12 billion dollars has been paid to farmers for crop adjustments. The cornhog program cost 3878 million. Tax contributions come from meat packers, wheat millers and cotton spinners, covering about two thirds of the processing taxes. Hog levies totaled 267,216,306 dollars. cotton 243,139, 94. and wheat 247,228,745. Sugar taxes were 88,203,659 dollars. tobacco 59,380,082. jute and paper 12,735,692. corn 11,856,478. peanuts 3,687,860. rice 153,975. rye 1,266. and unclassified 1718E3. Cotton ginning taxes under Bankhead act were 1,158,651 and tobacco sales taxes under Herr-Smith act 3,616,991.
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