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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1936
Page
1
The Ethiopian government said Ethiopian troops completed the recapture of the Tembien district west of Makale, with Italian invaders in flight, as British and French fleets maneuver in the region.
Vice Admiral Arthur J. Hepburn was appointed to lead the United States fleet with admiral rank to take effect in June after maneuvers. The Navy announced other high command shifts including Leahy and Lanning reassigments in coming months.
Washington reports indicate a floor vote on the cash payment bill for adjusted service certificates is likely Friday. The Ways and Means Committee urged immediate cash payout as essential to the recovery program and valued at about 1 billion dollars to aid purchasing power for veterans.
Democratic leaders gather in Washington to launch President Roosevelt's bid for re election at the Jackson Day dinner. Absentees include Alfred E. Smith and John W. Davis amid American Liberty League criticism of Farley ticket sales. National committee plans for the convention site with Philadelphia and Chicago leading bids.
At least 92 French warships and a reinforced British flotilla will patrol the Mediterranean ahead of the League of Nations council session on January 20. Officials say Italy may face new sanctions as Mussolini's forces push in Ethiopia while Addis Ababa reports Italian air drops urging revolt.
Three young men detained in Marion North Carolina in connection with the Seward Cotton Mills robbery near Asheboro deny involvement. They were turned over to Gastonia officers and identified as Joe Brown and Martin Cummins of Charlotte and Mack Thomas of Greensboro. Officers say a wild chase ended with the capture and a submachine gun and a blackjack found on them.
In Charlotte on January 8 the Supreme Court AAA decision is invoked to back New Deal power policies in a case over Duke Power vs Public Works Administration. Greenwood county and the PWA appeal a district ruling approving a $2.8 million loan grant for a Buzzard Roost public power project, contending it is unconstitutional and locally aimed at in-state rates.
In Charlotte a defense lawyer warned of a surprise witness that could overturn the case in the heart balm suit by F Brandon Smith Jr seeking 250 000 from Joseph F Cannon. The plaintiff and his ex wife Anne Cannon Reynolds Smith are involved as custody and financial issues unfold with a new witness expected.
The New York stock market settled into quiet strength after brisk early trading. Rails, food shares, oils, and utilities showed firmness while industrials lagged. grains fell slightly. Bonds remained steady to firm as foreign exchanges stayed narrow. Outside buying was notable, with about half of it in cash odd lots. Utilities awaited the Supreme Court ruling on TVA legality in the Alabama Power case.
Announcement names two directors at large for the Winston Salem bank Thomas H Welsh of Hyattville Maryland and F W Spencer of Rock Hill South Carolina Welsh to serve one year and Spencer two years as chosen by the Federal Home Loan Board in Washington D C for the 11 regional banks
The Public Works Administration approved a 5.5 million dollar loan to the South Carolina Public Service Authority for the Santee Co oper project, bringing total relief funds to 10.6 million. The plan includes two reservoirs, a power plant with eight units, 686 miles of transmission lines, flood control and mosquito control measures across 138000 acres, with assets of Columbia River and Navigation Company to be acquired.
President Roosevelt arranged a daytime conference with Father Charles Coughlin, the Detroit radio priest, in the city. Coughlin had asked for the appointment and met with Secretary Morgenthau yesterday but would not discuss the visit. Joseph P. Kennedy accompanied Coughlin but offered no comment on the meeting’s purpose or possible political significance.
A banquet here ranges from $2 to $50 with party officials hoping receipts erase a $400,000 Democratic deficit and fund campaign needs. A second Young Democratic club dinner costs $10 per plate and will feature Mrs. Roosevelt. The President will deliver the sole address, introduced by Farley.
Raleigh dispatch reports 48 North Carolina counties hosting Jackson Day dinners sponsored by Young Democrats clubs with over 5000 expected attendees. Governor Ehringhaus slated to speak at Greensboro event and former U S Senator Cameron Morrison to address Charlotte gathering in New Bern.
Senate munitions inquiry revealed a 1916 cable from Morgan to London proposing Britain buy control of Winchester Repeating Arms. Britain opposed the purchase, and Morgan’s firm faced questions over supplying inside information on U S governmental activity before America entered the war. Morgan testified as Lamont pressed for a complete record while Nye warned on blame.
Henry H. Milner, operator of a Raleigh grocery group, created a $150000 endowment fund for Presbyterian mission work. The fund supports Raleigh area home mission efforts, helps Presbyterian children obtain education, and funds certain charities.
In Washington the House Ways and Means Committee backed a compromise bill for the 2.0 billion veterans bonus and the Rules Committee gave it fast track. Agriculture panels seek to restore farmer benefit measures to boost purchasing power as Congress handles routine appropriations and wartime neutrality issues. Vice Admiral Hepburn was named commander in chief of the U.S. fleet in a broad reassignment of naval leadership.
Washington negotiates a new farm program as Roosevelt and Wallace meet at lunch to discuss the AAA ruling. House Agriculture Committee plans five tentative options including a domestic allotment and export debenture proposal amid a push to offset tariff disadvantages for farmers.
Charlotte reports heavy flames from an adjoining garage as 600 Oakhurst county school students evacuated in rain. Classes were suspended for the day and the garage was virtually destroyed.
Rain is forecast for North and South Carolina this afternoon and tonight with little temperature change. Hatteras to Jacksonville expect moderate northeast or east winds shifting to west or northwest and overcast with periods of rain tonight and Thursday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras see increasing east and southeast winds turning strong then westerly with rain tonight and Thursday.
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