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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
1
Six navy planes headed to Honolulu from San Francisco closed to within 885 miles at 11 a.m. as the twelfth naval district headquarters reported. The planes were said to be flying at 02 miles an hour, with the flight expected to reach the island around noon.
Judge Hayne F. Rice denied motions for a sanity test and a change of venue in the Robert H. Wiles murder trial. Wiles, 49, confessed kidnapper and slayer of Hubbard B. Harris Jr., 15, faced trial as motions were dismissed for insufficient support.
William Taney president of Burgh Airways told Senate investigators the government wasted about 1.67 million annually by accepting Transcontinental Western Air for a Newark Kansas City Los Angeles mail run. He cited his bid at 64 percent of the maximum while the winner charged about 97 and a half percent, noting two new trips daily. He also said night flying clauses disqualified another bid from J D Condon of Pittsburgh Airways.
Riverside Calif January 10. A playful note from Will bragging about a red wheeled buggy and a steppers task in trotting style. He hints at moving east to join Gos and Lexington with radios autos golf and bridge to chase new thrills.
North Wilkesboro January 11 coroner's jury finds Leota Childress 18 killed by unknown party or parties note in apron pocket likely not written by her. Witnesses say note appeared after body was found and autopsy shows bullet to heart. Andrew Smoot, 27, held on murder warrant after inquest proceedings.
Washington January 11 The national recovery administration expenses for the fiscal year reached 3 million dollars with 8 million more to spend before the end of the month to meet President Roosevelt budget estimates. Senate asks Douglas to provide weekly reports on emergency recovery expenditures. The administration aims for an 11 billion annual outlay with about 1.45 billion already spent on recovery costs. The deficit stands at roughly 1.446 billion compared to last year.
The Senate reversed on liquor import restrictions from debt-defaulters while the House granted strict debate limits to a Roosevelt economy powers bill. Party leadership faced patronage tensions as Lea called a caucus. Other panels prepared reports on the St. Lawrence waterway treaty and farm credit mortgage refinancing bonds.
Paris reports shock over Senate plan to impose higher duties on wines and liquors from nations with war debt defaults. French officials cite deferral of payments by France and say talks will continue toward a settlement. France denies refusal to pay and warns of possible trade repercussions if the measure passes.
The report compares the year’s estimate of 3,969,740,000 with a public debt total of 23,809,000,000 and notes Roosevelt’s projection that by June 30 the debt will rise to 29,847,000,000.
Henry Ford told Harold N. Denny of the New York Times that he "absolutely" believes in the NRA ideal though noting past selfishness and attacks on independence. He warned against traders using the NRA to form a new trade trust and urged breaking out of the money-centric old circle to spur genuine competition.
In Chicago the murder trial of Dr. Alice Linday Wynekoop opened with prosecutors seeking the death penalty for the 62 year old physician charged in the death of Rheta Wynekoop, her 23 year old daughter in law. Rheta's body was found in the Wynekoop mansion basement after an apparent gunshot and chloroform combination. The defendant appeared composed as state witnesses described the crime and the alleged motive.
Atlanta Jan 11. AP says P Bayfield Gibson announced plans to lend about $1,500,000 in government funds to sound industries and businesses in Georgia and nearby states to help them recover financially.
More than 500 Nazi candidates for court martial are held in Austrian jails after nationwide anti-government demonstrations in Vienna.
Delegates from several large North Carolina cities gather in Salisbury for an anti sales tax meeting called by Paul Leonard, executive director of the North Carolina Fair Tax association. The group plans to fight the 1935 legislature and consider reducing automobile license tag costs.
Edsel Ford testified before the Senate banking committee that Ford Motor Co held about 32.5 million dollars in the Guardian bank group of Detroit when Michigan closed banks on February 14 1933. He noted 15 million remained in the Guardian National Bank of Commerce with balance likely in Union Guardian Trust. He spoke in a low voice as the room filled with spectators.
In a dispatch Ford says departure from the gold standard does not interest him and accuses the price system of a human flaw. He argues the NRA ties into this issue and cites no overproduction of wheat when people are hungry. He also reveals admiration for Roosevelt and support for his prosperity aims.
The national drive for the Infantile Paralysis fund, created by President Roosevelt, reports 6000 balls nationwide with tickets at a dollar to $1000. Fort Worth hosts a ball at the Country Club with proceeds aiding Warm Springs Foundation. local sales begin via chamber offices and civic clubs.
Two of the four Baxter brothers pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the December 10 killing of Eugene McLemore in Kannapolis. A third brother pleaded guilty to manslaughter and the fourth pleaded not guilty in senior court.
Governor Pollard urged the Virginia General Assembly to approve an 82,119,548 dollar biennial budget aimed at restoring half of a 30 percent departmental cut, covering a 2,131,000 dollar deficit and leaving a 500,000 dollar surplus. he also backed a dispensary system for liquor sales and a higher utility tax to raise revenues. The plan favors a one man control board for the liquor system and profits to go entirely to the state, warning that the plan would fail if executives are corrupt.
Six Honolulu bound Navy planes pressed toward Honolulu after flying blind through dense fog. Lieut. Com. Knefler McGinnis reported steady progress 460 miles from Honolulu with 1,690 nautical miles covered. One craft briefly split from the group but rejoined. Wright and Sandpiper guided ships along the route.
Raleigh January 11 North Carolina banks will purchase 536000 dollars in state short term notes now held by New York banks. State Treasurer Charles M Johnson announced completion of arrangements for the transfer, saying the deal will reduce notes held in New York to 3916700 dollars.
Washington January 11. Hugh Johnson plans a general move to shorten work hours as dissatisfaction grows over NRA code gains. Officials say manufacturing may bear the brunt of permanent employment while public works provide temporary work for millions. Johnson aims to press code authorities February 15 to review trouble spots in the industrial control program amid doubts about cutting hours to 82 per week while preserving higher pay.
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