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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1934
Page
1
President Roosevelt signed the liquor tax bill just before 11:50 P M making the key provisions effective today except for the stamp rule which starts in 30 days. The measure raises whiskey tax to 2 per gallon and expands levies on beer wine champagne and other spirits.
Governor Ehringhaus announced the appointment of Dr. William Louis Poteat and Professor Frank William Hanft as associate state utilities commissioners. They join Stanley Winborne in hearings on cases over $3,000 or at the commissioner’s request. Each will be paid 25 dollars per day plus expenses not exceeding 900 dollars yearly.
Alfred P. Leyburn testified to Senate investigators that officials avoided acting on bank reports in Michigan during the Guardian group collapse under White House guidance. Edsel Ford described his allies’ refusal to extend aid and even threatened large deposits withdrawal. Leyburn blamed bad management at Union Guardian Trust and losses from Keane Higbee and American State Bank, criticizing dividend policy as unwarranted.
An unidentified airplane belching smoke overturned in the air and nosedived into the sea about 400 yards off shore near Hove England. The incident was reported as late news flashes. Separately the reconstruction corporation offer for newly mined domestic gold remained at 34.06 dollars per ounce.
Babe Ruth reached a contract agreement with the New York Yankees for the 1984 season. The veteran slugger will sign a formal contract next Monday at 10 a.m. after a rapid negotiation with club owner Colonel Jacob Ruppert.
J Hampton Rich an alumnus of Wake Forest college offers 825 to arrest and convict those who removed a tablet erected at the college to the Negro editor Dr Tom. The tablet was placed on the wall and has disappeared.
J M Adams 66 of Savannah Ga is jailed in Winston Salem on 200 bond for robbing Rev J B Needham of Danbury after an evangelistic service Needham chased the thief and recovered a purse with currency and checks while a companion escaped.
The American Railway Association reports revenue freight car loadings for the week ended January 6 reached 499,939 cars, up 49,317 from the prior week and 60,470 higher than the same week a year ago.
Duncan McLaurin 87 Confederate veteran Dillon's first merchant, postmaster and mayor, died at home after a short illness. He served Dillon as a longtime civic leader and public official.
In Baker Florida a coroner’s jury ruled Aaron W. Baker a school bus driver acted in self defense and the killing of L. L. Shaw was justifiable homicide after an altercation over land left three dead and a fourth injured.
Paris reports Premier Camille Chautemps warning that royalist riots over the Stavisky scandal threaten a coup to establish a directory. Troops stood ready as deputies adjourned amid pandemonium after charges of police complicity and a self inflicted death. Authorities frantically cleared debris and prepared to protect the government.
In a tense Senate session Democratic advocates pressed for ratification of the St Lawrence waterway pact with Canada. The House moved quietly on the independent offices supply bill after yesterday’s scare, while liquor tax increases took effect and a motor bus interstate commerce bill was introduced by Chairman Rayburn.
Preston S. Arkwright of Atlanta, chairman of the Edison Electric Institute code committee, outlined a proposed code for the electric light and power industry before the NRA. He claimed about 94 percent of the industry is privately owned and argued rate regulation lies outside code scope, noting state commissions still seek rate cuts despite higher operating costs. He warned the NRA could face higher costs if the code adds burdens, and avoided specifics on provisions regulating competition between public and private plants.
President Roosevelt nominates General Blanton Winship for governor of Puerto Rico replacing Robert Gore who resigns for health reasons. Willis Gregg is named chief of the Weather Bureau to succeed Charles Mann. Wright Matthews named assistant to the IRS commissioner. Gore may receive another assignment. he cites ill health and criticism during his tenure.
Edsel Ford told reporters that Ford Motor Co expects a 75 percent pickup in 1934 over 1933 and that January orders are higher than any month in 1933. He cited NRA wage boosts and 40 hour industry standards as stimulants, and noted the auto sector’s improvement should raise purchasing power. He spoke after testifying to the Senate banking committee and planned to return to Detroit.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh agrees to testify before the senate committee on air mail contracts about his aviation financial dealings. He sent a telegram to Senator Hugo L. Black offering to clarify any questions. A witness said Lindbergh received stock worth 250000 dollars in Transcontinental Air Transport while connected with the company.
Policemen W. G. Martin and J. H. Powell were indicted for murder in connection with Tillman H. Miller's death at Greenville police headquarters last May 27.
Franklin D. Roosevelt expresses gratitude for loyalty and cooperation during difficult times. He invites the recipient to drop in once fully recovered for a personal talk, signing the message with sincere regards.
Raleigh Jan 12 Four Transylvania county men including former Brevard bank official Thomas Shipman and ex county officials Joseph Pickelsimer C R McNeely and Ralph Fisher await two year prison terms after defrauding the county credit to aid the defunct Brevard Banking Company The governor refused clemency and granted a 30 day respite to arrange finances and seek a pardon conditional on repaying the county $30 000 from securities posted by the four
Civil Works Administration officials were instructed to prevent loafing on CWA projects and ensure workers put in as much effort as they do on regular jobs, emphasizing consistent energy and productivity.
Tokyo reports a navy spokesman doubting a Gendai Magazine quote from Vice Admiral Nobumasa Suetsugu about America spying on Japan. The admiral allegedly warned of a surrounding policy and cited Lindbergh and Bromley episodes, while a naval aide called the interview doubtful and said an investigation would follow.
The Riverside scene reports a senate move about who pays for drinks prompting public interest in international affairs and odds on Finland and France in a satirical tone. The piece riffs on Nurmi and global payments while commenting on economic expectations.
John A. Latimer, a South Carolina newspaperman active in Roosevelt nomination efforts, was named a special assistant to Postmaster General Farley in Washington. The promotion announced today reflects Latimer's service in political and press circles.
Honolulu greeted Lieut. Com. Knefler McGinnis and 29 Navy fliers after a 24 hour 2400 mile jump from San Francisco to Pearl Harbor. The six seaplanes completed the routine mission with the last landing at 3 07 P M PST, while Honolulu officials and Delegate Lincoln McCandless hailed a possible air route for regular mail and passenger service. Admiral A W Johnson arrived to oversee celebrations and the crew, led by McGinnis, contrasted the weariness of sleep with his noted alertness and cigarette craving as he joined colleagues in Waikiki.
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