Quick Action Asked By President Upon Security Program
President Roosevelt urged rapid action on a social security program covering unemployment compensation old age benefits and aid to children. Congress moved to act in advance of the bonus debate while other measures included crop loan funding and veterans legislation with officials conferring on proposed bonuses.
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Veterans Legislative
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Sawyer Convicted of Robbery in Gastonia Case
Harry P. Sawyer of Chicago was convicted in superior court today of robbery with a United Parcel Service express company in Gastonia. He received a 2 to 15 year sentence in the state prison and posted a $12,000 bond on appeal.
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Harry P. Sawyer
Chicago
Superior
Seawell Named North Carolina Attorney General
Aaron Flowers Seawell, a 70 year old veteran lawmaker and former Brummitt aide, will become NC attorney general after Governor Ehringhaus appointed him to replace the late Don Brummitt. His oath was taken in the supreme court, term expires in 1937. Seawell is a Moore County native and UNC graduate with extensive legislative experience.
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Aaron Flowers Seawell
North Carolina
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Holdings By the Men Disclosed
Washington January 17 holdings disclosed to the Exchange Commission show A. Cannon of Cannon Mills owning 193443 shares of Cannon common valued at 6866 dollars H E Motsinger of Winston Salem North Carolina holds 9000 shares of Reynolds class B common valued at 540000 and 14 new class B common valued 658000 totaling 198000 shares He transferred 9000 class B shares to his grandchildren on December.
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State House Votes To Ask Congress To Pay Soldiers' Bonus
Raleigh January 17 The House endorsement for immediate federal payment of the soldiers bonus passed under suspension but the Senate failed to vote for immediate passage 23 to 22 and referred the measure to the military affairs committee headed by Senator Corey of Pitt. The Senate also introduced bills on election law admissibility of evidence in suits for non support and changes in estates sale law while debating a quail hunting extension to February 1.
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Andrews Refuses Job As Reemployment Director
L. E. Andrews declined appointment as director of the National Reemployment Office here after being named to succeed Wade Renfrow. Major Fletcher stated the board must appoint a new director with Raleigh guidance. The High Point board plans a meeting to choose a successor, with the local board to cooperate under stringent qualifications.
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Renfrew
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High Point Board
John R. Peacock
Peacock
R. K. Stewart
W. B. McEwen
Lewis E. Teague
F. J. Sizemore
J. O. House
W. Ney Evans
Ex-Convict Supplies Pistols in San Quentin Break Captured
Police gunfire at Sherman Island led to the capture of Clyde Stevens the ex convict said to have furnished pistols for four convicts who attempted a prison break at San Quentin. Rudolph Straight was fatally wounded. three others were captured with Stevens including Albert Kessell Eugene Martini and Stuart Leesse. Warden Holohan remained in danger.
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Albert Kessell
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Eugene Martini
Stuart Leesse
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Martini
James B. Holohan
Rudolph Straight
Straight
Alameda
Alexander Mackay
Los Angeles
Joe Christy
Lindbergh Baby Died From Fractured Skull Autopsy Testimony
Dr. Charles M. Mitchell testified that Baby Charles A Lindbergh Jr died of a fractured skull and that the fracture occurred on a living child with instant death or within minutes. The autopsy supports the state’s claim the infant was killed near the nursery window as the kidnapper fell with him.
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Lindbergh Nursery
Citizens Army 10 Oppose Huey Long Dictatorship
In Baton Rouge the Square Deal Association announces plans to train an army to press its demands and calls for a special legislature session to repeal dictatorial laws. Ernest Bourgeois, president, says companies will be organized statewide and taught military basics to create a mobile, controlled force. The governor ignores the ultimatum and no drastic action occurs at the deadline.
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Hauptmann Eyes Lindbergh Finding Of Body
Richard Hauptmann faced the court as state witnesses described how they found the baby’s body on May 12 on Mt. Rose road. William Allen, a Black laborer, testified he and Orville Wilson discovered a human skeleton in bushes and alerted authorities.
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Wilson
Hopewell
Enterprise Golden Anniversary 100 Page Sunday Edition
The Enterprise plans a 100 page Sunday issue celebrating fifty years of High Point public service and city growth from a small town to an industrial center. Writers contributed, 125 businesses participate, and thousands will receive mailed copies with a ten cent charge. Deadline for editorial input is Friday night.
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Hoey Considers Run for North Carolina Governor
Clyde A. Hoey of Shelby, a prominent attorney, says he may enter the Democratic gubernatorial race if sentiment supports him. He stresses he does not want to urge his candidacy on the party and notes current sentiment is favorable. Continued on Page Thirteen.
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Four Point Plan and Legislation Outlined by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt presents Congress with a four part social program to safeguard 126 million Americans. Proposes unemployment compensation old age benefits dependent children aid and expanded public health funding. Emphasizes self sustaining funding state administration under federal standards and prudent financial management.
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House
Roosevelt
Pilot and female co pilot arrive in Washington
A letter from January 16 describes a mid night arrival of a male writer with a female co pilot and notes a World Court political quarrel as a deflating issue, calling it the deadest thing in the country outside prohibition. The author laments party divisions and stresses practical concerns before global matters.
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Bailey Proposes Bounties to Boost Farmers International Sales
Senator Bailey of North Carolina introduces legislation to pay bounties to farmers selling crops in export markets using either the proposed $4 billion relief fund or treasury money. The bills also seek an income tax refund audit since 1918, excluding court-ordered refunds.
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Bailey
North Carolina
Treasury
Board of Tax Appeals
Cotton crop set at 10,500,000 bales for 1935
Washington January 17. Secretary Wallace fixed 1985 cotton production at 10,500,000 bales of five pounds each. The voluntary program could yield about 130 million in rental and benefit payments if enough producers join. The 1935 quota rises about 1,224,000 bales from 1984. carryover and weights may push totals near 11.7 million.
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Wlace
Wallace
Bankhead
Bates
Witherspoon in Jail Awaiting Trial for Theft of Nickel Watermelon
Winston Salem reports Base Witherspoon, a Black man, has spent his fourth day in jail on a theft charge involving a nickel watermelon stolen last September. He was arrested on Monday and remains in custody as his trial proceeds.
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Winston-Salem
Witherspoon
Health workers meet in Raleigh for disease control discussions
Delegates at the North Carolina Health workers convention in Raleigh entered the third day with talks on sanitation and disease eradication. The three day event is slated to end at noon tomorrow.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Weather forecast by states and regions
North Carolina forecast calls for colder tonight and Friday with diminishing winds. From Hatteras to Jacksonville expect fresh to strong winds gradually easing and fair weather tonight and Friday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras sees strong easterly winds easing by Friday with fair conditions tonight and Friday. Charlotte area reports official 24 hour temperature and rainfall for cotton regions and others.
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