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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1935
Page
2
Brian Westmore returns to work under Robert Thatcher at the mill as the family leadership debates economic policy and wage practices. Thatcher touts a conservative, steady approach with fair wages and cooperative labor relations while Brian questions wage scales and reforms.
The general manager discusses wage scales, hours, and roles with Brian Westmore. Thatcher guides the heir away from entering the mill directly to preserve worker respect and shows readiness to mentor him in the business.
Coast guards search the sunken liner six miles southeast of Heat Light, while insurers estimate around one million dollars in coverage. Officials call the wreck a navigation threat as Rudder and steering questions remain unresolved amid conflicting reports about the Mohawk and Talisman.
An ad promotes STANBACK as a fast acting relief for headaches and nerves. It claims quick relief with no after effect and features trial and economy sizes with prices ten and twenty five cents. Millions praise the product and it is available wherever drugs are sold.
After three weeks of activity the legislature failed to pass any major issue. A soldiers bonus bill is being considered along with a statewide drivers license model measure. Committee work continues on appropriations with a target for February 15 and a revenue bill, while hearings for public school funds and highway workers are scheduled. Major battles over sales tax liquor absentee ballot and drivers license laws loom as sessions proceed.
The text notes a split in support across both houses with a forthcoming fortnight anticipated to reveal shifts on issues of statewide importance. The passage implies ongoing political maneuvering and potential concessions as time narrows.
Approximately 50 newsroom employees sought cover as chaos erupted. Neils Nielsen, 47, vocational director, and Hazel Dugan, 35, head stenographer, were killed. The gunman and other details remain unclear.
The Texas case will be studied for several weeks and then broadened to other projects. After the PWA inquiry, a special grand jury will probe War Department fraud. Secretary Ickes cites a thorough PWA investigation and a full report to prosecutors for appropriate action. Garnett conveyed comments to reporters.
The proceeding occurred at the request of Ickes with Justice Department officials unaware. PWA detectives led the inquiry into complaints about the project under Louis P. Gravis, while Garnett declined to provide further information.
State's Attorney Wilentz intensively questions Bruno Hauptmann, forcing handwriting comparisons and notes about ransom letters. He accuses Hauptmann of misspellings as police dictated writings during questioning, while probing motive, finances, and past work.
Long orders state militia to restore order as armed crowd seizes East Baton Rouge Parish courthouse in defiance of anti Long forces. Ernest Bourgeois of Square Deal disclaims responsibility while Judge Womack reports armed men at courthouse entrance and Long cites defiance of state authority.
Admiral Robert E. Coontz, 71, retired former commander in chief of the U S fleet, died in Bremerton Washington after a heart attack. He had suffered a series of attacks in recent months and had been treated at Puget Sound Navy Yard Hospital. He died during the military funeral of Rear Admiral John Halligan. He was born in Hannibal Missouri in 1864 and was a World War I operations chief who urged an American navy second to none.
Reports show flood damages exceeding 3 million dollars as the Tennessee Arkansas region floods. Rescues by boat and train moved amid 40 mile wide flood zones from near the Arkansas line to Quitman County. Refugees crowded jury rooms and courthouses with little shelter as communities struggle with food clothing and medical needs.
Witnesses discuss the Mohawk disaster as the captain cites gear failure and swerving unexplained by weather. Across the coast, air and sea search crews recover bodies and explore a rising death toll with authorities expanding patrols after multiple recent incidents.
Certificate of operation filed for Premier Brewing in Greensboro with authorized capital of 412,500 dollars. Incorporators listed as pe von Linde J P Rawley and RB Terry of High Point. Plan to manufacture and distribute beer.
A historical obituary notes Admiral Coontz rose from Hannibal College in 1880 to U S Naval service in 1885. He advanced through the ranks to rear admiral, served as commandant at Annapolis Guam and Puget Sound Navy Yard, and held the Fifth Naval District post before retirement in 1919. He married Cohen of Sitka Alaska, had two sons Benton and Bertha survived by Mrs Coontz. He authored Mississippi to the True Anecdotes of Admiral and earned campaign medals and a law degree. He served as past commander in chief of the Ye of Foreign Wa.
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