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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1931
Page
1
Reg L. Robbins and H. S. Jones of Fort Worth Texas traveled to Boise Idaho to depart soon for a nonstop Tokyo flight contest. They aim to win the 265 prize offered by the Tokyo Asahi newspaper.
The Winnie Mac round the world plane passed over M'Tavish Manitoba at 10 31 a m E S T flying very high. Mc Avish is 30 miles west of Innipeg.
Post and Gatty are near completing a 16 000 mile world flight aiming to beat the Zeppelin record. They departed Edmonton using a paved street as runway and expected to reach New York by nightfall, with updates from field reports and observer notices along the route.
In Macon Georgia on July 1 Albert F McCook formerly the Lumpkin National Bank receiver was sentenced to two years in federal prison for embezzling funds from his charge. Government records claim he took more than 3000 dollars after being appointed to the bank.
Albert T. Wyn former commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans and former Alabama congressman died in Birmingham on July 1 from a heart attack. He was a notable Civil War veteran and public official.
In Kiel Germany on July 1 a nationalist socialist student hurled a large cluster of tear gas bombs during campus speeches. Four students were lightly injured by bomb splinters and several girls had their clothing ignited before flames were extinguished.
President Hoover will invite Wiley Post and Harold to a White House luncheon as soon as a suitable date is arranged.
The body of Lieutenant Jonel Joachim Thode of the army was found near the entrance of the Corcoran Art Gallery, a block from the White House, after an apparent self inflicted gunshot.
Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde pledged drought-stricken farmers in northwestern North Dakota and eastern central Montana relief funded by his department under existing law.
Mrs Harold Gatty traveled to Newark to greet her husband, the Winnie Mae navigator, upon his expected arrival. She noted plans to meet him at Roosevelt Field about two hours after the plane lands in Newark. The couple has three small children.
A terse government order lists nearly a hundred individuals slated for arrest amid a crackdown on revolution. Officials indicate the move targets groups suspected of subversive activities and potential attempts to topple the regime.
Paris reports no Hoover war debt accord after talks with Mellon and Edge. Laval represented France as officials prepared a communique showing continued negotiations and remaining divergences. A Washington publication of the document is planned and a cabinet meeting will review it tomorrow.
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty near completion of a 16 000 mile flight from Roosevelt Field Long Island toward finishing tonight as officials arrange a Broadway parade and City Hall reception. Mayor Walker to present medals with Mrs Wiley Post and sponsor F C Hall present. Nassau police deploy 250 officers and motorcycle units to manage crowds and escort the fliers to hotels.
North Carolina begins controlling all county roads becoming the first state to maintain every public road within its borders. About 45 000 miles of county roads join 10 000 miles of state highways for a total system over 55 000 miles. The state also takes in roughly 3 500 county convicts for road work and funds the program from a six cent gasoline tax. John D Waldrop named engineer in charge of highway construction with C A Hayworth W D Somervall and J W Mills as district engineers.
Miss Mary Vann of Wilmington died from injuries after an automobile collision yesterday. Seven people were injured in the crash, with others expected to recover.
North Carolina Supreme Court plans to release the spring term opinions tomorrow and begin summer recess. Sixteen cases are listed with two major points: Durham County challenges the local government finance act tax levy above the 15 cent limit for pre July 1 1931 debts, while Duplin County upholds the law.
Three broadcasts are planned as Wiley Post and Harold Gatty fly around the world. The first from Cleveland would air around 5 or 6 p m eastern time as Edmonton to New York legs proceed. The fliers will land Roosevelt Field about 9 or 10 p m with WEAF WJZ NBC. Tomorrow New York hosts a reception at 11 30 a m aired by WEAF WJZ NBC WABC CBS and WOR.
Adolph Ochs of the New York Times reports Hoover is hailed for a year long debt payment holiday by European publics. France stands apart due to fears over Germany’s recovery and power.
Raleigh July 1 State offices will close at noon Friday and stay closed until Monday morning for Independence Day. Governor Gardner and many officials have left the city to celebrate elsewhere.
Raleigh July 1: North Carolina begins a new biennial period with changes at the top of the state government. Frank L. Dunlap becomes director of the bureau of personnel and A. S. Brower takes over as state director of purchase and contract. The State Corporation Commission shows vacancies as I. M. Bailey and Carl Hill resign amid salary cuts. A. A. Seawell becomes assistant to the attorney general, replacing Frank Nash. State workers face wage reductions starting with the next pay period. The governor seeks a 20 percent departmental cut amid a projected 3 million dollar deficit plus costs from assuming a six month school term. Governor Gardner is vacationing in Atlantic City.
In Asheville North Carolina July 1 dismissed all criminal charges stemming from the failures of the Biltmore Oteen bank and the Bank of Black Mountain after state banking commissioner Gurney P Hood received over 200000 from indicted officers and directors. Settlements include deeds of property valued at over 120000 and cash payments used to liquidate the banks and repay depositors. Additional cases involving Central Bank loans to the holding company were also cleared as part of the settlements.
The Elkin and Alleghany railroad seeks ICC consent to abandon its 15 mile Elkin to Veneer line in North Carolina. The route serves Surrey and Wilkes counties and connects with the Southern Railway at Elkin. General manager J. P. Spock says the line could not earn its expenses.
In Marshall a mountain feud flares as Sampson Landers of Big Laurel is sought by Tennessee and North Carolina officers for the shooting of Jonah Henderson a 45 year old Madison county stockman and planter. Henderson lay near death after being shot in a cherry orchard near the NC line. Witnesses say over 20 people saw the incident and that Henderson and Landers exchanged pistols after a quarrel. Landers and his brother Arnold were previously tried and acquitted in a killing case two years ago.
Gary Indiana July 1 AP Peter Nichales' dog, once loyal, led deputies to a yard where it dug up eight pints of whiskey after officers served a search warrant. Nichales faces Lake County criminal court charges of possessing liquor before Judge Martin Smith.
Berlin July 1 Until President Hoover and Premier Laval of France have spoken their last word Chancellor Bruening and Foreign Minister Curtius will not be drawn into the war debt moratorium controversy. An editorial in the Cologne Gazette reflects the German public mood and praises Hoover for sticking to the core principles of his plan with tenacity.
Char lotte July 1 Pr Fi Renwick Wilkes Jr member of a prominent family and companion of Duke football star Lowell Mason was fined 75 dollars and had his driving license revoked for 90 days after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated following the shooting incident involving Captain Alex West of the Charlotte police department.
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