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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1932
Page
1
Senator Cameron Morrison conceded the Democratic nomination to Robert Reynolds, Asheville prohibition opponent, sending a telegram pledging loyal support to Reynolds and the ticket. Reynolds led the ballot by a substantial margin with major candidates Fletcher, Mitchell, and Reynolds attracting strong crowds in Charlotte during the nomination process.
A seven men and five women jury convicted John Hughes Curtis of aiding Lindbergh kidnapers and hindering capture. The Norfolk boat builder was remanded to jail for sentencing July 11. Prosecutors seek higher bail. Lindbergh case witness Colonel Lindbergh not present.
Chicago July 2 A rugged Texan known as Cactus Jack Garner was selected by the Democratic convention as Franklin D. Roosevelt's running mate. At 63, the former House speaker brings three decades of service and a reputation for sharp rhetoric and tax policy mastery. He helped secure Roosevelt's nomination by releasing pledged votes from Texas and California.
A political item criticizes the administration for "groping and failure" and argues for relief and a government economy as essential. The piece targets the GOP and features calls for policy change.
In the North Carolina Democratic primary Robert R. Reynolds of Asheville decisively beat Senator Cameron Morrison for the U S Senate nomination. Reynolds led early and kept a two to one margin as 1,440 of 1,829 precincts reported, with 180,770 for Reynolds and 57,309 for Morrison. Earl Ehringhaus led for governor but failed to secure a majority. Fountain trailed. Mayor Fletcher won the labor commissioner race. Results reflect precinct reports from across the state with Morrison conceding shortly after 11 p.m.
In Washington on July 2, Republican independents in the senate led by George W. Norris announced they would bolt the party and back Franklin D. Roosevelt. Norris said he would support the Democratic nominee, while some colleagues voiced similar sentiment though most remained quiet or undecided.
July 2 Chicago report states Isabella Greenway of Arizona and Mary Norton of New Jersey declined nomination for vice president after Speaker John Garner indicated he would accept. Norton said she could not run against her chief. Greenway was absent as Arizona yielded to Illinois, while Campbell urged Garner’s acceptance and no other Democrat should oppose.
Morrison forces in Randolph faced a Reynolds surge but lost, Reynolds tallying 1511 to 1357 for Morrison from 22 of 30 precincts. Ehringhaus led countywide with 1978 to Fountain 895, while Major Fletcher drew 1428 to Mitchell 998.
Dr. R. R. Moton president of Tuskegee Institute reported today that five lynchings occurred in the first six months of 1932 in Tuskegee Alabama.
Two Tennessee representatives Browning and McReynolds proposed Joseph W Byrns for the next house speakership in a joint statement after Garner's nomination for vice presidency.
Six thousand war veterans marched on the Capitol to demand immediate bonus payment but found Congress in recess. The peaceful protest turned into a field day with speeches and cheers or booing, as guards patrolled and traffic was blocked. Continued on page nine.
In Lausanne the five power proposal led by France and backed by Great Britain Italy Belgium and Japan faced rejection by Germany. Berlin spokesmen reportedly told sponsors they could not accept the plan even in camouflaged form. The plan would require Germany to back a 4 to 8 billion mark bond issue to replace part of reparations and fund European reconstruction, with the issue now seen as 4 billion marks.
Creditor nations softened the pending reparations plan by a gentlemen’s agreement that would delay ratification until the United States issues a word on debts. A rumor suggested American debtors planned a consultative approach, but no confirmation was found.
Lexington reports from Davidson County show a stronger second primary turnout with Morrison 1,707 and Reynolds 3,219 for the senate, Ehringhaus 3,975 and Fountain 859 for governor, Fletcher 4,056 and Mitchell 581 for commissioner of labor among 32 of 33 precincts.
President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover retreat to the Rapidan for a quiet Fourth of July centennial year of Washington’s birth celebrations. Attending guests include Secretary Hyde, Secretary Hurley, and Rep. Snell of New York. No public ceremonies scheduled as lawmakers head to recess.
Jamestown reported Reynolds leading Ehringhaus in a close primary split with 118 to 102 votes. Morrison trailed with 56, Fountain 54, and Mitchell 53 in regional races for local offices including labor commissioner. Reynolds secured 116 votes to 56 for Morrison in another precinct.
Franklin D. Roosevelt accepted the Democratic presidential nomination at Chicago as Speaker John N. Garner was named running mate. He urged unity, endorsed a 100 percent platform, pressed tax and expense cuts, farm relief, and public works, and called for a government shift away from market intervention while promising reforms to revive unemployment relief and reforestation. The speech followed an Albany air drop and drew cheers as delegates adjourned.
Congress laboring over a $2.1 billion unemployment relief bill faced a likely veto from President Hoover. Senate opposition centered on expanded Reconstruction Finance Corporation powers and private corporations loans. Proponents fear a veto could derail timely aid if Congress adjourns before action.
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