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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1936
Page
1
City Manager E. M. Knox announced that a formal tax rate is not yet set but will rise over last year’s by $1.60 per $1,000 valuation. The definite figure will be issued soon as detailed work concludes.
President Roosevelt dedicates Shenandoah National Park, 180000 acres, praising CCC work and warning against waste of people and land. He envisions parkways through Virginia and North Carolina to Smoky National Park, stressing need for recreational areas for moderate means.
In Geneva on July 3 the French foreign minister urged stronger regional pacts under League supervision to deter aggression, proposing swift armed punishment by a reformed League of Nations. The assembly hall was interrupted when a Czech journalist shot himself. two shots were fired, wounding a delegate.
Geneva July 8 Stefan Lux a Czechoslovakian photographer shot himself in the head as the League of Nations assembly opened its fourth day session He was removed from the league auditorium in a dying condition The incident caused confusion among delegates who feared an attack on a member.
French foreign minister Delbos urged reforms to strengthen the League of Nations while preserving its covenant. He proposed regional under League supervision, automatic sanctions, and elimination of the unanimous-vote requirement on some measures, cautioning against reducing the League to a mere advisory body. He called for ideas by August 15 for the September assembly.
A man identified as 8 FE Shyer of Nashville Tennessee a salesman for Cawthorne Paper Co Richmond Virginia died on a main thoroughfare here early this afternoon. He appeared to be the victim of a heart attack.
North Carolina shows cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with occasional showers. South Carolina remains mostly cloudy with showers Saturday and in the western counties tonight.
In Brunswick Georgia on July 3 Lieut. Com. Mallory Aiken of the U S Destroyer Williamston anchored the ship in his parents front yard and swam ashore for a reunion. The vessel had been ordered to Fort Frederica Bicentennial duties and was hove to off the beach home of his father in St Simon's Sound.
Washington reports that the New Deal shelved Farley’s possible resignation from the cabinet as it focuses on a 2 million dollar drive to re elect President Roosevelt. Big Jim Farley left a three hour conference with Roosevelt without an announced resignation and no news is expected before Monday.
RALEIGH July 3 Dr J C Knox reported a state health survey shows 12.56 percent of North Carolinians suffer hookworm down from 41.43 percent in 1914 The 32 eastern counties survey was conducted by the state health department with aid from the Rockefeller Foundation He attributed progress to better sanitation and prosperity and shoefearing farmers.
Greenville South Carolina coroner George W. McCoy urged a safe Fourth of July by staying in bed all day. He warned to avoid cars swimming liquor and fireworks after recalling three Greenville residents killed last July 4.
Greensboro July 3. Guilford County Board of Elections voted unanimously at 3:25 pm that Keith Harrison’s charges against R F Cameron for voting at Precinct 2 in High Point during the first primary do not warrant discharging him as assistant judge. J M Millikan Republican member issued the statement.
D C McRae and Keith Harrison forecast record absentee ballots for the second Democratic primary led by Hoey and McDonald. Registrars at polling sites start 5 08 AM and stay until 7 40 PM to let all registered Democrats vote. Other partisans eyeing races for lieutenant governor secretary of state and House. little campaigning noted this time.
On July 3 the Hanes Hosiery mill in Winston-Salem opened as strike enters its third day. Union officials claim about 300 of 1800 workers walked out while mill officials say the strikers are smaller. Last night vandals let air from 30 cars near the plant and another car burned. A strikers' parade marched around the plant.
Henry Ford and associates announce the purchase of the Dayton Ohio building where the Wright brothers built the first successful airplane 33 years ago, the move dated July 3. The acquisition links Ford to the historic aviation site and underscores his interest in aviation milestones.
North Carolina voters are urged to participate in the second primary held four weeks after the first. Polls open Saturday at 5 08 AM and close at sunset 7 40 PM. Absentee ballots available from the registrar or county board of elections for those absent or ill. Plan now to vote this Independence Day.
Charlotte dispatch notes a July 4 runoff likely with under 400000 votes as Clyde Hoey faces Ralph McDonald in the NC governor primary. Hoey backs partial sales tax repeal while McDonald seeks full repeal and attacks Hoey as part of a political machine.
Seattle July 3 The Post-Intelligencer quotes Congressman Marion A Zioncheck saying he may run for governor this fall to oversee all state insane asylums and replace so called insanity experts. He would support Roosevelt for reelection not from faith but from lack of other options. His wife arrived unexpectedly by plane and was met at the airport.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Tuesday June 30. The federal reserve board asked for condition statements of all state member banks as of June 30 and the FDIC requested all state non member insured banks to report as of the same date.
Raleigh July 3 Gur ney P Hood state bank commissioner issued a call for the condition of all state banks in North Carolina as of the close of business on June 30.
In Merida Yucatan on July 3 the death toll from labor and political disorders rose to 18 as federal troops patrolled capital streets. A four hour gun battle in Tizimin left three men and two police officers dead along with 13 slain in a strikers demonstration. the revised list names a physician an army corporal and 11 bus and taxi drivers among the dead. Florencio Palomo Valencia became acting governor after Governor Fernando Lopes Cardenas took leave of absence following the disorders.
Funeral services for C. A. Reynolds, died at his Colfax route one home, will be held in Leakaville Saturday at 11 a.m after a morning service at 8:30 a.m. Reynolds, 87, longtime resident, served as lieutenant governor under Governor Russell and was postmaster for 12 years. He wrote The Union Republican under the pen name Justice for years and served two state senate terms. Surviving are his widow, a sister Mrs. T. G. Taylor of Leakeville, a sister-in-law Mrs. T. J. Reynolds of Wentworth, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o clock from Flag Spring M P church for Martin David Dorsett 46 of Asheboro who died yesterday morning in the State hospital at Morganton from pellagra The pastor Rev C H Hill will officiate assisted by Rev Joel B Trogdon of Randleman Surviving are the widow four brothers John and Nando of Asheboro Armenius of Pisgah and Roby of Trinity and one sister Mrs W R Poole of Asheboro
In Baltimore on July 3 AP reports Theodore E. Sprague aged 82 killed himself after critically wounding his 36 year old wife, whom he had married only last Monday in Washington. The widow was hospitalized with a head wound and injuries to a hand and neck. Police found little about the quarrel. she told a sergeant she planned to go out before losing consciousness.
Los Angeles July 3 prosecutors in a wife murder case against Robert S. James sought to portray him as a bluebeard who killed for life insurance. Witness Madge Reed testified he proposed after his seventh wife’s death and allegedly drowned Mary last August after a rattlesnake plot.
Sadie Lawson, a young white woman, is bound over to superior court without bond for the torch murder of her mother Lizzie Lawson. The mother died from severe burns caused Sunday morning, allegedly after being set on fire by laughter while lying in bed as an invalid. The defense offered no testimony. the only evidence cited were the defendant’s alleged admissions to Fire Chief W G Hobson.
New York July 3. Motor shares gained momentum amid a seasonal rise in production and active buyer interest in rising prices. Utility preferred issues and several industrial classifications stayed in demand as rails regained early strength with higher freight traffic.
The Tobacco Association of the United States met in Hot Springs Virginia and elected B J O'Brien Jr of Louisville as president. It announced opening dates for tobacco markets with Georgia Belt on August 4 South Carolina on August 13 East Carolina belt September 1 Middle belt September 22 Old belt October 5 and Dark fired belt November 17.
Newberry South Carolina July 3 Henry Baker of the federal conciliation board conferred with Mollohan Mill strikers as the strike situation remained unchanged. He predicted new developments likely after the South Carolina labor union meeting set for tomorrow and Sunday.
Citizens observing the Glorious Fourth will watch the second gubernatorial primary returns between Dr Ralph W McDonald and Clyde R Hoey. The Enterprise will broadcast from 8:30 pm with AP wire results and county totals announced over the microphone. The amplifying set faces English street for attendees amid Main street traffic.
Cuero Texas dispatch reports hundreds of residents fleeing floodwaters from the Guadalupe River after upstream disaster. As crest moved past, 25 000 acres of farmland damaged and 40 Negro homes evacuated. 23 deaths recorded, with many in the Austin Viejo corridor. Refugees moved by motorboat to safety.
Janet Ono, described as a friend of defendant, testified in the trial of Harry Thompson accused of selling U S Navy secrets to Japan. Ono said she did not know Toshio Miyazaki, a lieutenant commander of the aerial Japanese navy, who was charged with Thompson as co conspirator. Clyde Thomas, assistant federal attorney, said the government aims to complete its case by nightfall.
A mass of Japanese citizens protested a court decision denying vindication for the slaying of a Japanese soldier. They besieged the British embassy in Peiping and denounced the verdict as a national affront amid renewed disapproval of Britain’s actions.
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