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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
1
Moscow reports officials at the government airport found no trace of James Mattern and Bennett Griffin, American round the world fliers overdue from Berlin. Inquiries were sent to main route points as anxious officials and mechanics continued searching through the night and day.
French submarine Promethee sank seven miles north of Cape Levi near Cherbourg Harbor during a surface trial. Sixty six men perished, including 17 naval engineers and Schneider Arms workers. seven crew were saved. Rescue efforts faced poor flying conditions as navy planes and salvage vessels converged on the scene.
Describes a potential path for Mattern and Griffin from Berlin toward Omsk across Russia. They faced rough terrain and poor communication if landing between Berlin and Moscow, but a Moscow to Omsk transit of 1 600 miles was possible with fuel awaiting at Omsk and prior careful navigation.
Governor Roosevelt, buoyed by late endorsements, welcomed confidence in his presidential bid. He secured former Governor Smith's support and word from Jowett Shouse of backing the Roosevelt-Garner ticket, while Newton D. Baker signaled support from Cleveland as the convention neared.
Washington July 7 AP A petition to Speaker Garner urging immediate action on beer for revenue legislation circulated among Republican anti prohibitionists. Drafted by Rep LaGuardia New York the petition moved quickly within Republican groups with no plan for Democratic signers LaGuardia predicted six signatures would be obtained from the Republican side.
The British government signaled willingness to pursue Mr. Hoover's land and armament cuts, offering to join in practical application of the proposal but stating limits on naval unit reductions as outlined in a white paper read by acting Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin in Parliament.
A New York detective nabbed Red Hendrix after he returned from Russia and North Carolina authorities brought him to serve a five year term for murder tied to the 1929 slaying of Police Chief O F Aderholt. The Charlotte trial drew national attention as one of seven alleged communists convicted.
William G. McAdoo held talks with Senator Hiram Johnson and Speaker Garner. Johnson approved Roosevelt’s acceptance speech and Garner backed loans to individuals in the Hoover relief bill dispute.
The Twin City Sentinel reports Smith Reynolds and his bride Libby Holman were found together in a bed when the heir to the Reynolds fortune was shot. Coroner Dalton maintains death by self action and says no inquest is needed. Funeral plans proceed as Reynolds rests at his estate.
New York July 7 The World Telegram prints an interview with John Hughes Curtis who says he faced prejudice and anger after his hindering capture conviction in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case. He recalls cheers at the judge’s dismissal of his attorneys and silent reactions when his counsel won. He vows to clear his name whether freed on appeal or serving the maximum three year term.
Alfred E. Smith pledged support to the Roosevelt Garner ticket boosting Democratic morale. Leaders hailed his gesture as a crucial aid for campaigns in eastern industrial states and key strongholds such as New York Massachusetts New Jersey Connecticut and Rhode Island.
A coal mine accident at John Carr Coal company Edna No. 1 near Greensburg Pennsylvania left two men dead seven injured and ten entombed after a large coal fall blocked a passage. Rescue crews rushed to the scene about nine miles from Greensburg. coroner reports said whether any entombed men were hurt could not yet be determined.
Haskell Bohn aged 20 son of Gebhard C. Bohn returns home after six days in captors hands. He was released near the Lake Minnetonka area after a ransom dispute with reports of about five thousand dollars paid. Police seek arrest of the abduction ring. He says captors treated him well with eyes bandaged during captivity.
In Miami Florida police hunted a stranger masked with silk stockings who entered Virginia Clark’s home and ordered milk and water. He crushed tablets and tried to force the poison drink, but the girl alarmed neighbors and fled. authorities seek the culprit.
In Hassell near Tarboro North Carolina 15 year old William D Ramsey was instantly killed by a lightning strike during a thunderstorm. He was fleeing a field to seek cover when struck.
Washington July 7 The conference report on the Garner Wagner relief bill was adopted by the House. President Hoover indicated he would veto the measure, making the action a potential turning point in relief aid discussions.
Thomas J. McKavlin Jr., 20, of Charleston drowned while employed as a fireman aboard the St Johns lightship off Florida. The report came today to the sixth lighthouse district headquarters in Charleston.
In Charlotte on July 7 AP reports officers of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and the Anti-Saloon League agreed to launch an intensive educational campaign against liquor in North Carolina this fall.
Bonus army veterans pressed for meals while Congress and President Hoover move to provide train fare loans totaling 100000 to relocate up to 15000 marchers. Walter Waters urged restraint as Detroit leader John Pace stirred more demonstrations. camp diet improved slightly with codfish and meat.
A Vernon reader boasts about W. T. Waggoner’s vast cattle empire and oil wells across 600000 acres with 25000 cattle and top horses. He praises the modern Vernon courthouse, compares it to Washington, and mentions Garner and Roosevelt in Texas politics.
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