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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1933
Page
1
Jimmie Mattern, long presumed dead, is reported safe in Siberia after disappearing on June 14 during his solo around the world attempt. The European gold bloc lost its bid to remove monetary issues from the conference agenda as the subcommittee voted 25 to 15 to continue discussing them.
The message from James Mattern said Safe Anadir Chukota Siberia and was signed Jimmie Mattern. His wife mother and Chicago backers kept faith as Coast Guard tracked the Northland. Details of the crash or landing are unclear as the filer's location remains remote. Continued on Page Seven.
Washington July 8 Postmaster General Farley returned from North Carolina predicting southern states will back repeal by about 75 000 votes in the November 7 referendum He urged rejection of prohibition and reiterated his belief that the 18th amendment will be repealed by year end Farley spoke in Greensboro and High Point and plans a July 15 address in Memphis with hooks up for Alabama and Arkansas July 18 votes in Alabama and Arkansas July 20 Tennessee votes set the South as the hinge of the anti prohibition drive If those states vote no it will be all over.
Washington dispatch reports Hugh S. Johnson, national recovery administrator, warning that without quicker wage-driven purchasing power to counter speculative production, a new collapse could occur. He noted many industries increased output for a speculative market and urged rising wages to support demand while codes progress, including basic industries and a textile code.
Babe Ruth returned from the all star game in Chicago and drove his 19th homer of the season into the right field bleachers in the opening inning as the Tigers faced the Yankees in New York.
A Lavonia teen James Pryor Bowen 17 aided in the kidnapping of John K. Ottley 65 a banker and sportsman in Atlanta. Bowen said the younger acted to earn the victim s gratitude by helping him escape while an older man planned the crime.
Washington July 7 The comptroller of the currency issued the first call for conditions of national banks since last winter, asking for reports at June 30. It excludes conservators receivers and banks under conservatorship, with reports due as the emergency law requires. Financial circles await the analysis expected about a month after the call.
Joseph Guffy of Pittsburgh and Democratic Chairman James A. Far r predicted Pennsylvania will vote Democratic in the 34 congressional races next year amid state upheaval. Guffy criticized state Republican control and noted impeachment talk against four Pennsylvania state supreme court justices tied to Morgan interests, while praising Roberts for joining the U S Supreme Court.
Dr Frank P Graham president of the University of North Carolina underwent an appendectomy at Watts Boone hospital in Durham. He was reported in good condition later this afternoon after the operation and recovery.
Chicago July 7 missing market speculator John Factor remains unaccounted for six weeks. Rumors swirl of ongoing negotiations for his release and possible kidnapper moves toward Mexico via New Orleans. Reports place a ransom up to 200000, though unverified, with friend Alderman Arvey denying an imminent release.
James Couzens of Michigan urged the world economic conference to put 30 million unemployed back to work and raise prices to remunerative levels. He argued employment solves many problems and defended the U.S. gold standard while criticizing currency stabilization aims in the debate on monetary agenda.
A two and a half story wooden building in Federal Square West Lynn burned early today trapping and killing 55 year old Mrs Rose Blair in her second floor room. Ten firemen were seriously injured when the building collapsed as four children escaped.
Montgomery Alabama July 7. Prohibition repeal battle moves into the deep south as Alabama Arkansas and Tennessee prepare to vote July 18 20. Repealists push states rights while prohibitionists defend dry status with campaigns and sermons. Key figures include John McDuffie W B Oliver Charlie Rice Alvin York and EE McNeilly.
Harley Buss, Cleveland baseba ll player, testifies in court denying Miss Lill ian Mitchell’s claim that he struck her in the face, rendering two black eyes and a bloody nose. He says he pushed her out after she demanded payment and says he helped her to the door. she seeks 50 000 dollars in damages.
Australian star Jack Crawford defeated Ellsworth Vines in the final round to claim the Wimbledon men's singles championship. Crawford took the match in straight sets with scores of 4 4, 11 0, 4 2, 26 6 4, securing the title in Pegland on July 7.
Former Governor O. Max Gardner, now Rayon Industry counsel, visits Raleigh and expects President Roosevelt to approve the textile code under the NRA. The code sets a 40 hour week and a $12 weekly minimum wage with under 16s banned from textile work. Gardner heads to Wrightsville Beach for a Young Democrats convention.
July 6 report notes morning papers on the London conference and bets on its next move. The trip yielded a meeting with the King, described as the main event for the party, ending with a personal message.
Senator Josiah Bailey praised President Roosevelt for not joining Europe on currency stabilization and forecast higher farm prices. He cited rising industrial activity in North Carolina, reduced unemployment, and a stronger banking system as signs of national recovery.
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