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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1932
Page
1
Washington July 11. A notorious hoaxer case links to a young rich man’s death as an actress is questioned by authorities. Hoover denounces the relief bill and returns it to Congress amid headlines of political manipulation and shifting party lines.
Washington reports show the bonus army draw swelling as 591 veterans depart on government rail tickets before the Thursday deadline while 1,400 new arrivals claim the exodus. A 443 strong California group joins thousands seeking shelter as police and officials discuss long term housing and meals. Walter Waters plans a Camden visit to appeal for funds and later radio remarks at WOR in Newark.
John Hughes Curtis was sentenced to one year in jail and a $1000 fine for hindering the capture of Lindbergh baby kidnappers. Defense argued to arrest judgment after three pretrial attempts. judge denied. Curtis claimed no contact with kidnappers and described himself as dreaming of boats.
Libby Holman Reynolds testified at a coroner inquest on July 11 that her young husband Reynolds threatened to shoot himself seven or eight times, showing a wild look and claiming he did not love her. She said he carried a gun, feared kidnappers, and once discharged a weapon during a Port Washington visit.
President Hoover rejected the 2.122 billion Wagner Garner relief measure calling it unconstitutional for public finance and urging a compromise plan. He vetoed after Congress passed the bill despite his stance and sent the veto to the House Ways and Means Committee.
Washington July 11 The Glass billion dollar currency expansion bill passed the Senate 58 to 18 as an amendment to the home loan bank measure proposed by Senator Blaine R Wis The decisive vote followed minutes after the senate action on the proposal.
The South reported sixteen weekend deaths from accidents. Nine from motor vehicles, four drownings, one fall, one railway fatality, and one from an airplane propeller. North Carolina five deaths, Virginia three, Georgia Arkansas and South Carolina two each, Tennessee and Mississippi one each.
Senator Bingham of Connecticut renews his beer amendment to the home loan discount bill before the senate. The move seeks to modify provisions related to alcohol in mortgage programs and faces standard legislative scrutiny. The measure, tied to fiscal and regulatory questions, tests party consensus as debates continue.
The Senate adopted the conference report on the war department appropriations bill totaling 389 million dollars. The action occurred in Washington and was reported by United Press.
Acting Secretary A A Ballantine told the House Rules Committee the Treasury is ready to cooperate with a congressional probe but warned no facts justify an investigation. He criticised Garner and Democratic leaders as the clash intensified amid Republican challenges and a push to authorize a Rules Committee inquiry.
World fliers James Mattern and Bennett Griffin, forced down at Borisov, Russia, say they will attempt another record flight this year or next summer if a suitable aircraft is found. They described the crash in a peat bog en route to beating Wiley Post and Harold Gatty, and said they survived with minor injuries.
Paris July 11 premier Edouard Herriot said the Lausanne agreement to end reparations depends on U S debt reduction. He noted if the United States does not agree to debt relief France will be held to its prior position. The cabinet approved his report and the gentleman's agreement on debt cuts as central to the pact.
Charleston West Virginia July 11 Eleven persons were drowned by floods from Paint and Armstrong creeks near the city. Eight bodies recovered and reports say more than 150 homes on the creeks were washed away. Evidence of havoc appeared on the Kanawha river with debris floating and navigation nearly impossible.
President Hoover addressed the second annual conference on smaller industries in Silver Bay New York declaring these units are vitally important in the human sense and employ about half of the nation’s workers.
The Senate ordered an investigation into Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans. A five member Senate committee was approved to examine whether loans were granted in accordance with the law and adequately secured, per Senator Couzens of Michigan, who backed the resolution.
Raleigh July 11 The state Democratic party split over who will lead the state executive committee as Reynolds and Ehringhaus stake positions Reynolds rejects Morrison backers McLendon and Shuping while Woodson Bow ie emerge as acceptable options Ehringhaus postpones commitment and plans a Raleigh departure after the July 2 primary canvass with Mull set to retire once the committee meets later this month
Lola Franklin, a crippled mountaineer sought for the killing of Son Landers, surrendered to Marshall County officers after a three day manhunt in the Great Smoky Mountains. Landers was shot from ambush during a quarrel with Logan Franklin, Lola’s father, with a cane found at the scene.
Will Rogers comments from Muleshor Texas mock the idea that Republicans will lift the economy before the election. He argues promoters exaggerate prosperity to win votes and hints at disillusionment in rural stock raiser and farmer communities. He also jokes that promising beer cheers people, though they fear long life.
Jacksonville Florida July 11 UP prison camp torture allegations linked to a Spanish inquisition echo surface in indictments charging Captain George Courson and Solomon Wigginbotham with first degree murder. Arthur Maillefort 19 of Westfield New Jersey found dead in a sweat box with a neck chain after barrelling and flogging, witnesses say. The pair are free on 5000 bond as trials approach.
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