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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
1
A powerful wind and rainstorm tore through Fort Worth Dallas and several towns causing major damage. The Texas Centennial exposition pavilion suffered losses estimated at 100000 pounds.
Senator James F. Byrnes said he mailed a $100 check to Governor Olin D. Johnston as South Carolina’s contribution to the national Democratic campaign fund.
Tokyo stock exchanges halted trading today amid near panic after reports the government will legislate drastic reorganization of control. Authorities sought to stabilize markets as investors weighed potential shifts in regulatory power and exchange governance.
Moscow reports a trio of Soviet fliers radioed at 11 am today that they had reached the halfway mark of their 7000 mile non-stop mission over the polar circle passing over Tixie Bay at the Lena river mouth.
Premier Leon Blum and Foreign Minister Yvon Delbos are set to travel to London for Locarno powers talks with slim chances of forging a new protection pact against war. In Charleston West Virginia a five story Fleetwood hotel fire damaged the building, injuring three and causing more than 100000 dollars in damage.
Newton Jenkins of Chicago said today a Lemke third party and national and state ticket will be entered in Illinois as petitions are circulated.
Pennsauken New Jersey four trucks collided injuring 15 year old Frank Bryant of Concord New York and 88 year old Frank Torre of New York with minor injuries as police investigated the crash.
Wimbledon match report shows Vivian McGrath beating Heiner Henkel to give Australia a third and final win over Germany as part of the Davis Cup challenge round.
Reported at Kett Cotton Mills where 250 workers strike for 40 hour week and wage scales. Guards maintain 24 hour watch at the gates despite rumors of strike breakers and talks of an indefinite closure.
Despite earlier attendance doubts, Southern Furniture and Rugmart emphasize strong business at the local show with numerous bookings noted. The event signals confidence in the market and ongoing demand for furniture and rugs.
Arm ed peasants and workers form five march ing columns toward rebel strongholds while militiamen guard Madrid. Government reports say loyal forces move on Valladolid Zaragoza Burgos and Toledo as civil support grows.
Boston reports two comets visible without telescopes offering a rare sky show. The brighter comet, found by amateur Leslie Peltier of Delphos Ohio, appears in the northeast around 9 p m, while a second faint patch spotted by Japanese amateur Siguara Kaho shines in the western sky after sunset.
Deputies I Gray and W L Wireless raided the Morgan Willing station on the Greensboro road and found liquor after the chase. The operator appeared for bond but beat officers to the magistrate before a warrant could be issued and will be picked up later today.
The drought hits a wide corn and cattle belt across Nebraska Iowa Missouri Oklahoma Montana Illinois and the Dakotas as rains fail to help. WPA authorizes 60000 drought relief jobs in northern plains and 20000 in the south with 360 water projects already employing 24150 workers. The Resettlement Administration distributes 3393000 in direct subsistence grants to move hard hit families to fertile nearby lands.
The State Department reported that Americans in the area affected by Spain's civil war are safe for now. Those in Madrid were urged to stay indoors and preparations were made to transfer them to the embassy if necessary.
Asheville July 21 The Clevenger murder case centers on nine clues including an extra hotel pass key found in the door lock and a rusty .32 bullet. Other items include a 10 inch nickel plated knife, ice pick, scissors, stained clothes, diary notes, and fingerprints as investigators seek a motive and suspect.
City Manager E. M. Knox, retiring president of the North Carolina League of Municipalities, announced honorary memberships for A. J. Maxwell, Capus M. Waynick, and George W. Coan at Wilmington's annual convention. The league has only one prior honorary member, Charles Johnson. The Wilmington session drew record attendance, with strong High Point representation.
Firemen from company number three were called about 8 o'clock this morning to the 500 block of West Green street to extinguish a fire to a Sunshine Laundry truck. Damage was not large.
John L. Lewis heads a meeting of unions to decide on answering an invitation to stand trial for insurrection charges. The 12 unions in his committee for industrial organization seek to organize steel, autos and rubber beyond craft lines, provoking federation legal challenges and a possible suspension. Efforts to reconcile craft and industrial factions stall as Aug 3 hearing looms.
Police report 32 breakings and enterings and larcenies cleared via confession. Nine held including one adult suspect with prior murder and prohibition records and six others in jail or sought. Incident items recovered include clock pistol stamps money and various goods from local businesses.
The will of Jacob Arzheimer probated in Philadelphia specifies pallbearers should drink ten gallons of wine after the funeral. The estate is valued around 8500 dollars and 1000 dollars is allocated for the funeral.
Detroit July 21 Prosecutor Duncan C McCrea said Dayton Dean the Black Legion trigger man in the Poole slaying May 12 told of a second killing May 25 1935 near Pinckney Mich He said Silas Coleman 43 a World War veteran was lured with wages due him and shot for the entertainment of a Black Legion drinking party Charges will be sought against five men for kidnapping Coleman and for possible acts in Livingston County names Har vey Davis Jack Bannerman Ervin D Lee Charles Rouse and James Roy Lorence all linked to the Poole case and its aftermath
Prof. W. L. Clevenger of State College Raleigh uncle of Miss Helen Clevenger an 18 year old New York University co ed murdered at the Battery Park hotel in Asheville last Wednesday night was well known to local dairymen. He visited the Lindale dairy buildings here on an inspection tour before the trip to Asheville. Miss Clevenger remained in the car while her uncle inspected the plant equipment.
Raleigh July 21 law experts say no state law permits 48 hour detention without charging a suspect and officers may use a reasonable time for holding during investigations. They refrain from naming individuals when asked about Sheriff Laurence Brown and the Mark Wollner case in Buncombe county tied to the Helen Clevenger slaying.
D C MacRae former judge of the local municipal court was elected president of the 12th Judicial District Bar Association at the Sheraton hotel. Grover H Jones and five vice presidents were chosen from Guilford Davidson and Stokes counties with about 100 lawyers in attendance.
Sadie Lawson, 34, stands trial in Forsyth Superior Court charged with setting fire that killed her invalid mother, Lizzie Lawson, 63, in Winston-Salem. Prosecutors claim the July incident led to her death. defense says gasoline was used to kill bed bugs and denies arson.
State Highway Patrolman I. E. Hunt of Thomasville revoked Dr. George H. Crowell of Archdale's license following an examination into his driving knowledge. The action came after complaints from the local police and a State Highway Patrolman who had notified the Raleigh state department.
High Gratz lectured Civitan members at the Sheraton hotel noon meeting on Basic Facts in Building Business.
Washington July 21 Major party leaders said Lemke's union party bid shows no real split in party lines as Roosevelt vacations and Landon works toward his acceptance address. Republican and Democratic chiefs dismissed Charlies Coughlin's claim the union party will win a House majority.
Asheville July 21 Sheriff Laurence E Brown confirmed detentions of two Battery Park employees Edward F Campbell and L D Roddy for questioning in the Clevenger in der case but would not reveal what if anything had been fed from them The two men were taken in custody after the sheriff fined a session at which he quott Daniel Gaddy a watchman All three men are described as Negro in the report
Asheville investigators hint at a crucial lead in the Helen Clenger slaying while Mark Wollner the internationally known violinist is held for five days without bail. Sheriff Brown says the most important development remains unresolved and refuses to elaborate.
State brief notes a lull in conditions with north region in North Carolina showing mostly quiet night and Wednesday, while South Carolina records partly cloudy periods.
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