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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1935
Page
2
Bankhead outlines federal support for cotton farmers under the Bankhead act and AAA amendments. He says loans on this year’s crop should run at 13 cents a pound and details a plan to offer portions under the Smith option to reduce surpluses. He notes RFC authority to make these loans and the government’s control of much of the cotton trade.
Tamaulists clash with Gov Rafael Villareal supporters as a force of 600 to 2000 surrounds the city. Camp fires, restricted traffic to the interior, and a fragile peace linger as observers warn the uprising could spread nationwide. General Pablo Gonzalez predicts wider revolt amid Mexican political turmoil.
Emergency workers struggle as dykes fail near Hanyan Lake on the Shantung Kiangsu border. The flood inundates surrounding areas eight feet above land, wiping out crops and homes as 30,000 bodies recover.
The Yangtze flood remains high with no quick relief. Officials report millions homeless in Hunan and vast losses across five provinces. Relief agencies warn they cannot cope and will seek aid from the United States and other nations.
Indiana Governor McNutt ordered 1000 National Guardsmen to Terre Haute on the first day of a general strike and planned talks with city and county officials about returning troops home. Ice and milk deliveries resumed after the stoppage, which had limited home service to pick up at dairies and ice houses. The Terre Haute Star resumed publication after delaying yesterday in the interest of peace.
Britain signals full cooperation with the United States to marshal world opinion against hostilities. The government fears war in Africa if Italy and Ethiopia clash and has issued instructions to military posts in Kenya, Somaliland, and Sudan. Strong reinforcements and planned troop movements are noted, as racial tensions in Rome concern London.
A German news item reports the Reich dissolving the Reich Federation of Baltic Fighters and all free corps associations. It notes the government recognizes war merits but bars independent groups from existing outside the party. It cites dissension warnings as Hitler’s regime seeks unity.
Nazi officials move to curb Catholic activities while enforcing antisemitic measures. Erfurt authorities bar the Steel Helmet from meetings and uniforms. Streicher forecasts laws to place Jews in their places as Goering disbands Catholic War Veterans. veterans fear fate like Catholic vets.
Paris Neidecker and Cie, the Travelers Bank, was declared bankrupt by the tribunal of commerce as the bank failed to meet payments after closing. Coles Neidecker, president, was arrested in New York as a fugitive on a French request and later released on parole.
New York July 24 B. Colts Neidecker Paris biker was in custody of his attorney today awaiting a final hearing on a writ of habeas corpus.
In a Southern Furniture Exposition setting both the Southern Furniture Manufacturers association led by secretary J. T. Ryan and the Junior Service League cafeteria report strong business. Ryan cites solid industry data while the cafeteria team notes brisk receipts from ham, potato salad, and iced tea. Both sides agree market demand is healthy.
The article reports criminal charges tied to the closure of the Travel ers Bank of Paris last Thursday. Neidecker denies any crime and demands a civil action only. Federal Judge Caffey orders a further writ hearing with a French government representative to be present.
Raleigh July 24. Woodrow Shropshire one of two Black convicts who had feet amputated after being kept shackled in a dark Mecklenburg County prison camp declined a state job. He preferred to stay in Mecklenburg and a local posting is sought. The legislature had voted pensions for the pair but approved artificial legs and jobs with the highway commission. Five former camp officials were cleared of mistreatment charges as the case highlighted alleged forced confinement and gangrene from unheated cells.
The article reports Mr. Roosevelt opposing corporate gift goodwill buys and stating he prefers not to use gifts to gain goodwill. Chairman Aghton comments from a Ways and Means meeting that exemption ideas were not well regarded and cites recent committee discussion on a new tax measure.
In parts of Ireland a traditional game related to mumbletypeg is played using a table fork. The quirky pastime shows how players adapt street games to improvised equipment while keeping the competitive feel of the earlier pastime alive.
Wilmer Allison of Austin Texas defeated Heiner Henkel of Germany in straight sets 6-1 7-5 11-9 to clinch the inter-zone final and push the United States into the Davis Cup challenge round against Great Britain. The U S victory secures its sixth appearance in the final round since losing to France in 1927.
Frankie Parker of Spring Lake and Berkeley Bell of New York, the co favorites, advanced to the semifinal round of the Seabright invitational tennis tournament in Seabright New Jersey.
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