Dynamite Bomb Destroys Gastonia Home Auto
The uptown home of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Brice in Gastonia was damaged early today by a dynamite bomb placed under the hood of Mrs. Brice's automobile. Police found a dynamite fuse at the scene and sought a man seen tampering with the car. Brice said he knew of no reason for the blast and investigators planned further work.
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C. D. Brice
Price
J. C. Elliott
Brices
Brice
Elliott
Spartanburg
D. C
Shelton earns 365 in suit against Efird in High Point
R E Shelton was awarded 365 by a High Point municipal court jury in a civil term against C S Efird and wife for 393.10 repair work on the Efird home. Nannie Swinny seeks divorce from Carl Swinny on separation grounds. Ferguson sues Agnes Ferguson for divorce on same grounds. Washington Furniture Stores vs Ruth and Slate ends with Ruth to keep dining room suite. no recovery for plaintiff. Jury deliberates in Bond and Mortgage Co. vs Hutchinson.
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R. E. Shelton
C. S. Efird
High Point
Plaintff
Efird
Nannie Swinny
Carl Swinny
B. T. Ferguson
Agnes Ferguson
Washington Furniture Stores
R. L. Ruth
Frank Slate
Ruth
Virginia Bond and Mortgage Company
Ella Hutchinson
Hanes Knitting Announces Wage Increases
The P. H. Hanes Knitting Company announced wage increases of 10 to 12 percent effective Monday for about 1,700 to 1,800 workers at its Winston-Salem plants including Hanes.
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Winston-Salem
P. H. Hanes Knitting Company
Hanes
No Word From Mattern 15 Hours After Passing Over Novosibirsk
Moscow reported Jimmy Mattern, American round the world flier, unreported fifteen hours after passing Novosibirsk. Weather forecasts suggested good conditions to Krasnoyarsk but potential headwinds and cloud may affect his route toward Chita. Delays in eastern communications left Moscow without latest whereabouts.
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Novosibirsk
Jimmy Mattern
Chita
Siberia
Moscow Weather Bureau
Krasnoyarsk
Jimmie Mattern
Van Sweringen Start With Million Dollar Shoestring
A million dollar cash stake in 1916 launched O. P. and M. J. Van Sweringen into railroad prominence as Senate investigators probe their dealings with J. P. Morgan. The brothers testified the start was exactly 1,000,000 and said they built today’s holdings from that initial sum.
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Washington
van Sweringen
O. P
M. J. van Sweringen
Senate
J. P. Morgan
Cleveland
Ferdinand Pecora
Associated
John W. Davis
Morgan Partners
Fletcher
Pecora
Pecora may go on radio to tell troubles in great reform pattern
Beverly Hills June 6. Lawyer Pecora faces possible radio appeal like Roosevelt as a tool to sway senators. The writer calls the radio a powerful club cover for quick appeal and reflects on unexpected heroes and a trap drummer in an orchestra.
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Beverly Hills
Pecora
Roosevelt
Tomatoes Fly As New York College Students Strike
In New York City June 17, taxpayers hurled ripe tomatoes at students of the College of the City of New York protesting campus demonstrations. The Left Wing group organized a general strike to press their grievances, while locals defended their homes with produce.
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N. Y
Dale Harrison
New York
College of the City of New York
Ratory
No Agreement Yet as New York Talks Continue
City Manager E M Knox said no definite arrangement has been reached between High Point financiers and Irving Trust on the city’s financial status. He refused to disclose any facts or proposals. Bank representatives also declined comment, but an agreement may come later this afternoon.
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New York
High Point Financial
Irving Trust Company
E. M. Knox
High Point Group
Knox
Als
Sanders and Hyde Bound Over For Durham Hold Up
Sanders and T B Hyde of High Point were bound to superior court under $3,000 bond each in a payroll robbery at Knit Well hosiery mills on May 13. Sanders waived preliminary hearing Hyde proved alibi. They were also tied to the kidnapping of H E Motsinger mill treasurer, who reported two men forced him to drive off and rob the $1,100 payroll.
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Durham
Sanders
T. B. Hyde
High Point
Superior Court
Hyde
H. E. Motsinger
Mills
Short Talks on Advertising and Economic Recovery
A wartime proclamation argues consumer buying and advertising drive economic recovery. It emphasizes that government action cannot solely revive prosperity and urges individuals and businesses to boost activity and purchasing power through honest, well planned advertising messages. The piece credits advertising with revitalizing demand and sustaining the path to prosperity.
Republicans push 1 12 percent sales tax in Congress
In Washington on June 7 Republicans urged passage of a 12 percent sales tax to fund a large bond issue while Roosevelt and House leaders sought a compromise on veteran compensation. The Senate also moved on the industrial recovery bill and amendments to strike industry licensing provisions.
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Congress
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Hawaii
Senate Republicans
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Senate Committee
J. P. van Sweringen
Cleveland
J. P. Morgan and Company
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Cone Heads Traffic League reelects Julius W. Cone president
Julius W. Cone was unanimously re-elected president of the North Carolina Traffic League at the annual convention in Winston-Salem. C. A. Griffin of Rocky Mount was chosen vice president and W. S. Creighton of Charlotte became secretary treasurer. W. L. Thornton of Winston-Salem was re-elected chairman of the board of governors with a slate of new and continuing members named.
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H. M. Nicholson
Charlotte
W. H. Ruffin
Rham
W. O. Huske
Fayetteville
R. 8. Cooper
Greensboro
Charles W. Strickland
J. B. Millis
High Point
J. T. Ryan
G. B. Lewis
Kannapolis
I. M. Porter
Raleigh
H. E. Boyd
Wilmington
Ao B. Ruffin
C. F. Bauserman
L. F. Owen
Winston-Salem
Charles G. Yates
Carl R. Cunningham
Atlanta
H. T. Ratliff
Canton
F. F. Kator
Silver
S. Creighton
George E. Goodwin
Durham
Charlies Phelps
Enterprise To Stage Matinee On Schmeling Baer Fight
Boxing fans at Yankee Stadium are invited to a blow by blow matinee hosted by The Enterprise for the Schmeling versus Baer 15 round bout. The feature fight is to start between 8 30 and 1 0 o clock with matinee seating and no broadcast plans mentioned.
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Yankee Stadium
Maxie Schmeling
Max Baer
Enterprise
Enterprise Maphines
Mussolini Starts Four-Power Peace Pact Ceremony
In Rome on June 7 the four power pact to guarantee ten years of peace in Europe was initiated by Italy France Germany and Great Britain. Ambassadors De Juvenel Hassel and Graham attended the ceremony in Mussolini's Venezia Palace office.
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Great Britain
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Ulrich von Hassel
Britain
Ronald Graham
Tr Duce
Venezia Palace
Benson Attorney Faces Bribery Charges In Libety Case
Laurinburg news reports Benson attorney James Raynor held under 1500 dollars bond as the McLamb stolen goods trial resumes for a third time. Raynor charged with acting as go between in bribery scheme involving Isham B McLamb Derwood Hicks and L A Hodges before witnesses. Solicitor Donald Phillips said witnesses were bribed as trial neared, triggering a mistrial.
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Laurinburg
James Raynor
Benson
Liberty
Isham B. McLamb
Raynor
McLamb
Derwood Hicks
L. A. Hodges
Hicks
Hodges
Donald Phillips
Consent judgment filed over stock deal at Commercial National bank
Greensboro June 7 A consent judgment of 1000 against M L Bales and C F Tomlinson of High Point over 20 shares in the closed Commercial National bank was signed by Superior Court clerk A Wayland Cooke. Two cross suits followed with Bales seeking 1000 against Tomlinson and Tomlinson seeking 1000 against Bales over alleged inducement and outright purchase claims. The first judgment is not to be enjoined until at least six months.
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SEC
Enterprise Greensboro
M. L. Bales
C. F. Tomlinson
High Point
Commercial National Bank
A. Wayland Cooke
Superior Court
Bales
Tomlinson
Council Unable To Hold Meeting Due To Absentees
Council members could not convene the regular session as five members were absent. Councilman R. K. Young appeared at city hall this morning to request adjournment of the meeting.
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R. K. Young
President Roosevelt presses veterans aid clash with Senate plan
President Roosevelt met with the House Democratic steering committee to resolve the veterans allowances controversy. He warned that Senate language could require new taxes to cover about 170 million dollars, while Senate reforms would add roughly 50 million. The White House opposes a presumptive rule tying illnesses years after service to that service and seeks a “reasonable doubt” standard to favor veterans without expanding government costs.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House Democratic Steering Committee
Senate
White House
Wallburg Lumber Plant Destroyed by Fire
The G. W. and EB. C. Wall lumber plant at Wallburg near here burned early today. Damage runs into thousands with no insurance. Fire may have started from a hot box on a machine. blaze overwhelmed the plant, last operating yesterday, and threatened the Wallburg roller mill. Plant owned by G. W. Wall and in business over 40 years.
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Winston-Sallem
G. W
EB. C. Wall Lumber
Wallburg
G. W. Wall
City Officials May Return From New York for Adjourned Session
It was learned that other city officials would not return from New York today for the meeting. If the finance committee and Mayor Grayson finalize talks with creditors in New York today they may arrive in time tomorrow for an adjourned session.
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New York
Finance Committee
Grayson
Treasury Urges Public to Lend Uncle Samuel Billions
Washington reports the treasury asked the public to lend about one billion dollars to fund a large recovery public works program and meet financing needs. It targets small holders as partners and offers 19 000 dollar subscriptions with five year notes and 4 percent nine month certificates totaling around 1.0 to 1.4 billion. No immediate session appears likely as plans consider varying maturity dates and reduced interest.
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The
Treasury
Woodin
Peck
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