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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1930
Page
1
A midseason storm near Hoover bears down with confirmed injuries and widespread damage. Rescue crews work through the night as emergency services report a rising number of missing residents and a mounting property loss. Local officials urge caution while awaiting federal aid and updated weather forecasts.
Chicago coverage centers on the Lingle slaying sparking city hall pressure for police department investigations. Substantial bids to curb crime surface as council members push for inquiry and reform amid a widening political clash over the lingle case.
President Hoover issued a statement insisting the London naval pact contains no obligations beyond the treaty itself. He said senate opponents seeking confidential documents had been refused and noted two delegation members participated in the treaty process. Hoover argued opposition to cruisers involves only a small part of the fleet. Stimpson urged prompt ratification in a nearby radio address.
Miami circuit court dismisses padlock proceedings against Al Capone's Miami Beach residence as state fails to prove nuisance claim. Judge Paul D. Barnes rules against the accusations. Capone receives public display of support as State Attorney N Vernon Hawthorne vows an immediate appeal.
Lester Underdown and Mrs. Hattie Evans were found guilty of murdering Robert Evans and his friend Albert Duffy near the Lakehurst naval air station. They received death sentences by electric chair after a two and a half hour deliberation. The trial linked two other marines to the case, with later appeals planned.
CHICAGO June 14 AP A bank robber demanded 8700 but balked at the 5000 offered by a teller of Superior State Bank. At gunpoint the teller pushed a package containing 5000 forward and the bandit counted out 700, pocketed it, and departed.
William Brock and Edward Schlee departed from Atlanta bound for Jacksonville Florida to begin a cross country flight to San Diego California, opening their long journey today.
Raleigh June 14 The North Carolina county government advisory commission urges the 1931 general assembly to adopt an installment tax collection plan. The report says taxes could be paid monthly or quarterly with public advantages and cost considerations. Recommendations also call for stronger county protections, named county accountants, minimum qualifications, possible county manager use, unified city county tax and bond practices, and abolishing the county treasurer position.
Film stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon, both prominent screen players, will marry tonight at 8:30 in a Los Angeles ceremony. Bridesmaids include Constance Talmadge and Mae Sunday. matron of honor is Mrs. Louella O Parsons, best man Hal Howe. Honeymoon postponed until completing current productions.
The New York Times reports a Rockefeller Jr venture to build an opera house site between Fifth and Sixth avenues and 48th to 51st streets hosting three skyscrapers. The plan totals about 449 million dollars with theaters under Radio Keith Orpheum NBC and General Electric backing.
In Rocky Mount North Carolina Atlantic Coast Line fireman Grant was killed when two locomotives collided in the South Rocky Mount yards. Engineer J H Saunders injured, Grant suffered a fractured skull and was knocked from his locomotive. First division praised for May 1 to June 12 safety record.
After eight months of hearings the senate lobby committee is near closing with a possible report on Bishop James Cannon Jr and his 1928 anti Smith activities. No new witnesses are expected and further action against the bishop is unlikely.
In Boston on June 14, John T. French, second assistant engineer of the steamer Fairfax, testified that the main fire pump had not been started 15 minutes after a collision with the Fall River tanker Pinthis and the ensuing fire. He cited heavy engine room smoke for the valve closure, while other crewmen claimed the area was clearer. Captain Fred Gower, port captain for Lake Tankers, read the Pinthis crew list of 19 lost. Fairfax third officer A. J. Powell testified about a lifeboat rope alleged to be cut during a lowering attempt.
A night storm in southern Chile caused at least eight deaths with fear of a larger casualty toll. Reports from Santiago de Chile note widespread damage and ongoing search efforts.
In Kinston on June 14 AP reports patrolman John Piver recounts a tale of a red headed woodpecker freeing a brood of baby English starlings trapped in a nest by workmen repairing a water tank. The woodpecker pecked through a plank to create an opening for the fledglings.
Greensboro announces merger of its morning News and afternoon Record. Control to stay with Greensboro News company and current officers. Julian Price repurchases Record stock via Bryan Thoman Inc while receiving 4200 shares of News preferred stock. Both papers to share facilities but keep separate editorial staffs.
A pet shop reports a monkey named Pete escaped last night and returned with a fishing spree. Pete opened jars of ant eggs, tropical flies, and fish food, then ate goldfish from the aquarium before the proprietor found him back in his cage.
Two Chicagoans are accused of robbing Indiana man Harry Walton of $29.30 in an alley. Walton identified John Cullen and Richard O’Hearn, who deny the crime. Police hold the suspects as Walton studies street faces.
The tariff bill, passed by the Senate 44 to, awaited only House approval before being sent to President Hoover. This marks a key step in finalizing the measure.
Chicago reports Dr Irving S Cutter dean of Northwestern University Medical School says fluid retention in the body can be controlled by biochemical analysis to treat oedema. He claims successful oedema treatment could defy old age and prolong life, discussed during Passavant hospital anniversary events on the McKinlock campus.
A 7000 strong communist force captured the walled cities Tayeh and Hwangshihkang near Hankow Hupeh and began looting. Foreigners fled, including many Japanese. A Japanese cruiser on the Yangtse picked up Japanese nationals and other foreigners, including three American missionaries, after being showered with rifle fire from the attackers.
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