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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1932
Page
1
Senate debates a $2 billion Democratic relief bill while the House weighs Hoover’s furlough plan versus a flat pay cut in the economy bill. Witnesses urged relief, a Pittman bill to stabilize silver advanced 6 to 4, and deposit insurance bills were sidelined for study.
Nine Durham residents were badly injured when a large passenger bus carrying 18 from Morehead City to Durham crashed near Smithfield on Highway 10. Driver J M Stone faced $1000 bond for reckless driving as an official investigation begins.
United States Britain and France pressed plans in Geneva to end the disarmament conference with progress and seek a common denominator. No decision yet, but talks to include Japan Italy and Germany continue with hope of a timely agreement.
Chicago dispatch notes New York with 94 votes seen as pivotal in Roosevelt preconvention skirmishing. Farley predicts Roosevelt will win on the first ballot, while New York leaders weigh whether to drop the two thirds rule for a majority nomination. Mack slated to nominate Roosevelt. Flynn and Curry travel to Chicago.
MARION June 20 Louis Chiapetta a bonus marcher shot in the abdomen as he slept in a box car en route home from Washington died early today The Houston Texas man was with seven other veterans after quitting the bonus army in the capitol W B Banks of Asheville special agent for the Southern Railway described by veterans as at large under 1000 bond in the shooting was rearrested at Asheville and his bail raised to 10000 on murder charges He will have a hearing tomorrow Chiapetta body held pending word from family and railway authorities
Treasury receipts on June 17 were 32 057 403.95 dollars and expenditures 32 048 684.42 dollars, leaving a net balance of 672 019 314 71 dollars. Custom receipts for the first 17 days amounted to 10 261 103.47 dollars.
The U S Senate Banking Committee unanimously refused to release William Fox from a subpoena to testify in the stock market inquiry. Fox sick in a New York hotel and under a doctor’s advice will not appear, though he promised to answer calls. Committee chair Norbeck suggested a motor trip to New York would show he is well enough to testify. The hearings resume Thursday with unnamed witnesses to testify.
The Enterprise will air a blow-by-blow broadcast of the Schmeling Sharkey heavyweight title bout tomorrow night at 9 30 p m. The announcer's voice will come from the front of the building as with the primary broadcasts.
Harold L. Menjou, 20, adopted son of actor Adolphe Menjou, faced suspicion of murder after his companion Marjorie Gauthier, 16, died in a crash during a high speed pursuit by Officer Terry D. Jones near the Los Angeles airport. A murder charge was to be filed as deputies noted the car overturned after a sharp turn. Gauthier was daughter of geologist C. B. Gauthier.
New York June 20. Hig gins a known lobster fisherman and racketeer was shot dead while shielding his family as gangsters opened cross fire from two cars. He died after pushing his seven year old daughter to safety and drawing fire away from them. Police seek killers linked to his gang associates including Jack Legs Diamond and Owney Madden.
Treasury reports June 17 receipts for second quarterly installment of 1931 income at $28,438,232.76 versus $89,910,855.05 on the same day last year. For the first two days of the quarter, $83,817,893 is down from $119,279,008 last year. Monthly receipts total $118,009,581.11, a drop of $46,798,397 from the prior year.
Promote vacation subscriptions to The Enterprise for summer readers. Cost 15 cents a week. Call 4566 to order and arrange delivery to a vacation address.
Amelia Earhart Putnam, first woman to pilot an Atlantic crossing, returns to New York greeted by 5,000 at Battery Park. The Riverside ferry carries her and George Putnam from quarantine, with harbor fireboats saluting as a city hall parade begins.
Santa Rosa California June 20 UP three Santa Rosa Junior College seniors were hospitalized with alcohol poisoning. Hugh Roberts 22 football star was blinded while D Norton 18 and William Morrison 18 were paralyzed after drinking liquor bought en route to a pre commencement picnic. Doctors doubtful Roberts will regain sight Norton and Morrison expected to recover.
In Los Angeles on June 20, David Hutton the baritone singer and husband of Aimee Semple McPherson testified that she was the only woman in his life. Myrtle Hazel St Pierre sues for 200000 dollars for breach of promise, with today's hearing before Superior Judge Marshall McComb to determine claims of Hutton's affections.
The Bonus Expeditionary Force threatens to back a third party or form a new one unless the Democratic ticket supports immediate payment of 2.4 billion dollars in veterans benefits. Leader Harold Foulkrod travels to Chicago to push a bonus plank. Commander Walter Waters seeks broader veteran support.
In Canton Georgia a 30 year old man Paul Hardin his wife and four children were found shot at their farm home ten miles southwest of Canton. Police say Hardin killed his family then killed himself. The father found the scene and notified police. A young daughter also died at a hospital. An inquest is under way.
In Santa Monica June 19 Will Rogers quotes Mr Hoover declining a warmup for the job. He argues Democrats risk nominating a candidate who promises too much as voters discount promises and fear losing their vote. Wish signs his message to readers.
Washington reports the end of tax free status for a long list of articles with the next day seeing higher prices on taxed items. Movies telegrams long distance calls and bank checks will rise in cost while stamp sales pause until next month.
Chicago June 20. Machine gun threats led Cook county officials to drop a bank robbery charge against Danny McGeeghan related to the December 6, 1930, robbery of the state bank of Clearing of $60,000. A jury had recently disagreed. Bank officials urged dismissal to protect themselves and families.
Trains and ships brought Rotarians from many corners of the world to Seattle for the 23rd annual international convention where delegates surpassed 5,000.
Petersburg Va June 20 crowds gathered for the dedication of the Petersburg National Memorial Park marking a Civil War siege and battle at the crater. Confederate veterans attending the forty second annual Soldiers in Grey convention joined generations of mourners and locals at the ceremony.
Albert Capone, a brother of Al and Ralph Capone, was arrested after a car bombing attempt on Mayor Joseph G. Cerny’s Cicero home. Police suspect possible communist or gambler motives. Albert, with Chicago ties, had no prior record. family history includes past police shootings and tax violations.
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