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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1930
Page
1
A massive homecoming for Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd unfolds in Richmond as Virginians greet the polar explorer. The same day in New England a deranged veteran Raymond Spang murderously ends his family’s lives at a cliff near New Haven before dying by suicide.
Mexican aviator Colonel Roberto Fierro completed the first nonstop flight from New York to Mexico City, covering about 2800 miles in 16 hours and 35 minutes. He landed solo after dodging a severe Gulf storm, was greeted by President Ortiz Rubio, and celebrated with cheers of Viva Fierro.
Harold R. Ryder, once praised as a brokerage genius, was arrested on a grand larceny warrant. His firm Woody and Company was suspended by the New York Stock Exchange after allegedly misappropriating 95 687 dollars. Ryder admitted handling about seven million dollars of firm funds in eight months. He rose from street reputation to rumored fortune and nightlife prominence.
Members of the Byrd Antarctic expedition seek employment with an employment bureau opened today at a midtown hotel. Aviation mechanics machinists carpenters and surveyors among the group look for work. Many served voluntarily or at minimal pay and positions they left are now filled by others.
New York residents breathe easier as a letter said to come from the Queens killer promises no more death. The manhunt continues in greater New York with suspects cleared or held, while police seek the missing parishioner and link handwriting to a Brooklyn pastor.
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor will deliver a public address in Winston Salem on Sunday June 29 from Washington. The speech will be in a local theatre marking his first public appearance in the city.
Secretary Lamont issued a formal defense of the new tariff bill arguing it benefits American business. The study addresses foreign critics, notes rising U S exports, and cites tariff commission options for foreign producers while urging continued global trade.
Chicago observers at Sky Harbor watched the City of Chicago extend its endurance flight to 11 days, surpassing the 261 hour mark. Pilots Kenneth and John Hunter, brothers, show no signs of fatigue as they stay aloft to challenge last year’s 420 hour record set by the St. Louis Robin.
The market opened lower with the Dow leading declines, closing $2 to $6 near the week’s end. Wheat futures hit season lows in Chicago, corn off about half a cent, and cotton fell 32 cents per bale before steadying. The decline appeared driven by professional traders amid a broad price retreat.
The Winston Salem Journey and Sentinel reports Forsyth County’s population at 118,536 based on returns from all but two townships. The estimate ranks Forsyth third in the state by population, behind Guilford at 132,789 and Mecklenburg at 127,955.
Slemp refuses the Republican nomination for Congress in Virginia ninth district saying personal business commitments prevent candidacy. A Bristol convention in May nominated him. another to choose a nominee will meet July 12 with Slemp presiding. The district committee plans a second nomination convention June 24.
Nationalist followers of Mahatma Gandhi sparked deadly clashes in Bombay when a march on Maiden Esplanade met police action. Authorities reported more than 500 injuries amid a tense march while plans for further demonstrations circulated. Police prepared to curb sympathy protests for seventeen Garhwal Rifles prisoners as unrest continued.
In Hawks Nest West Virginia the Sportsman passenger train derailed, killing engineer Homer E. Haskell of Huntington and injuring four others two seriously. Fireman H C Anderson and express messenger W Clemens were badly burned. baggage man Sherman Bostic, Clinton Forge and Mary Burke sustained minor injuries. cause undetermined.
Francis J. Gorman, vice-president of the United Textile Workers of America, reported progress in establishing local unions in textile centers of the South to the executive board.
Berlin reports Dr. Julius Curtius, former German artillery captain and Reich foreign policy head, launched a radio appeal for lasting peace to America. He urged an honorable peace based on justice, good will, and mutual understanding, citing Stresemann’s memory and Germany’s wartime service.
A Senate Appropriations subcommittee revived the Hoovers Law Enforcement Commission with a prohibition investigation mandate and approved $509 000 for its continuation while the House had cut the prior $250 000 provision. Senator Glass of Virginia led the effort. Senator Jones opposed the measure.
Thomas G. Hartsfield, discharged four years ago as manager of Hines Wholesale, won a verdict of $13 091.66 against Harvey C. Hines. He denied stealing funds and sought 590 000 in damages. The trial lasted a full week and drew wide local interest.
Charles Buddy Rogers stars in Safety in Numbers at the Broadhurst this week as a rich youth taught by six beautiful women. The comic romance centers on how he learns life’s lessons from these educated beauties and warns readers to check the Enterprise ad for buying and selling tips.
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