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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1928
Page
8
Official weather bureau records report temperatures and rainfall for the 24 hours ending 8:00 a m in the principal cotton growing areas and adjacent regions including Charlotte.
Paris announces that Camillie Flammarion, noted French astronomer, expressed a fondness for music. While observing the heavens at Meudon Observatory he wrote verses to Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata Adagio Opus 27 No 2. The family has now publicized the composition.
Official records show 41-2 for Smith but Hull supporters claim every Hull delegate is pledged by district leaders to back Hull to the end. Observers say Smith overreached claiming more delegates, prompting Hull parts to bind their delegates, likely giving North Carolina 19½ votes for Hull and 4½ for Smith at Houston.
Raleigh dispatch reports on factional debate over the party plank on farm relief and Prohibition. Cordell Hull favors calling an extra session in 1929 to tackle farm problems while North Carolina leaders warn against a wet plank, stressing loyalty to the 18th amendment and southern unity.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh landed at Curtis Field New York after a 2 1 2 hour blind flight through heavy mist with visibility about 200 feet.
Hillcrest baseball team defeated Russell Street 13 to 7 at Oak Hill school field this afternoon. Pitcher Walker homered in the fifth inning and Alexander blasted a triple. Reeves added a three-base hit, while Grubb Yerlings doubled in the fourth to knot the score.
World cotton area totals about 81.3 million acres with 27.8 million bales produced. Output rises 21 percent from 1926 levels as farmers expand cultivation and yields improve.
Heath Greer a 13 year old from Laurel Run Kentucky was sentenced to life in a state reform school until 21 and then to life in prison for the murder of his playmate Luther Partin. He said he found a pistol in his home and shot after being struck with a stick. Local leaders discuss clemency appeals while a Boy Scout camp fundraiser aims to steer youths away from gun use.
Governor Alfred E. Smith’s campaign managers in Houston emphasize a calm approach ahead of the Democratic convention. George R. Van Namee notes no parade noise or bands, aiming for two thirds of delegates through dignified effort. Headquarters display Smith imagery as supporters refer to him as Governor Smith.
Houston June 23 Smith sits close to the Democratic presidential nomination with 710 first ballot votes claimed by supporters and 650 plus acknowledged by opponents. The 1100 delegate convention requires 733 1 3 to nominate as party factions plan to organize, nominate, and possibly withdraw favorite sons before the first ballot is revealed.
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